Blogs

20th February 2019

Meaningful Technology

How we use technology in a meaningful and purposeful way……….. You may think that we are totally technology free at Kirkgate Childcare…… and you would be right in the sense that we don’t have the traditional iPads or smart boards […]

15th February 2019

Schematic play in action

At Kirkgate Childcare we see Schemas in action everyday… but what are they and what do they mean for your children’s learning and development both at home and in setting? Schemas can often be described as patterns of repeated behaviour […]

11th February 2019

Job Vacancy – Apprenticeship

We are currently looking for an Apprentice to join our friendly team. Please find the details below:

11th February 2019

Congratulations Lucy!

A massive congratulations to our amazing Early Years Apprentice Lucy Bingham who is now qualified as an Early Years Educator. Lucy has worked so hard and is a big part of our team. Thank You Lucy!

7th February 2019

Learning through play at its best

What a busy week we have had at Kirkgate Childcare…..Just how we like it!! The children have engaged in lots of wonderful learning opportunities and mastered some of their FLAGS (following learning achieving goals) We have spent the week settling […]

7th February 2019

Bringing generations together

As part of our commitment to your children’s precious early years, we offer many rich and meaningful opportunities at Kirkgate Childcare!! Not only do we do follow the EYFS and your children’s FLAGS but we also ensure the children are […]

What people say about us

An absolutely outstanding nursery. My daughter has been going since she turned two, and she has learnt so much from communication, numbers to making friends and lovely manners! The staff are very kind to the children and teach them to be kind to others. It’s not like any other nursery, they go out on trips…

Collette

Both my children have attended kirkgate childcare and I couldn't be happier with our experience. They did a wonderful job preparing my daughter to go off to school, encouraging her to speak out when she's not happy. I was very anxious with my son starting due to him having a life threatening condition, however the…

Lucy

We cannot recommend Kirkgate Childcare enough, from the staff’s efforts to help settle our daughter when she first started, to the diversity of all the activities and outings offered, and the lovely and kind staff who cannot do enough to ensure the children are happy and learning. Dawn and her team are amazing!

Charlotte

Kirkgate childcare is an amazing nursery. My daughter loves going there. The setting is completely child centred and staff are highly skilled. They genuinely care about each child’s individuality and follow and celebrate their interests. All staff have worked to develop a lovely relationship with my daughter, particularly, her key worker, who she loves! My…

Fiona

My son has been going to Kirkgate nursery since it opened and he will be leaving in July. We are so sad to be leaving as it is such a wonderful place! It has a truly child-centred ethos where every child really is valued, nurtured and treated as a unique individual. I am so grateful…

Hannah

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