Welcome to Kirkdale

Nursery, Pre-School, Out of School and Holiday Club

Nursery, Pre-School, Out of School and Holiday Club

Kirkdale, is located within the rural community of New Mill and offers childcare from one year’s up to reception age.

Pre-School

When your child is ready to start at Kirkdale, we will arrange settling in sessions to allow your child to become familiar with our routine and their new environment. At these visits you will have the opportunity to spend time with your child’s allocated key person, to discuss their daily routine, interests, current stage of development and any specific needs/ dietary requirements.

Throughout your littles one time at Kirkdale the key person will support your child’s learning and development using an online journal ‘ParentZone.’ This is also a great opportunity for you to share your child’s achievements and celebrate their milestones that they may reach at home as well as nursery.

Pre-School

When your child is ready to start at Kirkdale, we will arrange settling in sessions to allow your child to become familiar with our routine and their new environment. At these visits you will have the opportunity to spend time with your child’s allocated key person, to discuss their daily routine, interests, current stage of development and any specific needs/ dietary requirements.

Throughout your littles one time at Kirkdale the key person will support your child’s learning and development using an online journal ‘ParentZone.’ This is also a great opportunity for you to share your child’s achievements and celebrate their milestones that they may reach at home as well as nursery.

– Our Mission Statment

“Kirkdale has high expectations of our staff team ensuring they work together to deliver the highest quality childcare possible. While ensuring our staff are dedicated, committed, and have the motivation and genuine passion to deliver high quality childcare in an environment where children are happy and safe and where their health and well-being of both staff and children are of high importance.”

“Kirkdale has high expectations of our staff team ensuring they work together to deliver the highest quality childcare possible. While ensuring our staff are dedicated, committed, and have the motivation and genuine passion to deliver high quality childcare in an environment where children are happy and safe and where their health and well-being of both staff and children are of high importance.”

Monday to Friday
7.30am to 5.30pm

Our wrap around opens 7.30am – 6.00pm and the Holiday Club is open 8.00am – 5.30pm.

The pre-school is open 38 weeks (term-time)

Parents Partnership

At Kirkdale we believe that parents and staff must work together in a close partnership for children to receive the quality of care and early learning to meet their individual needs. There are plenty of opportunities to be involved in your child’s progress such as.

  • Parents evening
  • Sharing achievements on ParentZone

  • Special performances such as Graduation and Seasonal events

  • Outings, visits, organised events, stay and play

Ofsted

Kirkdale is proud of our commitment to excellence in early years care and education. Our latest Ofsted report reflects our dedication to providing a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment for every child. Please view our full Ofsted report below to see how we uphold the highest standards in childcare and learning.

Inclusion, Diversity and Equality

At Kirkdale, we celebrate every child’s uniqueness and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where all children thrive. Our trained SENCO team ensures tailored support for children with additional needs, while our policies promote diversity, equality, and a sense of belonging for every family.

Vision Statement:

  • Provide a high standard of care and education.
  • Provide a learning environment which is welcoming, safe, and secure where children can come to have fun and learn through play, where everyone is known and valued and where needs are acknowledged, accepted, and met.
  • Provide a highly qualified staff team and encourage further training.
  • Encourage each child to make progress, to grow in confidence and become independent as they achieve developmental milestones with the support of a key person.
  • Show respect to others and work in partnership with parent/carers.

OUR TEAM

Wealth of Experience and Education

We have a great staff team with a wealth of experience.

The Manager/proprietor are qualified BA Hons in Early Years.
The Deputy Manager has level 4 in Advanced Childcare practice and Management and Leadership and SENCO level three.

All staff are First Aid trained and receive safeguarding training.