Family Focus

Our Vision

Our Vision

Our Family Focus

Our Family Focus

Our Educators

Our Educators

Our Curriculum Concept

Our Curriculum Concept

Welcome to our Family Focus

We understand that choosing childcare is a big decision. That's why Kiddiecare is built on trust, connection, and genuine family partnerships - so you feel confident, supported, and involved at every step of the way.

By working in harmony with families we create a supportive and consistent environment where every child feels secure, grows in confidence, and ultimately thrives in their personal and educational development.


Tapestry Online Journal

At Kiddiecare, we keep families connected through our secure online journal and regular communication. Families receive updates on their child's day, learning experiences, helping you to stay informed, involved and reassured.

Our Shared Resources

At Kiddiecare, we value collaboration with our families. 

Our shared resources programme invites families to loan and share resources that enrich learning across a variety of areas. This partnership helps create meaningful, diverse learning experiences while strengthening the connection between home and Kiddiecare.

Family Events

Our family events are designed to welcome family, involve them in meaningful experiences from our annual sports days, parents' garden parties, parents' workshops, VIP week, and Festive celebrations. By celebrating learning together, we create a sense of community, which we believe cannot be achieved without shared engagement and connection.

Nursery Food & Mealtimes

Nourishing Growing Minds & Bodies

At Kiddiecare, we are committed to offering fresh, wholesome meals that support children's growth and development, as well as their overall wellbeing. Each meal is carefully planned to provide the right balance if nutrients while also introducing children to a wide variety of tastes, textures, and flavours.

We see food as an important part of a child's learning journey. Mealtimes provide opportunities for children to explore new foods, build confidence, and develop a positive relationship with eating from an early age. Our approach is gentle and encouraging, allowing children to try new things at their own pace in a relaxed and supportive environment.

An on-site chef prepares and cooks fresh meals daily, ensuring compliance with the Early Years guidelines as endorsed by the Department for Education and Public Health England.

We also recognise and celebrate the diversity of the families within our community. Wherever possible, we reflect children's cultural backgrounds, dietary needs, and personal preferences, ensuring every child feels included and respected at the table. All dietary requirements are carefully managed, and our team follows strict safety procedures to keep children safe at all times.

 

Our Approach to Weaning

At Kiddiecare, we understand that weaning is an important milestone in a child's development. Every child is different, and we work closelyt with parents to ensure this transition from milk to solid foods is gentle, responsive, and tailored to each child's individual needs.

We carefully adapt our meals to support each stage of a child's weaning journey. Working in partnership with parents, we ensure that food is prepared in a way that is safe, appropriate, and tailored to individual development.

Our Locations

New Barn Preschool & Daycare

Our beautiful purpose-built nursery in New Barn offers spacious indoor facilities and stunning landscaped gardens. Children thrive through play, exploration and exceptional outdoor learning.
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Istead Rise Kindergarten

Nestled within Istead Rise Primary School, our warm kindergarten provides high-quality early years education in a friendly community setting with an excellent outdoor space. Click the button to learn more about this location.
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Our Curriculum Concept

Providing warm, nurturing care for children aged 9 months to 5 years. We create a safe, inspiring environment where every child can learn, grow and thrive through play, exploration and meaningful relationships.

Contact

Locations
  • New Barn
    Balcarres, Southfleet Avenue
    New Barn
    Longfield
    DA3 7JG

  • Istead Rise
    Istead Rise Primary School
    Downs Road
    Istead Rise
    DA13 9HG

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