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Ducklings Middleton, Langley House, Manchester. Registered from infant through to 5 years, Monday to Friday. Preschool and Nursery. 30 hour Government funded sessions 30 hour free childcare Middleton, Manchester Phone Head Office: 07476 079904 Manager Name: Kirsty Address: Langley House, Elleray Road, Middleton, Manchester, M241NY (We are located up the driveway in between 34 and 36 Elleray Road, on the right hand side) Email: ducklingsmanchester@gmail.com Click here to book a visit Click here to leave feedback Click here to change attendance Our Story We provide care and education for children aged from infant to 5 years. We also offer flexible hours, government-funded sessions, and paid sessions provided by highly qualified staff. We're open all year round , and we offer breakfast clubs, after-school clubs, and summer camps! Our core hours of operation are from 9 am to 3 pm . We offer breakfast clubs from 8 am to 9 am, and our afterschool club runs from 3 pm-5 pm. For parents that require further extended days, we offer wrap-around care from 7:30 am - 5:30 pm. We're proud to announced we have recently been awarded Good by Ofsted! Interested in joining? Give us a call today!

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Welcome to Ducklings Furzton located inside the South Furzton Meeting Place in Milton Keynes. Accepting funded and paid sessions , children 18 months to 5 years old , term time , spaces available. Local childcare local preschool near me Furzton. Furzton Lake, Emerson Valley, Knowlhill, The Bowl, Coffee Hall, Netherfield, Peartree Bridge, Milton Keynes Preschool , Fishermead, Oldbrook, Springfield, Winterhill, Loughton, Shenley Wood, Shenley Brook End Furzton Site Manager: Sonia Phone Head Office: 07476 079904 Address: South Furzton Meeting Place (Community Hall), 1 Blackmoor Gate, Furzton, Milton Keynes MK4 1DS. Email: ducklingsfurzton@gmail.com Click here to book a visit Click here to leave feedback Click here to change attendance Welcome to Ducklings Preschool Furzton We've been open since April 2024 , and we're thrilled to announce it's been a huge success! We operate from Monday to Friday, term-time, from 8:45am - 2:45pm. We are located inside the South Furzton Meeting Place on Blackmore Gate, MK4 1DS. With easy parking directly outside and lots of safe pathways, visit us today! We offer spaces for children from as young as 18 months old, up to 5 years old. We offer both paid and funded sessions; accepting any Government entitlements such as the 15 AND 30 hours funding. Our Team Sonia Laveena Emma Ramya South Furzton Meeting Place Ducklings Preschool South Furzton Meeting Place Ducklings Preschool South Furzton Meeting Place Ducklings Preschool South Furzton Meeting Place Ducklings Preschool 1/26 Click here to book a visit today!

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Looking for a job in childcare, Preschool and Nursery? Ducklings is hiring near you! Apply now! Ducklings Preschool and Nursery has locations across Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, Greater Manchester and Manchester. bow brickhill, castlethorpe, emerson valley, monkston park, monkston st. barts, oldbrook, shenley brook end, Springfield , tattenhoe park , westcroft , blackley , Middleton , manchester, didsbury , olive shapley , milton keynes preschool Acerca de Jobs & Careers Looking for a new job opportunity? If you're interested in furthering your career, or working with Ducklings, apply below! We believe in developing our team, helping everyone find the role that best suits them, providing plenty of opportunities for leadership roles. Many of our team members have been with us for over 15 years, so we reckon we're doing something right in keeping our staff happy! We've also overseen the recruitment of more than a dozen apprenticeships and helped achieve countless succ essful academic qualifications. We believe Ducklings is a fantastic place to work, but don't take our word for it, please read some staff testimonials below ! If you have any questions, please feel free to call our HR at 07468 722598 Qualified Preschool Practitioner; Manchester Ducklings is currently looking for a qualified practitioner to join our MK team! Either apply using our online form - click on the red ' Apply Here' button OR email your CV to ducklingspreschool@hotmail.com Location Greater Manchester, M24 1NY Hours Pay Full Time Competitive. Dependent on experience and qualifications. Start Date As soon as possible Apply Here > Qualified Practitioner, Central Milton Keynes Ducklings is currently looking for a qualified practitioner to join our MK team! Either apply using our online form - click on the red ' Apply Here' button OR email your CV to ducklingspreschool@hotmail.com Location Milton Keynes Central Hours Pay Adjustable; Full time and part time positions available. Competitive. Dependent on experience and qualifications. Start Date As soon as possible Apply Here > Some of our Staff Testimonials "I enjoy working at Ducklings because I have been supported in different roles and given fantastic opportunities. Ducklings is a family unit and I feel secure and content here. My voice is heard and ideas are welcomed, and above all else achievements are noticed and we are made to feel appreciated. - Kirsty, Area Manager "Ducklings is an amazing company to work for being a small family run business that has been operating for over 23 years. In the 5 years I have worked with ducklings they have helped me do my level 3, become a deputy and now I have been given the opportunity to become manager and run my own site. The owners and area managers are always at hand to help and give support whenever you need it!" - Jade, Manager "My manager had a positive impact on my decision to join the nursery on a permanent basis. She is encouraging, approachable and very helpful. Whenever I have queries, she always responds thoughtfully without getting frustrated. Over time I have realised how lucky I am to be working with a team who always believes in me and how this makes me feel confident and return I aim to please even more. I have learnt so much in my time at the nursery and I am very thankful to management for having given me this opportunity. They are very understanding, kind and treat their employees equally and fairly !" - Tehima, Practitioner "I enjoy working at Ducklings because I have been supported in different roles and given fantastic opportunities. During my time here at Ducklings I have enjoyed every moment, through all the ups and downs, thanks to all the support we have. I have had plenty of opportunities to advance my knowledge through online and in person training. Since stepping into my management role i have seen a different side of things, we have a very supportive and friendly management team and it’s great we can all share and bounce ideas of one another... ...We also support each other which is great in having a team of managers so I don’t feel like I’m alone in this. I am always acknowledged for my hard work and dedication and if I ever need help or advice there is always someone I can contact. I enjoy coming into work everyday due to the fact I do have a great team that I work within and of course the little Ducklings! My voice is heard and ideas are welcomed, and above all else a chievements are noticed and we are made to feel appreciated. - Jamie, Deputy Manager "A Friendly and welcoming environment to work within. You become a valid member and are included as part of the team. The kids were kind and accepted help when needed. A Lovely company to work for, great kids, great atmosphere, lovely employees - made some great friends, really good set up, learnt so much, so sad to leave." "Managers are great and listen to staff. They are always ready with advice and support. There's a relaxed feel and the staff members get on well and work as hard as each other. There's always someone to help you out with a tricky task and people willing to take over a role e.g song time, if something comes up for you" - Indeed, Practitioners "Working for ducklings this past year and a half has been the best in my career, I have made great relationships with the children and within the team. We have great structure and communication and work well together; the children seem happy, and content and I love being able to show my childish side sometimes at work making all the children laugh with my silly voices. I have found my passion working with children and Ducklings gave me that opportunity which I will forever be grateful for. - Katie, Practitioner "I've absolutely loved working for Ducklings Preschool. They've given me an incredible opportunity to grow in my career - which I will always be grateful for! The entire team are all so friendly, approachable, and whenever I've asked for help I get multiple people offering and pitching in - just an amazing culture! The owners are totally engaged in the company, and only a phone call away whenever I've needed them. Would highly recommend working at Ducklings!" - Charlotte

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Want to join and work for Ducklings Preschool and Nursery? Click here and complete the job application form and we'll be in touch! Come Work With Us Full name Phone Email Please select the position you are applying for* Manager Deputy Manager Qualified Practitioner Unqualified Practitioner Volunteer / Work Experience Aprenticeship What is your current notice period? * Do you have a driver's license/car? Please select the location(s) you would ideally be positioned at Bradwell (MK) Bow Brickhill (MK) Emerson Valley (MK) Furzton (MK) Monkston Park (MK) Monkston St Barts (MK) Oldbrook (MK) Shenley Brook End (MK) Shenley Lodge (MK) Tattenhoe Park (MK) Westcroft (MK) Blackley (Manchester) Middleton (Manchester) Other Upload your CV here* Upload File AND Finally, please let us know where you hear about this job opening! (Facebook, our Website, Word of Mouth etc.) * Submit

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Bow Brickhill is our brand new site coming soon! Located in the newly renovated Bow Brickhill Community Hall. Our Preschool and Nursery is registered for 18 months through to 5 years, Monday to Friday. Preschool and Nursery near you - Bow Brickhill childcare. 30 hour Government funded sessions 30 hour free childcare flexible hours childcare Bow Brickhill Church Hall, Church Road, Bow Brickhill, Milton Keynes, Community Hall Bow Brickhill Phone Head Office: 07476 079904 Manager Name: Lauren Address: Bow Brickhill Community Hall, Church Road, Bow Brickhill. Milton Keynes, MK17 9LH Email: ducklingsbow@gmail.com Inside the beautiful recently rebuilt community hall! Click here to book a visit Click here to leave feedback Click here to change attendance Our Story Welcome to our beautiful Bow Brickhill preschool - located inside the newly renovated Community Hall! We've just been awarded Outstanding by Ofsted! We are open Monday to Friday, from 8:45am - 2:45pm. We're offering care and education for children ages 2 years old to school age. We offer flexible hours, along with Government-funded sessions provided by highly qualified staff, term time! If you're interested to join our Ducklings family please contact us! Either call Debbie at our head office at 07828 807290 , email us at ducklingspreschool@hotmail.com or d ucklingsbow@gmail.com , or complete our online form which can be found by clicking here . We're more than happy to help with any requests, and look forward to welcoming you to our lovely Ducklings Family! Our Team Lauren Manager Lacey Deputy Sereane Practitioner Jess Practitioner Bow Brickhill Testimonial Bow Brickhill Testimonial Bow Brickhill Testimonial Bow Brickhill Testimonial 1/14 Click here to book a visit today!

Here at Ducklings Preschool and Nursery, we're here to help however we can. If you have any questions, please get in touch here. Contact Us Ducklings Head Office General Enquiries 07476 079904 ducklingsmarketing@gmail.com Admissions Enquiries 07828 807290 ducklingspreschool@hotmail.com Financial Enquiries 01772 356709 ducklingsfinance@gmail.com Contact Form Your Name Phone Number Email Which Ducklings Location are your enquiring about? How can we help? I agree to the terms & conditions Submit Thanks for submitting, we will be in touch shortly!

Ducklings Oldbrook, Oldbrook Boulevard, Milton Keynes. Registered for 2 years through to 5 years, Monday to Friday. Preschool and Nursery 30 hour Government funded sessions 30 hour free childcare Oldbrook Phone Head Office: 07476 079904 Manager Name: Jade Address: Oldbrook Centre, Oldbrook Boulevard, Milton Keynes, MK6 2QA Email: ducklingsoldbrook@gmail.com Click here to book a visit Click here to leave feedback Click here to change attendance Our Story Oldbrook operates Monday through Friday from 8:45 am to 2:45 pm. The site is registered for 40 children with an age range of 2 years of age through to 5 years. Oldbrook Testimonial Oldbrook Testimonial Oldbrook Testimonial Oldbrook Testimonial 1/13 Our Team Jade Toni Jamie Jo Kellie Akshaya

Ducklings Westcroft, Wimborne Crescent, Milton Keynes. Registered for 18 months through to 5 years, Monday to Friday. Preschool and Nursery near you and me. 30 hour Government funded sessions 30 hour free childcare Westcroft Phone Head Office: 07476 079904 Manager Name: Bekki Address: Wimborne Crescent, Westcroft, Milton Keynes, MK4 4DB Email: ducklingswestcroft@gmail.com Click here to book a visit Click here to leave feedback Click here to change attendance Our Story We work closely with our local communities; the Community Police, Community Champion at Morrisons, Westcroft Library visits, Westcroft health centre , as well as much more! Additionally, we support local charities. The setting supported a food drive fundraiser for the charity CrackerJack Children's Trust which provides respite breaks, specialist equipment, and sensory toys to children that are differently able. We operate a Parent Voice Group (PVG) as it's important to us that parents have a voice in their child's education and preschool life. We also operate regular Stay and Play sessions for all parents, carers, and grandparents! D ucklings Westcroft is a Two Time Oustanding Provider (graded by Ofsted)! We operate Monday to Friday, from 9am until 3pm every day. Each day is split into two sessions; our morning sessions run from 9am-12, and then our afternoon sessions run from 12-3pm. This site is registered for 40 children, with an age range from 2 years through to 5 years old. Our Team Bekki Shivani Sally Katie Bibi Westcroft Testimonials (7) Westcroft Testimonials (6) Westcroft Testimonial 5 Westcroft Testimonials (7) 1/7

Ducklings Emerson Valley, Community Hall, Milton Keynes. Registered for 18 months through to 5 years, Monday to Friday. Preschool and Nursery. 30 hour Government funded sessions 30 hour free childcare Emerson Valley Manager: Sarah Phone Head Office: 07476 079904 Address: Emerson Valley Community Centre, Roeburn Crescent. Milton Keynes MK4 2DF. Email: ducklingsemersonvalley@gmail.com Click here to book a visit Click here to leave feedback Click here to change attendance Our Story Ducklings Preschool Emerson Valley is a long-established preschool providing education to children aged 2 and upwards. Ducklings Emerson Valley has achieved a Good rating from Ofsted. All teachers are highly qualified. We offer session or full days, and accept Government funding! We operate Monday to Friday; Our hours are from 9am - 3pm . Registered for 40 children with an age range of 2 years of age through to 5 years. We work closely with our local communities, the Community Poli ce and local stores in the area. We operate a Parent Voice Group (PVG) as it's important to us that parents have a say in their child's education and preschool life We also operate regular Stay and Play sessions for Parents, Carers, and Grandparents. Our Team Sarah Manager Jhelisa Deputy Elena Practitioner Pamela Practitioner Holly Practitioner

Ducklings Monkston St. Barts, Monkston Community Centre, Milton Keynes. Registered for 2 years to 5 years, Monday to Friday. Preschool and Nursery 30 hour Government funded sessions 30 hour free childcare Monkston St. Barts Phone Head Office: 07476 079904 Manager Name: Sonia Address: Monkston Community Centre, St Bartholomews, Monkston, Milton Keynes, MK10 9FJ Email: ducklingstbarts@gmail.com Click here to book a visit Click here to leave feedback Click here to change attendance Our Story Monkston St. Barts operates Monday through Friday from 8:45 am to 2:45 pm. Registered for 40 children with age range 2 years through to 5 years. Our Team Jane Ela Usra Flogerta Karolina Monkston St. Barts Ducklings Preschool Testimonials Monkston St. Barts Ducklings Preschool Testimonials St. Barts Testimonial 1 Monkston St. Barts Ducklings Preschool Testimonials St. Barts Testimonial 4 Monkston St. Barts Ducklings Preschool Testimonials 1/5

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Ducklings Monkston Park Community Centre, Milton Keynes. Registered for 18 months through to 5 years, Monday to Friday. Preschool and Nursery 30 hour Government funded sessions 30 hour free childcare Monkston Park Pho ne Head Office: 07476 079904 Manager Name: Sam Address: Monkston Park Community Centre, 10 Pimlico Court, Monkston Park, Milton Keynes, MK10 9PN (Next door to the co-op shop, our entrance is on the car park side of the building) Email: ducklingsmonkstonpark@gmail.com Click here to book a visit Click here to leave feedback Click here to change attendance Our Story Monkston Park operates Monday through Friday from 8:45 am to 2:45pm . The site is registered for 40 children with an age range of 2 years of age through to 5 years. We are excited to announce that Ducklings Preschool Monkston Park has had another wonderful makeover this summer. A grand total of £22,000 has been spent on the garden to replace all the patio, remove the 3 trees, levelling off the ground, install new drainage and, of course, install good quality artificial grass. This makeover will provide the children with a much better environment to explore in all weather. It will also make the garden much more accessible to wheelchair users! Check out photos of this makeover below! Monkston Park Ducklings Testimonial Monkston Park Ducklings Testimonial Monkston Park Ducklings Testimonial Monkston Park Ducklings Testimonial 1/11 Our Team Sam Katie Holly Tehmina Shivani Click here to book a visit today!

Help teach the future generation to become more environmentally aware at home with these interactive activities and projects. Ducklings Gardeners Ducklings Gardeners projects engage all sorts of senses and help children to develop and recognise them without even realising. Being exposed to new textures like soil, flowers, seeds, and petals, these hands-on experiences are learning opportunities that also increase their environmental awareness and teaches nutrition by making the connection between growing foods and the importance of a good diet. We aim to teach our children and the future generation to be environmentally aware. Articles - Research on why gardening is so key, especially for children! The Benefits of Gardening for Kids Ducklings Reducing Carbon Footprint Promise Ducklings: Our Amazing Allotment Projects - Fancy introducing gardening at home and you don't know where to start? Or you already are and you want new ideas of what to do? Check these amazing project ideas out. Build a bug house Build a bee hotel Build a pond in a pot Make fat cakes for birds Build a birdbath Activities - Want to continue and test your learning at home? Use these tasks to further your child knowledge at home. "What do I see outside" Flashcards "Animals around me" Flashcards Earth Day wreath Article: The Benefits of Gardening for Kids Great article discussing the importance and benefits found through gardening. Give it a read here: click here. Article: Ducklings Allotment visits Ducklings loves to visit our community allotment at Shenley Brook End. Not only do the children love to be outdoors and see all the nature, they also love getting their hands muddy helping out in growing the fruits and vegetables, and they love the storytimes there. If you'd love to see some Ducklings Staff reading popular stories at the allotment click here. Project: Build a Bug House Building a bug house only requires an open-fronted box – the rest is found in your garden already! Twigs, pine cones, stones, broken pots, cardboard toilet rolls, drilled pieces of wood, dried grass, old bricks, the options are endless, and will help attract ladybirds, butterflies, woodlice, solitary bees, dragon flys, and if you're lucky, the occasional toad, mouse, or hedgehog! Project: Build a pond in a pot Building a pond in a pot is super simple and requires little effort to maintain if done correctly! Get a large, shallow container with no drainage holes, and add a selection of pond and marginal plants, plus an oxygenator to help keep the water clear and odourless. Once set up, move the pond pot in a slightly shaded area, avoid full sunlight, and top up with water whenever needed. There pot ponds will help attract birds, insects, and other forms of wildlife, while also being a ton of fun to build for kids who love getting wet and muddy. For complete instructions click here. Project: Make Fat Cakes for birds Birds love fat cakes, as they give them energy and help keep them warm. and these feeding balls don't need to be shop bought; you can use all sorts of kitchen scraps such as cheese, dried fruits, and dry porridge oats. Just mix with melted lard or suet in old yogurt containers with a string, and set in the fridge overnight. For more instructions click here. Project: Make a Bee Hotel Offer solitary bees five-star accommodation with an easy-to-make bee hotel! Use anything for the frame - an wooden box or an old bird house for example, so uncycle it to become a home for solitary bees which help pollinate local plants! Full the frame with brown paper, pencils, bamboo canes, plant stems, drilled pieces of hardwood or logs, and let the bees move in! For more instructions, click here. Project: Make a Bird Bath Birds need water for many more reasons than just hydration. In the winter, birds will bathe to clean their feathers so they can fly further, and in the summer, birds will use water to help cool themselves down. All you need is a terracotta pot and saucer, and all-purpose glue and you're good to go! Simply flip the pot upside down, and glue the saucer on top of it (like in the photo below). Add in some rocks for small birds to land on, and top up with water whenever required! For more ideas click here . Activity: Nature Walk Scavenger Hunts Print off this scavenger hunt checklist, and go on a nature walk with your child and see which items they can explore and find themselves! Activity: What I See Outside Flashcards Learning doesn't just happen at school, why not print off these flashcards and use them at home to further learn about the environment and nature! Download them here Activity: Animals around me Flashcards Learning doesn't just happen at school, why not print off these flashcards and use them at home to further learn about the environment and nature! Download them here Project: Eco-warriors Scheme "Eco-Warriors is an environmental scheme designed to encourage MK schools, staff and children to recycle more and raise awareness of environmental issues, such as reducing single-use plastics and water consumption." Find out more information here Teacher Guide A3 Pledge Poster Eco-warrior Hero Eco-warrior Champion Activity: Earth Day Kids Craft Earth Day is right around the corner, so on the 22nd of April let's show our support for environmental protection at Home! The MK Council Recycling have created an 'eco promise wreath' craft sheet for children of all ages. Find this and more eco-friendly activities on both this Ducklings Gardeners page, and the MK Council website: www.milton-keynes.gov.uk/kidsrecycle