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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 Deputy Manager, Central Milton Keynes Ducklings is currently looking for a qualified Deputy Manager 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 Hours Pay Start Date Milton Keynes Adjustable; Full time and part time positions available. Competitive. Dependent on experience and qualifications. As soon as possible Apply Here > Full Time Early Years Practitioner, Central Milton Keynes Ducklings is currently looking for a qualified preschool practitioner/early years educator to join our MK team full time! Either apply using our online form - click on the red ' Apply Here' button OR email your CV to ducklingspreschool@hotmail.com Location Hours Pay Start Date Milton Keynes Adjustable; Full time and part time positions available. Competitive. Dependent on experience and qualifications. As soon as possible Apply Here > Part Time Early Years Practitioner, Central Milton Keynes Ducklings is currently looking for a qualified preschool practitioner/early years educator to join our MK team on a part time basis! Either apply using our online form - click on the red ' Apply Here' button OR email your CV to ducklingspreschool@hotmail.com Location Hours Pay Start Date Milton Keynes Adjustable; Full time and part time positions available. Competitive. Dependent on experience and qualifications. 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

Here you'll find our Curriculum, along with our Interests & Events Information sheets. These are completed at home by you, about your child, to keep us fully informed on their passions and interests. Ducklings Curriculum The aim of our curriculum is to equip children with the skills and knowledge they need to explore and understand the world around them. The curriculum is based on the statutory Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) and contains all 7 areas of learning. These are broken down below into the prime and specific areas. We believe that children grow and develop when they have access to a well-thought-out learning environment and engaged adults. The teaching and learning of new skills and knowledge are delivered through both adult and child-led opportunities, both indoors and outdoors. We focus on the importance of knowledge and skills that will support children in every way possible so that they can make the most of opportunities and fulfil their potential, along with promoting their independence. What are the 7 areas of learning in the EYFS? The areas of learning are: Prime Areas: -Communication and language -Personal, social and emotional development - Physical development Specific areas: - Literacy - Mathematics - Understanding the world - Expressive arts and design What are the ratios of staff to children at Ducklings Preschool? We always following the correct childcare ratio’s set out by Ofsted: Under 2 year olds – 1:3 staff to child ratio 2 year olds – 1:5 staff to child ratio 3 years and above – 1:8 or 1:13* *The 1:13 ratio applies only when a person with Qualified Teacher Status, Early Years Professional Status, Early Years Teacher Status, or another approved qualification is working directly with the children.

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Understand the pricing, fees, and funding opportunities for Ducklings Preschool and Nursery here. Discover what type of funding you are entitled to here, easily! Milton Keynes & Manchester Preschool and Nursery. Ducklings Preschool price Pricing, Fees and Funding Information So you wish to join the Ducklings Family but are curious about the costs? We're here to help! Ducklings offers both funded and private paying spaces Childcare Funding Information If you are unaware as to whether you are entitled to any funding, please click on the appropriate council box below to learn more! Our Pricing Information If you are not entitled to any funding, or would like to pay for additional sessions on top of your funding, please find the prices below; MILTON KEYNES 18-Months £30 per session (full day £60 ) 2-year-olds £26 per session (Full day £52 ) 3-year-olds £24 a session (full day £48 ) Snack fee is £2 per week (£76 a year). Fees need to be paid at the 1st of every month to cover that month, if fees are not paid on time, than entry will be refused. MANCHESTER Middleton 8 am -5 pm Under 2-year-olds per day £56 2-year-olds per day £54 Preschool age per day £53 Breakfast Club: 7:30 am start £10 After School: 5:30 pm finish £10 Blackley 8 am -5:30 pm Under 2-year-olds per day £53 2-year-olds per day £52.50 Preschool age per day £52 Early bird 'Breakfast Club' £7.50 After School: £7.50 per hour

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Explore the outdoors and help teach the future generation to become more environmentally aware, through the use of simple gardening activities, nature hunts, and hands-on learning ideas to help preschoolers discover the natural world. Outdoors, Gardening & Nature 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 teach nutrition by connecting growing food with the importance of a good diet. We aim to teach our children and the future generation to be environmentally aware. Our related blog articles on gardening can be read by clicking on the titles below; Nature-Friendly Gardening for Preschool Children in Milton Keynes The Importance of Outdoor Play in Preschool Development Helping Your Child overcome fear of insects How to apply for the Blue Peter Green Badge Nature Walk Scavenger Hunts 30 Days Wild - Gardening Activities for Preschoolers Growing Together - Preschool Gardening 8 At-Home Activities that are great for replacing screen time Nature's Classroom: The Benefits of Outdoor Learning for Preschoolers Helping Your Child Overcome Their Fear of Insects 5 Things to do on a nature walk with kids How to teach your child the importance of giving back National Endangered Species Day: Children and Wildlife Stuck in the Mud - Gardening with Early Years Children with Special Educational Needs (SEN). 8 Fun Crafts To Do This Autumn Article: Ducklings Allotment visits Some of our Ducklings likes to visit the 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 Article: The Benefits of Gardening for Kids Great article discussing the importance and benefits found through gardening. Give it a read here: click here.

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Here you'll find our Staff Term Dates for all our sites. Please download and print off this page, so you have a record to hand. Staff Term Dates Please scroll to your appropriate setting to find the correct term dates for your preschool. Milton Keynes, Manchester (Blackley), and Rochdale (Middleton). MILTON KEYNES Closed Bank Holidays! Open Tuesday 6th January 2026 Close Friday 13th February 2026 (at the end of this afternoon session) Half Term Open Monday 23rd February 2026 Close Friday 27th March 2026 (at the end of this afternoon session) Easter Holiday Open Monday 13th April 2026 Closed Friday 22nd May 2026 (at the end of this afternoon session) May Half Term Open Tuesday 2nd June 2026 Closed Thursday 16th July 2026 (at the end of this afternoon session) Summer Holidays 2026 Open Thursday 3rd September 2026 Closed Friday 23rd October 2026 (at the end of this afternoon's session) October Half Term Open Monday 2nd November 2026 Closed Thursday 17th December 2026 (at the end of this afternoon's session) Christmas Holidays Open Tuesday 5th January 2027 Closed Friday 12th February 2027 (at the end of this afternoon's session) February Half Term Open Monday 22nd February 2027 Closed Thursday 25th March 2027 (at the end of this afternoon's session) Easter Holidays Open Monday 12th April 2027 Closed Friday 28th May 2027 (at the end of this afternoon's session) May Half Term Open Tuesday 8th June 2027 Closed Friday 16th July 2027 (at the end of this afternoon's session) Summer Holidays BLACKLEY, MANCHESTER Closed Bank Holidays! Staff Training dates to be confirmed Open Monday 5th January 2026 Close Friday 13th February 2026 (at the end of this afternoon session) Half Term Open Monday 23rd Febuary 2026 Close Thursday 2nd April 2026 (at the end of this afternoon session) Easter Holiday Open Monday 20th April 2026 Close Friday 22nd May 2026 (at the end of this afternoon session) May Half Term Open Monday 1st June 2026 Close Friday 17th July 2026 (at the end of this afternoon session) Summer Holidays 2026 Open Monday 7th September 2026 MIDDLETON, GREATER MANCHESTER Closed Bank Holidays! Staff Training dates to be confirmed Open Monday 5th January 2026 Close Friday 13th February 2026 (at the end of this afternoon session) Half Term Open Monday 23rd Febuary 2026 Close Thursday 2nd April 2026 for Funded sessions (at the end of this afternoon session) Close Friday 3rd April 2026 (at the end of this afternoon session) Easter Holiday Open Monday 20th April 2026 FOR STAFF TRAINING DAY Close Friday 22nd May 2026 (at the end of this afternoon session) May Half Term Open Monday 1st June 2026 Close Friday 17th July 2026 (at the end of this afternoon session) Summer Holidays 2026 Open Monday 7th September 2026

Our collection of activities and ideas to do at home! Allow your toddlers and children to get creative at home with Play-doh recipes, colour and shape flashcards, colour in sheets, DIY art projects to do at home, and much much more. Art & Creativity Art is a huge factor within the Ducklings environment. Painting with young children helps with their creative development whilst stimulating their brains. Children are exposed to various creative opportunities within their messy play and art areas, to allow free expression and to develop their creativity! Our related blog articles on Art & Creativity can be read by clicking on the titles below; Box Clever - Things you can do with an empty shoebox Ways to appeal to your child's unique imagination How sketching and colouring can help with child development How to learn and explore shapes at home Flourish in Folding: The benefits of origami for preschoolers How art helps your child express themselves 8 Fun crafts to do this Autumn 8 at-home activities that are great for replacing screen time Fun and easy artwork ideas for preschoolers Art projects for preschoolers Homemade Play-Doh recipe Fancy playing with play-doh but don't have any at home? Make your own easily! Just mix together these ingredients, and play! Simple as that. flour (1 cup) salt (1/2 cup) cream of tartar (2 tsp) vegetable oil (1 tbsp) water (1 cup) food colouring (whatever colours you'd like) Shaving cream and paint messy art All that's needed for this is a large tray/bowl, shaving cream, and paint! Fill the tray up with the cream, add dots of paint, and let your child explore how colours to mix, while making art and having amazing fun! Paint a plant pot and plant some seeds in it All you need is a plain plant pot and paint, and let your creativity take over! For more gardening themed ideas to do at home click here. Make a nature art collage Whether it collecting pieces while going for a walk, or simply exploring your back garden. This activity combines nature with art, and children love it! Feel free to also incorporate paint into the collage, to make it even more fun. Build some Jellyfish, and learn about marine life Build these fun jellyfish and spend the day learning and discovering marine life! All you need are paper plates, yarn and coloured string, paint, and scissors. For more instructions Click here . Task: Art Flashcards - Colours and Shapes Learning doesn't just happen at school, why not print off these flashcards and use them at home to further learn about cooking and food! Download them here. Task: Colouring Worksheet Activities Fancy doing some colouring or painting, but not sure what? Print off these worksheets and have fun! Make sure to keep an eye out for new ones too. Download the "Quack, quack" and the "Hello, Spring!" worksheets here. Activity: DIY Raincloud Suncatcher Say goodbye to the rain and roll on the summer with this fun activity! Make a rain cloud suncatcher at home this week. All that’s needed are a few supplies, and you’ve got a creative activity to say goodbye to the rainy clouds. Not only is this activity fun and requires few suppliers, but it also improves their fine motor skills! For a video explaining how to make this at home click here.

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 Site Number: 0161 653 0124 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! Our Team Kirsty Sammy Kerri Toni Jill Olivia Shelly Anne Emma Anya Katie Manager / Area Manager* Deputy * During our out-of-hours, Ducklings designated safeguarding overall lead, Kirsty, can be contacted at ducklingsmcr@gmail.com or 0161 653 0124 .

Ducklings has provided outstanding childcare services for more than 20 years across Buckinghamshire, Milton Keynes, Greater Manchester and Manchester. 30 hour government funded sessions Tax free childcare sessions Preschool and nursery near you Our Locations Bow Brickhill Monkston St. Barts Monkston Park Emerson Valley Milton Keynes Tattenhoe Park Shenley Brook End Oldbrook Westcroft Manchester Blackley - Manchester Middleton - Manchester Furzton Bradwell Village Shenley Lodge

Ducklings Shenley Brook End, 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 Shenley Brook End Site Number: 07833 764919 Head Office: 07476 079904 Manager Name: Gina Address: Garthwaite Pavilion, Garthwaite Crescent, Shenley Brook End, Milton Keynes, MK5 7AX Email: ducklingsshenley@gmail.com Click here to book a visit Click here to leave feedback Click here to change attendance Our Story Shenley Brook End operates Monday through Friday from 9 am to 3 pm. The site is registered for 40 children with an age range of 2 years of age through to 5 years. If there are any celebrations or festivals that you would like us to celebrate please let us know as we would love to take part, please reply using our 'Contact Us' form above. Our Team Gina Tim Wanda Jade Idil Manager & Designated Safeguarding lead* * During our out-of-hours, Ducklings designated safeguarding overall lead, Kirsty, can be contacted at ducklingsmcr@gmail.com or 0161 653 0124 . Shenley Testimonials Shenley Testimonials Shenley Testimonials Shenley Testimonials Shenley Testimonials Shenley Testimonials Shenley Testimonials Shenley Testimonials 1/12

Welcome to Ducklings Preschool Tattenhoe Park! We have been open since September 2021, and we are registered for children 18 months through to 5 years, Monday to Friday. Preschool and Nursery near you - Milton Keynes Tattenhoe Park childcare. 30 hour Government funded sessions 30 hour free childcare Tattenhoe Park Site Number: 07470 637618 Head Office: 07476 079904 Manager Name: Stephanie Address: Priory Park Pavilion, Bronte Avenue, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK4 3GE Email: ducklingstattenhoepark@gmail.com Click here to book a visit Click here to leave feedback Click here to change attendance Our Story Welcome to Ducklings Tattenhoe Park! One of our newest sites, with a fantastic passionate team! We offer care and education for children aged 18 months to 5 years old. We offer flexible hours, along with Government-funded sessions provided by highly qualified staff. Our operational hours are from 9am - 3pm ; with our morning sessions running from 9am-12, and our afternoon sessions running from 12-3pm. If you're interested to join our Ducklings family please contact us today! Either call Debbie at 07828 807290 , Email us at ducklingspreschool@hotmail.com , or complete our online form which can be found by clicking here . Our Team Stephanie Manager & Designated Safeguarding lead* Sophie Early Years Practitioner Ariola Early Years Practitioner Theyba Early Years Practitioner Maxine Early Years Practitioner * During our out-of-hours, Ducklings designated safeguarding overall lead, Kirsty, can be contacted at ducklingsmcr@gmail.com or 0161 653 0124 . Tattenhoe Park Preschool Testimonials Tattenhoe Park Preschool Testimonials Tattenhoe Park Preschool Testimonials Tattenhoe Park Preschool Testimonials 1/15

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 Site Number: 07442 324547 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 Nikki Emma Manager & Designated Safeguarding lead* * During our out-of-hours, Ducklings designated safeguarding overall lead, Kirsty, can be contacted at ducklingsmcr@gmail.com or 0161 653 0124 . 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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Order your child's Ducklings Preschool and Nursery uniform here easily - including polo shirts, jumpers, summer hats, bookbags, and draw string bags. Uniform Orders Order your child's uniform here! Although uniform is NOT required at Ducklings, lots of our parents prefer sending their child to nursery and preschool in uniform as: it helps save their other clothes from getting stained, provides a sense of belonging and pride, and helps get little ones ready for primary school (where uniform is required). To order yours, simply print out the attached uniform order sheet, tick the items you would like to order, and hand it to your school manager! Items you can order! Navy Jumper £13 Navy Jumper £13 Red Jumper £13 Red Jumper £13 Navy Polo £11 Navy Polo £11 Red Polo £11 Red Polo £11 Red Summer cap £6 Red Summer cap £6 Blue Book Bag £7 Blue Book Bag £7 Blue Draw String Bag £6 Blue Draw String Bag £6 Click here to print off our uniform order form!

Discover free, fun reading resources for children to use at home with Ducklings Preschool. Enjoy storytime videos, printable activities, and phonics games to help your child fall in love with reading. Reading & Literacy Reading can be fun! So to help, on this page you'll find storytime videos, book reviews, articles, blog posts, and more regarding reading! Our related blog articles on reading can be read by clicking on the titles below; The Role of Storytime in Language Development for Preschoolers Unlocking the Power of Words: How to Foster Language Development Language Development Support at Ducklings Why Storytelling is so Important for Your Child's Imagination Bedtime Story Recommendations Bedtime stories are a must-have night routine, here's why Ways to appeal to your child's unique imagination 10 Books Every Child Must Read - The Importance of Storytelling Deaf Awareness Week 5 Ways to Celebrate Poetry Reading Day Characteristics of Children who struggle with reading Easy ways to encourage your child's love of reading How to Apply for a Blue Peter Book Badge Animal-Themed Activity Book Whizzpopping Fun: 8 Creative Ways to Celebrate Roald Dahl Day World Book Day Activities Summer Activities Booklet Activity: Fill in the letter Worksheet Learning can still be fun! So let's continue reading at home, with these activity worksheets: The missing letter activity, tracing letter activity, and label the body part activity. Reading Chart - Animal Themed (16 different designs!) : Free Printable Activity: Alphabet Colouring in sheets Become more familiar with the alphabet by downloading and colouring these letter sheets and identifying the items around them. Activity: Sound Hunt Whether you stay home, walk in the park, walk up your street, or anywhere. This activity encourages active listening to the sounds of the environment! Click here to download our sound hunt worksheets. Activity: At Home Literacy Challenge Challenge your preschoolers' knowledge through this at-home literacy challenge. Simply ask them to go around the house and find 3 things starting with a letter, for example, "Find 3 things starting with B". Video reading of: We're going on a bear hunt! Come listen to Mr Tim read We're going on a bear hunt by Michael Rosen and Helen Oxenbury while sitting at the beautiful Shenley's allotment! Click here Video reading of: The Three Little Pigs Come listen to the lovely Wendy read The Three Little Pigs by Mara Alperin while sitting at the Shenley allotment! Click here Video reading of: Goldilocks and the Three Bears Listen to Miss Lisa read Goldilocks and the Three Bears by Mara Alperin and Kate Daubery! Click here Video reading of: Kipper and the Blue Balloon Come listen to Ali Duck read Kipper and the Blue Balloon by Mike Inkpen! Click here Video reading of: The Gruffalo Come listen to Miss Steph read The Gruffalo by Eric Carle! Click here Video reading of: The Gruffalo's Child Come listen to Miss Steph read The Gruffalo's Child by Eric Carle! Click here Video reading of : Little Rabbit Foo Foo Come listen to Ali Duck read Little Rabbit Foo Foo! Click here Story Book - Penny the Penguin Joana Ribokaite, a freelance writer for Ducklings, was written a fantastic story 'Penny the Penguin'. Read the story by clicking here. Story Book - Timmy the Turtle Joana Ribokaite, a freelance writer for Ducklings, tells the story of Timmy the Turtle! Read the story by clicking here. Article: 10 Reasons Why Reading Is Important for Children Fantastic article by Annabelle Short, please find it here: https://www.imagineforest.com/blog/10-reasons-reading-important-kids/

Here you'll find our Operation Encompass Policy for Ducklings Preschool. Click here to learn more. Operation Encompass In every force. In every school. For every child Ducklings is part of Operation Encompass which is a national scheme that operates jointly between schools and the police forces. Operational Encompass is the reporting to schools, before the start of the next school day when a child has experienced domestic abuse. As a school we have ensured that a member of our staff (designated safeguarding lead) known as a key adult, has been trained in the Operation Encompass procedures allowing us to then use the information that has been shared, in confidence, to support the child/ren in our care. The Domestic Abuse Act 2021 identifies children who experience domestic abuse as victims of domestic abuse in their own right. We are keen to offer the best support possible to all our pupils and we believe this will be extremely beneficial for all those involved. DOWNLOAD OUR POSTER HERE

Turn numbers into fun! Enjoy counting games, shapes, and problem-solving activities to support early maths skills for preschoolers. Early Maths & Problem Solving Turn numbers into fun! Counting games, shape activities, and puzzles to support early maths skills at home. The 6 key areas of early mathematics learning are: Counting & Cardinality Comparison Composition Pattern Shape and Space Measures Our related blog articles on Early Maths & Problem Solving can be read by clicking on the titles below; Exploring STEM in Preschool: Hands-On Science and Math Activities Incorporating STEM into Early Childhood Education: Simple Projects to Try Top 10 Hands-On Activities for Preschoolers to Boost Learning Creating a Home Learning Environment for Preschoolers: Expert Advice Development Milestones: The Journey of Growth of 2-year-olds and 3-year-olds. Brain Training Activities for Young Children The Building Blocks of Creativity: The Benefits of LEGO for Children EYFS: What does it stand for? How to Learn and Explore Shapes at Home How sketching and colouring can help with child development Brain Training Activities for Young Children How does music affect a child's brain development Rainy Days: Ways to Entertain Children Without Screens The Benefits of Music and Movement on the Brain Activity: Maths Worksheets & Flashcards Learning can be fun! Twinkl and Ducklings have developed some useful printable worksheets to use at home with your preschooler! Simply click on the titles below for them to automatically download. Number 1-10 Flashcards; With writing steps AND block visuals Dominoes Number Matching Flashcards Geometric Shapes Puzzle Flashcards Shapes Flashcards with Shape Titles Hand Signal Numbers 1 - 10 Flashcards Cut and Paste Shapes Matching with Household Items Geometric Shapes - Match the Shapes to the Images Under the Sea Themed Addition Worksheet Numicon Shapes Doubles to Number 10 Number Shape Addition to Number 20 Number Formation Number Formation 0 - 9 Number Formation 10 - 20 Maths Activity Mats Maths Activity Mats (2) Missing Number Tracks 1 - 10 Count and Colour Activity Domino Addition Activity Count the Crayons Activity Resources: Twinkl Maths Flashcards Learning can be fun! Twinkl have developed some useful printable flashcards to use at home with your preschooler! Simply click on the titles below for them to automatically download. Small Number Cards Numbers 0 - 20 Large Number Cards Numbers 0 - 10

Here you'll find an informative flyer on why we believe you should choose Ducklings Preschool. Why Choose Ducklings Preschool? Download a PDF copy of this flyer by clicking here

Welcome to Ducklings Preschools Mental Health Resources support - all FREE and all 100% Confidential Log In Mental Health Resources for you Welcome to our mental health resources for anyone at Ducklings to use! To access 100% free and confidential mental health support, please click here Next mud kitchen recipies, autumn worksheets and activities, autumn flashcards, posters, handprint painting, vehicle & transportation flashcards, things in space, body parts, tracing numbers, fruit and vegetable flashcards, colourful shape flashcards, profession flashcards, days of the week flashcards, marine animal flashcards, farm animal flashcards, bee themed worksheets, nature scavenger hunt, graduation bundle, monster themed body parts, nature buddies, teeth brushing , tooth brushing, animals , matching cards, Christmas, hannukah , healthy movers , letters to santa, winter activities etc. sun safety poster

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 Site Number: 07470 637622 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 Mandy Katie Tehmina Akshaya Manager & Designated Safeguarding lead* * During our out-of-hours, Ducklings designated safeguarding overall lead, Kirsty, can be contacted at ducklingsmcr@gmail.com or 0161 653 0124 . Click here to book a visit today!

Welcome to Ducklings Preschool, read our FAQ's commonly asked questions to prepare for your first day at preschool here! what should my child wear to preschool what does my child need to bring to preschool my child is staying for lunch, what will they need what about toilet training for preschool do you get a parents evening at preschool how often does my child play outside while at preschool what are the ratios of staff to children at preschool Preparing for your first day! We look forward to starting this journey with you and your child! We hope the information below will help answer any of the questions you may have! If not, feel free to pop us a message at 07476 079904 . Commonly Asked Questions What should my child wear to preschool? Although uniform is not compulsory, it is recommended. Our uniform can be found by clicking here . Our uniform consists of: a polo shirt, a jumper, bags, and a summer hat. To purchase yours, please contact the manager at your Ducklings site. If you do not wish to purchase a uniform, please ensure your child is dressed in clothing that you do not mind getting dirty, due to the messy nature of preschool. Please also ensure their clothing is comfortable and easy to pull up/down to make toileting easier. What does my child need to bring to preschool? All children are asked to provide a pair of Wellington boots for use at preschool, and, as children have access to the outdoors on a daily basis, they will need a coat and a summer sun hat, which are appropriate for the weather every day. Children should also bring a bag containing a change of clothes. All items must be clearly named. If your child attends full days, or afternoon sessions, please bring a lunchbox too. My child is staying for lunch, what will they need? Children who stay for lunch will need to bring their own packed lunch and drink. We encourage parents to provide a healthy lunch, meaning sweets/chocolate and fizzy drinks are not permitted. Click here to see our recommended lunchbox recipes. We are also a NUT and APPLE-free preschool and would remind parents to refrain from including any products which contain these ingredients in their child’s lunchbox. We cannot reheat any food items either for lunch, so if you wish for your child to have a warm lunch, please place this into a flask at home. How do I notify preschool that my child is poorly and not coming in today? If your child is unwell and will not be attending preschool, please call your child’s preschool each morning that your child is due to attend. Please note that sessions that are not attended will still be charged for, as agreed in our contract. What about toilet training? Children do not need to be toilet-trained to attend preschool. We ask you to provide us with a bag containing nappies, wipes, nappy sacks and a change of clothes so that we can attend to your child throughout the day. We are also happy to work with you during toilet training. Please provide us with plenty of clothes and an extra pair of shoes in case of accidents. Check out our blog page , and search toilet training, to find some free downloadable resources you can use to support toilet training whilst at home too. What do you provide at snack time? At Ducklings preschools, we provide a nutritious and healthy morning and afternoon snack for the children. The snack consists of a carbohydrate, fruit and/or vegetables, along with a choice of milk and water. We use this time to introduce new and unusual flavours and also promote independence through self-service. We ask for a contribution of £76 per academic year (which works out to £2 per week) to cover drinks/snacks/fresh fruit/cooking ingredients, etc. This is to be paid in cash. What will my child learn whilst at Ducklings Preschool? We follow the exact same Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum as schools! We also follow a more child-centred ethos compared to a school’s preschool. We follow your child’s interests and needs while learning to increase their engagement and interest! For more information about our curriculum, please click here . What can I do to further my childs education whilst at Home? At Ducklings Preschool, we love supporting learning both in the classroom and at home! Our website features over 200 blog articles packed with advice, ideas, and activity suggestions covering almost every topic imaginable — from creative crafts and outdoor play to early literacy and numeracy fun. We also have our Learning at Home Hub , an entire section on our website dedicated to free downloadable resources that you can print, share, and use at home. These resources are neatly organised into helpful categories: Reading & Literacy, Arts & Creativity, STEM & Exploration, Early Maths & Problem Solving, Gardening & Nature, Cooking & Food Fun, Music & Movement, Communication & Language, Wellbeing & Mindfulness, Parent & Carer Support. Making it easy to find exactly what you need to keep little learners inspired and engaged. How can I stay up-to-date with everything my child does at Ducklings? Fantastic question! You can stay up to date with everything that happens at Ducklings Preschool via multiple platforms! The majority of your updates will either come from direct communication on pick-ups or via a platform called Class Dojo. Class Dojo is a private app where we post important learning moments, event reminders, messages and photos for you. To access Class Dojo, click here . We also have Facebook , Instagram , Pinterest and TikTok, so make sure you follow these for frequent updates too!

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 Site Number: 07470 637615 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 D ucklings Westcroft is a Two-Time Outstanding 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. To build our relationship with you, we operate regular stay and play sessions for all parents, carers and grandparents to attend! Additionally, we also 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 have an anonymous feedback form on our website - should you wish to leave us a comment anonymously, which can be found by clicking here . Ducklings Westcroft also works closely with our local communities (The police, community champions at Morrisons, Westcroft Library, Westcroft Health Centre, as well as many more! Additionally, we also support local charities! For example, our setting supported a food drive fundraiser for the charity CrackerJack Children's Trust, which provides respite breaks, specialist equipment and sensory toys to children who are differently able. More of our fundraising can be found by clicking here Our Team Bekki Shivani Sally Katie Farhana Manager & Designated Safeguarding lead* * During our out-of-hours, Ducklings designated safeguarding overall lead, Kirsty, can be contacted at ducklingsmcr@gmail.com or 0161 653 0124 . Westcroft Testimonials (7) Westcroft Testimonials (6) Westcroft Testimonial 5 Westcroft Testimonials (7) 1/7

Here you'll find our Term Dates for all our sites. Please download and print off this page, so you have a record to hand. Our Term Dates Please scroll to your appropriate setting to find the correct term dates for your preschool. Milton Keynes, Manchester (Blackley), and Rochdale (Middleton). MILTON KEYNES We are closed on bank holidays Close Friday 19th December 2025 (at the end of this afternoon's session) Christmas Holidays Open Tuesday 6th January 2026 Close Friday 13th February 2026 (at the end of this afternoon's session) Half Term Open Monday 23rd February 2026 Close Friday 27th March 2026 (at the end of this afternoon's session) Easter Holiday Open Monday 13th April 2026 Closed Friday 22nd May 2026 (at the end of this afternoon's session) May Half Term Open Tuesday 2nd June 2026 Closed Thursday 16th July 2026 (at the end of this afternoon's session) Summer Holidays 2026 Open Thursday 3rd September 2026 Closed Friday 23rd October 2026 (at the end of this afternoon's session) October Half Term Open Monday 2nd November 2026 Closed Thursday 17th December 2026 (at the end of this afternoon's session) Christmas Holidays Open Tuesday 5th January 2027 Closed Friday 12th February 2027 (at the end of this afternoon's session) February Half Term Open Monday 22nd February 2027 Closed Thursday 25th March 2027 (at the end of this afternoon's session) Easter Holidays Open Monday 12th April 2027 Closed Friday 28th May 2027 (at the end of this afternoon's session) May Half Term Open Tuesday 8th June 2027 Closed Friday 16th July 2027 (at the end of this afternoon's session) Summer Holidays BLACKLEY, MANCHESTER We are closed on bank holidays Open Monday 5th January 2026 Close Friday 13th February 2026 (at the end of this afternoon session) Half Term Open Monday 23rd February 2026 Close Thursday 2nd April 2026 (at the end of this afternoon session) Easter Holiday Open Monday 20th April 2026 Close Friday 22nd May 2026 (at the end of this afternoon session) May Half Term Open Monday 1st June 2026 Close Friday 17th July 2026 (at the end of this afternoon session) Summer Holidays 2026 Open Monday 7th September 2026 MIDDLETON, GREATER MANCHESTER We are closed on bank holidays. Private paying: Open Friday 2nd January 2026 Funded: Open Monday 5th January 2026 Close Friday 13th February 2026 (at the end of this afternoon session) Half Term Open Monday 23rd February 2026 Funded: Close Thursday 2nd April 2026 (at the end of this afternoon session) Private paying: Close Friday 3rd April 2026 (at the end of this afternoon session) Easter Holiday CLOSED: 20th April is a staff training day, so we're closed to all Open Tuesday 21st April 2026 Close Friday 22nd May 2026 (at the end of this afternoon session) May Half Term Open Monday 1st June 2026 Close Friday 17th July 2026 (at the end of this afternoon session) Summer Holidays 2026 Open Monday 7th September 2026

Here you'll find out accessibility statement for our website. Ducklings Limited (Ducklings preschool and nursery) is committed to providing a website that is accessible to the widest possible audience, regardless of circumstance and ability. We aim to adhere as closely as possible to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG 2.0, Level AA), published by the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C). These guidelines explain how to make Web content more accessible for people with disabilities. Conformance with these guidelines will help make the web more user friendly to everyone. Whilst Ducklings strive to adhere to the guidelines and standards for accessibility, it is not always possible to do so in all areas of the website and we are currently working to achieve this. Be aware that due to the dynamic nature of the website, minor issues may occasionally occur as it is updated regularly. We are continually seeking out solutions that will bring all areas of the site up to the same level of overall web accessibility. If you have any comments and or suggestions relating to improving the accessibility of our site, please don't hesitate to contact our website coordinator Charlotte Walters by email at charlottew0115@gmail.com . Your feedback will help us make improvements. Contact Us