At Ducklings Preschool, we believe that fostering a spirit of giving and empathy from an early age is crucial. Through our fundraising efforts for both local and national charities, we teach our preschoolers the value of helping others, nurturing a community-minded approach that they will carry with them throughout their lives. Children with Cancer UK £328 Mind UK £205 Children in Need £150 Crackerjacks £91 Our Fundraising At Ducklings Preschool, we believe that fostering a spirit of giving and empathy from an early age is crucial. Through our fundraising efforts for both local and national charities, we teach our preschoolers the value of helping others, nurturing a community-minded approach that they will carry with them throughout their lives. Find our most recent fundraisers below, or find out more information on our GoFundMe page at: https://www.gofundme.com/fundraisers ! We are currently fundraising for St Marks Meals; Hosting a 'Dressed for Dinner' party! St Marks Meals Learn More Here Ducklings Middleton is currently fundraising, along with other small businesses, for a small local charity, 'Always Oakley' who offer baby loss support. Together we've raised £1165! Always Oakley Learn More Here Ducklings Preschool has successfully raised £450 for Macmillan Cancer Support! Macmillan Cancer Support Learn More Here Ducklings Preschool has successfully raised £150 for Children in Need in 2026! Children In Need Learn More Here We're so proud to announce that Ducklings Preschool has raised £328 for Children with Cancer UK Children with Cancer UK Learn More Here We've donated to support HBUFC - a community club in South Africa that exists to give young people a place to belong, to be coached, to be fed and to get to their matches. Hout Bay United FC Learn More Here Ducklings Preschool has successfully raised £205 combined for both Mind Manchester and Mind Milton Keynes! Mind UK Learn More Here We've raised £91 for the children's trust Crackerjacks, focused on supporting children that are differently able! Crackerjacks Children's Trust Learn More Here We've raised a fantastic combined £122 for BBC Children in Need in 2025! Thank you so much for your donations! Children In Need Learn More Here

Ducklings Preschool Walnut Tree, located inside Heronsbrook Meeting Place, 5 Wadesmill Lane, MK7 7ED. Registered for 2 years to 5 years, Monday to Friday. Preschool and Nursery 30 hour Government funded sessions 30 hour free childcare Quality Early Years Education in the Heart of Milton Keynes! Following the closure of Jumpstart Preschool, Ducklings is excited to bring 26 years of exceptional childcare to Heronsbrook Meeting Place, on Wadesmill Lane, MK7 7ED . From September 2026, we are a term-time preschool, offering spaces from the age of 18 months up to 5 years . We accept government-funded sessions. Operating hours from 8:45am - 2:45pm. Experienced & Caring Staff Funded Places Available Multiple Locations Over 26 Years of Excellence Funded 15 or 30 Hours Accepted Trusted Across Milton Keynes Register Your Interest Today! Term-time Hours High Quality Early Years Education Secure Your Child's Place Today! Limited Spaces for September 2026 Funded & Paid Sessions Available Been Proudly Operating in Milton Keynes since 2000 Get in touch First name* Last name Email* Phone Write a message Submit

Ducklings Preschool and Nursery is a family-owned & run childcare, providing outstanding services in Milton Keynes and Manchester for 20 years'. Aged 0-5 Years welcome, 30 hours Government funded sessions - childcare tax free. Book a visit today easily online. Central Milton Keynes Oldbrook , Bow Brickhill , Emerson Valley , Monkston Park , Monkston St Barts , Monkston , Shenley Brook End , Tattenhoe Park , Westcroft , Furzton , Blackley Middleton Manchester Childcare preschool nursery Welcome to Ducklings Preschool and Nursery - MK Inspiring School Award Winner - Founded in 2000, Ducklings Preschool is extremely proud to operate across Milton Keynes and Manchester. We strive to create an outstanding, loving, caring atmosphere in a safe and friendly environment. If you're looking for a space at one of our settings, please call us at 07476 079904 or contact us here. Limited spaces are available, so contact us today! Book a visit here Our Locations Staff Resources Class Dojo Login Our Term Dates Our Pricing & Funding Guide Parent Resources Contact Us Here Free Learning at Home Hub What Our Parents Think I couldn't have chosen a better Preschool for our children. The staff are very warm and caring , there's plenty of play, creative activity and encouragement and my children have loved every minute Melissa Congratulations to Jhelisa for passing her level 2 in SEND! What Our Staff Think With Bekki's support I am learning on the job and this (SEND Level 3) course has given me confidence in my practice. Thank you John,Debbie,Bekki. When opportunities are provided internally it make you push yourself and achieve your goals . Thank you all. Shivani Request further information today! Do you wish to learn a little more about Ducklings? Fill in your details below, OR give us a call - we're here to help! Contact Form I agree to the terms & conditions Submit Your form was submitted correctly, Thank you. We'll be in touch shortly Ducklings Head Office General Enquiries 07476 079904 ducklingsmarketing@gmail.com Admissions Enquiries 07828 807290 ducklingspreschool@hotmail.com

Welcome to Ducklings Staff Training Resources. Click here to learn more. Log In Staff Training Resources Welcome to our Staff Training Platform! To continue to view all of these resources, please click here Next Training: English as an additional language. Training: Communication and language Training: Positive Behaviour Training: Behaviour management pyramid training physical development personal, social, emotional development EYFS curriculum quality of education training Curriculum planning training Mathematics governeny gov resources for staff training expressive arts and design government gov resources and training understanding the world gov government resources and training early years leadership national professional qualification EYFS development Matters Statements all ages Birth to Five training

Ducklings Preschool Walnut Tree, located inside Heronsbrook Meeting Place, 5 Wadesmill Lane, MK7 7ED. Registered for 2 years to 5 years, Monday to Friday. Preschool and Nursery 30 hour Government funded sessions 30 hour free childcare Click here to book a visit Walnut Tree Site Phone: 07471 287898 Head Office: 07476 079904 Manager Name: Gina Address: Heronsbrook Meeting Place, Wadesmill Lane, MK7 7ED Email: ducklingswalnuttree@gmail.com Click here to leave feedback Click here to change attendance Our Story Opened in September 2026, Ducklings Walnut Tree is a term-time preschool, offering spaces from the age of 18 months up to 5 years. We accept government-funded sessions as well as private paid (accepting 15 or 30 hours funding). Operating hours 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 Charlotte at our head office at 07476 079904, email us at ducklingspreschool@hotmail.com or ducklingswalnuttree@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! Experienced & Caring Staff Funded Places Available Multiple Locations Over 26 Years of Excellence Funded 15 or 30 Hours Accepted Trusted Across Milton Keynes Register Your Space Today! Term-time Hours High Quality Early Years Education Secure Your Child's Place Today! Spaces Available Today Funded & Paid Sessions Available Been Proudly Operating in Milton Keynes since 2000 Get in touch First name* Last name Email* Phone Write a message Submit

Ducklings Preschool and Nursery is a family-owned & run childcare, providing outstanding services in Milton Keynes and Manchester for 20 years'. Aged 0-5 Years welcome, 30 hours Government funded sessions - childcare tax free. Book a visit today easily online. Central Milton Keynes Oldbrook , Bow Brickhill , Emerson Valley , Monkston Park , Monkston St Barts , Monkston , Shenley Brook End , Tattenhoe Park , Westcroft , Furzton , Blackley Middleton Manchester Childcare preschool nursery Welcome to Ducklings Preschool and Nursery - MK Inspiring School Award Winner - Founded in 2000, Ducklings Preschool is extremely proud to operate across Milton Keynes and Manchester. We strive to create an outstanding, loving, caring atmosphere in a safe and friendly environment. If you're looking for a space at one of our settings, please call us at 07476 079904 or contact us here. Limited spaces are available, so contact us today! Book a visit here Our Locations Staff Resources Class Dojo Login Our Term Dates Our Pricing & Funding Guide Parent Resources Contact Us Here Free Learning at Home Hub What Our Parents Think I couldn't have chosen a better Preschool for our children. The staff are very warm and caring , there's plenty of play, creative activity and encouragement and my children have loved every minute Melissa Congratulations to Jhelisa for passing her level 2 in SEND! What Our Staff Think With Bekki's support I am learning on the job and this (SEND Level 3) course has given me confidence in my practice. Thank you John,Debbie,Bekki. When opportunities are provided internally it make you push yourself and achieve your goals . Thank you all. Shivani Request further information today! Do you wish to learn a little more about Ducklings? Fill in your details below, OR give us a call - we're here to help! Contact Form I agree to the terms & conditions Submit Your form was submitted correctly, Thank you. We'll be in touch shortly Ducklings Head Office General Enquiries 07476 079904 ducklingsmarketing@gmail.com Admissions Enquiries 07828 807290 ducklingspreschool@hotmail.com

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At Ducklings, we strive to create a loving atmosphere, in a safe and friendly environment. Learn more about our Ducklings family here. About Us At Ducklings we strive to create a loving, caring atmosphere in a safe and friendly environment We strive to support all children to enable them to achieve their best. In order to do this many steps are taken to support them through their learning journeys, and on occasions, for some children, further positive support may be needed to help achieve their full potential. Furthermore, Ducklings is proud to announce that each of our sites has a named SENCO (Special Educational Needs Co-Ordinator), an HR Manager, and 3 Compliance Managers/Area Managers, who further support all the sites. Together, these coordinators and managers play vital roles in supporting to ensure that the child’s individual needs are met. Laying down the foundation for a solid education for 26 years Since founded back in 2000; Ducklings values children and their parents/carers. We acknowledge that parents and/or carers are the first educators of children , therefore we prioritise working in partnership with parents and/or carers. This strong bond is paramount to children’s learning and development, we achieve this through face-to-face updates, regular updates of observations on Class Dojo, up-to-date newsletters, fun Stay and Play sessions where parents and carers can enjoy time at Ducklings playing for the day, along with various fundraising events, and a wide variety of celebrations throughout the year. We are also proud to introduce Ducklings Activities , on our website: Ducklings Artists , Ducklings Chefs , Ducklings Gardeners , and Ducklings Readers , which provides you with free, easy access to fun and interactive activities you can enjoy with your children at home. Feel free to check this out, as the activities are frequently updated! Our future aims At Ducklings we care about your child. We are focused on making sure transitions to school go as smoothly as possible! Each site works closely with local schools to ensure all relevant transition supporting documents are completed and relayed to the school of your choice to ensure a positive transition. Where possible, the school Teachers are encouraged to visit the setting and meet the children. Fundraising and giving back At Ducklings Preschool, we believe that fostering a spirit of giving and empathy from an early age is crucial. Through our fundraising efforts for both local and national charities, we teach our preschoolers the value of helping others, nurturing a community-minded approach that they will carry with them throughout their lives. Find our most recent fundraisers below! Mind Mental Health Children in Need 2024 Children in Need Children with Cancer UK Crackerjacks Helping Disabled Children Macmillan Cancer Support St Marks Meals Ducklings is proud to partner with St Marks Meals to help ensure that no child in Milton Keynes goes home hungry. We are committed to supporting happy, healthy children who arrive at preschool well-fed and ready to learn, free from the distraction of hunger! Ask any member of staff on how to receive these meals in a simple yet discreet system - we're here to help. For more information too, please click here.

Encourage curiosity with hands-on STEM experiments, building challenges, and discovery activities for preschoolers. STEM & Exploration Encourage curiosity with hands-on STEM experiments, building challenges, and discovery activities for preschoolers. Did you know STEM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths! Our related blog articles on STEM & exploration 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 10 Things to Do with your children around Greater Manchester 20 Creative Indoor at-home activities: Perfect for Winter Top 10 Hands-On Activities for Preschoolers to Boost Learning The Building Blocks of Creativity: The Benefits of LEGO for Children Creating a Home Learning Environment for Preschoolers: Expert Advice The Ages and Stages of Teaching Children How to tell Time How does music affect a child's brain development At Home Experiments & Investigations Encourage curiosity, problem-solving, and discovery through at-home experiments. EXPERIMENT: SINK OR FLOAT Please print off the sheet below, and ask your child to make their predictions on whether the items will sink or float when placed in a bowl of water! For all details, please click here. EXPERIMENT: SOUND SCAVENGER HUNT WORKSHEET Print off both of these scavenger hunt worksheets, go on a walk with your child, and mark off all items you hear! For all details, please click here. EXPERIMENT: BUBBLE MAKING STATION WITH PIPE CLEANERS Bubbles are beneficial for preschoolers' development as they improve hand-eye coordination, visual tracking, strengthen oral motor skills and support language and social skills through taking turns during play. Bubbles can also foster creativity, especially via this experiment! Grab some pipe cleaners, beads, scissors, bubble solution and optional cookie cutters (to use to make unique shapes). For more information, click here, courtesy from Kids Kubby EXPERIMENT: MAGNET GAME - CAR TRACK Magnets are great for preschoolers to boost fine motor skills, cognitive abilities, encourage creativity and imagination, and foster problem-solving as children explore cause and effect and experiment with attraction and repulsion of magnets! All you'd need is a car track (feel free to print off the template below), a paperclip, and a magnet (ideally a magnet with a long handle). Add the paperclip to the car, and use the magnet to move the car around the track! EXPERIMENT: Balloon-Powered Car Build a balloon-powered car from recycled materials around your home. You could even make two and race! You will need a straw, a balloon, cardboard for the 'car' (either a toilet roll, or a flat piece of cardboard, or a empty plastic bottle), tape, and wheels (CDs, bottle caps, round cut out pieces of cardboard etc.) Get as creative as you'd like to build your own car, or use a toy car and attach a balloon. EXPERIMENT: ICE EXCAVATION ACTIVITY Provided by eyworks.co.uk, Ice excavation links to the EYFS to understanding the world, physical development via fine motor skills, and mathematics via observing changes in size and shape as ice melts/chipped away. Grab some of your child's favourite small plastic toys, and place them into separate bags of water and freeze overnight! Place the frozen toy in a messy play table, provide different tools, and explore frozen play, helping the toys escape the ice. You could even add a bowl of warmer water, and watch how heat helps ice melt - the options are endless! EXPERIMENT: SHADOW PLAY ACTIVITY Provided by eyworks.co.uk, shadow exploration links to the EYFS to understanding the world via exploring light and shadows, and expressive arts and design via encouraging creativity in shadow play. Create the shadow play area with a blank surface (white wall, bed sheet hung up etc.) and a source of light (lamp, torch), grab various items and toys to create shadows - discuss how the shadows change in appearance when the items are rotated or moved closer to the light source. 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! EXTERNAL RESOURCES www.sciencebuddies.org Science Buddies is a FANTASTIC free website to use to find STEM activities for children. Click the link above to find hundreds of STEM experiments you can do at home, for children of all ages! www.eyworks.co.uk EY Works has an article with 10 great STEM experiments to do at home, and discusses how they all align to the EYFS framework we use at all Ducklings preschools. British Science Week STEM Experiments Click here to load up ALL 8 British Science Week experiments you can try. Tunnel Engineers experiment. Preschoolers will investigate different materials and tools for building and constructing their own tunnel. Slippery slopes experiment. Preschoolers will investigate and compare how different liquids move down surfaces at different speeds.

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.

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Welcome to Ducklings Shenley Lodge located at 5 Faraday Drive, Shenley Lodge, in Milton Keynes. Accepting funded and paid sessions , children 18 months to 5 years old , term time , spaces available. Local childcare preschool near me Shenley Lodge. Knowlhill, Leadenhall, Loughton, Furzton Lake, Emerson Valley, Knowlhill, The Bowl, Coffee Hall, Beanhill, Netherfield, Peartree Bridge, Milton Keynes Preschool , Fishermead, Springfield, Winterhill, Loughton, Shenley Wood, Shenley Brook End Shenley Lodge Site Number: 07503 171855 Head Office: 07828. 807290 Manager: Collette Address: Shenley Lodge Meeting Place, 5 Faraday Dr, Shenley Lodge, Milton Keynes, MK5 7DE. Email: ducklingsshenleylodge@gmail.com Click here to book a visit Click here to leave feedback Click here to change attendance Welcome to Ducklings Preschool Shenley Lodge! We operate from Monday to Friday, term-time, open from 8:45 am-2:45 pm , with an optional breakfast club too! Our morning sessions run from 8:45 am-11:45 am, and our afternoon sessions run from 11:45 am-2:45 pm. Our lunch is served during our afternoon session, so if attending, please bring a packed lunch with you. We are located inside the Shenley Lodge Meeting Place, 5 Faraday Drive. 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 are an Ofsted registered preschool, which offers both paid and funded sessions, accepting any Government entitlements such as the 15 AND 30 hours funding. To find out more information about our fees and funding, please click here . Our Team Collette Holly Jade 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 . Ducklings Preschool Shenley Lodge, Milton Keynes Ducklings Preschool Shenley Lodge, Milton Keynes Ducklings Shenley Lodge Entrance_edited Ducklings Preschool Shenley Lodge Gated Entrance Ducklings Preschool Shenley Lodge, Milton Keynes 1/20 Click here to book a visit today!

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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: 07828. 807290 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

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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.

Here you'll find an explanation and breakdown of the latest EYFS reform, and what it means for our curriculum at Ducklings Preschool. EYFS Reform Information What is the EYFS? The EYFS is the statutory Early Years curriculum. This is mandatory for all schools, settings and childminders to follow from birth up to the end of the reception. The EYFS sets out our legal obligations regarding things like adult-child ratios, suitable people, safeguarding and welfare, staff qualifications, and learning and development. More information about our specific curriculum can be found by clicking here . How are the Educational Programmes in EYFS broken down? These are divided into 7 areas of learning. The ‘Prime’ areas form the basis for all learning, and the ‘Specific’ areas build on those skills and broaden children’s understanding, experiences and knowledge. In the nursery, we always focus on the Prime areas in the first instance as they really do form the foundation for everything else. The 'Prime Areas' include 1. Personal, Social, Emotional Development 2. Communication and Language 3. Physical Development The 'Specific Areas' include 1. Literacy 2. Mathematics 3. Understanding the World 4. Expressive Arts and Design Early years foundation stage (EYFS) statutory framework For additional information regarding EYFS, please use the Government website https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/early-years-foundation-stage-framework--2

Support emotional development with mindfulness exercises, yoga, and calm-down activities suitable for preschoolers. Wellbeing & Mindfulness Our related blog articles on Wellbeing & Mindfulness can be read by clicking on the titles below; Parental Anxiety, what is it? Worried about your child's Well-being? Your Child's Wellbeing - How to handle Stress Does Your Child Have Problems Sleeping at Night? Mindfulness and Meditation for Preschoolers: Cultivating Calm Managing Toddler Tantrums: Strategies for Calm and Connection Navigating Mental Struggles: What Parents Should Do if They Feel Suicidal or in Distress How to Help Your Child Prepare for a New Sibling Every Mind Matters - Mental Health How to Create a Sensory-Friendly Classroom Engaging Activities for Children with Autism Taking a Well-Deserved Mental Health Break As A Parent Disability and Sports: Activities for disabled and SEN children Outdoor Play Benefits: Enhancing Child Development Healthy Bites: Nutrition Tips for Preschool Snack Time Limiting Screen Time: Promoting Healthy Tech Use in Kids Social Play for Toddlers: The Benefits of Playdates How to keep your baby safe in the sun These and hundreds more blog articles can be found simply by clicking here! Book: The Whole-Brain Child by Daniel J. Siegel & Tina Payne Bryson This book explains how young children's brains develop and how mindfulness can support emotional regulation. Siegel and parenting expert Tina Bryson explain the new science of how a child's brain is wired and how it matures, offering 12 revolutionary strategies you can use. Scoring a 4.7/5 stars - definitely Book: Calm Parents, Happy Kids by Dr. Laura Markham This book teaches emotional coaching and connection-based discipline. In this book, Dr Markham introcues an approach to parenting that eliminates threats, power struggles and manipulation, in favour of setting limits with empathy and communication. YouTube Resources Cosmic Kids Yoga - Free yoga, mindfulness, relaxation for kids! She has over 500 videos and 1.88 million subscribers. GoNoodle / Get Moving - Let's Unwind Meditation For Kids HeadSpace - Helping Kids Focus - Mindfulness for Kids and Families APPS for Parents to Download Insight Timer - Free guided meditations for adults and families to use. Headspace - Includes a 'mindful parenting' collection. Headspace is your lifelong guide to better mental health, through evidence-based meditation and mindfulness tools, sleep resources, mental health coaching and more. Happier Meditation - Personalised meditation & mindfulness, designed to help users build a regular practice. It offers a free tier and a paid subscription that gives access to all features, including guided meditations, talks and coaches with the goal of reducing stress and anxiety. Moshi - An award-winning app for kids, with hundreds of hours of bedtime stories, sleep sounds, educational activities, songs, white noise and more!

Ducklings Blackley, Rochdale Road, Manchester. Registered for infants to 5 years, flexible and funded hours, open all year round. Monday to Friday. Ducklings Preschool and Nursery, Manchester, Rochdale Road, Blackley. 30 hour Government funded sessions 30 hour free childcare Blackley, Manchester Site Phone: 0161 202 3360 Head Office: 07828. 807290 Manager Name: Stacey Address: 1027 Rochdale Road. Blackley, Manchester, M9 8AJ Email: ducklingsblackley@gmail.com Click here to book a visit Click here to leave feedback Click here to change attendance Our Story An Early Years Celebration 2025 Award Winner provided by the Manchester City Council! 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! Memories made so far at Ducklings Our Classrooms Our Baby Room Ducklings Blackley Preschool and Nursery baby room Our Baby Room based inside Ducklings Preschool and Nursery in Blackley, Manchester. Blackley Baby Room - Ducklings Preschool Our Baby Room based inside Ducklings Preschool and Nursery in Blackley, Manchester. Blackley Baby Room - Ducklings Preschool Our Baby Room based inside Ducklings Preschool and Nursery in Blackley, Manchester. Ducklings Blackley Preschool and Nursery baby room Our Baby Room based inside Ducklings Preschool and Nursery in Blackley, Manchester. 1/4 Our Toddler/Preschool Room Blackley Toddler Room - Ducklings Preschool Our Preschool Room based inside Ducklings Preschool and Nursery in Blackley, Manchester. Ducklings Blackley Preschool Room Our Preschool Room based inside Ducklings Preschool and Nursery in Blackley, Manchester. Blackley Toddler Room - Ducklings Preschool Our Preschool Room based inside Ducklings Preschool and Nursery in Blackley, Manchester. Blackley Toddler Room - Ducklings Preschool Our Preschool Room based inside Ducklings Preschool and Nursery in Blackley, Manchester. 1/12 Our Gardens Blackley Back Garden Ducklings Preschool and Nursery Blackley Manchester Our Outdoor Classroom areas based inside Ducklings Preschool and Nursery in Blackley, Manchester. Blackley Back Garden Our Outdoor Classroom areas based inside Ducklings Preschool and Nursery in Blackley, Manchester. Blackley Front Garden Our Outdoor Classroom areas based inside Ducklings Preschool and Nursery in Blackley, Manchester. Blackley Back Garden Ducklings Preschool and Nursery Blackley Manchester Our Outdoor Classroom areas based inside Ducklings Preschool and Nursery in Blackley, Manchester. 1/19 Click here to book a visit today! Blackley Testimonial Blackley Testimonial Blackley Testimonial Blackley Testimonial 1/14 Our Team Stacey M. Stacey G. Victoria Leanne Jackie Stacey M. Katie Stephanie Abby 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 . Deputy

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 Bradwell Village Shenley Lodge Furzton Middleton - Manchester Walnut Tree

Make learning tasty! Discover simple, safe cooking activities and fun food-based games to develop skills and confidence at home. Food Fun andCooking Our related blog articles on cooking and food fun can be read by clicking on the titles below; Autism: An Introduction to the Kitchen Early Years in the Kitchen: 5 Tips on Nurturing Your Budding Chef 8 Easy Ways to Sneak Vegetables Into Children's Food Cooking with Children - A better bolognaise Changing Your Child's Fussy Eating Habits Easy Ways to Get Your Kids Interested in Cooking Child Food Safety Healthy Lunchbox Recipes Unique Healthy Recipes for Preschoolers to try! Child Nutrition in the Early Years Cosy and Child-Friendly Winter Food Recipes for the Whole Family Why Children Should Bake at Home for Developmental Benefits How D'Ya like your eggs in the morning Nutrition for Preschoolers: Fun and Healthy Snack Ideas Healthy Preschool Lunchbox Ideas: What to Include and What to Avoid at Ducklings Preschool Healthy Lunchbox Ideas : Article Ducklings Blog Need help knowing what to include in your preschooler's lunchbox? Click here to see our recommended dos and don'ts! Cbeebies Easy Cooking with Kids Recipe Looking for some more recipe ideas? Look no further! Cbeebies provides amazing recipes, for all age ranges, so check this out and try some at home. Printable: Food Flashcards 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. Printable: Food Likes & Dislikes Activity Sheets These printable sheets not only quiz your child's knowledge on the names of a variety of different foods, it also question whether they like or dislike them! Why not level this activity up too! Simply use these printable sheets, and have samples of each food item too, as a fun way to experiment with new flavours. Sensory Food Exploration - Taste Tray Provide taste, touch, smell, and colour experiences with safe raw ingredients using a taste tray! You can use anything you have, including a muffin oven tray. Make sure that whilst your preschooler is sampling foods, you are encouraging descriptive language (soft, crunchy, juicy, smooth, etc.). Some taste test ideas could include; crackers, cheese, sliced ham, pickles, olives, melon, carrots, celery, apple, raisins, popcorn, cottage cheese, marshmallows, raw peppers etc. Printable: Protein & Fat Food Wordsearch Activity Sheet Print off this food-inspired wordsearch, and let your preschoolers enjoy! To level up this activity, you could even have samples of each food item, so once they have found the word in the wordsearch, they can try and see whether they like that food item! The food items to find are: sushi, pizza, rice, French fries, cake, fried chicken, steak, hamburger, cheese and bread. Printable: Fruit & Vegetable Food Wordsearch Activity Sheet Print off this food-inspired wordsearch, and let your preschoolers enjoy! To level up this activity, you could even have samples of each food item, so once they have found the word in the wordsearch, they can try and see whether they like that food item! The food items to find are: sushi, pizza, rice, French fries, cake, fried chicken, steak, hamburger, cheese and bread. Smelling Jars are a great sensory tool that allows preschoolers to identify and compare different scents, learning to discriminate between them. It also improved memory, focus, builds cognitive association and promotes independent learning. We would recommend using strong scents ( essential oils on cotton wool, kitchen spices, citrus fruits, vanilla extract, but the options are endless!). To expand on this activity, ask your child to play a matching game! Print off photos of the items you select, and see if they can identify the hidden scent to the correct photo. Sensory Food Exploration - Smelling Jars

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: 07828. 807290 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 Deepika 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

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

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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!

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.

Explore Ducklings Preschool’s Learning at Home Hub — packed with free activities, videos, resources and ideas to help preschoolers learn, play, and grow at home. Perfect for parents and carers supporting early learning. Covering reading & literacy, art & creativity, gardening & nature, cooking & food fun, early maths & problem solving, music & movement, communication & language, wellbeing & mindfulness, parent & carer support, STEM & exploration. Learning at Home Hub Welcome to our Learning at Home Hub - a collection of fun, free and easy-to-use resources designed to help your preschooler learn, play and grow whilst at home. Reading & Literacy Reading can be fun! Here, you'll find free reading resources for children to use at home — stories, activities, and ideas from Ducklings Preschool to inspire a love of reading. STEM & Exploration Little scientists at work! Try easy science experiments and building challenges that spark curiosity and encourage problem-solving through play. Outdoors, Gardening & Nature Step outside and explore! Discover fun ways to learn through nature — from growing seeds and spotting wildlife to enjoying outdoor adventures together. Personal Care & Independence Helping children develop everyday life skills builds their confidence and sense of independence. In this section, you’ll find a range of practical resources and printable guides to support teaching healthy daily routines Communication & Language Let’s talk, laugh, and learn! Enjoy rhyming games, storytelling ideas, and simple activities to boost children’s speaking and listening skills at home. Parent & Carer Support You’re doing a great job! Find helpful guides, routines, and practical advice to make home learning simple, positive, and stress-free for the whole family. Ducklings Pinterest Explore our Pinterest page for parents and carers! Easy to view, download, and print off - all for FREE! Art & Creativity Let imaginations run wild! Explore simple, hands-on art projects and crafts that help children express themselves and discover the joy of creativity. Early Maths & Problem Solving Make numbers come alive! Find playful maths activities, counting games, and puzzles to build early number sense through everyday fun. Food Fun & Cooking Cooking is learning too! Try easy, child-friendly recipes and food-based activities that build confidence, counting skills, and healthy habits in the kitchen. Music & Movement Get moving and make some noise! Sing, dance, and explore rhythm with activities that help children develop coordination, confidence, and a love of music. Wellbeing & Mindfulness Happy hearts and calm minds! Discover gentle exercises, breathing games, and mindfulness activities that help children understand and manage their emotions. Ducklings Blog Explore our blog for parents and carers! Get practical tips, fun activities, and expert advice to support preschool learning, creativity, and development at home.

Ducklings is proud to support and work with St Marks Meals, a wonderful organisation that provides long life meal kit boxes designed to create a delicious dinner for the whole family. Everything needed for dinner is in the box, including a recipe card. St Marks Meals With one in three children in Milton Keynes currently living in poverty, St Marks Meals is here to help take the worry out of dinnertime. St Marks Meals delivers thousands of meal boxes to local schools and preschools — including Ducklings Preschool — providing vital support to families across the community. Ducklings is proud to partner with St Marks Meals to help ensure that no child in Milton Keynes goes home hungry. We are committed to supporting happy, healthy children who arrive at preschool well-fed and ready to learn, free from the distraction of hunger. If your family would benefit from receiving meal boxes, we have developed a simple and discreet system to make sure support is easy to access and your family is well fed! Additionally, If you would like to find out more about St Marks Meals, please click here. All photos were taken from St Marks Meals Facebook Page, located at: https://www.facebook.com/StMarksMeals/photos?locale=en_GB How it works St Marks Meals delivers pre-packed dinner boxes to all Ducklings preschools across Milton Keynes. If your child attends any of our settings, simply speak to a member of staff and we will arrange a dinner box for you whenever it is needed. St Marks Meals was established to support children and families facing hardship, offering a variety of thoughtfully prepared meal kits — including options to suit even the pickiest eaters. The organisation also caters for a wide range of dietary requirements and circumstances. Boxes are available for gluten-free and vegetarian diets, as well as for families in temporary accommodation or without access to full cooking facilities. For example, some meal kits are specially designed for households with access to only a kettle, ensuring that every family can prepare a warm, nourishing meal. For more information, please feel free to contact us via our website, contact St Marks Meals directly, or speak to any member of staff. All information was provided by St Marks Meals via their website at; https://stmarksmk.com/st-mark-s-meals/how-it-works/. Registered Charity Number: 1180087 Here's a video to further explain how St Marks Meals operates!

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