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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 Contact Us Here Our Term Dates Parent Resources Our Pricing & Funding Guide Need help finding something? search for it here 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 We raised £339 for Children In Need 2024! THANK-YOU 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 Financial Enquiries 01772 356709 ducklingsfinance@gmail.com

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

Interested in joining Ducklings Preschool? Download, complete, and either print or email us over your completed registration paperwork for Ducklings Preschool and Nursery here! Registration Paperwork Simply download our registration paperwork below, complete the forms, and either print off OR email them back to us! REGISTRATION PAPERWORK WHY CHOOSE DUCKLINGS BOOKLET

Welcome to our parent's information board on our website! Acerca de Parents Information . Share your anonymous feedback or complaint here Let us know what you think! What can we do to improve? What are you happy with? Out of 5, how happy are you with Ducklings? Submit Thanks for sharing! We always strive to improve. Change to Attendance Request Form . Our Term Dates Some more useful resources for our parents class dojo login Read More > registration paperwork Read More > childcare funding information Read More > preparing for your first day at preschool Read More > uniform order sheet Read More > our curriculum Read More > EYFS reform information Read More > ico certification Read More > ethnic minority achievement Read More > operation encompass Read More > free activities to use at home Read More > free blog articles Read More >

Understand the cost and fees of childcare, and what type of funding you are entitled to here, easily! Milton Keynes & Manchester Preschool and Nursery. Ducklings Preschool price Pricing 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 £30.00 pounds per session (full day £60 pounds) 2-year-olds 26.00 pounds per session (Full day £52.00 pounds) 3-year-olds £24.00 pound a session (full day £48.00 pounds) Snack fee is 2 pound per week. 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 and Blackley) Prices coming soon

At Ducklings, we strive to create a loving atmosphere, in a safe and friendly environment. Learn more about our Ducklings family here. About Us Your Child Is In Great Hands. 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), sd well as a company-wide SENCO, an HR manager, and 2 compliance managers, who further support all the sites. Together, these coordinators and managers play vital roles in supporting to ensure that a child’s individual needs are met. Laying down the foundation for a solid education for more than 24 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 2023 Children with Cancer UK Crackerjacks Helping Disabled Children Macmillan Cancer Support

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: Catia Phone Head Office: 07476 079904 Address: South Furzton Meeting Place (Community Hall), 1 Blackmoor Gate, Furzton, Milton Keynes MK4 1DS. Email: ducklingsfurzton@gmail.com Click here to book a visit Click here to leave feedback Click here to change attendance Welcome to Ducklings Preschool Furzton We've been open since April 2024 , and we're thrilled to announce it's been a huge success! We operate from Monday to Friday, term-time, from 8:45am - 2:45pm. We are located inside the South Furzton Meeting Place on Blackmore Gate, MK4 1DS. With easy parking directly outside and lots of safe pathways, visit us today! We offer spaces for children from as young as 18 months old, up to 5 years old. We offer both paid and funded sessions; accepting any Government entitlements such as the 15 AND 30 hours funding. Our Team Catia Laveena Emma 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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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 Open Monday 6th January 2025 Close Friday 14th February 2025 for Half Term (at the end of this afternoon session) Half term Open Monday 24th February 2025 Close Friday 4th April 2025 for Easter Break (at the end of this afternoon session) Easter Holidays OpenTuesday 22nd April 2025 Close Friday 23rd May 2025 Half Term (at the end of this afternoon session) Summer Half term Open Tuesday 3rd June 2025 Close Thursday 17th July 2025 Summer (at the end of this afternoon session) BLACKLEY, MANCHESTER We are closed on bank holidays Open Thursday 2nd January 2025 (FULL TIME CHILDREN) Open Monday 6th January 2025 (TERM TIME CHILDREN) Close Tuesday 14th February 2025 for Half Term (at the end of this afternoon session) Half term Open Monday 24th February 2025 Close Friday 4th April 2025 for Easter Break (at the end of this afternoon session) Easter Holidays Open Tuesday 22nd April 2025 Close Friday 23rd May 2025 Half Term (at the end of this afternoon session) Summer Half term Open Monday 2nd June 2025 Close Friday 18th July 2025 Summer (at the end of this afternoon session) MIDDLETON, GREATER MANCHESTER We are closed on bank holidays. Open Monday 6th January 2025 Close Friday 14th February 2025 for Half Term (at the end of this afternoon session) Half term Open Monday 24th February 2025 Close Friday 4th April 2025 for Easter Break (at the end of this afternoon session) Easter Holidays Open Tuesday 22nd April 2025 Close Friday 23rd May 2025 Half Term (at the end of this afternoon session) Summer Half term Open Tuesday 3rd June 2025 Close Thursday 17th July 2025 Summer (at the end of this afternoon session)

Welcome to Ducklings Staff Training Resources. Click here to learn more. Zaloguj się 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

Bradwell Village is our brand new site coming soon! Located in the Bradwell Memorial Hall on Vicarage Road. Our Preschool and Nursery is registered for 18 months through to 5 years, Monday to Friday. Preschool and Nursery near you. 30 hour Government funded sessions 30 hour free childcare flexible hours childcare Bradwell Village in Bradwell Milton Keynes preschool. Bradwell Village Phone Head Office: 07476 079904 Manager Name: Sydney Email: ducklingsbradwell@gmail.com Address: Bradwell Memorial Hall, Vicarage Road, Bradwell, Milton Keynes, MK13 9AG . Click here to book a visit Click here to leave feedback Click here to change attendance Welcome to Ducklings Bradwell We are conveniently located inside the Bradwell Memorial Hall on Vicarage Road! We are Ofsted registered, meaning we can accept any form of Government funding entitlements, as well as private paying sessions. We will be open Monday to Friday, 9am-3pm, open term-time, and offer very flexible hours/days. We're offering care and education for children aged 18 months up to 5 years old, provided by highly qualified staff. If you're interested to join our Ducklings family please contact us! Either call Debbie at our head office at 07828 807290 , email us at ducklingspreschool@hotmail.com or 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! Take a look inside! Our Team Sydney Katie 42 42 1/13 BOOK YOUR VISIT TODAY, CLICK HERE

Bradwell Village is our brand new site coming soon! Located in the Bradwell Memorial Hall on Vicarage Road. Our Preschool and Nursery is registered for 18 months through to 5 years, Monday to Friday. Preschool and Nursery near you. 30 hour Government funded sessions 30 hour free childcare flexible hours childcare Bradwell Village in Bradwell Milton Keynes preschool. Bradwell Village Phone Head Office: 07476 079904 Email: ducklingspreschool@hotmail.com Address: Bradwell Memorial Hall, Vicarage Road, Bradwell, Milton Keynes, MK13 9AG . Click here to book a visit Click here to leave feedback Click here to change attendance Welcome to Ducklings Bradwell We are conveniently located inside the Bradwell Memorial Hall on Vicarage Road! We are Ofsted registered, meaning we can accept any form of Government funding entitlements, as well as private paying sessions. We will be open Monday to Friday, 9am-3pm, open term-time, and offer very flexible hours/days. We're offering care and education for children aged 18 months up to 5 years old, provided by highly qualified staff. If you're interested to join our Ducklings family please contact us! Either call Debbie at our head office at 07828 807290 , email us at ducklingspreschool@hotmail.com or 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! Take a look inside! Our Team Sydney Katie 42 42 1/13 VISIT US TODAY

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 Phone Head Office: 07476 079904 Manager Name: Stephanie Address: Priory Park Pavillion, 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 2 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 SENCO, DSL Nikki Deputy Manager SENCO Ariola Early Years Practitioner Theyba Early Years Practitioner Maxine Early Years Practitioner Sophie Early Years Practitioner Tattenhoe Park Preschool Testimonials Tattenhoe Park Preschool Testimonials Tattenhoe Park Preschool Testimonials Tattenhoe Park Preschool Testimonials 1/15

Here at Ducklings Preschool and Nursery, we're here to help however we can. If you have any questions, please get in touch here. Contact us & Book your visit here! Your Name Your Child's Name Email Phone Number Child's Date of Birth (Date/Month/Year) How can we help? Which Ducklings location are you enquiring about? * Bradwell Village Bow Brickhill Emerson Valley Furzton Monkston Park Monkston St. Barts Oldbrook Shenley Brook End Tattenhoe Park Westcroft Blackley - Manchester Middleton - Manchester I agree to the terms & conditions Thanks for submitting, we will be in touch shortly! Submit

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

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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 Phone Head Office: 07476 079904 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 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 Blackley Baby Room - Ducklings Preschool Blackley Baby Room - Ducklings Preschool Ducklings Blackley Preschool and Nursery baby room 1/4 Our Toddler Room Ducklings Blackley Preschool Room Ducklings Blackley Preschool Room Blackley Toddler Room - Ducklings Preschool Ducklings Blackley Preschool Room 1/12 Our Gardens Blackley Front Garden Ducklings Preschool and Nursery Blackley Manchester Blackley Garden Ducklings Preschool and Nursery Blackley Manchester Blackley Front Garden Blackley Front Garden Ducklings Preschool and Nursery Blackley Manchester 1/22 Click here to book a visit today! Blackley Testimonial Blackley Testimonial Blackley Testimonial Blackley Testimonial 1/14