Business Details
Trusted Childcare Services in Nottingham
Established over three decades ago, Kiddy Winks Pre School has evolved from BANCA Under 5s Playgroup into a dedicated early years facility with purpose-built indoor and outdoor spaces. Our mission is to create a nurturing environment where children aged 2-5 develop confidence, independence, and foundational learning skills through play-based activities aligned with the Early Years Foundation Stage framework. As an Ofsted-registered charity managed by a parent-led committee, we maintain strong community ties with local schools to ensure smooth transitions to full-time education.Our team of NVQ-qualified practitioners and paediatric first aid-certified staff deliver structured and unstructured learning across seven developmental areas, supported by daily routines that balance free play with guided activities. We actively involve parents as primary educators, recognising their role in shaping our curriculum, while maintaining rigorous safeguarding standards and food hygiene practices.
Services
Morning Sessions
Afternoon Sessions
Lunchtime Sessions
Funded Childcare
SEN Support
Highlights and features
- 30+ years of early years education experience
- NVQ-qualified childcare practitioners with first aid training
- Ofsted-registered learning environment with safeguarding compliance
- Strong community links with local schools and families
- Government-funded childcare places available for eligible children
Associations and certifications
- Ofsted
- Pre School Learning Alliance
Services
Morning Session
Structured learning from 8:45-11:45am with free play, snack time, and group activities. Focuses on communication development and physical skills through guided play. Includes daily literacy and numeracy introductions.
Afternoon Session
Continued learning from 12:15-3:15pm featuring creative play and outdoor activities. Reinforces morning lessons while developing social-emotional skills through peer interactions and staff-led projects.
Funded Childcare
Government-funded options for 2-4 year olds including 15-hour entitlements for all and 30-hour extended provision for working families. Eligibility determined through local authority assessments and parental circumstances.
SEN Support
Tailored care from trained SENCO practitioners for children with additional needs. Integrates individual learning plans with mainstream activities while maintaining small group ratios for personalised attention.
Community Links
Partnerships with local primary schools for smooth educational transitions. Includes joint activities and information sharing to prepare children for full-time schooling environments.
People
Natalie Kiernan
Manager and Designated Safeguarding Lead
NNEB-qualified childcare professional with extensive safeguarding responsibilities. Oversees daily operations and staff training while ensuring compliance with early years regulations and child protection protocols.
Toni Thompson
Deputy Manager and Safeguarding Lead
NVQ Level 3 childcare practitioner supporting operational management and safeguarding procedures. Specialises in creating safe learning environments and staff development programs.
Charlotte Giles
Childcare Practitioner and SENCO
Specialist in special educational needs with NVQ Level 3 qualifications. Develops individualised learning plans and supports inclusion initiatives across all age groups.
Joanne Flint
Administration
Experienced administrator managing operational logistics with Level 3 qualifications in business administration and early years education. Coordinates parent communications and regulatory compliance.
Sarah Jane Brooks
Chairperson
Volunteer committee leader ensuring organisational sustainability. Oversees strategic direction and community engagement while maintaining charitable status compliance.
Questions
What are your operating hours?
We operate term-time only with morning sessions 8:45-11:45am and afternoon sessions 12:15-3:15pm. Lunchtime sessions run 11:30am-12:15pm.
Do you offer funded childcare places?
Yes, we provide government-funded places for 2-4 year olds including 15-hour entitlements and 30-hour extended provision for eligible working families.
What qualifications do your staff hold?
All staff hold NVQ Level 3 childcare qualifications with paediatric first aid certification and Level 2 food hygiene training. Specialised roles include SENCO and safeguarding leads.
How do you support school transitions?
We maintain strong links with local primary schools through joint activities and information sharing to ensure smooth transitions for all children.
Are you Ofsted registered?
Yes, we are Ofsted-registered with our latest inspection report available online for parent reference.
