Business Details
24 Years
experience
Trusted Nurseries in Leeds for Childcare Excellence
Daisy Chain Childcare was founded in 2002 by mothers who identified a gap in high-quality childcare provision. Our nurseries in Rothwell, Adel, Lofthouse, and Middleton provide safe, stimulating environments where learning is achieved through play. Our qualified staff teams foster children's development with tailored activities, prioritising communication with parents via Tapestry journals. We focus on creating warm, welcoming spaces that encourage exploration and growth, ensuring each child reaches their full potential.With over two decades of experience, we maintain strong partnerships with families and communities. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in our Ofsted-rated settings and numerous fundraising initiatives for local charities. We offer flexible funding options and maintain rigorous safeguarding standards to support families across West Yorkshire.
Services
Day Nurseries
Pre-schools
Early Years Education
Outdoor Play
Key-Person System
Details
- Year established: 2002
Highlights and features
- Established in 2002 with four Ofsted-registered settings
- Qualified staff implement play-based learning frameworks
- Key-person system ensures regular parental updates via Tapestry
- Flexible funding options including Tax-Free Childcare schemes
- Award-winning partnerships with local NSPCC branches
What people say
Excellent staff
Lovely facilities
Fantastic nursery
Excellent care
Amazing staff
Services
Day Nurseries
Our day nurseries provide full-time care for children aged 04, with structured play-based learning and outdoor activities. Each setting offers secure environments staffed by qualified professionals. We maintain low child-to-carer ratios to ensure personalised attention and developmental progress tracking.
Pre-schools
Term-time pre-school programmes prepare children for formal education through curriculum-aligned play activities. Specialised staff deliver literacy, numeracy, and social skills development in bright, interactive classrooms. Daily routines include music, storytelling, and physical coordination exercises tailored to individual needs.
Key-Person System
Assigned key workers maintain regular communication with families via Tapestry journals and face-to-face updates. This system ensures consistent care approaches between nursery and home environments. Parents receive daily reports, developmental milestones tracking, and collaborative planning opportunities for their child's learning journey.
Outdoor Play
Daily outdoor sessions promote physical development and environmental awareness across purpose-built play areas. Activities include gardening, sports, and sensory exploration in secure, age-appropriate spaces. Equipment encourages climbing, balancing, and imaginative play to support gross motor skill development and social interaction.
Funding Guidance
We assist families with childcare cost management through Tax-Free Childcare schemes and direct voucher arrangements. Our finance team provides personalised advice on eligibility for government funding, including 2-year-old and 9-month entitlements, ensuring accessible quality care for all families.
People
Jo Gomersall
Managing Director
Jo co-founded Daisy Chain Childcare to address gaps in local childcare provision. With over 20 years' experience in early years education, she oversees strategic development across all settings while maintaining close links with daily operations.
Denise Wilson
Company Secretary
Denise manages administrative operations and compliance for Daisy Chain Childcare. Her background in nursery management ensures policies align with practical childcare delivery requirements across all four settings.
Helen Stoner
Adel Nursery Manager
Helen leads the Adel nursery team with 15 years' experience in early years education. She implements play-based learning programmes while maintaining strong parental communication channels through regular progress updates.
Pat Barton
Rothwell Nursery Manager
Pat has managed the Rothwell nursery since 2002, developing innovative feeding programmes and outdoor learning spaces. She coordinates community fundraising initiatives while ensuring consistent care standards across all age groups.
Questions
What age groups do you cater for?
We care for children from 0–4 years old across our nurseries and pre-school settings.
How do you communicate with parents?
We use Tapestry online journals for daily updates and maintain open-door policies for face-to-face discussions with key workers.
Are meals provided?
Yes, we offer nutritionally balanced meals and snacks prepared on-site by our kitchen staff.
What qualifications do your staff hold?
All staff hold relevant childcare qualifications with regular safeguarding and first aid training updates.
Can I visit before enrolling?
We encourage prospective parents to book a personal tour to experience our facilities and meet staff teams.
What makes Daisy Chain Childcare unique?
Our play-based learning approach combines with strong parental partnerships and purpose-built, secure environments for comprehensive child development.
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