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UK Pre-School and Nursery Links

Day Nurseries

daynurseries.co.uk is the market leading day nursery resource in the UK, featuring the most trusted, comprehensive and detailed database of uk day nurseries and suppliers to the uk day nursery sector.

Ginger Bread Nurseries

Gingerbread Cottage has a clear mission statement to provide quality care and education in a safe and stimulating environment. Under the guidance of experienced managers and a qualified Teaching Consultant, Gingerbread Cottage provides for all the physical, emotional and educational needs of children from birth to five years.

Since its incorporation, Gingerbread Cottage has listened and worked with parents and staff to provide a high quality provision. In order to understand what best practice in childcare, we have also listened to other professionals and regulatory bodies. We work closely with the National Day Nurseries Association and Knowsley Sure Start Early Years team.
Our Mission Statement - To provide high quality childcare and education in an environment that is safe and stimulating. A Place where learning takes place through play and everyone is treated as an individual.

Kids First

Kids First

National Day Nurseries Association

National Day Nurseries Association is a national charity which aims to enhance the development and education of children in their early years, through the provision of support services to members. It seeks to develop, encourage and maintain high standards in education and care for the benefit of children, their families and their local communities.

Rainbow4kids

Rainbow Children''s Nursery Ltd. is a non profit making organisation providing pre-school care and education for children between 3 months and 5 years, also a holiday club for children 4 to 8 years old.

We are located in the quiet and secure surroundings of the historic village of Worstead, which is three miles south of North Walsham and 6 miles north of Coltishall village with easy access off the B1150. It is also convenient to the A149 between Cromer, Stalham and Yarmouth.

Teddies Nurseries BUPA

Teddies Nurseries, part of Bupa, is one of the leading providers of quality nursery care. Teddies provide healthy menus, freshly prepared each day, activities in music, sport & movement and an educational programme within the foundation stage curriculum. At Teddies Nurseries your child will feel safe and cared for - and you have the reassurance that they will receive the individual attention that will give them the opportunity to grow and develop at their own pace.

Whitton Day Nursery

Whitton Day Nursery is small and very friendly and is situated in a small, quiet cul-de-sac, surrounded by friendly neighbours.
The nursery is close to two local Infant schools - St. Edmunds R.C. School and Nelson Infant and Junior School, both of which have excellent reputations. Whitton's small but comprehensive shopping centre is two minutes walk away and Whitton B.R. station is close by. Buses 281 and H22 will take you to Hounslow, Twickenham and beyond.

Leapfrog Nurseries

Leapfrog Day Nurseries are now part of Busy Bees with 130 nurseries across the UK offering childcare places for 0-5 year olds.
We offer your child fun-filled days of activities to help them learn and make lots of little friends.
Choosing a nursery is an emotive decision. At Leapfrog, we understand what is important to both parents and children, and our aim is to provide the perfect solution to any parent looking for childcare for their little one.
So whether you are looking to return to work, moving area or whether you just want your child to have the best opportunities in their life, then come to Leapfrog and see how we can help!

National Childminding Association

The National Childminding Association believes every child should reach their full potential. We work with registered childminders and nannies, as well as other individuals and organisations to ensure families in every community in England and Wales have access to high quality home-based childcare, play, learning and family support.

Childcare Link

The Government launched the ChildcareLink helpline and website in December 1999 as part of the National Childcare Strategy. This strategy aims to help people back into the workplace by removing the childcare barrier. The ChildcareLink service is funded by the Department for Education and Skills.

The ChildcareLink service comprises the ChildcareLink web site, a national information line 0800 2 346346, and details of local Children's Information Services (CIS). The CISs provide face-to-face or phone advice on all aspects of childcare.

Day Care Trust

Daycare Trust is a registered charity (No.327279) and a company limited by guarantee (No.02063604), registered in England and Wales. VAT registered (No. 830 9847 06).

Daycare Trust is the national childcare charity. We have been working since November 1986 to promote high quality affordable childcare for all. We know how important it is to make the right decision about childcare for your child and we hope that, through our information and services, we can help you to find out more.

Our campaigning work continues to focus on childcare affordability, listening to parents and keeping children at the centre.

Sure Start

Sure Start is a government programme which aims to achieve better outcomes for children, parents and communities by:

increasing the availability of childcare for all children
improving health and emotional development for young children
supporting parents as parents and in their aspirations towards employment.

National Children's Bureau

Founded in 1963, the National Children's Bureau (NCB) is a charitable organisation that acts as an umbrella body for organisations working with children and young people in England & Northern Ireland. Through working in partnership, sharing knowledge, resources and services we have created a powerful, authoritative and influential voice to improve the lives of children and young people.

Early Education

The British Association for Early Childhood Education, founded in 1923, is known as Early Education. It is the leading national voluntary organisation for early years practitioners and parents with members and branches in England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, and Wales.

Pre-Schoool.org

The Pre-school Learning Alliance is a leading educational charity specialising in the early years. We provide practical support to over 15,000 early years settings and make a positive contribution to the care and education of over 800,000 young children and their families each year. We actively involve parents and families in all aspects of our work.

Our products and services include specialist publications, childcare services, quality assurance, campaigning, research, training and family programmes. We also offer a range of independent professional information, advice, support and guidance tailored especially to meet the needs of young children and their families, students, early years practitioners and professionals.

If you would like to find out more about the work of the Alliance, please do get in touch.

Nursery World

Nursery World is the UK's leading publication for practitioners and decision-makers across the early years education and childcare sectors.

Local authority advisory teachers, private nursery managers, pre-school leaders and childminders are among more than 100,000 Nursery World readers who span private, voluntary, independent and maintained provision.

Click Nursery Schools

Extensive directory

First Steps Day Nursery

First Steps Nursery is situated in a quiet rural setting surrounded by woodlands in the village of Maxey where children enjoy the large divided play areas as well as nature trails and regular walks which include feeding the ducks, visiting the pig farm and watching the horses.

under5s - early years education

under5s is an independent site based in the UK which promotes pre-school education and provides free resources and information for all early years practitioners and parents

Pre-school Learning Alliance: Pre-school Learning Alliance

Pre-school organisation

BBC - Schools - Pre-school

List of links for pre-school 18 months to 5 year old children.

Pre School Education and Care Services in the USA

Useful Book

This comprehensive history describes policies and programs for the education of three-, four-, and five-year-olds in the United States from the colonial era to the present. It also traces efforts to make preschool education a part of the public school system and shows why these efforts have been rejected, despite increasing evidence that preschools are beneficial for all young children.

Teachers—Preschool, Kindergarten, Elementary, Middle, and Secondary

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National Institute for Early Education Research (nieer.org)

National Institute for Early Education Research

Preschool Education in America

Overview of example literature

Preschool ratings and Preschool reviews: The Savvy Source for Parents

US Preschools map to help with searching for the right preschool

Bright Horizons Family Solutions - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Bright Horizons Family Solutions is a US-based child-care provider and is the largest provider of employer-sponsored child care.

Steiner Schools

An insight into an alternative approach to child education

Welcome to the Steiner Waldorf Schools Fellowship Website

Steiner Waldorf Schools Fellowship, news, directory, address, shop, books, online, video

Are Steiner Schools and Good Idea?

It seems like a viable compromise between endless unstructured hours at home and the regimented mainstream

Activity Providers

Tumble Tots

Action and activity for tots

Monkey Music

Noisy fun for kids

Child Development

Gever Tulley on 5 dangerous things for kids

Dangerous things you should let your kids do

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Montessori for Everyone Blog: How Children Benefit from Adult Conversations

Montessori philosophy

Your Baby Can Read

YourBaby Can Read

The Pitfalls of Comparing Children

If you have more thant one child it can be natural to start comparing your kids to each other, or even if you just have one child, it is natural to compare him or her to other children. I have caught myself comparing my sons many times. However, it is important to...

Child and Family WebGuide: Parent Info on Child Development Research

Find a variety of research and practical information on the child and family. Includes child development research, articles, tips, guides, and more on a host of issues.

Education.com | An Education & Child Development Site for Parents | Parenting & Educational Resource

Education.com provides expert advice, features, columns, thousands of reference articles, and a community for parents of pre-school to high school students. Find parenting and educational resources, advice and tips right here at Education.com!

Your Child: Development & Behavior Resources

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Ultimate Guide for Stay At Home Parents

Some ideas for busy parents.

How Safe Are Day Care Centers and Nurseries?

Will your child be looked after properly in day care Nursery. What are the risks.

Nurseries told to improve safety

Thousands of nurseries and childminders in England have been told by inspectors to tighten their safety measures.

Safe Nursery Checklist

List of things to check out

Nursery Safety

Safety pdf

Finding a Safe Day Care Center - FamilyEducation.com

Find a safe day care center for your child by following these tips on what to look for and what questions to ask.

UK local government advice

Oldham council safety advice for day care and child minding

How Qualified Is Your Day Carer?

The girl next door or a qualified professional?

What are a home daycare provider's qualifications?

Both US and UK information

Child Care Workers

U.S. Department of Labor

Home Learning for child day care

Study from home for the Diploma in Child Day Care with Home Learning College, the UK's No.1 Home Study College, and start or progress your career working with children. A challenging and rewarding career choice, the qualification gives you the vital knowledge and skills you need.

Childcare Australia

Care For Kids

Care for kids