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Kidz Middleham
play, learn, and grow
š” Welcome to Kidz Middleham.
Kidz Middleham is a vibrant nursery setting located on the grounds of Middleham CE Primary School, offering places for children aged 3 months to 8 years.
With just 26 places, our small, homely environment ensures every child receives personalised care in a secure and nurturing spaceāwhere imagination can flourish and children truly come first.
š Nestled in the picturesque market town of Middleham, near Leyburn, our setting provides a rich blend of indoor and outdoor learning opportunities, inspired by the beauty of our surroundings.
š©āš« Our dedicated team of highly trained professionals are passionate about early childhood education, supporting each child to grow, thrive, and develop a wide range of essential skills.
āØ Kidz Middleham is more than childcareāitās a place where little ones feel safe, inspired, and ready to explore the world around them.
We provide the main activities
Nurturing Every Element of Learning.
A Typical Day at Kidz
Gardening
The Toddler and Preschool Groups have a small garden in their outdoor space. Each season, the children and Practitioners contribute and create beautiful and educational container/raised bed gardens.
Exercise
Children need to develop large motor and small motor skills and cardiovascular endurance. Physical activity is also needed to address a growing problem of obesity in children, promoting health and well-being
Art
Children will love designing and creating little pieces of art to take home and decorate your fridge! painting, gluing, and crafting to their heartsā content!
Trips out
Trips out form a vital part of a childās early education. They expose a child to a range of different experiences in the local community and enable them to gain a sense of the world in which they find themselves.
EnCantada is an independent company dedicated to providing children with an immersion into English and Spanish language through music, singing, adventure and play. delivered weekly in the setting
Outdoor
Our children benefit from a variety of outdoor play spaces. In addition to our playground, they experience the natural wonders of the parks and woods around us our forest school leader.
Math
A preschool math curriculum is taught using preschool lessons including interactive activities, learning games, printable worksheets, assessments, and reinforcement.
Literacy
A daily program of literacy, speech, and language, using a wide range of books and interactive resources all designed to enhance learn and development
Dedicated to Nurturing & Educating Young Minds
Learning Through Play
š Personalised Learning, Inspired by Curiosity Our experienced team design bespoke learning journeys that ignite curiosity, build confidence, and celebrate each childās unique potential. By thoughtfully tailoring experiences to every age and stage, we nurture a lifelong love of learning that grows alongside the child ā step by joyful step.
Little Treasures 0-24Mths
Explorers 24-36Mths
Adventurers 3-4Years
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Why Choose Kidz
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Home-like Environment
At Kidz Day Nursery, children feel truly at homeācomfortable, confident, and secure. Itās within this nurturing environment that they gain the freedom to explore, play, and learn with joy
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Learn through play
At Kidz Day Nursery we offer a vibrant, child-led environment where learning unfolds naturally through play. Every day is filled with opportunities for discovery, creativity, and growthāguided by children's interests and curiosity.
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Open 51 weeks
We are open 51 weeks per year 7am - 6pm, offering term time and full time places. And stretched funded places
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Culture
At Kidz, our mission goes beyond education and care. We strive to ensure that every person who walks through our doorsāchildren, families, and staff alikeāfeels Significant, Appreciated, and Understood
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Orientation Process
Easing the Transition into Nursery Life At Kidz, we understand that starting nursery is a big stepāfor both children and their families. Thatās why we focus on making the transition as smooth, reassuring, and joyful as possible.
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Quality Practitioners
At Kidz, we believe that the heart of quality childcare lies in the hands of those who deliver it. Thatās why our practitioners are not only highly trained and professionally qualified, but also carefully selected for their passion, empathy, and dedication.
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Nursery Information
We believe children learn by building on the knowledge they already have ā primarily exhibited through play. Practitioners help children learn by creating a rich environment to explore via exciting educational activities.
Positive, Safe Environment ā We are committed to providing an uplifting and positive atmosphere for our children and staff; a fun learning experience in a secure, safe, and loving environment.
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Leadership ā We are committed to lead; developing, monitoring, and empowering our children and our staff to reach their full potential.
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Excellence ā We are committed to achieve the greatest levels of excellence in childcare, in education and in everything we do; being highly professional, innovative, creative, efficient, and effective.
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Respect ā We are committed to building strong, healthy relationships with each other, our children & their families, along with the community through communication and understanding of the cultures around us.
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Integrity ā We are committed to carry out our mission.
We have a focus on recruiting and retaining quality practitioners and offer competitive remuneration, and relatively small class sizes
Julie
Nursery Owner
She has never tired of the āah-haā moments and the pride that swells in a little one who is learning to do something for the first time.
Bill
Administration
Bill Is always on hand to discuss funding, bills or any other queries you may have
If you have feedback or words of praise that you would like to share, please submit your review at the bottom of this page.
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Constance Robinson
āMy daughter has attended 3 preschools all which were good but Kidz excelled them all. The practitioners are excellent my daughter thrives well and continues to learn more every dayā.
We Create a Nurturing Environment for Each Child
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Our Ethos We cultivate a nurturing and inspiring environment where every child feels valued, confident, and free to explore. Rooted in kindness and curiosity, our community of children, practitioners, and parents celebrates imagination, creativity, and play as essential pathways to learning. āØ What We Offer ā¢ A warm, encouraging atmosphere that builds self-esteem and fosters a strong sense of belonging ā¢ A values-led approach that gently instills empathy, respect, and moral understanding ā¢ Rich opportunities for social connection and collaborative exploration ā¢ A vibrant curriculum that deepens awareness of the natural world and diverse cultures Together, we create a joyful space where every learner is empowered to grow, discover, and thrive.
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Children need healthy, wholesome foods
Healthy Food for Growing Children
By eating family-style and serving themselves, children learn about making healthy choices and the connection between food and community. All food is cooked fresh on site by NYC school catering and in our own kitchen.
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Vegetables
Grains