Dinky Ducks Day Care

A relaxed caring environment
Our baby room has three dedicated areas

Ducklings
At Ducklings we are our own little family, there is a large indoor area and a garden where we have lots of fun every day, learning through sensory and messy activities as well as lots of other exciting adventures. Every child has a key person who cares for their individual needs in a relaxed caring environment, along with supporting each child’s family.
- Age Group:
  3-24 Months Old
- Group Size:
  20 Children
- Sessions:
  Sessions available between 07.00-18.00

- My daughter has come a long way since starting, speaks well, knows 1-10 and her alphabet – so the staff are doing a grand job teaching.
- The team at Dinky Ducks are all friendly and more than willing to take time to explain anything.
- All staff are fantastic, so is the atmosphere.

Ducklings Staff
With education and experience in early childhood care

- Sharon
  Qualified Practitioner
  Sharon is a works in the Ducklings room, her specialism is the under 2’s and is passionate about families and giving babies the best start in life.
  
  Her personal interests is family time.
- Sarah
  Early Years Practitioner
  Sarah works in the Ducklings room and is passionate about keeping a safe environment for the children. Personal interests are spending time with family and friends.
- Zoe
  Early Years Practitioner
  I started at Dinky Ducks in 2019 and am in the baby room. I am currently studying for my Level 3 qualification. I enjoy reading with the children and communicating with them to develop their learning. Outside of work I enjoy spending time with my family and socialising with friends.
- Becky
  Team Leader
  I have worked at Dinky Ducks since 2008. I am the Team Leader in the Ducklings room and I am SECO trained. I am passionate about helping the children to achieve their best in their learning and development. I enjoy spending my spare time with my grandson.
- Tiffany
  Early Years Practitioner
  I have worked at Dinky Ducks in the Ducklings since May 2019. I enjoy helping and encouraging the children to achieve their next steps. I like to provide new experiences for the children to develop their learning whist having fun. Outside of work I love to spend quality time with family on day trips or seeing friends.
- Vicki
  Early Years Practitioner
  I have worked in Ducklings for over five years and I enjoy singing time, stories and using makaton with the children and colleagues. Out of work I enjoy spending time with my children, family and friends.
- Lauren K
  Early Years Manager
  I have worked for the company since 2010 – starting at Dinky Ducks in the Ducklings room. I have recently come back to co-manage Dinky Ducks. I completed my F.D in 2018 with Distinction and believe this has helped me to be able to fullfil this new role. I am passionate about building positive parent partnerships and working together to give children the best opportunities. Outside of work I enjoy watching football with my grandad.
- Lauren E
  Early Years Manager
  I started working in Dinky Ducks in 2008 as a practitioner in the Ducklings room. I became the baby room team leader in 2011 before moving into a different area of the company in 2017. I came back to co-manage the nursery in 2019 after completing my degree and training in supporting the emotional health of the under fives. I am passionate about parent partnership in the setting and valuing each and every child for the unique character they are.
- Sarah A
  Early Years Practitioner
  Bio to follow…