Business Details
9 Years
experience
Trusted Childcare & Preschool in Maidstone, Kent
At Blue Sky Day Nursery, we are dedicated to providing exceptional childcare in a warm, homely environment that fosters growth, learning, and friendship. Our three tailored learning spacesMoonbeams for babies, Sunbeams for toddlers, and Rainbows for preschoolerscater to children aged six months to five years, ensuring age-appropriate development. We follow the Early Years Foundation Stage framework, with dedicated key persons supporting each child's journey. Our home-cooked meals, prepared on-site using locally sourced ingredients, accommodate all dietary needs.The vibrant outdoor area promotes physical development through imaginative play and nature exploration. With extended hours from 7:30am to 6:00pm, we offer flexibility for families while maintaining a nurturing, structured routine. Our practitioners prioritise individualised care, keeping parents informed through daily diaries and digital learning journals. By blending structured activities with free play, we cultivate curiosity, independence, and school readiness. Our commitment to quality has made us a trusted choice for families in Maidstone since 2017.
Services
Moonbeams Room
Sunbeams Room
Rainbows Room
Outdoor Learning
Home-Cooked Meals
Details
- Year established: 2017
Highlights and features
- We provide dedicated key persons for each child's individual development
- Our home-cooked meals use fresh, locally sourced ingredients daily
- Outdoor learning spaces promote physical and imaginative development
- We follow the Early Years Foundation Stage framework rigorously
- Flexible routines mirror home environments for child comfort
Services
Moonbeams Room
Our Moonbeams room provides a calm, sensory-rich environment for infants aged six months. Each baby has a dedicated key person following the Early Years Foundation Stage curriculum. Natural toys, books, and a homely atmosphere support foundational development while maintaining familiar routines. Daily diaries keep parents informed about naps, meals, and activities.
Sunbeams Room
The Sunbeams room caters to older babies with structured learning through play. Experienced key persons plan activities recorded in digital learning journals. Features include role-play corners, creative spaces, and music sessions. The bay window provides natural light for exploration and social interaction.
Rainbows Room
Rainbows room prepares children for school with independent learning and group activities. Themed environments, computer stations, and maths areas support cognitive development. Children choose activities while practitioners guide social skills and academic readiness through play-based learning.
Outdoor Learning
Our outdoor space combines physical development with imaginative play. Raised beds allow gardening experiences, while the secret den encourages storytelling. Practitioners continue educational guidance through outdoor activities that build motor skills and environmental awareness in a safe, stimulating setting.
Home-Cooked Meals
We provide freshly prepared meals daily using local produce, accommodating allergies and cultural requirements. Menus rotate weekly with breakfast, snacks, and main meals served at consistent times. Examples include roast beef with vegetables, chicken curry, and homemade cakes, ensuring balanced nutrition throughout the day.
Questions
What age range do you cater for?
We accept children from six months to five years across our three dedicated learning environments.
Are meals included in the fees?
Yes, all meals and snacks are included, featuring home-cooked dishes prepared on-site daily.
How do you support child development?
We follow the Early Years Foundation Stage framework with individual key persons and tailored learning journals.
What outdoor activities are available?
Our garden features a secret den, gardening beds, and equipment promoting physical and imaginative play.
How are parents kept informed?
Daily diaries and digital learning journals provide updates on meals, naps, and developmental progress.
What are your operating hours?
We operate Monday to Friday from 7:30am to 6:00pm, closed weekends and bank holidays.
Reviews (4)
Charlotte Hego
Nov 23, 2021
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Positive:Professionalism,Quality,Reliability,Responsiveness
We love this nursery. The staff are lovely and turnover appears to be low. Communication is responsive, not overwhelming, just spot on. My daughter is happy everyday at pick up. I really feel they go above and beyond. Prices are fair and transparent.
We love this nursery. The staff are lovely and turnover appears to be low. Communication is responsive, not overwhelming, just spot on. My daughter is happy everyday at pick up. I really feel they go above and beyond. Prices are fair and transparent.
Mrs. Taylor-Richardson
Jul 19, 2021
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My daughter has been attending this nursery for 2 years and she has loved every minute of her time here. The staff are always welcoming, friendly and highly attentive of all the children's needs. They offer a wider range of well structured and varied activities that keep the little ones entertained and engaged throughout the day. They offer a real home-from-home experience that really made my little girl settle in with ease. She has formed some lovely friendships over her time here and has developed so much in every way. I honestly cannot praise them enough for all they they have done - they always
Leida Melo Lyons
Nov 26, 2018
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Blue Sky is such a lovely nursery. Hollie and her team are as friendly as helpful. Also very approcheable! My daughter Saoirse loves being in there. Keep up the great work. X
Hannah Sharp
Jun 15, 2018
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My granddaughter has been attending blue sky day nursery since they opened in October 2017. She has a great time and is always excited about telling me what she has been doing at nursery when she comes to visit me. I have noticed she has grown in confidence since starting there. I also like that they do family events where I can go in and visit my granddaughter with her mum. I really enjoyed the Mother's Day afternoon tea that I was invited to. All the staff there are lovely and always willing to have a chat when I go in about my granddaughter development. Thank you blue sky day nursery.
