Business Details
20 Years
experience
Trusted Childcare & Early Learning Centre in Denny
Established in 2006, Kool Kidz Nursery is a purpose-built childcare facility serving families in Denny, Falkirk, and surrounding areas. Our dedicated team of qualified professionals provides high-quality early years education and care for children aged 0-5, operating in a safe, stimulating environment designed to foster individual growth through play-based learning. We follow Scottish Government curricula (Pre-Birth to Three and Curriculum for Excellence) while maintaining strong parent partnerships to ensure continuity of care.Our facilities include age-specific playrooms, extensive outdoor spaces with risk-play equipment, and a commitment to inclusive practices that respect each child's unique needs. With staff holding paediatric first aid certifications and undergoing regular professional development, we prioritise child safety, wellbeing, and developmental progress. Our nursery operates 8am-6pm daily, offering flexible session options including fully funded childcare for eligible families.
Services
Buttercup Room
Bluebell Room
Sunflower Room
Outdoor Play
Flexible Sessions
Details
- Year established: 2006
Highlights and features
- We offer 17+ years of experience in early childhood education
- Our staff hold paediatric first aid and advanced childcare qualifications
- We provide purpose-built facilities with dedicated age-specific playrooms
- Our outdoor spaces include risk-play equipment and natural exploration areas
- We maintain strong parent partnerships with regular progress updates
What people say
Helpful and caring staff
Loves it
Fantastic with her
Amazing team
Positive start in life
Services
Buttercup Room
Our Buttercup Room provides nurturing childcare for infants aged 0-2 years. The warm, homely environment supports developmental milestones through sensory play and secure attachments with qualified staff. Separate sleep areas and continuity of home routines ensure comfort while daily outdoor access promotes natural exploration.
Bluebell Room
The Bluebell Room caters to children aged 2-3 years with a balanced curriculum that encourages independence and social skills. Staff facilitate child-led learning through creative play, risk-play opportunities, and regular outdoor excursions to develop physical and cognitive abilities in line with Scottish Government guidelines.
Sunflower Room
Our Sunflower Room supports children aged 3-5 years through Curriculum for Excellence-aligned activities. The stimulating environment fosters curiosity-driven learning, structured play, and community engagement while preparing children for school transition through individualised development plans and outdoor exploration.
Outdoor Play
Daily outdoor play sessions utilise our secure, age-segregated gardens featuring climbing frames, loose parts play, and natural exploration areas. Children engage in physical development through risk-play, gardening activities, and community walks while learning weather-appropriate resilience through all-season outdoor access.
Flexible Sessions
We offer adaptable childcare sessions including full-day (8am-6pm), part-day (8am-3pm), and split sessions (8am-1pm or 1pm-6pm) to accommodate working parents. Fully funded childcare options are available for eligible 3-5 year olds through Falkirk Council partnerships.
People
Chyrsten Downie
Nursery Manager
With 8 years' experience in private nurseries, Chyrsten holds a BA in Childhood Practice from Glasgow University. She leads our team to ensure safe, nurturing childcare while managing daily operations and staff development.
Audrey Davidson
Senior Early Years Practitioner
Audrey brings HNC qualifications in Early Education and extensive childcare experience to our senior team. She specialises in early years curriculum delivery and staff mentoring within our Bluebell Room environment.
Gemma Harvey
Senior Early Years Practitioner
Gemma holds HNC qualifications in Early Education and contributes specialist knowledge in child development. She plays key roles in both curriculum delivery and mentoring junior staff across our age-specific playroom settings.
Aimee Heuchan
Senior Early Years Practitioner
Aimee's SVQ Level 3 qualification in Social Services supports her work with children aged 0-5. She contributes to our team's expertise in implementing Scottish Government childcare standards across all nursery environments.
Pauline Haney
Early Years Practitioner
Pauline holds HNC qualifications in Early Education and provides dedicated childcare support across all age groups. Her expertise contributes to maintaining consistent care standards throughout our nursery's various playroom settings.
Questions
What age groups do you cater for?
We care for children from 6 weeks to 5 years across three dedicated playrooms: Buttercup (0-2 years), Bluebell (2-3 years), and Sunflower (3-5 years).
What are your operating hours?
Our nursery operates Monday-Friday 8:00am-6:00pm with flexible session options including full-day, part-day, and split sessions to accommodate working parents.
Are your staff qualified?
All staff are PVG-checked with relevant childcare qualifications including HNCs and SVQ Level 3. Our team includes paediatric first aid certified practitioners and ongoing professional development.
Do you offer outdoor play opportunities?
Yes, we have secure, age-segregated gardens with climbing frames, loose parts play, and natural exploration areas. Children access outdoor play daily regardless of weather conditions.
What curriculum do you follow?
We follow Scottish Government guidelines: Pre-Birth to Three curriculum for under-3s and Curriculum for Excellence Early Level for 3-5 year olds, with individualised learning plans for each child.
Do you provide funded childcare?
Yes, we offer up to 30 hours weekly free childcare for eligible 3-5 year olds through Falkirk Council partnerships, with flexible session options to meet funding requirements.
