Business Details
Trusted Childcare & Early Learning in Godmanchester
At Ducklings Childcare, we are dedicated to creating a warm, family-oriented environment where children thrive. Our purpose-built Georgian townhouse and extensive outdoor gardens provide a safe, stimulating space for learning and exploration. With a team of highly qualified staff, including a dedicated chef and apprentices, we focus on nurturing independence, trust, and confidence in children aged 4 months to 4 years. Our small group sizes ensure personalized attention, while daily updates via our home/school app keep parents informed of their child's progress.We prioritize outdoor play, creative activities, and structured routines to foster holistic development. Our nursery manager, Shannon Presland, leads a team committed to maintaining a child-centered approach that aligns with parental values. By blending structured learning with purposeful play, we help children build foundational skills for lifelong success.
Services
Nursery Care
Pre-School Education
Outdoor Learning
Parent Communication
Nutritious Meals
Highlights and features
- We offer small group sizes for personalized attention
- Our team includes qualified nursery staff and a dedicated chef
- Daily updates via home/school app track child progress
- Extensive outdoor gardens support active learning and play
- Purpose-built Georgian townhouse with safe, secure environment
What people say
Quickly settled
Plentiful outdoor activities
Caring staff
Daily learning opportunities
Services
Nursery Care
Our nursery care service provides a safe, stimulating environment for children aged 4 months to 4 years. We combine structured learning with purposeful play to develop independence and confidence. Our qualified staff deliver personalized attention through small group sizes, ensuring each child's needs are met.
Pre-School Education
Pre-school education focuses on preparing children for formal schooling through age-appropriate activities. We follow structured curricula that develop literacy, numeracy, and social skills while maintaining a playful, engaging atmosphere in our purpose-built facility.
Outdoor Learning
Outdoor learning utilizes our extensive walled gardens with fruit trees and lawns for physical development and nature exploration. Children engage in supervised activities that promote motor skills, environmental awareness, and creative play in a natural setting.
Parent Communication
We provide regular updates through a dedicated home/school app, sharing daily activities, photos, and developmental progress. This transparent communication ensures parents remain informed about their child's experiences and milestones in real-time.
Nutritious Meals
Our full-time chef prepares balanced, nutritious meals following dietary guidelines for young children. We accommodate special dietary requirements while encouraging healthy eating habits through varied menus that support children's growth and development.
People
Shannon Presland
Nursery Manager
Shannon Presland leads our team with expertise in early years education, ensuring high standards of care and learning. She oversees daily operations while maintaining our child-centered approach that prioritizes safety, development, and parental engagement.
Questions
What age range do you cater for?
We provide care for children aged 4 months to 4 years, with dedicated nursery and pre-school programs.
What are your opening hours?
We operate Monday to Friday from 7:30am to 6:00pm, excluding bank holidays and Christmas break.
Do you offer funded childcare places?
Yes, we provide Universal Entitlement and Working Family funding options for eligible families as per government schemes.
How do you communicate with parents?
We use a dedicated home/school app for daily updates, photos, and progress tracking against developmental milestones.
What qualifications do your staff hold?
Our team includes highly qualified nursery staff, apprentices, and a dedicated chef with expertise in early years care.
