About Us

We are dedicated to providing a warm, safe, and stimulating environment where every child is valued and encouraged to reach their full potential.

My name is Claire Leeds

I am the owner and manager of the nursery and I hold an Early Years Teacher Status (EYTS). My passion for making a positive difference in the lives of children began at a young age and has continued to grow throughout my career. As a mother of two children I have always had a strong passion for providing children with a safe, nurturing and stimulating environment in which they can learn and thrive. In 2011, I became a childminder, gaining valuable experience in supporting children's individual needs. In 2015, we expanded our provision into a small nursery caring for up to 28 children. As our nursery continued to grow, so did our ambition to provide high quality early years education and care. in 2022, we moved to our current setting, the former St Anne's Police Station, where we now care for over 70 children. I am incredibly proud of how far the nursery has come and remain committed to creating an environment where every child feels valued, supported and encouraged to reach their full potential.

Our ethos is to ensure your children are learning whilst having fun within a family feel environment. Children’s interests and individuality are at the heart of everything we do. Creating a good balance of planned and supported free play, including a curriculum that runs throughout all the rooms within nursery is crucial.

Our Philosophy

At The Kinder House, we believe that every child is unique. Our approach is child-centered, focusing on individual needs and interests to foster a lifelong love for learning. We provide a balance of child-initiated and adult-led activities to support holistic development.

Our Facilities

Our nursery is designed to be a home away from home. We have carefully created distinct areas to cater to different age groups and developmental stages:

Sensory Room for exploration and relaxation
Dedicated Baby Room with cozy sleeping areas
Spacious Preschool Room for active learning
Large Outdoor Classroom for nature play
Secure outdoor play areas for all ages

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Qualified Staff

Ofsted Report

Inspected July 2024 highlights were “Staff are passionate and dedicated to offering all children exceptional experiences, this shines through every area of the nursery”

Year round 52 weeks open

We are open 52 weeks of the year, no session times, just flexible hours. We are closed all bank holidays.

Outdoor learning spaces

We have 4 individual outdoor spaces as well as being close to the beach, woods and parks. We are closely situated next to public transport as well as having access to our own minibus.

Community extra activities

Visits to the fire station, lifeboats, police talks. Community partnership with our local church and care-home visits to see our old friends. Rhythm and Rhyme. Yoga sessions. Fylde community football plus many more.

Meet Our Team

Our dedicated team of childcare professionals is passionate about providing the highest quality care and education for your child.

Michelle

Level 3 Practitioner

We are delighted to welcome Michelle to our team as they begin their journey towards gaining their level 3 in Early Years. Michelle is passionate about supporting children and their development. During their apprenticeship, they’ll be gaining hands-on experience in the setting whilst building their knowledge and skills through training and coursework.

I am 39 years old and have lived in St Annes all my life. I am married with 3 children aged 20, 15, 10 years. I have a background in catering, which I had a very successful business in Blackpool with my family. I had always wanted a career in childcare so after selling our business, it was the push I needed for a career change! I love watching the world through a child’s eyes, their learning and growth and how they see and develop with the world around them.

In my spare time, I love to bake, have days out with the family and read. I have completed a BSC in criminology and psychological studies in my spare time as a hobby.

Becca

Level 3 Practitioner

I have been working at the nursery for 3 years now and have been based in Keiks for the last year since coming back from maternity leave. I have just finished my level 3 qualifications and would like to continue my learning journey with some language training. I love working with children, especially watching them develop their milestones and seeing how they blossom over time.

I enjoy spending time with my family and friends, I often visit Craft and Common creating different things. I am very artistic and love creating different things. I have recently started to take up knitting again as I

Love making things for Hazel.

Lesley

Level 2 Practitioner

I would like to take this opportunity to introduce myself as your child’s keyworker.

I am Level 2 qualified and continue to enhance my qualifications by attending courses and on the job training. I have worked with all ages, nationalities, and cultures. With the experience and opportunities, I have gained by working in nurseries I love to enhance children’s knowledge of the world and what it has to offer.

I have had the opportunity to live in many places within the United Kingdom, Germany, and Cyprus due to my husband's career within the royal air force.

I look forward to working with your child and being a part of their nursery experience and learning. It is a privileged position to be your child’s key worker. I know that together, your child, yourselves and family and I, will have many experiences, learn together and from your child and each other make special memories and enjoy our time together.

Katrina

Level 5 Practitioner

I'm a level 5 practitioner and I've been working in childcare since I was 16 years old. I took a little bit of time off from working in childcare to have my own little boy, who is now 2, this allowed me to realise what was truly important in life.

I believe it’s important that children have a strong bond with their key worker and always working hard to make sure that every child knows they can always come to me, whether they're happy, sad, or just need a cuddle.

My hobbies outside of work include spending quality time with my family and I also enjoy fitness & running.

I’m looking forward to getting to know you and your family and I'm excited to see them grow and see how they learn new things every day.

Yasmin

Level 3 Practitioner

I Live in St Annes with my husband and our two daughters. I have been working in childcare for over 10 years and hold a level 3 qualification. Throughout my career, I have developed a strong interest in children’s development and the different ways in which they learn.

I am especially passionate about working with babies, as I love providing the care, comfort and support they need in their earliest stages of their growth.

In my role, I strive to nurture and guide young children, supporting them in all areas of their development, while helping them to feel safe, valued and confident

Outside of work, I enjoy spending quality time with my family, especially exploring the outdoors together. We often visit the national trust areas for walks. I also have a love for gardening, which gives me a great sense of relaxation and joy.