Evolution Childcare Kalgarth Grange

General information

‘I love my job, it is extremely rewarding, offers ongoing personal development, and the opportunity to be an important part of children’s development and learning’
— Ellie, Manager

Evolution Childcare Kalgarth Grange offers a dynamic, child-focused environment where kids can play and learn in bright, colourful, interactive surroundings, packed with a wide variety of age-appropriate toys, games and activities, all designed with continued learning and development in mind. Our dedicated and highly trained team is led by Ellie, manager after ten years’ with Evolution Childcare, who ensures we constantly deliver an outstanding quality of childcare. We are highly driven and focused on continual growth, and pride ourselves in maintaining all current levels of government guidelines concerning curriculum and welfare. We are continually looking to support each other, and encourage our kids in their personal and educational progress.

Our children are grouped by age into separate rooms where their specific needs can be fully catered to, with the day’s schedule organised around the necessities of that age group. Babies in our care are assigned their own key member of staff to ensure constant close interaction, while activities appropriate to Early Years Foundation Stage learning are planned throughout the day, and children are able to take advantage of our large sensory area and treasury baskets, designed to enhance development.

Toddlers have an extensive playroom divided into a ‘messy’ area for arts and crafts, and an area for floor and table-top play. Different members of staff are based in each area to encourage children in various activities, and individual beds and blankets are provided for each child. Two outside play times afford them the luxury of a play area including climbing frames, bikes, and the nursery rabbit!

For Early Learners we have a room divided into many areas which operates on a ‘step’ basis, allowing children to progress in their learning through activities and interactive displays. There is a great amount of fun, but also a lot to learn, each child being allocated a key worker who keeps a record of their progress. Outside play, music and movement sessions are a large part of the day, as well as visits to the library, and to the park to feed the ducks. The kids are encouraged to become more independent, brushing their teeth after meals and following a full potty training regime.

Children of Preschool age are split between two rooms, both filled with an eclectic array of play and learning materials. Children are encouraged in a wide range of new skills including reading and writing. Pre-schoolers enjoy an extended range of outdoor activities geared towards learning, such as recycling and building our vegetable patch. The kids often take trips to the library for story time. Our Pre-school 2 room is focused on preparation for the giant leap into Primary School, with the opportunity to take part in PE, Letter and Sounds sessions, as well as weekly French lessons.