About Us
Kiddiwinks is a well-established home-from-home private day nursery and pre-school situated in a quiet and easily accessible location just off Scalby Road, Scarborough. Established in 1998, we care for children from birth to 5 years of age, in an intimate and loving atmosphere with space for just 6 babies and 30 pre-school children. We have been in our present location since 2017.
Our fully qualified and loyal staff are trained to degree level Early Years Professional Status and are totally committed to providing a safe, loving and stimulating environment which caters for your child’s every need.
Our Ethos
At Kiddiwinks all children are treated individually and are cared for in conjunction with the wishes of their parents or guardians. Our ethos is reflected in the following themes of the Early Years Foundation Stage:
Every child is unique.
Positive relationships between children, parents/carers and staff support learning.
The learning environment should be enabling.
Learning and development are supported through play, exploration and creativity.
Free Funded Childcare Places Also, 30 hour funding subject to criteria for 3 year olds
All 3 and 4 year-olds in England are entitled to 15 hours of free early education or childcare each week for 38 weeks of the year. Some 2 year olds are also eligible subject to certain criteria. From April 2024, eligible working parents of 2 year-olds will be entitled to 15 hours of free childcare each week. From September 2024, 15 hours childcare support will be extended to eligible working parents of children from the age of 9 months to 3-year-olds.
When can I claim?
Parents can start claiming after your child turns 3 years of age. The date you can claim will depend on when your child’s birthday is, as follows:
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Child's birthday |
When you can claim |
|---|---|
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1 Jan - 31 Mar |
Beginning of term on or after 1 Apr |
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1 Apr - 31 Aug |
Beginning of term on or after 1 Sept |
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1 Sep - 31 Dec |
Beginning of term on or after 1 Jan |
New rules from September 2014
From September 2014 more 2-year-olds in England will be eligible for free early education.
As well as the current rules, a child will then also be eligible if any of the following apply:
you receive Working Tax Credits and earn no more than £16,190 a year
your child has a current Statement of Special Educational Needs (SEN) or an Education, Health and Care Plan
your child receives a Disability Living Allowance
your child has been adopted from Local Authority Care
your child receives care under a Special Guardianship Order, Child Arrangements Order or Residence Order
