20+ Years Excellence Celebrating 20+ Years of Caring Across 7 London Nurseries (Established 2005) • 15 & 30 Hours Funding Accepted
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Welcome to KiddieCare Nurseries

Little Steps.
Big Discoveries.
Bright Futures.

Providing a nurturing environment where every child is encouraged to explore, discover, grow and thrive across our 7 warm London day nurseries.

20 Years Badge 20+ Years of Caring (Since 2005)
Ofsted Registered Early Years
Dedicated Key Worker System
Happy toddler girl smiling during playful outdoor nursery learning
20 Years Badge

Warm, Family-Centred Care

Supporting each child's individual pace & passions

Safe Environments

Learning Through Play

Individual Attention

School Readiness

Parent Partnerships

Children engaged in creative arts and early learning at KiddieCare Nurseries
About KiddieCare Nurseries

A Place to Learn, Grow & Thrive

At KiddieCare, we believe every child deserves the very best start in life. Since our establishment in 2005, our nurseries have provided warm, welcoming and stimulating environments where children feel safe, valued and inspired to explore the world around them.

We follow the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework, supporting each child's individual needs and helping them develop the curiosity, emotional resilience, and confidence for a bright future.

Proudly celebrating over 20 years of early years excellence, our dedicated team of qualified practitioners work in close partnership with parents to create a gentle, joyful home-from-home setting.

20+ Yrs

Established 2005

7 Sites

London Branches

Fresh & Healthy

Nutritious Meals

Our 7 Nurseries
Our Leadership & Team ♡

The People Behind KiddieCare Nurseries

Celebrating over 20 years of early years excellence across our 7 London day nurseries. Guided by experienced founders, passionate educational leads, and devoted key workers.

Founders & Directors

Established 2005
Linda Hastrup, Director / Founder
Founder & Visionary

Linda Hastrup

Director / Founder

20+ Years Dedicated Leadership • Since 2005

A Founder's Welcome
“Since opening our first nursery in 2005, our purpose has been simple yet deeply held: to create joyful, safe, and stimulating places where children take their very first steps into lifelong learning. Watching thousands of children grow into confident, curious young individuals across our 7 London branches remains our greatest privilege. Together with our passionate senior leadership team and dedicated key workers, we warmly welcome your family into ours.”
Child-Centred Ethos • Uncompromising Safeguarding • 20+ Years Heritage
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Co-Founder & Director

Iyefe Oludoyi

Director and Founder

20+ Years Dedicated Leadership • Since 2005

Vision & Commitment
“Building KiddieCare side-by-side with Linda from our foundational start in 2005 has been a journey rooted in deep care for our communities. We are committed to providing accessible, high-standard early education in safe, warm environments where every child feels cherished, capable, and excited to discover their talents.”
Family-First Governance • High Pedagogical Standards • 7 London Nurseries
Our Senior Leadership Team ♡

Leadership • Passion • People • Bright Futures

“Different Strengths, One Team, Bright Futures ♡”

Our senior leadership team brings together decades of pedagogical expertise, passionate safeguarding advocacy, and continuous operational quality across our 7 London nurseries.

KiddieCare Nurseries Senior Leadership Team
A Coordinated Look & Shared Vision

United in Care, Dedicated to Every Child

The Coordinated Roles:
Sage Green • Business & Strategy Powder Blue • Operations & Curriculum Butter Yellow • Quality & Performance Terracotta • Training & Development Warm Cream • Standards & Occupancy
Linda Hastrup, Director of Business Development & Strategy
Strategy & Growth Sage Green

Linda Hastrup

Director of Business Development & Strategy

“Creating opportunities for more children to experience the very best in early years education across London.”

Leading strategic nursery expansions, family accessibility, government funding alignment, and community partnerships across our 7 branches.

Curriculum & Play Powder Blue
Cheryl Martin, Head of Early Years Curriculum & Operations

Cheryl Martin

Head of Early Years Curriculum & Operations

“Leading our nursery operations and inspiring creative, high-quality learning experiences that help every child thrive.”

Directing early phonics, STEM discovery play, numeracy foundations, and smooth day-to-day branch routines across all 7 sites.

Practice Excellence Butter Yellow
Donna Dunlop, Head of Early Years, Quality & Performance

Donna Dunlop

Head of Early Years, Quality & Performance

“Driving excellence in early years practice, ensuring the best outcomes for every child across all our nurseries.”

Auditing key-worker pedagogical observations, Ofsted readiness, SEND coordination, and measurable child development milestones.

People & Learning Terracotta
Julie Gurbuz, Training & Development Lead

Julie Gurbuz

Training & Development Lead

“Investing in our people, building skills and confidence to ensure every child benefits from an exceptional Kiddiecare experience.”

Spearheading apprentice mentorship, mandatory paediatric first aid certifications, leadership progression, and staff wellness.

Continuous Standards Warm Cream
Rachel Payne, Quality, Standards & Occupancy Performance Lead

Rachel Payne

Quality, Standards & Occupancy Performance Lead

“Championing continuous improvement, supporting our nurseries to deliver the highest standards of care, education and practice.”

Conducting internal peer quality reviews, environment optimization, room resource enrichment, and parent satisfaction audits.

Our Culture In Action

Authentic Connections, Everyday Joy

Every photograph reflects real smiles, natural warmth, and the shared purpose driving our daily work with London children.

Candid & Natural - Real Smiles, Real Connections
Candid & Natural

Real Smiles • Real Connections

Professional & Approachable - Confidence, Warmth, Leadership
Professional & Approachable

Confidence • Warmth • Leadership

Fun & Child Friendly - Big Personalities, Bright Futures
Fun & Child Friendly

Big Personalities • Bright Futures

A Shared Purpose - Inspiring Children Today for a Brighter Tomorrow
A Shared Purpose

Inspiring Children Today For A Brighter Tomorrow

Tier 4 • Nursery Branch Management

Dedicated Managers & Deputy Managers Across Our 7 Nurseries

Every KiddieCare setting is led on-site by a qualified Nursery Manager and Deputy Manager ensuring intimate, high-quality care and dedicated key-person support every single day.

West Drayton Nursery

Harmondsworth Road, UB7 9JL • West Drayton

Rachel Payne, Nursery Manager
Nursery Manager
Rachel Payne

Level 5 EYP • DSL Lead

Deputy Manager
Deputy Manager

Level 3 EYP • Room Lead

7:30am – 6:30pm Branch Tour →
Botwell Nursery

Botwell Green, East Avenue, UB3 2HW • Hayes

Nursery Manager
Folu Bello

Level 5 EYP • DSL Lead

Deputy Manager
Deputy Manager

Level 3 EYP • Room Lead

7:30am – 6:30pm Branch Tour →
Church Road Nursery

141 Church Road, UB3 2LE • Hayes

Nursery Manager
Hina Asif

Level 5 EYP • DSL Lead

Deputy Manager
Deputy Manager

Level 3 EYP • Room Lead

7:30am – 6:30pm Branch Tour →
Pine Place Nursery

Skylark Centre, UB4 8RA • Hayes

Nursery Manager
Sarah Doheny

Level 5 EYP • DSL Lead

Deputy Manager
Deputy Manager

Level 3 EYP • Room Lead

7:30am – 6:30pm Branch Tour →
Station Approach Nursery

Station Approach, UB3 4BX • Hayes

Nursery Manager
Hermeet Raymond

Level 5 EYP • DSL Lead

Deputy Manager
Deputy Manager

Level 3 EYP • Room Lead

7:30am – 6:30pm Branch Tour →
Ashdown Nursery

50 Ashdown Road, UB10 0EW • Ashdown Long Lane

Nursery Manager
Kirsty James

Level 5 EYP • DSL Lead

Deputy Manager
Deputy Manager

Level 3 EYP • Room Lead

7:30am – 6:30pm Branch Tour →
Tithebarn Nursery

Tithe Barn Centre, UB5 6NN • Northolt off Kingshill Ave

Julie Gurbuz, Nursery Manager
Nursery Manager
Julie Gurbuz

Level 5 EYP • DSL Lead

Deputy Manager
Deputy Manager

Level 3 EYP • Room Lead

7:30am – 6:30pm Branch Tour →
Accreditations & Organizational Affiliations

Inspected, Registered & Accredited Standards

Ofsted

Registered Early Years

NDNA Member

National Day Nurseries

Early Years

Alliance Member

First Aid

Paediatric Certified

Food Hygiene

5-Star Rated Kitchens

Healthy London

Early Years London

Video Walkthroughs

Take a Virtual Tour of Our Nurseries

Can't visit right now? Take a virtual walkthrough uploaded by each of our 7 nursery branches. Explore our playrooms, quiet sleep nests, and outdoor gardens from the comfort of home.

Featured Walkthrough

Botwell Nursery Walkthrough

Explore our purpose-built nursery rooms, tranquil baby sensory zones, and spacious outdoor lawn in Hayes Central.

Duration: 2 mins 45 secs
Key highlights: Baby Room, Mud Kitchen, Preschool STEM

Want to visit in person? Meet the branch manager and team.

Inside KiddieCare

Inspiring Spacesfor Little Explorers

Our bright, welcoming nurseries and secure outdoor play areas are designed to encourage adventure, creativity, discovery and active learning.

Toddler girl playing in garden dirt
Explore Nature
Little boy riding yellow trike
Active Play
Toddler girl stacking wooden sensory blocks
Hands-on Learning
Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)

Learning & Development: Igniting Every Child's Potential

Our curriculum balances joyful child-initiated play with intentional adult-guided learning, building deep curiosity, communication, and emotional resilience from 3 months to 5 years.

Ofsted-Aligned Pedagogy across all 7 London Branches
3 Prime Areas Foundation for all future learning (Crucial for Under 3s)

Communication & Language

Rich conversational circles, rhythm and nursery rhymes, active listening games, and tailored support for multilingual families.

Daily interactive storytelling
Expressive vocabulary expansion

Personal, Social & Emotional

Secure key person attachment, learning empathy, turn-taking, self-regulation, mindfulness quiet pods, and blooming friendships.

Safe emotional expression
Growing independence & confidence

Physical Development

Gross-motor balance outdoor play, fine-motor mark-making, spatial coordination, sensory exploration, and nutritious eating habits.

Daily outdoor garden adventures
Pincer grip & dexterity tools
4 Specific Areas Deepening skills for school readiness

Literacy & Phonics

Phase 1 Letters & Sounds, sound discrimination, print awareness, and emergent mark-making preparing children for early reading.

Mathematics & STEM

Hands-on counting, pattern sequencing, balance scales, volume in water tables, and interactive STEM discovery workshops.

Understanding the World

Sensory light tables, weather observation, vegetable gardening, nature bugs, and celebrating our rich multicultural London families.

Expressive Arts & Design

Messy tactile painting, clay sculpting, musical rhythm instruments, imaginative dress-up role play, and musical performance.

Co-Educating in Partnership

Daily Learning Observations at Your Fingertips

Parents receive real-time photo journals, sleep records, nutritious meal reports, and EYFS milestone updates through our secure digital parent portal.

Age-Tailored Environments

Designed for Every Stage of Growing Up

Children learn and flourish differently as they grow. Our spaces are curated into three dedicated learning sanctuaries, each equipped for developmental milestones.

Ages 3 Months – Under 2 Years • 1:3 Key Person Ratio

The Nests: Baby Sanctuary & Sensory Wonder

A serene, gentle haven where babies and young infants form secure attachments with their dedicated key person. We mirror your home routines for feeding, nap times, and sensory discoveries.

Quiet sleep sanctuary with individual wooden cots, white noise & soft circadian lighting
Natural heuristics, treasure baskets, and tactile sensory discovery corners
Dedicated milk preparation kitchens and hygienic temperature-controlled bottle storage
Infant in calm nursery sanctuary
Our London Locations

Find Your Nearest KiddieCare Nursery

Seven purpose-designed, Ofsted-registered nursery settings across Greater London, close to transport hubs for easy drop-off and pickup.

Botwell Nursery Hayes Ofsted Registered

Botwell Nursery

Botwell Green Leisure Centre, East Avenue, Hayes, Middlesex, UB3 2HW

Spacious indoor play zones, dedicated sensory rooms, and secure courtyard garden at Botwell Green Leisure Centre.

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Church Road Nursery Hayes Garden Setting

Church Road Nursery

141 Church Road, Hayes, Middlesex, UB3 2LE

Beautiful natural light, dedicated mud kitchen, and calm sleeping pods designed for babies and toddlers.

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Pine Place Nursery Hayes Montessori

Pine Place Nursery

Skylark Community Centre, Pineplace, Hayes, Middlesex, UB4 8RA

Vibrant heuristic learning zones, sensory tactile trails, and a rich preschool curriculum room at Skylark Centre.

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West Drayton Nursery West Drayton Community Centre

West Drayton Nursery

West Drayton Community Centre, Harmondsworth Road, West Drayton, Middlesex, UB7 9JL

Purpose-built nursery setting with spacious garden, on-site kitchen, and easy walking distance to rail links.

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Ashdown Nursery Ashdown Long Lane Lawn Garden

Ashdown Nursery

50 Ashdown Road, Hillingdon, Middlesex, UB10 0EW (off Long Lane)

Cozy home-away-from-home feel with expansive lawn, forest school exploration corner, and organic herb planters.

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Station Approach Nursery Hayes Commuter Friendly

Station Approach Nursery

Station Approach, Hayes & Harlington, Middlesex, UB3 4BX

Perfectly positioned for commuting families, featuring light-filled creative spaces, quiet rest dens, and tailored early years care.

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Tithebarn Nursery Northolt off Kingshill Ave Covered Decks

Tithebarn Nursery

Northolt Grange Baptist Church, Tithebarn Way, Northolt, Middlesex, UB5 6NN (off Kingshill Avenue)

Generous outdoor play spaces, all-weather covered play decks, and cozy baby nap dens at Northolt Grange Baptist Church.

Details
Google Review Lucky Dip 🎁

Love KiddieCare? Leave a Review & Win!

4.9 / 5.0 Across 7 London Nurseries

Visiting your nursery today? Share your experience on Google, show your review to our friendly reception team at drop-off or pick-up, and let your child pick a ticket from our in-nursery Lucky Dip bucket to win an exciting prize!

In-Nursery Fun 🎟️

How the Lucky Dip Works:

1

Leave a Review

Scan our reception QR code on your phone

2

Show Us Your Review

Quickly show your screen to reception

3

Pick a Ticket

Draw from our colorful Lucky Dip bucket

🎁

WIN A PRIZE!

Stickers, sensory toys, books & vouchers

Parent Guide & Tips

How to Drop a Google Review in Under 60 Seconds

Quick mobile walkthrough
1 Open Link

Tap Your Branch or Scan QR

Click your nursery button above or point your phone camera at our in-nursery reception counter stand. It opens Google Maps directly on your phone.

No app download required
2 Stars & Words

Rate & Share a Few Words

Sign into your Google / Gmail account if prompted. Tap the star rating, then share 1–2 sentences about your child's key worker, healthy meals, or settling-in journey.

E.g., “Our daughter thrives in the garden play!”
3 Claim Prize

Hit Post & Draw Lucky Dip!

Tap “Post” in the top-right corner. Show your confirmation screen to the nursery manager or reception at drop-off or pick-up to let your child draw from the Lucky Dip bucket!

Claim your in-nursery prize
Parent Tip: Any personal Google account or Gmail address works. Positive feedback encourages our hardworking educators and helps local London families discover trusted childcare.
View Reception Stand →
Verified Google Review

“Our daughter has blossomed at KiddieCare. The educators are deeply caring, the EYFS outdoor garden is wonderful, and we love the daily photo updates. The 30 hours funded process was completely stress-free!”

Amina K.

Parent • Ashdown Nursery

Google Review
Verified Google Review

“Station Approach is an absolute lifesaver for our London commute! The staff are so warm every morning, the settling-in sessions were gentle, and our son ran in with a huge smile. Truly five stars.”

David & Sarah M.

Parents • Station Approach Nursery

Google Review
Verified Google Review

“The Botwell team are incredible. Clean, bright rooms, fantastic sensory play, and the manager Folu is always available to talk. We even won a cute storybook in the reception Lucky Dip! Highly recommend.”

Priya P.

Parent • Botwell Nursery

Google Review
UK Government Childcare Support

Save with 15 & 30 Hours Funded Childcare

Under the expanded 2026 UK government childcare schemes, eligible working parents can receive up to 30 hours of funded childcare each week for children starting from 9 months old through to school age.

Accepted across all 7 KiddieCare London Nurseries
Tax-Free Childcare (20% government top-up) accepted

Quick Funding Eligibility Check

Eligible Hours: 30 Hours / Week

You are eligible for up to 30 hours of government-funded childcare per week during term time (or stretched across 51 weeks).

Transparency & Safety

Nursery Policies & Safeguarding Hub

We maintain the highest standards of child protection, hygiene, and inclusivity. All our regulatory policies are freely downloadable for parents.

Last Reviewed: Autumn 2026
Crucial Safeguarding

Safeguarding & Child Protection Policy

Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) protocols, DBS checks, and child welfare procedures.

PDF • 340 KB Download PDF
Health & Welfare

Health, Safety & Illness Exclusion

Infection control guidelines, medication administration protocols, and exclusion periods.

PDF • 280 KB Download PDF
Inclusion

Special Educational Needs (SEND)

Our SENCo support framework, early intervention strategies, and inclusive learning plans.

PDF • 410 KB Download PDF
Financial Terms

Admissions, Fees & Notice Periods

Payment terms, Tax-Free Childcare guidelines, deposit refunds, and cancellation notices.

PDF • 210 KB Download PDF
Nutrition

Food Hygiene & Allergen Policy

Strict allergen separation, 5-star Food Hygiene practices, and nut-free nursery protocols.

PDF • 320 KB Download PDF
Parent Voice

Complaints & Feedback Procedure

Step-by-step guidance on raising queries, resolution timelines, and Ofsted liaison.

PDF • 190 KB Download PDF
Got Questions?

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about starting at KiddieCare, government funding schemes, daily routines, and dietary care across our 7 London branches.

Have a specific question?

Our nursery managers are always happy to help.

Call Admissions: 020 8848 9559
Latest Insights

Nursery News & Parenting Articles

Expert early years development tips, seasonal nursery events, and updates from across our 7 London branches.

Settling into Nursery Parenting Advice
12 October 2026 • 4 min read

Preparing Your Little One for Their First Nursery Day

Practical, gentle strategies from our Early Years experts to ease separation anxiety and build joyful morning drop-off routines.

Autumn Nature Play Curriculum
28 September 2026 • 3 min read

Why Outdoor Mud Kitchens Boost Early Brain Development

How tactile mud play, measuring water, and natural heuristic textures build sensory integration and early STEM thinking.

20th Anniversary Celebration Milestone
15 September 2026 • 5 min read

Celebrating 20 Years of Caring for London Children

Reflecting on two decades of laughter, discoveries, and nurturing over 800+ children across our 7 day nurseries.

Join Our Passionate Family

Rewarding Early Years Careers at KiddieCare

We invest in our educators with continuous training, competitive London salaries, generous childcare discounts, and clear career progression.

70%

Childcare Discount

Free

NVQ Level 3 & 5 Training

28 Days

Annual Paid Leave

Botwell & Hayes Branches • Full-Time (40 hrs/wk)

Qualified Early Years Educator (Level 3)

Leading small group activities, key worker observations, and partner parent daily communications.

Salary: £24,500 – £27,000 / annum + bonus

West Drayton Branch • Full-Time (40 hrs/wk)

Senior Nursery Room Leader (Toddlers)

Guiding room practitioners, orchestrating EYFS learning environments, and leading parent reviews.

Salary: £28,000 – £31,500 / annum + incentives

Ashdown Branch • Part-Time / Flexible (25 hrs/wk)

Nursery Chef & Kitchen Nutritionist

Preparing fresh balanced hot lunches, healthy afternoon teas, and allergen-safe weaning foods.

Salary: £14.50 – £16.00 / hour

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