Quality Childcare for Under 5s
At Little Cygnets, we are committed to offering a safe, supportive space where each child can explore, learn and grow at their own pace.
Our approach is rooted in the belief that children thrive when they are surrounded by warmth, encouragement and the freedom to explore their creativity and curiosity.
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Outstanding since 2017
Ofsted are a government department that inspects and regulates childcare providers in England, including nurseries. These inspections give you information about the quality of education and care your child is receiving.
Quality of Education
All staff are highly skilled and have a thorough knowledge of the requirements of the early years foundation stage.
Behaviour and Attitudes
Relationships between children and staff are superb at this very welcoming and inclusive setting.
Personal Development
Highly motivated, enthusiastic eager to learn, children have superb opportunities to learn the world around them.
Leadership and Management
The management and staff have a clear vision and effectively strive for continuous improvement.
Our Vision
We follow a child-centred approach, which means that we place the child at the heart of everything we do. We recognise the importance of play as a powerful tool for learning, allowing children to develop at their own pace while building key skills such as creativity, problem-solving, communication, and collaboration.
Our values emphasise respect, kindness and inclusivity. We encourage children to express themselves, develop social skills, and form positive relationships with both their friends and adults.
Our goal is to collaborate closely with parents through our key worker system. This approach allows each staff member to closely monitor the development of the children in their care. This partnership helps foster an environment where each child can thrive and reach their full potential in a warm, secure, and nurturing setting.
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What Parents Say About Us
"Our son is doing excellent at nursery, he has settled in great. Its so lovely to see how happy he is when we pick him up each day. He talks none stop about what he has been doing at nursery and comes in singing all the songs you must all sing."
"Our happy little buzzing angel skips in to nursery each day, without even a wave or kiss good bye. This makes me so happy and content leaving her and going off to work each day. All the staff were so understanding and flexible."
"We are so happy with the care our daughter has received from Cygnets Nursery. She loves coming to nursery and it is very clear to see how well she is cared for by all the lovely staff.
P.S. We love her file."
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Current Vacancies
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If we have any vacanices we'll post them to our Indeed account. If you're interested in joining the team, submit your CV and we'll be in touch.
Where we're located
Located in the White Swan Centre in Killingworth, we're really easy to find!
You can reach us by car or public transport with ample parking nearby. Come and discover the perfect place for your child's early development!
Get in touch
At Little Cygnets Childcare, we understand that choosing the right nursery for your child is an important decision.
If you have any questions about our programs, facilities, or daily activities, we encourage you to get in touch.
If you want to add your child to our waitlist for spaces please submit your details via our Famly app.
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✓ Safe and Nurturing Environment
✓ Trained and Dedicated Staff
✓ Nutritious Meals and Snacks