Kindred Royston Newmarket Road Pre-School

We are open 07:30 - 18:00

3 Newmarket Rd, Royston SG8 7HG

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Rated Good by Ofsted

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What makes Kindred Royston Newmarket Road unique?

At Kindred Royston Newmarket Road Pre-school, we believe in the power of outdoor play - come rain or shine! With safety and warm clothing provided, our children enjoy fresh air and adventure every day.

Our wonderful outdoor space includes a calming sensory garden, and our forest school, held on a nearby school site, offers endless opportunities for woodland learning and exploration.

We're passionate about connecting nursery and home life. Our specially designed cooking boxes, created by our talented chef, give families the chance to cook together and extend learning beyond the nursery. A firm favourite with our children is Chester Bear, our beloved nursery bear, who goes home with one of our children each weekend for exciting adventures.

Looking for a nursery place for under 2's? Find out more about Kindred Royston Church House.

Age Range: We offer care for children from 2-5 Years.
Opening Hours: We are open 07:30 - 18:00, 51 weeks of the year.
Ofsted Rating: We are proud to have been rated Good by Ofsted at their last visit on 15th September 2021.
Location: We are located on Newmarket Road, near Royston town centre.

Government Funding: We accept all government funding including 30 free hours. Please speak to staff for eligibility details.
Enrichment Activities: Forest School, Dance, Cooking and Athletics.
Food Provisions: Fresh meals from our accredited menu prepared daily by our on-site chef.
Discounts: 5% NHS and Service Personnel discounts available. Ask staff for more details.

Parent Reviews

"Having sent both my son and daughter to the pre-school, I have only positive things to say about our experiences. The staff have been great, the development of my children is fantastic and they have enjoyed every bit of their pre-school journey and moved on to school absolutely ready and thriving. I feel safe in the knowledge that my children are being well looked after and are happy. To the extent I have ever made suggestions to enhance our experience further, they are always listened to and acted upon my comments which is fantastic. I would most certainly recommend the setting."

Jo S
"We are very happy with the preschool. Our son seems to have settled really well and I believe there is a good range of activities for him to get involved in that play to different skills and strengths. The staff are friendly and seem to really care about him. We love the Forest School too."

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Our Awards

Top 20 Large Nursery Groups 2024

Parent Engagement Award Winner 2024

Nursery Group of the Year Finalist 2024

Nursery Group of the Year Winner 2022

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Begin your child's Kindred Adventure!

During your one-to-one visit to our Kindred Nursery and Pre School, we will talk you through our ethos, show you how we inspire our children to be curious learners and help you to experience how we spark their imaginations.

You will meet with our incredible team and they will be able to help answer any questions you may have. Whether it is about our settling-in process, our nutritionally accredited home-cooked food, or government funding options to help with childcare costs.

Book your visit and discover for yourself how we fill our children’s days full of awe and wonder to help them to grow and thrive in an early years setting.

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Meet Our Kindred Royston Newmarket Road Nursery Staff

After our passion, what is the next most important thing you should know about us?

That’s easy: our incredible staff! Pure and simple. They are the heart of our family and what makes us unique. Our inspiring and passionate staff are the reason we hold the coveted ‘Top 20 Nursery Group 2024’ award and, year after year, are recognised in the prestigious NMT Nursery Awards and Nursery World Awards.

Dedicated to being the best that a family could ask for, our nursery staff are constantly developing themselves through our training programme run by childcare and EYFS experts. It is not just our little ones who are the passionate lifelong learners here at Kindred!

Jenny Paskins
Pre-School Manager

Hi, my name is Jennifer (also known as Jenny or Jen).

Childcare has always been a passion of mine from a young age and I have now worked in the industry since 2007. I feel so honoured to be a part of each and every child's early years experiences. Since working in childcare, I have been particularly interested in the opportunities that outdoor environments provide to early learning. This influenced my interest in forest school, and I have since obtained my Level 3 forest school leadership award.

I have worked my way up the ladder, from practitioner to manager and I always look forward to seeing where my next chapter takes me whilst I continue to help each child to blossom and reach their full potential at our pre-school whilst having lots of fun.

Courtney Bradley
Pre-School Deputy Manager

Hello, my name is Courtney.

I have been in the childcare industry since 2021, where I started work in a room for 2-3’s year olds where I completed my level 3 qualification. I wanted to progress and after some time gaining my knowledge I became room leader. After a couple of years, I decided I wanted to try a different age group. This is when I started at our lovely Kindred Pre-school and worked my way up to become Deputy Manager.

I am always willing to learn new things and take on any challenges. Seeing the children have smiles on their face within their play is my passion.

Safety and Wellbeing

At Kindred Nurseries, the safety and well-being of our children, teams and families are our highest priorities. Safeguarding is woven into every aspect of our operations. We are dedicated to creating a safe, supportive and nurturing environment where children, staff and families can thrive. Read more about our commitment to safety and wellbeing.

Here are just a few of the ways we are committed to ensuring a safe environment for everyone:

Safer Recruitment Practices: Our commitment to safeguarding begins with our recruitment process.
Regular Audits and Compliance Checks: We carry out regular audits - both internal and external - to make sure our nurseries consistently meet the highest standards for safeguarding and safety.
Continuous Training and Development: We are committed to ensuring that all staff have the knowledge and skills they need to maintain the highest safeguarding standards.

Supporting Wellness and Managing Stress: We prioritise the mental well-being of our team, knowing that happy and healthy staff provide the best care.
Strong Relationships with Ofsted and Local Authorities: We work collaboratively with regulatory bodies to ensure continuous improvement.
Whistleblowing Policy and Open Culture: We nurture a culture of openness, where every staff member feels safe and empowered to raise concerns.
Secure Premises: Security is critical to safeguarding, and we've modernised our systems across all sites.

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