What makes The DEN Nursery Group different

Our nurseries offer calm, inspiring spaces for little explorers to discover, nourishing food made with love, and natural learning experiences tailored to every unique child. Our ethos rooted in nature, with an emphasis on outdoor play in our Forest Schools, and cultivating a real love of the world around us.

Every day we love, laugh, and learn. Each cherished moment is a playful adventure, where we’re passionate about sparking joy and nurturing the children in our care. We’re all about keeping it fresh and fun, reflecting on our practice, and adjusting to meet the ever-changing needs of all. Pioneers of early years education, we’re on a never-ending quest for knowledge and excellence.

In our settings, kindness and support are the stars of the show. Together, we don’t just make a difference – we embed positivity in the lives of the children we cherish.

Our Core Values

We love loudly

We lead with warmth, care and compassion so every child and family feels truly valued.

We champion every individual

We celebrate each child’s strengths and support their growth – recognising the uniqueness of every family.

We ignite wonder

We spark curiosity, creativity and joy in learning and life, making each day at our nurseries magical.

We grow together

By building strong partnerships with families and nurturing our teams, we have created thriving nursery communities.

We protect & respect

We keep children safe, support staff and children’s wellbeing, and honour parents’ trust – safeguarding both hearts and minds.

We nourish from the inside out

Our wholesome, nutritious and home-cooked food supports the children in our care to thrive in our settings.

At The DEN Nursery Group…

Childhood is filled with wonder, safety and possibility. Every day, our values shape the care, learning and joy children experience with us. From the food on their plates to the adventures in our gardens and the trusted relationships they build with our team.

We are child centred

We put the needs and wellbeing of your child at the core of our decision-making. We are constantly reflecting and adapting as we learn more about the latest neuroscience developments.

Our curriculum is a living, breathing document as we aim to be at the forefront of early years education, and we always meet the changing needs of each individual.

We are experts in our respective roles. Staff CPD is supported with in-house training specialists, and we are constantly expanding our knowledge, and seeking new experiences.

Our Ethos

We have a simple ethos here at the DEN that our staff and children live by every day…

“Big hearts, open minds, great adventures!”

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Questions? We’d love to help!

Whether you’re a new parent who wants to send your little one to one of our nurseries, or an existing parent with any thoughts or questions, we’d love to help. Just fill out the form below and one of our team will be back to you as soon as possible.

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