Launchpad Pre-school

21/06/2026

Wishing our amazing Dads, step/dads, grandads, uncles, male role models a very happy Fathers Day

04/06/2026

This week staff from across Kids Zone Nursery Group refreshed and up skilled their knowledge and practice in paediatric first aid.

This ensures our staff have the most up to date information on this important issue and are prepared should they need to put this into practice.

Thank you to all staff who attended the training and thank you to Manchester First Aid who delivered the course so well to our staff team, they did an amazing job.

Manchester First Aid Training Kids Zone Nursery Group

29/05/2026

⭐ EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH ⭐
Evie did a fantastic job supporting the office during a period of management absence. She took on additional responsibilities with confidence and showed great initiative and reliability throughout.

She is proactive within the rooms, ensuring activities are thoughtfully planned and set up around current topics to support the children's learning and development. Evie consistently supports her colleagues, offering help whenever it is needed and always maintaining a positive attitude.

Evie also communicates well with parents in a professional and approachable manner, helping to build strong relationships with families.

Thank you, Evie, for all of your hard work and dedication. It is very much appreciated.

04/05/2026

🎁 HAPPY BIRTHDAY KIRSTY 🎉
Wishing you the best on your birthday and everything good in the year ahead

30/04/2026

⭐ EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH ⭐
Amy has been showing great leadership and initiative in the absence of the Room Leader. She steps up to ensure the room runs smoothly and that routines are maintained throughout the day.

Amy has also been putting a lot of effort into planning activities for her key children and the room as a whole, helping to ensure the children continue to have quality learning experiences.

Keep up the great work Amy and thank you for all of your hard work.

22/04/2026

A huge thank you to our parents for your wonderful reviews and to our amazing staff team for the care and dedication you show every day 💙🚀

🌟 Top 20 Nursery Group Award – 3 Years in a Row! 🌟

We are incredibly proud to announce that Kids Zone Nursery Group has once again been recognised in the Top 20 Nursery Group Awards 2026 by daynurseries.co.uk, making this our third consecutive year receiving this prestigious award! 🏆

These awards celebrate excellence in nursery care across the UK and are based entirely on reviews from parents and families. Being recognised means so much to us because it reflects the experiences of the people who matter most, the families who trust us with their children every day.

The Top 20 Nursery Group Awards recognise the highest-rated nursery groups in the UK, celebrating organisations that consistently deliver outstanding childcare and receive exceptional feedback from parents.

This achievement simply wouldn’t be possible without:
❤️ Our amazing staff teams, who work tirelessly to provide nurturing, inspiring environments for children to learn and grow.
❤️ Our wonderful families, whose kind reviews and continued support mean everything to us.

Thank you for helping us achieve this incredible milestone for the third year running. We are so proud of our entire Kids Zone community!

17/04/2026

🐍🕷Zoo lab 🕷🐍
We had a special visit from Chris ( zoo lab) and his special friends!

Chris explained to the children Each one has special "superpowers" called adaptations that help them survive in the wild.

🪳 Max the Cockroach
Max has a tough, shell-like exterior that acts like a suit of Armor! His dark brown and black colours help him stay hidden in the shadows. He loves to Eat Carrots, Pizza and chips!

🕷️ Athena the Tarantula
Athena is a stunning mix of purple, brown, and grey. While she has 8 legs, her eyes are actually very tiny! She uses them mostly to sense light and dark rather than to see clear pictures.

🐌 Sheldon the Snail
Sheldon is a Giant African Land Snail, and he can grow as big as a football! He uses his two long tentacles to smell his way around. His yellow and brown shell isn't just a house—it’s camouflage to help him hide.

🐍 Violet the Corn snake
Violet is a North American Corn snake. Her skin is scaly and dry, not slimy! Because she is cold-blooded, she loves to soak up the sun to stay warm. Watch out for her red tongue—that’s how she "smells" her lunch!

🐹 Chase & Status the Gerbils
These two come all the way from the deserts of Mongolia. They are mammals and expert engineers! They love to dig deep tunnels to stay safe and cool underground. Chase is our brave explorer, while Status is a little more shy.

The children showed fantastic listening ears when following Chris's golden rules:
Quiet lips
sitting still and nicely
No fingers in mouth, ears, nose or eyes after touching the animals
Holding hands out flat and washing hands afterwards
Thank you for visiting us Chris and friends :)

11/04/2026

🎁 HAPPY BIRTHDAY SHANNON 🎉
Wishing you the best on your birthday and everything good in the year ahead

06/04/2026

🎉 5 YEARS OF SERVICE 🥳 Congratulations to Amy on her years of service with us!

01/04/2026

🌸🐣 Easter Bonnet Parade Winner Announcement 🐣🌸

What a fantastic day we had at our children’s Easter Bonnet Parade! The creativity, colour, and effort put into every single bonnet was truly amazing—well done to all our wonderful Children 👏