Kilton Childcare

Prospect/Kilton Childrens Centre, Longfellow Drive, Worksop S81 0DW
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9.9 31 Reviews
  • Kilton Childcare, Worksop
Kilton Childcare has been established to offer a friendly and secure approach to early years learning.

Located in Nottinghamshire, the purpose-built nursery was rated 'Good' by Ofsted in September 2014 and offers 50 places for children aged from birth to Eleven years old.

Committed, friendly and qualified staff follow the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) with a focus on learning through play and actively encourage parents to become involved in the life of the centre.

Extensive play and learning resources serve to inspire children, who have secure indoor and outdoor environments to enjoy.

Kilton Childcare is open from 8am to 6pm Monday to Friday, 51 weeks of the year, excluding bank holidays and three staff training days.

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Care Provided by Kilton Childcare

  • Type of Service
  • Day Nursery – Voluntary / Not for Profit Owned
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Kerry Sheppard (Manager)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 7
  • Registered Charity Number
  • 1096526
  • Total Places for Children
  • 50
  • Age Range
    • from 0 years 3 months
    • to 5 years 0 months
  • Opening Times
  • Monday 08:00-17:30
    Tuesday 08:00-17:30
    Wednesday 08:00-17:30
    Thursday 08:00-17:30
    Friday 08:00-17:30
  • When Closed
  • Bank Holidays & 1 week at Christmas

Funding & Fees Guide for Kilton Childcare

  • AM Session - £32
    PM Session - £32
    Full day Session - £58

Kilton Childcare Reviews (31)

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Kilton Childcare has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.936) out of 10, based on 17 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Kilton Childcare has 31 reviews.

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Review from Jessica R (Mother of Child) published on 4 February 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I have nothing but positive things to say about this nursery. I have used them for both of my children 7 years apart and me experience with both has been brilliant. The staff (some the same as the first tie round) are amazing, they have a genuine love for their job which shows, they are always welcoming
and friendly, my 1 year old cannot wait to go to them waving me off to have the best day playing and learning.

Reply from Kerry Sheppard, Early Years Manager at Kilton Childcare

Thank you for your lovely review, we are so happy you joined us again at Kilton Childcare.


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Review from J H (Mother of Child) published on 4 February 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son is starting nursery on the 23rd of Jan, he's had 2 settling in days and I already feel at ease after leaving him for 1 hour and 30mins, the girls I have met are really friendly, and the manager is also great, and very patient as I have rang many a time for info and what to do as starting nursery
is very nerve-racking and all brand new to me. When I rang for help I heard the girls in the background singing to the babies which is also very nice to hear. I already feel like Kilton Childcare is a very close-knit family-type daycare setting and that's what I love, I hope my son will continue to enjoy his time here and I hope I have a great relationship with all the girls of the daycare. Also, I find the app absolutely brilliant as I can message the girls, and management and get pictures of my son while I'll be working making me feel well reassured.

Reply from Kerry Sheppard, Early Years Manager at Kilton Childcare

Thank you for such a wonderful review, we really work hard to build good relationships with the children and their families.


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Review from J B (Mother of Child) published on 4 February 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Kilton Childcare have been a fantastic nursery setting for my so. He joined in September and he has come on leaps and bounds thanks to the incredible staff here.
He's been welcomed in with open arms and he's settled so well.
As a parent, they're so informative and open. Only positive experiences
thus far.

Reply from Kerry Sheppard, Early Years Manager at Kilton Childcare

Thank you for such a lovely review, we really appreciate your lovely comments.


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Review from M E (Mother of Child) published on 4 February 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Ever since my son started in the baby room in September he has thrived in all skills he needs to develop his learning journey. He has grown physically like fine motor skills and nearly walking and he has grown in communicating what he wants. Such a great nursery and great communication.

Reply from Kerry Sheppard, Early Years Manager at Kilton Childcare

Thank you for such a wonderful review, we really appreciate your lovely feedback.


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Review from Anu O (Mother of Child) published on 6 August 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Very family friendly Day nursery. The staff are very caring and supportive. They encourage children to do activities on their own and help in improving their skills and development. Every day they welcome the children with a good smile.

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Review from Laura A (Mother of Child) published on 22 July 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I could not be happier with everything about Kilton Childcare. My daughter has been attending this nursery since October 2023 and everyone has been amazing since she started. The staff are so friendly and they offer such a variety of different activities to engage my daughter and the other children
and support their exploration and development. The staff members are so caring and compassionate and it is great to see the relationship she has developed with the staff. We have already recommended Kilton Childcare to a friend with a baby, and we will absolutely recommend it further. We couldn't have chosen a better nursery for our daughter.

Reply from Kerry Sheppard, Early Years Manager at Kilton Childcare

Thank you for such a lovely review, we are so happy you have joined us here at Kilton Childcare and thank you for your recommendations, it means so much!


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Review from Leanne M (Mother of Child) published on 8 July 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Both my children go to Kilton childcare and they love it. They're always so excited to go to nursery and they always come home with huge smiles on their faces. The staff are fab, nothing ever too much for them and they make an effort with all the children there. I like the app which keeps me up to date
with what my kids are doing throughout the day and what they've had to eat. I know that my kids are always safe and happy when they're at nursery. I will be sending my baby too when she is old enough.

Reply from Kerry Sheppard, Early Years Manager at Kilton Childcare

Thank you for the great review, we can't wait to welcome the new arrival to join us here at Kilton Childcare.


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Review from Greg S (Father of Child) published on 8 July 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Excellent nursery and staff, my daughter always wants to go back to the nursery even when she's at home as she loves it so much. We've never had a problem with anything while my daughter has been going here.

Reply from Kerry Sheppard, Early Years Manager at Kilton Childcare

Thank you for your kind words, it's lovely to hear how much the children love being with us at the nursery.


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Review from H M (Grandmother of Child) published on 8 July 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Granddaughter always talks about how great the nursery is and always mentions the staff and children's names. The staff are lovely to speak to and really friendly. They keep us updated with what she was doing that day and what they have been playing with. We hear nothing but praise about Kilton Childcare.

Reply from Kerry Sheppard, Early Years Manager at Kilton Childcare

Thank you for your fantastic review, we love to welcome the wider family into the nursery.


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Review from Ben B (Father of Child) published on 8 July 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has been attending Kilton Childcare for 18 months now, all the staff are friendly and if I have any concerns they are there to help and make me feel at ease. I get regular updates from her key person and she has a 'focus week' regularly which allows me to express anything that I want her
to work on and staff will also do the same. She has thrived so much over her time there and this has prepared her for going to school in a few months time. She is happy to attend, speaks about all the staff and children and comes back home with stories to tell about her day. Can't recommend Kilton Childcare enough.

Reply from Kerry Sheppard, Early Years Manager at Kilton Childcare

Thank you for such a wonderful review, we really work hard to build good relationships with the children and their families.


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Review from Lauren S (Mother of Child) published on 8 July 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My little boy started here in April and is thriving! He loves it here and asks daily if he is going. The staff here are wonderful, attentive, informative and nothing is too much trouble. There is regular communication with the staff. The environment is lovely and safe. My little boy has a dairy allergy
and they are very careful with him. I am so glad I found such a lovely environment for my little boy to attend.

Reply from Kerry Sheppard, Early Years Manager at Kilton Childcare

Thank you for your amazing review, we are so happy you all feel safe and secure with us here at Kilton Childcare.


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Review from Sarah O (Mother of Child) published on 8 July 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

This nursery is great, my boy has come on really well since being here. All the staff have helped with this massively. They all go above and beyond.
He's leaving in September which is a shame but he's ready to grow some more in f2.

Reply from Kerry Sheppard, Early Years Manager at Kilton Childcare

Thank you for your review, we are honoured to have been part of his early years journey and we know he is ready to start the next chapter in September.


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Review from K J (Mother of Child) published on 5 July 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

All the staff at this nursery are amazing all had my older children and I couldn't think of better people to look after my daughter.
I am so glad that Kilton reopened as it's the only nursery I would use for my kids.

Reply from Kerry Sheppard, Early Years Manager at Kilton Childcare

Thank you for your lovely review, we are so happy you joined us again at Kilton Childcare.


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Review from Christie B (Mother of Child) published on 28 March 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My 2-year-old daughter has been attending since October 2023. It’s the first time either of us had been apart and the ladies at Kilton Childcare made this new transition plain sailing for both me and my daughter! I’m more than happy and confident leaving her here and know she will be more than well
looked after. Words can not describe how much I appreciate all the lovely ladies for how much they have helped my little one grow and how much she’s learned in such a short space of time. Thank you all so much.

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Review from M B (Mother of Child) published on 28 March 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My child has been attending the setting for ten months now. He loves to go, he runs in every morning and happily chats about other children and staff members at home. He has progressed really well, and we are really happy with his progress.

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Review from Kayleigh H (Mother of Child) published on 16 June 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The staff are lovely, friendly and so supportive. My child loves to go to nursery even at 11 months, the way she's come on since attending has been amazing. The staff communicate with us really well, I've always felt safe sending her there and the way they've got the nursery reopened and managed that
transition has been brilliant. I'm very grateful for the team there and the way they take care of my daughter and contribute to her continued development.

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Review from G S (Mother of Child) published on 29 March 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Absolutely amazing nursery, extremely caring and lovely to my daughter. They’re all also really nice to my son who comes along for drop off, asking how he is.
All nursery staff have been incredible and have welcomed my daughter.

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Review from Laura P (Mother of Child) published on 10 June 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Both my children attend this nursery and have settled in very well. The staff are friendly and approachable. Make the children feel very welcome. Treat them like their own. Always developing their skills and keep parents up to date with daily pictures using the app.

Reply from Becky Roach, COM at Kilton Childcare

Thanks for your lovely comments - We really appreciate the feedback.


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Review from Samantha G (Mother of Child) published on 10 June 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

All staff are fantastic so welcoming and always on hand for help if needed! Good access to the parent app to find everything good! Nursery, in general, is very good wouldn't move my kids anywhere now. Always recommend Kilton Childcare children centre to people who need a nursery. Keep up the hard work
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Reply from Becky Roach, COM at Kilton Childcare

Thank you for your review of our setting, we are extremely grateful.


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Review from R B (Mother of Child) published on 10 June 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My little girl has been attending Kilton for almost two years and the staff have become more like family than carers. They make sure my child is looked after and folders are up to date giving me feedback, I have regular contact and will be sending my other daughter once I return to work. I completely
trust them to give the best care for my children and I can relax knowing she is happy to attend, my little one speaks highly of the staff herself and I have dealt with all of them instead of just one of two getting to meet the team.

Reply from Becky Roach, COM at Kilton Childcare

Thank you, we really appreciate the lovely feedback.


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Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.936)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.936) out of 10 for Kilton Childcare is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 4.9 out of 5 from 17 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 17 positive Reviews in the last 24 months.

Detailed Breakdown of Review Score

The maximum Review Score for a Day Nursery is 10, which is made up from the Average Rating of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) and the Number of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) in the last 24 months:

  • a) 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months.

    The Average Rating of 4.936 for Kilton Childcare is calculated as follows: ( (191 Excellents x 5) + (11 Goods x 4) + (1 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 203 Ratings = 4.936

  • b) 5 Points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 24 months. A Positive Review is defined as any Review with an 'Overall Experience' of '4' or '5' (out of a max rating '5').

    The 5 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Kilton Childcare is based on 17 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    • i) 4 points are available for the first 10 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, and then 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews and then 0.1 Points for the next five Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.100, 7th = 0.100, 8th = 0.100, 9th = 0.100, 10th = 0.100) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 = 4

    • ii) 1 point is available for the number of Positive Reviews reaching 20% of the number of registered child places in the last 24 months. If this number is partially reached, then that proportion of 1 point is given. eg a Day Nursery registered for a maximum of 50 child places has to reach 10 Positive Reviews to receive 1 point, if it has 7 reviews it will receive 0.7 points. 20% of the 50 number of registered child places is 10, which has been reached with 17 Positive reviews. Points = 1

  • When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.

  • If a Day Nursery does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.

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Kerry

Kerry Sheppard

Job Title: Early Years Manager

Joined: 2022

My name is Kerry and I am the Early Years Manager here at Kilton Childcare.


I have a real passion for Early Years and I feel exceptionally lucky to be a part of the children’s lives; supporting them to grow, develop and become resilient, independent and confident learners.


I have over 16 years’ experience working within Early Years. I began working for the Early Years Alliance in 2007, where I started as an Early Years Practitioner. Working my way up whilst gaining valuable experience I have managed a few of our nurseries as well as becoming a Field Cluster Manager, where I line managed a group of Alliance nurseries.


Then deciding to broaden my experiences I took a leap into the world of Private Day Care where I managed a couple of nurseries from outdoor nurseries to those in purpose built environments, before returning to the Early Years Alliance last year.


I love it here at Kilton Childcare, we have a fantastic environment for Children and working with a like-minded team that genuinely have passion and enthusiasm for working with Children.


I love spending my spare time with my family, visiting new places and trying new foods.


Gemma

Gemma Howarth

Job Title: Early Years Assistant Manager

Joined: 2020

My name is Gemma, I am the Early Years Assistant Manager. I have worked for the Early Years Alliance since 2020 where I am also Pre-school room lead and Nursery SENDCo.


I am passionate about being part of children’s early education and creating a setting which feels like home.


I have over 10 years’ experience working with children, part of which I achieved a First Class Honours in Primary Education with QTS – this has provided me with many skills I use in my practice today.


In my spare time I like spending time with my daughter and my family and making memories together.


Molly

Molly Howard

Job Title: Early years Lead Educator

Joined: 2013

I have worked with the Early Years Alliance since 2013. During this time I have worked my way up, developing my skills further with each stage of my career. I am now an Early Years Lead Educator, working within the Baby & Toddler rooms and I am also Language Lead for the Nursery.


I love my job because it is so rewarding, seeing the children grow and develop every day, I feel lucky to be part of their learning journey.


I like to spend my spare time with my family and friends, holidaying together and going to the gym.


Robyn

Robyn

Job Title: Early Years Educator

Joined: 2010

My name is Robyn I am an Early Years Educator. I have worked in Early Years since 2010. I started working with the Early Years Alliance in 2013 and during this time I have undertaken lots of different roles. I work part time now I have children of my own and my youngest daughter loves to come to nursery.


I like that every day is different and love being part of the children’s lives, watching them grow, sharing their milestones and setting them on their learning journey.


In my spare time I like to spend time with my daughters and my family, going on days out and making memories together.


Tyler

Tyler

Job Title: Early Years Assistant

Joined: 2022

My name is Tyler I have worked with Early Years Alliance since February 2022, firstly starting as part of the Kickstart programme. I am now an Early Years Assistant, training towards my Level 2 Early Years qualification.


I like working as part of the team here at Kilton Childcare, they are really supporting me to develop within my role. I like being a part of the children’s learning, watching them grow.


In my spare time I like listening to music, going to concerts and spending time with friends and family.


Frequently Asked Questions about Kilton Childcare

What is the Age Range of Children that Kilton Childcare accepts?

Kilton Childcare accepts Children aged from 0 years 3 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Kilton Childcare Open?

Kilton Childcare is open: Monday 08:00-17:30, Tuesday 08:00-17:30, Wednesday 08:00-17:30, Thursday 08:00-17:30, Friday 08:00-17:30.

How many Children does Kilton Childcare have capacity for?

Kilton Childcare has capacity for a total of 50 Children.

How far is Kilton Childcare to the centre of Worksop?

0.8 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.

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