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The Magic of Being ‘Bored’

The word ‘bored’ does not feature within an early years child’s vocabulary, it comes later and is often planted by older children and adults who can be heard using it in phrases such as “Are you bored?”, “Sorry, you are bored aren’t you?” and “This is so boring”. Boredom for adults is often something to […]

Making Connections.

Debbie Gunn, the founder of D-Dee’s, which won both the Individual Nursery and Nursery Team categories in the NMT Nursery Awards 2017, explains why partnerships with parents and staff are fundamental.

Contagious Creativity!

Everyday we are creative in the choices that we make. We decide what to wear, how to decorate our homes, what colour we would like our car and even what route we take if stuck in traffic. We are all so creative every day, however we often hear adults lament how uncreative they feel that […]

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15th October 2025

🌟 Five Stars for Lea — Again! 🌟We’re absolutely thrilled to share that Lea has achieved a 5-Star Food Hygiene Rating once again! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Her passion for providing our children with nutritious, home-cooked meals shines through every single day from hearty cottage pie to mango chickjen and that famous D-Dee’s red pepper and sweet potato pasta that disappears in seconds! 🍎🥕The children adore her food, plates are cleared, tummies are full, and smiles are plenty. Lea always goes the extra mile to make mealtimes a calm, happy, and healthy part of our day. 💛Please join us in congratulating Lea for maintaining such an exceptional standard not just in her kitchen, but in the love, care and attention she pours into every meal. 👩‍🍳💚 ... See MoreSee Less

14th October 2025

🌼 We’re Growing Our Team! 🌼At D-Dee’s, we’re more than a nursery — we’re a family. 💛We’re looking for a dedicated, passionate Early Years Educator who believes that every moment with a child is a chance to inspire curiosity, kindness, and confidence.✨ About You:You’ll bring warmth, creativity, and a genuine love for early years education. You’ll understand that children learn best through play, exploration, and meaningful relationships. You’ll also have the drive to contribute ideas, support your colleagues, and grow within our highly regarded, award-winning setting.🌿 About Us:At D-Dee’s, we’re proud of our outstanding reputation, strong family partnerships, and a team that truly cares. We nurture our children through rich learning experiences both indoors and outdoors, guided by curiosity, play and belonging.💫 We Offer: • A supportive, inclusive team environment • Ongoing training & professional development • Competitive pay, pension & training opportunities. • A workplace that values you as much as the children you care for📍 Based in Boughton under Blean, Faversham, Kent⏰ Full-time, and part-time options available🎓 Level 2 or Level 3 Early Years qualification essential. If you’re ready to make a difference every single day, we’d love to hear from you.👉 Apply by emailing Debbie@ddeesdaynursery.co.uk with your CV. If we wish to know more shout out we will forward you an application form to complete. 💛 Come and join our D-Dee’s family — where little learners grow and big hearts shine. ... See MoreSee Less

30th September 2025

🎉✨ Happy Birthday to Our Wonderful Nursery! ✨🎉Today we cerebrate our 29th year of love, laughter, learning, and little footsteps filling our rooms with joy. 💕Every day, our children remind us of the magic in small moments — the first words, the curious questions, the proud smiles when they discover something new. Behind all of this are our incredible staff — a team full of warmth, patience, and care. Their dedication, creativity, and kindness make our nursery not just a place of learning, but a home away from home. 🌟To our children, families, and staff: thank you for being part of our nursery family. Here’s to another year of nurturing hearts, inspiring minds, and creating memories together.Today we have partied with hats, balloons and ribbons dancing to our favourite songs.Next year we will be celebrating our 30th Birthday … we will make it one to remember. 🎉🎉🎉 ... See MoreSee Less
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