Chapter One Childcare (UK) - Farnley

About this day nursery

Chapter One Childcare (UK) Limited, established in 2004 by a husband and wife team, offers a nurturing and stimulating environment for children and babies. With over 20 years of experience, the day nursery group is dedicated to fostering emotional and social growth through a child-centred, play-based curriculum.

This approach encourages curiosity, creativity, and critical thinking, with a particular emphasis on outdoor play and the use of loose parts materials. The group operates multiple nurseries across Scotland and North Yorkshire, and expanded internationally with a nursery in Oman in 2018.

Chapter One prioritises strong partnerships with families to support children's development both at home and within the day nursery setting. Furthermore, the wellbeing and continuous professional development of its over 100 staff members are highly valued, aiming to create a positive and supportive work environment that empowers the team to deliver high-quality early learning and childcare.

Our ethos

To Grow the Hearts and Minds of the children within our care, through enriched Interactions, Experiences & Spaces. We will achieve this by: Creating a safe, nurturing, and inclusive environment that supports the emotional and social growth of all children in our care. Following a child-centred, play-based curriculum that promotes curiosity, creativity, and critical thinking, incorporating the principles of outdoor play and loose parts. Fostering positive relationships with families, building partnerships that support children's learning and development both at home and in our childcare setting. Valuing our staff members' wellbeing and mental health by providing regular opportunities for self-care and professional development, fostering a positive and supportive work environment. Creating a safe, nurturing, and inclusive environment that supports the emotional and social growth of all children in our care.

What it's like

Children flourish in this wonderful nursery with a wealth of learning and development opportunities both indoors and in the vast outdoor areas. The environment allows children to make independent choices, with tailored support for physical development in babies and confidence-building for two-year-olds. Older children engage in activities from observing bees to creating obstacle courses, all while staff expertly support their learning and foster concentration and perseverance.

Pricing & funding