Ducklings Pre-School in King's Lynn

About this day nursery

NGCA Ducklings Pre-School, part of the Notley Green Community Association, is a registered charity dedicated to providing a nurturing environment where children aged two to four years old can flourish. The preschool operates with a Parents Management Committee, ensuring that parental input directly shapes its direction and that any financial surplus is reinvested into the setting for the children's benefit.

With an Ofsted rating of 'Good,' Ducklings emphasises a philosophy that values each child's individuality, fostering emotional, social, and creative development. The experienced team of staff, led by a Supervisor and Deputy Supervisor, goes beyond required ratios to offer comprehensive support, focusing on building upon each child's unique strengths and interests.

The preschool aims to guide children in exploring the world, developing new skills, and forming meaningful relationships, embodying a commitment to early education excellence within a community-focused framework.

Our ethos

Ducklings Pre-School values each child's individuality and is committed to fostering their emotional, social, and creative development. The preschool guides children in exploring the world, developing new skills, and forming meaningful relationships, focusing on building upon each child's unique strengths and interests.

What it's like

The pre-school is a special place where children arrive with big smiles on their faces and are greeted warmly by staff, developing strong trusting relationships. Staff have high expectations for communication and behaviour, modelling positive interactions, and children behave exceptionally well, showing confidence and respect.

Pricing & funding

Charges are based on morning and afternoon sessions for children aged two to four years. Parents can book full days, which incurs an optional charge to cover the lunch break between sessions. Government funding is accepted for sessions but cannot be applied to the midday lunch break.