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Latest News/Upcoming Events Welcome back everyone to Term 3 - hope you've all had a lovely break and enjoyed your celebrations! Our Theme this Term is Animals and Insects and we will be enjoying many different activities including a Bug Treasure Hunt, Insect creations and our pets. We have 6 new children starting over these two weeks and I'm sure you will all join us in giving them a warm WELCOME! We have just a few sessions left for April 2026, so if you know of any little ones please do encourage them to come in and get a form from me anytime! Thanks x Jo Term 3 - Tuesday 6th January - Friday 13th February Event Calendar |
About Us ![]() The best way to tell whether you like a nursery is to come along and see it for yourself, just give us a call. You can also drop us an email with any questions or visit our group facebook site to comments from our parents. | Our Team ![]() We have a very experienced, enthusiastic staff whose priority at all times is the well-being and development of your child.
| Activities ![]() Throughout the year, we hold various fun activities for everyone to enjoy. These include our Spring Fayre, Parents pancake race, Summer Outing, Christmas Craft day and Nativity. At the end of the school year we always hold a Leavers Graduation. Read More
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Safeguarding Statement
& Safer Recruitment
Carmel Caterpillars is committed to the safeguarding of all its learners, staff and visitors.
Safeguarding is a priority with arrangements in place to ensure learners feel and are safe on school premises and during offsite activities.
The learner experience and individual achievement are paramount and safeguarding initiatives are developed to impact positively upon this.
The Preschool ensures safeguarding legislation and guidelines are adhered to and taken into account when developing and revisiting policies, procedures and associated arrangements.
The Preschool provides a safe physical environment for its learners and staff, ensuring the premises are of a good standard.
Health and safety arrangements are in place to ensure adherence to current legislation and guidance
The Preschool includes questioning at the interview stage, verification of appropriate qualifications, acquiring references and necessary safety checks.
The preschool has a designated safeguarding lead (DSL) responsible for child protection, supporting staff and carrying out their safeguarding duties and working closely with other services.
The Preschool has policies and procedures in place to deal efficiently with child protection and safeguarding issues, together with recording and monitoring processes.
It is a condition of employment that all staff are trained to a level appropriate to their safeguarding responsibility.
The Preschool‘s commitment to safeguarding is paramount to the success of the learners.
Committee members, senior management team and the safeguarding working team will continue to keep on top of developments in the area and implement arrangements to continually improve the safety and awareness of its learners, staff and volunteers.
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Our Gallery | LocationCarmel Caterpillars Carmel Hall Ufton Lane, Sittingbourne Kent ME10 1JB United Kingdom Tel : +44 7946 547347 Email : carmelcaterpillars@hotmail.co.uk | Enquiry FormPlease feel free to click on and complete our enquiry form here and we will contact you shortly Thanks |
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