Marple Childcare Company

25/07/2026

💚 Here at Marple Childcare, we're proud to support children and families every day, but the ongoing challenges facing the early years sector cannot be ignored. This post raises important issues that need urgent attention and meaningful action.

Lucy Powell MP please 🙏 engage with the PVI sector.

22/07/2026

🌊🎨 Young Artists Competition Success! 🎨🌊

The children at KIDZONE @ High Lane Primary School recently took part in the Young Artists drawing competition, with this year's theme being The Ocean. 🌊🐠🐙

We are delighted to share that one of our talented children won the competition, receiving a prize for their fantastic achievement. Their artwork was also published alongside other wonderful entries from KIDZONE.

The children's pictures have been beautifully presented in a book, showcasing their creativity and imagination inspired by the ocean. 📚✨

A huge well done to everyone who took part! 👏

If you would like to see a copy of the book, please ask Jill. 😊

🎉👏🎨📖

15/07/2026

⚽ Good luck, England! ⚽

As England take on Argentina tonight, everyone here at Marple Childcare will be cheering on the Three Lions! 🦁🦁🦁

We hope all our families enjoy the match and a fun evening together.

Come on England! ❤️🤍💙

14/07/2026

⚠️ Important Air Quality Update ⚠️

You may have heard about the moorland fires at Dovestone Reservoir, which started over the weekend.

Smoke from the fires may be affecting air quality in some areas. We encourage families to read the advice provided by Stockport Council and consider any recommended precautions, particularly for young children and those with respiratory conditions.

🔗 More information:

https://www.stockport.gov.uk/news/smoke-from-wildfires-affecting-air-quality-in-some-areas

Thank you for helping us keep our children and families safe. 💚

We're aware that smoke from wildfires is affecting air quality across parts of the region.

13/07/2026

🌟 WE’RE HIRING 🌟

KIDZONE Before & After School Club
📍 North Cheshire Jewish Primary School, Heald Green

Do you have lots of energy, love working with children, and enjoy creating fun, supportive environments? We’d love to hear from you! 💛

We’re looking for someone to join our team working with children aged 4–10 years.

📅 Term-time only
🕒 Monday–Thursday:
• 7.30am–9.00am
• 3.00pm–5.45pm
👉 Total: 4.25 hours per day

💷 Salary: Negotiable, depending on experience & qualifications

Whether you already have experience working with children or you’re new but eager to learn, we’d love to hear from you. The most important thing is your enthusiasm, positivity, and passion for supporting children.

🔒 Safeguarding is at the heart of everything we do – full safer recruitment checks will be required.

📧 To apply:
Email your CV to [email protected]

✨ Come and join a team that makes a real difference every day! ✨

Just 4 Two's Pre-School Swann Lane Pre-School

26/06/2026

⭐️ Credit Where It’s Due! ⭐️

A huge thank you to all the private early years providers across Stockport.

🌞 Despite the recent heatwave, nurseries, pre-schools, and childminders showed incredible resilience, adapting quickly to ensure children and families continued to receive the support they needed.

👏 Your dedication doesn’t go unnoticed, even if it isn’t always in the headlines. We’re so proud of our Stockport Early Years community, you truly are the backbone of our town.

📣 Let’s celebrate the amazing work happening locally, share the positivity!



Manchester Evening News Stockport Council Stockport Early Years Improvement Team

Swann Lane Pre-School Just 4 Two's Pre-School All Saints' Nursery

24/06/2026

❗Early years providers are raising urgent concerns about funding gaps, policy pressures, and unequal treatment across the sector.

Many warn that sustainability, staffing, and family access are at risk, and confidence is rapidly declining❗

19/06/2026

🌟 Join the upcoming EPEC Information Session! 🌟

Find out how Empowering Parents, Empowering Communities (EPEC) is supporting families across Stockport. Whether you’re a parent, interested in volunteering, or working with families, this is a great opportunity to learn more, connect with others, and see how you can get involved.

💬 No need to book – just drop in and say hello!

16/06/2026

⚽️ World Cup fever is here! ⚽️

Across all our settings, we’re embracing the excitement of the 2026 FIFA World Cup by turning it into fun, engaging learning experiences.

Our KIDZONE children have been busy designing their own football shirts and exploring the world by matching countries to their national flags 🌍🎽.

Meanwhile, our early years settings are loving their weekly themed sessions with our friends at Footytotz Stockport, bringing energy, teamwork, and plenty of smiles!

What a fantastic way to learn, play, and celebrate together! 🎉⚽️