The Kids Village Saltcoats

15/08/2026

10/08/2026

🎉 COMPETITION TIME! 🎉

We’re so excited to be giving one lucky winner the chance to win a £100 Lifestyle Gift Voucher, which can be used in over 500 stores! 🛍️❤️

Whether you use it for back-to-school essentials, food shopping, a family treat or a well deserved little something for yourself, the choice is completely yours! 🥰

As a small local nursery, we’re using this competition as a way to help get The Kids Village Nursery’s name out there, reach more families and spread the word about our little nursery. Word of mouth and support from our local community means so much to us! ❤️

✨ To enter, simply:
1️⃣ Follow our page
2️⃣ Like this post
3️⃣ Share this post
4️⃣ Tag 3 friends in the comments below

That’s it! 🎉

We’d be so grateful if you could help us share, tag, like and spread the word. Every follow, share and recommendation helps our small nursery reach more families who may not have heard of us yet. 🥹❤️

🍀 Good luck everyone! 🍀
And thank you so much for supporting The Kids Village Nursery — we really appreciate every single one of you! 🏡🌈❤️

Winner will be chosen by the end of August! 🏆

24/07/2026

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🍽️ Did you know...?
We’re proud to be approved by the Food Standards Agency to provide delicious, home-cooked meals for our little villagers! Our menus are carefully planned in line with the Setting the Table guidance, ensuring every meal is nutritious, balanced, and full of flavour.
We offer a varied 4-week rolling menu, packed with wholesome favourites, and every six months we refresh our recipes to introduce new tastes and seasonal dishes, keeping mealtimes exciting and enjoyable for everyone.
Home cooking is at the heart of what we do because it creates wonderful opportunities for children to be involved every step of the way. One of our favourite traditions is Pizza Friday, where children roll their own dough, prepare fresh vegetables, and choose their own toppings. These hands-on experiences encourage children’s voices and choices, while also supporting the development of fine motor skills, confidence, and independence in a fun and meaningful way.
Mealtimes are about much more than eating. Our little villagers play an active role by helping to set the table, serving themselves, plating up their meals, and clearing away afterwards. Self-serving encourages children to recognise their own hunger and fullness cues, make choices about their portions, and develop valuable life skills in a supportive environment.
Our practitioners sit alongside the children, sharing conversations and creating a calm, relaxed atmosphere where everyone feels included. Support is offered only when needed, allowing each child to build confidence, develop independence, and take pride in what they can do for themselves.
At the heart of every mealtime is the opportunity to learn, connect, and enjoy nutritious food together—helping our little villagers grow in confidence, develop lifelong skills, and create happy memories around the table.

21/07/2026

Did you know that we've been nominated for three awards in 2026?

This is an incredible milestone for our small business and one that we're immensely proud to celebrate. Since officially opening our doors in June 2025, we've worked tirelessly to create a welcoming, nurturing, and inspiring environment for every child and family who walks through our doors.

To receive recognition through these award nominations is not only a testament to how far we've come in such a short space of time, but also a reflection of the dedication, passion, professionalism, and care shown by every member of our amazing team each and every day.

Our team goes above and beyond to provide the highest quality of care and education, and these nominations recognise the commitment, hard work, and genuine love they bring to their roles. We couldn't have achieved this without their unwavering support, enthusiasm, and belief in our vision.

We would also like to extend a heartfelt thank you to all of our wonderful children, families, and wider community. Your trust, encouragement, and continued support have played such an important part in our journey, and we're so grateful to have you alongside us.

No matter the outcome, being nominated for three awards is an achievement in itself, and one we're incredibly honoured to celebrate. Here's to continuing to grow, learn, and make a positive difference together. 💙

If you would like your wee one to join our incredible little nursery in Saltcoats, please check out our website & fill in an online application form and our nursery manager will get back to you ASAP! 😁

20/07/2026

🌈✨ Spaces Available Now at The Kids Village Nursery! ✨🌈

Are you looking for a warm, nurturing and inspiring environment for your little one to learn, play and thrive? At The Kids Village Nursery, we have funded and private places available for children aged 2-5 years, and we would love to welcome you to our village!

Our child-led approach to learning is carefully planned around the Curriculum for Excellence and Realising the Ambition, ensuring every child is supported to become confident, capable and curious learners. We believe childhood should be filled with wonder, exploration and meaningful experiences that develop independence, well-being and a lifelong love of learning.

From building and creating in our construction area, getting hands-on with messy play, relaxing and regulating emotions in our calming sensory room, curling up with a story in our cosy corner, to exploring our brand new outdoor garden and adventure spaces, there’s something to spark every child’s imagination and interests. Our outdoor area has been transformed to encourage creative play, sensory exploration and outdoor learning, with sand play, mud and digging opportunities, role play resources and exciting spaces to discover every day.

We are passionate about providing high-quality learning experiences that support children’s individual interests and developmental needs, helping them grow in confidence while having lots of fun along the way. With strong community links, beach school adventures and a real focus on well-being, independence and belonging, The Kids Village Nursery truly is a place where children can flourish.

Come and see what makes our nursery so special! we’d love to show you around! Get in touch today to arrange a visit and secure your child’s place.

Little learners. Big adventures. Endless possibilities. 🌈💛

15/07/2026

🎭 Our puppet show for under 5s is back this weekend!✨

We're so excited to be performing Drift again at Kelburn Castle and Country Centre

Join Puffin on a magical seaside adventure filled with live music, puppetry, storytelling and sensory play... and discover WHAT could be hidden inside Puffin's mysterious treasure chest...

Friday 17th, Saturday 18th and Sunday 19th.
Performances at 10.30am and 2.00pm each day

After each performance there will be drop in art sessions - stay for 5 mins or create a masterpiece! 🎨🫟🌈⭐️☀️🌳

✨ All activities are included with your entry to Kelburn.

We can't wait to see you there! 💙

12/06/2026

Qualified Early Years Practitioner Wanted 🎨 📕 🎵 ✏️ 🤗

Are you a qualified early years practitioner based in North Ayrshire?

Are you currently looking for work, or looking for a new challenge?

Why not come join us at The Kids Village Nursery. This is an exciting time for our business as we grow and have more little Villagers joining us after the summer holidays.

- 37.5 hours per week

- subject to relevant pre-screening checks

- must have experience working in a nursery and working with 2-5s

- start date TBC

Please send your CV & a cover letter to:

[email protected]

Applications close 19th June, 5pm

09/06/2026

Thank you very much Carol @ Community Link Up for coming along to our parents evening to offer a variety of support for our families, staff and our wee Kids Village Community 😊❤️

💚 Thank You 💚
A huge thank you to Megan and the team at The Kids Village in Saltcoats for inviting Community Link Up along to their Parents Evening.

It was wonderful to meet the team and parents to share information about the support, activities and groups available within our community, and connect with parents in such a welcoming environment.

Events like these are a great opportunity to build relationships, raise awareness of local services, and ensure families know where they can turn for support, friendship and connection.

Thank you to everyone who stopped by our table for a chat, picked up information, and took the time to learn more about what we offer.

We look forward to continuing to work together to support local families and strengthen our community. 💙🧡

02/06/2026

🌈 Spaces Available at The Kids Village Nursery! 🌈

Looking for a nurturing, high-quality nursery where your child can learn, grow and thrive?
At The Kids Village Nursery, we provide a warm, welcoming environment for children aged 2–5 years, where every child is valued as an individual and encouraged to reach their full potential. As a small, dedicated team, we pride ourselves on building strong, trusting relationships with our children, families and wider community. We believe that working in partnership with parents and carers is essential to achieving the best outcomes for every child.

Our practice is guided by the Curriculum for Excellence, Realising the Ambition, and national best practice guidance, ensuring children experience high-quality learning through play, exploration and meaningful experiences. We focus on promoting children’s wellbeing, independence, confidence and sense of belonging, in line with the expectations of the Care Inspectorate and Education Scotland.
✨ What makes us special?
• Child-led learning experiences tailored to children’s interests
• Beach School and outdoor adventures that encourage curiosity and resilience
• Strong focus on wellbeing, nurturing relationships and independence
• High-quality play and learning opportunities every day
• Close partnerships with families and the local community
• Small nursery environment where every child is truly known and supported

We currently have funded and private places available and would love to welcome new families into our nursery community.

📍 26 Chapelwell Street, Saltcoats
📞 01294 493564
🌐 www.thekidsvillage.co.uk

Come and see why so many families choose The Kids Village Nursery as the perfect place for their child’s early learning journey. Contact us today to arrange a visit! 💛🌻👢📚

28/04/2026

🌟 We’re Hiring –
Qualified Nursery Practitioner 🌟

As our nursery continues to grow and expand, we are excited to be looking for a passionate and dedicated Nursery Practitioner to join our team.

We are looking for someone who is:

* Caring, nurturing, and genuinely passionate about working with children
* Experienced in supporting children aged 2–5 years
* Flexible and reliable
* Positive, enthusiastic, and a great team player
* First Aid trained (or willing to work towards this)
* Familiar with the CFE (curriculum for excellence)
*Familiar with North Ayrshire planning or be willing to learn

The ideal candidate will be confident in creating a safe, stimulating, and engaging environment where children can thrive and reach their full potential. Strong communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships with children, families, and colleagues are essential.

What we offer:

* A supportive and friendly working environment
* Opportunities for professional development
* The chance to be part of an exciting period of growth within our nursery

If you are enthusiastic about early years and want to be part of a nurturing and forward-thinking team, we would love to hear from you!

📩 Please message us directly, Via indeed or send your CV to [email protected]