Hedgehogs

3 - 24months
  • Hedgehogs

    • Age Group:
      3-24 Months Old
    • Class Size:
      up to 12
    • Staff to Child Ratio
      1:3
    • Pricing:
      Full Day - £72.50
      (7.30am - 6pm)

      Full Time - £326.25
      (Monday - Friday)



    Activities

    We provide a range of planned and unplanned activities and resources to enable children to investigate and explore both inside and outside. In Hedgehogs they enjoy investigating shaving foam, spaghetti play, body painting and much much more. The Hedgehogs enjoy trips to the sensory room at Knaresborough Children’s Centre as well as feeding the ducks at the river.

    What's for lunch?

    Our menu changes weekly on a 4 week rota. Download the weekly menus below

    Week 1 Menu

    Week 2 Menu

    Week 3 Menu

    Week 4 Menu

  • Hedgehogs Latest News

  • Meet the Hedgehog team

    • Sophie
      Hedgehogs Room Supervisor

      Sophie

      Hedgehogs Room Supervisor

      My name is Sophie. I have taken on the role as the Room Supervisor in Hedgehogs. I love looking after all the babies, helping them settle and making sure their time with me is as fun as possible. I love setting all kinds of activities that allows them to learn through exploration and play.

      Personal Info:
      • Position
        Hedgehog Room Supervisor
      • Class
        Hedgehogs
      • Joined
        2019
      NVQ Childcare Level 3 100 %
      First Aid 100 %
      Food Hygiene 100 %
    • Jade
      Senior Practitioner

      Jade

      Senior Practitioner

      Hi my name is Jade, I am a qualified level 3 Nursery Practitioner. I work as a Senior Practitioner and lead the rooms in the Room Supervisors absence. The children brighten up my day and are always full of surprises as they play, investigate and explore. We like to spend lots of time outside in our big back garden. We like to look for bugs, make dens and grow our own vegetables, and of course we love to get messy in our mud kitchen!

      Personal Info:
      • Position
        Senior Practitioner
      • Class
        Hedgehogs, Squirrels & Badgers
      • Joined
        2013
      •  

         

      NVQ Childcare Level 3 100 %
      First Aid 100 %
      Food Hygiene 100 %
    • Nicola
      Nursery Practitioner

      Nicola

      Nursery Practitioner

      My name is Nicola. I joined Red Kite in 2018 and completed my apprenticeship as a Level 3 practitioner. I wanted a career in childcare after dedicating my life to looking after my children and grandchild. I love working in all the rooms, looking after the children each day.  I’m always excited to see what new things the children will do.

      Personal Info:
      • Position
        Nursery Practitioner
      • Class
        Hedgehogs, Squirrels & Badgers
      • Joined
        2018
      NVQ Level 3 100 %
      First Aid 100 %
      Food Hygiene 100 %
    • Tracey
      Nursery Practitioner

      Tracey

      Nursery Practitioner

      I am Tracey, I have been at the nursery since 2002. I work in all areas of nursery supporting babies and children to play and explore during their nursery days.

       

      Personal Info:
      • Position
        Nursery Practitioner
      • Class
        Hedgehogs, Squirrels & Badgers
      • Joined
        2002
      •  

      NVQ Level 2 100 %
      First Aid 100 %
      Food Hygiene 100 %
    • Olivia
      Nursery Practitioner

      Olivia

      Nursery Practitioner

      My name is Olivia. I joined Red Kite in 2022 and have just completed my level 2 qualification. I really enjoyed it and love watching the children learn new things. I have learnt a lot so far and love implementing what i’ve learnt on a daily basis. My favourite thing to do with the children is messy play and I already have lots more exciting ideas to come. I can’t wait to get my level 3 completed!

      Personal Info:
      • Position
        Nursery Practitioner
      • Class
        Hedgehogs, Squirrels & Badgers
      • Joined
        2022
      NVQ childcare Level 2 100 %
      First Aid 100 %
      Food Hygiene 100 %
    • Sian
      Nursery Assistant

      Sian

      Nursery Assistant

      My name is Sian. I joined Red Kite in 2023. I have previously worked in retail however really wanted a career in childcare. I am starting my childcare qualification and I’m really looking forward to it.

      Personal Info:
      • Position
        Nursery Assistant
      • Class
        Hedgehogs, Squirrels & Badgers
      • Joined
        2023
      NVQ childcare Level 3 75 %
      First Aid 100 %
      Food Hygiene 100 %
    • Izzy
      Nursery Apprentice

      Izzy

      Nursery Apprentice

      My name is Izzy. I joined Red Kite in 2023. I am currently doing an apprenticeship at Red Kite and I am thoroughly enjoying it. When I was a child I attended Red Kite, formally Thistle Hill, and loved it so new this was the best place to complete my qualification.

      Personal Info:
      • Position
        Nursery Apprentice
      • Class
        Hedgehogs, Squirrels & Badgers
      • Joined
        2023
      NVQ childcare Level 3 75 %
      First Aid 100 %
      Food Hygiene 100 %
    • Nadine
      Nursery Assistant

      Nadine

      Nursery Assistant

      My name is Nadine. I joined Red Kite in 2024. I have always wanted to work with children so i’m really looking forward to watching all the children grow and learn.

      Personal Info:
      • Position
        Nursery Assistant
      • Class
        Hedgehogs, Squirrels & Badgers
      • Joined
        2024