Hedgehogs
- Age Group:3-24 Months Old
- Class Size:up to 12
- Staff to Child Ratio1:3
- 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
Hedgehogs Latest News
Meet the Hedgehog team
Sophie
Hedgehogs Room SupervisorSophie
Hedgehogs Room SupervisorMy 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:
- PositionHedgehog Room Supervisor
- ClassHedgehogs
- Joined2019
NVQ Childcare Level 3 100 %First Aid 100 %Food Hygiene 100 %Nicola
Nursery PractitionerNicola
Nursery PractitionerMy 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:
- PositionNursery Practitioner
- ClassHedgehogs, Squirrels & Badgers
- Joined2018
NVQ Level 3 100 %First Aid 100 %Food Hygiene 100 %Tracey
Nursery PractitionerTracey
Nursery PractitionerI 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:
- PositionNursery Practitioner
- ClassHedgehogs, Squirrels & Badgers
- Joined2002
NVQ Level 2 100 %First Aid 100 %Food Hygiene 100 %Olivia
Nursery PractitionerOlivia
Nursery PractitionerMy 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:
- PositionNursery Practitioner
- ClassHedgehogs, Squirrels & Badgers
- Joined2022
NVQ childcare Level 2 100 %First Aid 100 %Food Hygiene 100 %Sian
Nursery AssistantSian
Nursery AssistantMy 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:
- PositionNursery Assistant
- ClassHedgehogs, Squirrels & Badgers
- Joined2023
NVQ childcare Level 3 75 %First Aid 100 %Food Hygiene 100 %Izzy
Nursery ApprenticeIzzy
Nursery ApprenticeMy 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:
- PositionNursery Apprentice
- ClassHedgehogs, Squirrels & Badgers
- Joined2023
NVQ childcare Level 3 75 %First Aid 100 %Food Hygiene 100 %Mel
Nursery AssistantMel
Nursery AssistantHi my name is Mel, I have 4 children of my own and have loved every minute of looking after them. I have decided I would like to extend my skills and knowledge within the childcare sector by joining Red Kite. I look forward to learning even more new things as I watch the children grow and develop along their own learning journeys.
Personal Info:
- PositionNursery Assistant
- ClassHedgehogs, Squirrels & Badgers
- Joined2024
