Chapter One Childcare (UK) Limited

Profile

Welcome to Chapter One Childcare (UK) Limited - Where children's stories come to life!

Growing hearts and minds through enriched interactions, experiences & spaces. A warm, inspiring early‑years setting since 2004.

Who We Are

• Founded in 2004 by Jon and Diane, who remain dedicated to nurturing, high‑quality early learning environments.
• We deliver child‑centred, play‑based care across six UK nurseries (Scotland & North Yorkshire) plus our nursery in Muscat, Oman.
• Our team now includes 100+ passionate Early Learning & Childcare professionals.

Ethos & Vision

• Our mission: "Grow the Hearts and Minds of the children in our care." We bring this to life through Enriched Interactions, Experiences & Spaces.

We provide:

• Safe, inclusive, child‑centred environments that nurture emotional and social development
• A curriculum rooted in play, creativity, curiosity and critical thinking, featuring outdoor and loose‑parts learning
• Close partnerships with families to support learning both at nursery and at home
• A staff mental‑health‑first culture: regular debriefs, CPD, and wellbeing opportunities

Why Join Us?

• Work alongside a supportive team.
• Creative freedom to shape learning experiences around real children’s interests and stories
• Emphasis on staff wellbeing & retention - we invest in your career and wellbeing because people matter
• Wellbeing days to spend time on the things that matter to you.
• Counselling and support helpline offered for all employees.

Highlights of Our Culture

• Belong to a company where every team member truly matters - your passion and initiative make a difference
• Enjoy collaborative reflection, peer learning, and an inclusive family‑style environment
• Be part of local community engagement, with strong parental involvement and a parent committee at local and group level.

Our Operational Growth

• From our roots in Edinburgh and North Yorkshire, we now operate six sites in the UK, including nature‑rich and Fully Outdoor settings.
• In 2018 we expanded internationally, launching a nursery in Muscat, Oman.

Our Team Philosophy & Development

• We place people at the centre - hundreds of families trust us each year with their children’s care.
• Staff benefit from consistent mentorship, high‑level supervision, and structured professional development.
• You’ll be part of a growing organisation, celebrated for excellent leadership and a high standard of care and learning.

What Our Values Look Like in Practice

• Empathy & Inclusivity: emotional literacy, attachment‑aware practice, nurturing every child’s individual journey
• Partnership with Parents: From daily check‑ins and online journals to parent evenings and active parent committees.
• Quality‑led delivery: Continued good inspection outcomes from Ofsted and the Care Inspectorate reflect consistent delivery.

Join Our Story

If you're passionate about early years, excited by child‑centred practice, and motivated to work with purpose:

• Help us bring children’s stories to life, nurturing future confidence, curiosity, creativity and resilience
• Join a collaborative and supportive team where your growth and wellbeing are core values
• Be part of a setting where learning feels like a natural, joyful journey - and staff wellbeing feels earned, everyday