Sponsored blog by Children’s Corner Childcare
25 years is a milestone for any company but, as anybody in the sector knows, childcare is a tough place to be following the pandemic. Children’s Corner Childcare is swimming against the tide and creating job opportunities for anyone wishing to really make a difference to children’s lives in their most important first five years.
What children learn and experience during the first five years has been proven to influence the rest of their lives, educationally and emotionally. Children’s Corner ensure that children will have the loving nurture and most valuable learning experiences whilst in their care.
As the business celebrates 25 years, the Dawson family are reflecting on the personal journey they’ve been on to build their strong reputation for high quality childcare and early years education. Back in 1997, Lesley Dawson opened her first nursery after struggling to find the right childcare provider for her eldest of three sons. In the years since, Lesley has grown Children’s Corner Childcare to an impressive ten Nursery Settings, School Wraparound Care and Holiday Clubs. The family added to their Leeds portfolio with a brand new Harrogate Nursery last spring and have employed Apprentices and Qualified Practitioners from the area.
Although the company has expanded over the years, it is still very much run by the Dawson family. Managing Director Mattie said: “We are fortunate to be able to welcome the best Early Years Educators to a growing company with amazing career progression opportunities. By offering fully funded training opportunities and paths to grow professionally we are a unique offering for those in the Early Years sector in Yorkshire.” Children’s Corner Childcare are tackling the recruitment crisis head on, retaining current staff and supporting Apprentices through their childcare qualifications. A dedicated recruitment team are attracting new employees with a unique package.
Mattie continues: “Childcare is such a rewarding profession and we hope that by offering modern, well resourced and inspiring places to work we will create the best childcare settings with the best people working in them. Staff wellbeing and mental wellbeing is prioritised but we also offer opportunities unique to Children’s Corner such as the opportunity to visit our nurseries in Malawi, Africa through our charity Changing Stars Malawi.
Many of our dedicated Children’s Corner employees have been with the business for many years and have grown their careers and had their own families. We offer a competitive salary and other fantastic benefits but more so everyone is treated as an individual with their goals personally and professionally met where possible. We have a company-wide closure for Christmas and being family-run understand the need for a work-life balance and can offer flexible working hours.”
If you would like to join the expanding Children’s Corner family, they are currently recruiting for qualified Early Years Educators at their: Harrogate (HG31UG), Granary Wharf (LS115BQ), Bardsey (LS179DG) and Valley View (LS131DD) nurseries.
For more information or if you would like to apply, please send a copy of your CV to recruitment@childrenscornerchildcare.co.uk, submit an enquiry on the website or call 0113 2575625.
Children’s Corner Childcare strive to make childcare as stress-free as possible for every family. Lovingly run for 25 years, the family puts their passion for children into everything they do. The business has collected an array of awards over the past year, including the NMT Nursery Awards Best Group Under 10 settings, FSB Family Business of the Year and FSB Service Excellence Award.
