We are part of the Kirktonholme group situated in the coastal town of Ayr. We are registered with the Scottish Care Commission to take a maximum of 65 children, providing quality day care for 0-5 year olds.

Our staff are fully qualified and are dedicated to providing a very high standard of care and education. They are vetted through Disclosure Scotland and are required to register with the Scottish Social Services Council.

The Nursery provides a safe, pleasant and stimulating environment with all rooms being bright and airy and decorated to a very high standard. We have a small but very well resourced outdoor area. The Nursery has an open door policy and parents are encouraged to use this freely to make comments, suggestions and to discuss children’s progress.

Staff who work with our under two’s are kind, sensitive and respectful and establish close relationships with all children. They interact effectively and are responsive to individual needs. Babies and toddlers enjoy an appropriate range of experiences, including exploration of natural materials that provide learning opportunities using all their senses.

“Always kept informed of progress and welfare etc. and staff are very approachable” Mum of J.

Children in our 2-3 room are provided with a broad range of play experiences to help develop their natural curiosity. The area is very well resourced with home corner, puppets, books, sand and water play, natural materials and much more.

“Resources within the nursery are fantastic, so many things for my child to get involved with” Mum of S.

In the 3-5 room, staff provide stimulating learning experiences which are responsive to children’s interests and concerns. Children are consulted and have ownership of a wide variety of topics with lots of active learning and learning outdoors.

“Dynamic and forward thinking team” Mum of R

Our cook prepares delicious and nutritional home cooked meals and snacks which include fresh fruit and vegetables, dairy produce and are low in salt, sugar and fat. We ensure mealtimes are a happy occasion and the tasting of new foods is encouraged.
Vegetarians, religious and cultural  needs and children with food allergies are catered for.

“Healthy food provided from well planned menus” Mum of S

This is just a small insight into the excellent service we provide and we invite you to visit us at your convenience to witness first hand the innovative experiences on offer.

Kirktonholme @ The Owl and the Pussycat Day Care Nursery
9 James Street
Ayr
KA8 0DH

Tel. 01292 266976