Nurture, Play, Discover – The Den Way

Welcome to THE DEN EARLY YEARS Family

At The Den Early Years, we believe every child deserves the very best start in life. Located on King Street in Aberdeen, our nursery provides a caring and nurturing environment where children aged 0–5 years can learn, play, and grow. We are proud to offer high-quality early years education guided by Scotland’s Quality Improvement Framework, and a warm, family-like atmosphere that makes both children and parents feel at home. We invite you to learn more about us – our story, our team, our approach, and why you should choose The Den Early Years.

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Our Story

The Den Early Years was founded with a simple yet powerful vision: to create a home away from home for young children. Led by a strong management team, our nursery was born from a deep belief in nurturing each child’s unique potential and creating a space where they can thrive.

Now proudly open on King Street, The Den has quickly grown into a warm and welcoming part of the community. Our ethos is rooted in love, care, and respect — and every day, we strive to offer a safe, joyful environment where children feel valued, supported, and inspired to learn through play.

We are already so proud of the strong relationships we’ve built with our families, and we remain committed to working in close partnership to ensure every child thrives. From a small group of curious learners, our community continues to grow — and we are excited for all the little journeys still to come.

At The Den Early Years, your child’s story becomes a special part of ours.

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Our Team

At the heart of The Den Early Years is a warm, experienced, and dedicated team who are passionate about providing the very best care for your child.

The nursery is owned and led by Sangeet Chopra, a qualified primary school teacher with a deep-rooted commitment to early childhood education. Sangeet’s background in teaching brings a strong educational focus to our nursery environment, where play and learning go hand in hand. Her vision is to create a setting where children feel safe, confident, and inspired to explore the world around them.

Our team is made up of caring, qualified practitioners — as well as those actively working towards their early years qualifications. Every member of staff is PVG-checked and shares a genuine enthusiasm for nurturing young children. We believe in building strong, supportive relationships with families and pride ourselves on being approachable, attentive, and inclusive.

We’re also committed to ongoing professional development, regularly investing in training to ensure our practice reflects the latest guidance in early years care and education.

At The Den, your child’s wellbeing, happiness, and development are always our top priorities.

Our Approach

At The Den Early Years, we take a holistic, play-based approach to learning and care. Following Scotland’s Curriculum for Excellence, we offer a broad range of fun, age-appropriate activities that support your child’s development in language, maths, creativity, and more. From sensory play for babies to early literacy games for preschoolers, every experience is designed to spark curiosity, build confidence, and help children thrive.

At The Den Early Years, we’re inspired by Realising the Ambition: Being Me, Scotland’s national guidance for early learning. This helps us create warm, engaging spaces where children feel safe, supported, and eager to learn. Our team takes time to build strong relationships with each child, encouraging learning through play, curiosity, and meaningful interactions — all in an environment carefully designed to spark imagination and growth.

At The Den Early Years, care and nurture are at the heart of everything we do. We follow the principles of GIRFEC (Getting It Right for Every Child) — Scotland’s national approach to supporting children’s wellbeing. Every child is recognised as an individual, and we work closely with families and other professionals, when needed, to ensure their needs are fully met. Our approach supports all aspects of wellbeing, helping children feel safe, healthy, confident, and included. By combining a warm, supportive atmosphere with a rich, play-based curriculum, we help children grow not only academically but also socially and emotionally — at their own pace.

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Why Choose Us

We understand that choosing the right early years setting is a big decision for any parent. As we prepare to open The Den Early Years, our aim is to make that choice easier by creating a welcoming, nurturing environment where your child can begin their learning journey with confidence. Here’s what makes The Den Early Years a special place for children and families.

Thank you for considering The Den Early Years! We’re all about making learning fun and ensuring every child feels happy, safe, and valued. We'd love for you to come and see what we’re all about — you're warmly invited to visit, meet our friendly team, and watch the children play and learn in our cosy, welcoming spaces. We’re confident you’ll feel the difference as soon as you walk through the door. If you have any questions, want to find out more, or would like to arrange a visit, just get in touch.

We can’t wait to welcome you and your little one into The Den family!

Warm, Family-Like Atmosphere: We offer a welcoming, home-like environment where children feel safe, loved, and respected — helping them settle quickly and grow in confidence from day one.

Experienced Leadership: Led by a qualified and experienced team, our nursery is guided by a commitment to high quality care, learning, and continuous improvement.

Dedicated & Qualified Staff: Our caring team brings warmth and curiosity each day, with ongoing training to ensure the best for your child’s learning and wellbeing.

Comprehensive Early Education: We follow the Curriculum for Excellence, delivering all areas of learning through rich, play-based experiences. Our daily activities are thoughtfully planned to nurture creativity, support early literacy and numeracy, encourage outdoor discovery, and inspire movement and music, all tailored to each child’s age and stage of development.

Modern Best Practices: Our daily routines are shaped by the most up-to-date early years guidance, including Realising the Ambition and GIRFEC. This helps us provide care that is not only nurturing and supportive but also aligned with best practice — placing each child’s wellbeing, rights, and individual development at the heart of everything we do.

Full Age Range (0–5 years): We care for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers under one roof. This continuity means siblings can stay together, and children can smoothly transition through each developmental stage until they are ready for primary school.

Convenient Hours for Families: We understand the needs of busy parents. That’s why we are open from 8:00 AM to 5:30 PM, Monday to Friday. Our extended hours offer flexibility for working families while ensuring children have a full day of engaging learning and play.

Community and Partnership: Located on King Street, we’re proud to be part of the local community. We build strong partnerships with families through open communication, regular updates, and welcoming parent involvement in events and everyday nursery life.

Safe and Stimulating Environment: Your child’s safety and wellbeing come first. Our nursery is clean, secure, and thoughtfully designed for little ones — from cosy baby areas to exciting outdoor spaces. We follow strict health, safety, and hygiene standards, giving you complete peace of mind as your child learns and plays.

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