About Us
Family-run childcare since 2003
For more than twenty years, we’ve been caring for children across East Kent and Norwich.
Since opening our first nurseries in 2003, we have remained proudly family-run. This means we think long term, treating our staff, children and families as an extension of our own family.
Over the years, thousands of children have passed through our doors, and many of those families remain part of our story today. Some of our team members first came to us as parents. Some attended as children themselves and later returned to work with us. We now welcome children whose parents once spent their own early years in our care.
As Kid Ease has grown, our approach has continued to be shaped by the same beliefs: the importance of high-quality early years education, strong relationships, a natural childhood and children at the centre.
The Kid Ease Story
2000
Kid Ease Limited was incorporated by husband and wife Ian and Katrina Atkey, together with colleague Nicola Satchell.
2003
The first Kid Ease nurseries opened, focusing on communities across East Kent and Norwich where high-quality childcare was needed most.
2005
Amy Britton was appointed Head of Childcare, helping to strengthen quality and consistency across the group.
2007-2015
The Kid Ease family grew into an established group of five nurseries: Swingfield, Hawkinge, Dover Triangles, Dover Buckland and Norwich. As the group grew, so did our reputation for providing high-quality childcare and education, and lasting relationships with local families.
2015-2025
Between 2015 and 2025, Kid Ease nurseries achieved seven Ofsted Outstanding judgements, reflecting our focus on giving children the very best start in life.
2026
After more than twenty years in early years, Ian, Katrina and Nicola retired and passed the baton to husband and wife team Carlos and Kathryn. Kid Ease remains family-led, with a focus on keeping the nurseries rooted in strong relationships, experienced teams and the needs of children and families today.
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