Our History

Established in 1991 by Carol Evelegh and her late husband, The Kindergartens has been supporting, educating and inspiring children for over 30 years.

Our family run ethos is still very much present now we’ve joined the Dukes Education family, which allows us to offer a bespoke early education for children aged 2 to 5 years old.

Jo Allen, who has been with The Kindergartens for 24 years herself, has recently taken the role of Principal, covering all 10 settings and supporting the Head Teachers at each to continue the high quality care and education they’ve become so well known for.

A great way to discover our history is to look at our previous Ofsted inspection results, all of which are Outstanding and give a real insight into the history of The Kindergartens.

For us, our heritage is so important but as we embark on a new beginning ourselves, it’s crucial we continue to provide outstanding outcomes for children, for decades to come…