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The Premium After-School Club That Comes to You.

We transform primary school halls across Urmston and Stretford into creative, child-led communities. We provide the ultimate stress-free convenience for working parents from just £10 a session, and a zero-admin, highly qualified partnership for schools.

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More Than Care. A Club of Their Own.

We know that for working parents, the day doesn’t always end at 3:00 PM. But transporting kids to off-site childcare can be a hassle. That’s why The Den Care Club comes to you.
We partner with local primary schools to run designated 2-hour sessions right on school grounds. Once the school bell rings, kids don't just want to be looked after—they want a club of their own. The Den provides an interactive space to decompress, collaborate through exciting team-building challenges, and hone their craft skills in a fun, supportive environment.

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    Zero Admin & Operations: We provide our own resources and manage all bookings, payments, and parent communications via our dedicated portal. Your staff can simply go home.

    Generate Passive Income: We turn your school hall into a revenue stream. We offer generous facility-hire rates or a percentage turnover-share model to boost your school's budget.

    Outstanding Compliance: Our staff are fully Enhanced DBS-checked, Paediatric First Aid trained, and hold Level 2 Safeguarding qualifications. We operate to the highest Ofsted-aligned standards.

    Seamless Integration: We work alongside your teaching staff to ensure a smooth, safe transition from the classroom directly into The Den.

More Than Just Childcare. A Community for Your Child.

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After a long, structured school day, children need a space to decompress, express themselves, and socialise on their own terms. The Den operates as a dynamic after-school club right on their familiar school setting, providing an engaging environment where kids can collaborate through team-building activities and genuinely hone their craft skills.

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Luck & Teamwork

From strategy battles in board games to collaborative team-building challenges and epic LEGO builds, we offer the perfect mix of logic, luck, and shared fun.

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Creative Expression

Creation Station" is where imaginations come to life. Whether it’s guided drawing and painting, complex junk modeling, or small-world role play, we give every child the tools to hone their creative skills.

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Nutritious Fuel

No hangry" walkers here! We provide a balanced, delicious after school snack to keep energy levels up until home time. We cater to all dietary needs and allergies with care.

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    Ultimate Convenience: No off-site travel. Your child stays safely at school, and you get to push your pickup time back to by 2 hours.

    Child-Led Play: From strategy-building with board games and collaborative LEGO builds, to our fully stocked "Creation Station" for arts and junk modeling. We focus on emotional and social wellbeing.

    Nutritious Fuel: Growing minds need good food. We serve balanced, energy-boosting afternoon snacks (e.g. wraps, fresh fruit, and sandwiches) catering strictly to all dietary needs.

    Flexible & Affordable: High-quality care from just £10 per 2-hour session. We offer flexible ad-hoc emergency bookings, guaranteed term-time slots.

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Sample Snack Menu

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On arrival at The Den, all children will be offered a choice of fruit & drink

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    Delicious Wraps or SandwichesFillings: Ham, Cheese or Jam

"We serve a variety of balanced, nutritious snacks to keep little bodies fueled and help our members develop a lifelong love for healthy eating".

Catering for all allergies and intolerances.

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How The Den Operates

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    Hours: 2-hour sessions immediately following the end of the school day.
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    Location: Operating exclusively inside partner primary schools across Urmston, Stretford, and Trafford. (No off-site travel!)
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    Staffing: Fully Enhanced DBS-checked, Paediatric First Aid trained, and Early Years/HLTA qualified.
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    Booking: Flexible options from just £10 per session, including term-time blocks and ad-hoc spaces.

"We don't just watch your children; we value them. At The Den, every child is a member of our pack."

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Bring The Den to Your School This Term

For Parents

Want this ultimate convenience at your child’s school? The more parent demand we can show your Headteacher, the faster we can launch!

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Partnering with Forward-Thinking Schools

Are you a Headteacher or parent committee in Urmston or Stretford looking to relieve your internal staff, reduce your wrap-around waiting lists, or add a premium enrichment club to your extracurricular calendar? The Den provides a zero-admin solution. We handle all bookings, allergies, and parent communications, turning your hall into a hassle-free revenue stream.

Consistent, Familiar Faces

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Unlike agency cover, your children will be cared for by the same friendly professionals every week. Emma and Rachel bring over 30 years of combined primary education experience.

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Emma

I love working at The Den because I get to see the children’s personalities shine outside of the traditional classroom setting.

Qualifications & Experience

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    HLTA
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    Safeguarding Lead
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    20 Years working in a primary school setting.
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Rachel

I love seeing our youngest members grow in confidence and let their little personalities shine through play.

Qualifications & Experience

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    L3 in Childcare & Education
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    Safeguarding L2
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    Paediatric First Aid
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    L2 Food Hygiene
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    10 Years working in a nursery setting

What Parents Say

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Your happy children are our best reward.

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Jewel

The Den is really fun. I like how good the snacks and the choice of fruit. I have made crafts and interacted with people that I don't usually interact with.
If I have to give a rating on the Den from 1 to 10; it is a 10!

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Julene

My daughter is happy with the staff at the Den, especially, as she has had prior contact. She is a very loving and caring person and this has been recognised by others. She loves arts and crafts and the fact that this occurs at the Den is a plus. She gets to socialise with students from the other classes in her school. The Den has been a great support for me especially, with trying to have to balance work and family life.

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Leanne

My child Emily absolutely loves The Den Care Club. The staff are brilliant — caring, attentive, and genuinely invested in the children. There are so many fun and engaging activities for Emily to enjoy, and she’s always excited to tell me what she’s been playing and learning. The environment is very welcoming, and most importantly, Emily feels comfortable and happy there. I couldn’t ask for a better childcare setting. Thank you

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Jenny

Chloe has really enjoyed her 1st week at the club she has been really excited to come back and tell me all about it

She has enjoyed the snacks as well with her intolerances she felt there was a good choice. Thanks