We play 'Safely' and 'Happily'

Based at St Cuthbert's School, Darwen, we provide wrap around childcare for children aged 4-14. We have a wide range of toys, games, activities and craft resources to keep your children playing 'Happily' during their time with us. We have access to a large outdoor play space, and are situated with good local transport access and a short walk away from local woodlands and moorlands. We love to take your children exploring during our holiday club and teach them to be as proud of their local area as we are!

Safe Hands is owned and managed by Miss Alberts. She has over 15 years experience working with children in School, Care, Charity and Play settings and has a Ba hons in Education Studies and an MEd in the Psychology of Education.

Our Deputy Manager is Mrs Kelly Hargreaves. She has extensive experience of working within play settings and primary schools and holds a Ba in teaching and learning.

Bringing their experience, creativity and patience to their roles as Playworker and one to one support we also have Miss Alys Nokes, Miss Chelsea Gibson, Miss Kaitlyn Ashurst and Mr Stephen Knowles.

Our staff are experienced and given up to date continual training to ensure that your children are safe during their time with us. We encourage your child to learn how to manage risky play and conflicts so that we are all playing 'safely'.

Collections are from our door at St Cuthbert's. At the far end of the car park, walk up the steps or use the ramp towards the main entrance. Before the school entrance there is a set of white double doors to the right, covered by a porch hood. Our bell is on the wall. If you ring that a staff member will come to the door. This may take a moment, we are often outside and it is a WiFi bell with a slight delay. If it has been unanswered feel free to ring it again or call our phone.