Umbrella Nursery is an independent Day Nursery Open from Monday to Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. A dedicated and professional staff of six provide pre-school care for up to 46 children in a friendly and purpose-built environment. Aims and Objectives: 1. to enhance the development and education  of children under statutory school age,  2. to provide a safe, secure and stimulating  environment, and  3. to work within an environment which ensures equality of opportunity for  children and their families.  We are members of the Pre-school Learning Alliance (PLA) and a registered  charity.  We are also commissioned by Kent County Council to provide the  childcare element of Buckland Children’s Centre and we are working towards  providing full day care throughout the year.  We now offer Holiday Club places during the school holidays.    Made with Xara Web Designer Directors Kim Hall and Sue West accept  one of two generous donations from the  Chairman of the Snar Gate Masonic  Lodge at a ceremony held at the Masonic  Hall on Saturday 27th February 2010.  The donations, totalling some £450, will  be used to upgrade part of our outdoor  play areas.