After School Care
Land Ahoy’s After School Care offers children a relaxed and welcoming space to unwind and have fun at the end of the school day. Located within the spacious forest setting near Mossend House, children enjoy access to our inspiring outdoor environment alongside their own exclusive After School Hut, designed especially for older children.
We currently collect from St Michael’s Primary, St Andrew’s Primary, Troqueer Primary and Loreburn Primary using our Kids Ahoy mini vans.
Our Space
Our site is designed to blend the best of outdoor fun with intentional indoor spaces to provide something engaging for every child:
Outdoor Area - After a busy school day, there’s nothing better than getting outdoors! Our children love the fresh air, freedom to explore and we have plenty of space to unwind and play!
After school Hut - A dedicated space for our after school club children to relax, unwind and engage in activities after their busy school day.
The hut provides a cosy, child-friendly space featuring a TV area for relaxation, a dedicated arts and crafts section, den-building opportunities and a wide range of board games and activities. This balance of outdoor adventure and indoor comfort allows children to choose how they spend their time. We support their independence & creativity whilst also encouraging social connection.
Outdoor Play
At Land Ahoy, each day presents children with opportunities to take risks, make decisions and explore creatively within a real natural environment. At the centre of our setting flows the water rill, a manufactured stream gently cascading over stones to form shallow pools before returning to the top via a pump. The rill forms part of a carefully designed ecological system, with wetland plants and a willow copse that naturally filters and absorbs water.
The children climb recycled beech tree limbs, navigate the climbing wall and hillside slope or balance on rope structures. Within the nursery grounds, we also enjoy a garden patch which allows children to plant, nurture and witness growth first hand.
Beyond the nursery, the path through the fairy wood leads children into a magical woodland where rope structures, natural wooden bridges and tunnels encourage imaginative and risky play.
Our team ensures that children are dressed appropriately for all types of weather, and our cosy after school hut is open at all times, whenever a child needs rest or wants to have fun with indoor activities.
Why Choose Us?
Outdoor Adventure Every Day - Children enjoy daily outdoor play in our forest setting, allowing them to thrive outdoors after a long day in the classroom. They receive all of the benefits that exploring in the natural world can offer them and allows all of their energy to escape after being inside during the day.
A Space to Relax & Create - Our exclusive after school hut offers cosy downtime, arts and crafts, games and creative play.
Flexible Pick-Up for Families - Collect your child at any time between 3:30pm - 6:00pm, fitting around busy family schedules. We have a collection point at Halfords in Dumfries at 6pm to suit those living in the town centre.
Thoughtfully Designed Spaces - We are the first indoor/outdoor nursery in Dumfries and Galloway! We have curated all of our areas with innovative practices in mind that support imaginative play, sensory exploration and building resilience.
Experienced & Caring Team - Our friendly, familiar staff build strong relationships with our children, becoming trusted adults and friends. The team support them and join in on their fun at the end of their school day.
Meals and Nutrition
We understand how important it is for children to refuel after a busy school day. At After school club, children are provided with nutritious and freshly prepared snacks which support wellbeing and encourage healthy choices.
Next Steps
We would love to welcome you and your child/children to Land Ahoy! If you are interested to find out more, you can:
Email us now at info@kidsahoy.co.uk
Arrange a visit to tour the site and meet our friendly team through our enquiry form.
Call us on 01387 279300 for more information.
Find us
Our outdoor nursery is based at Mossend, just a short drive from Dumfries town centre. Nestled in a peaceful rural setting, Land Ahoy offers children the space and freedom to explore, discover and learn in nature.
Use the map to see exactly where we are located — we can’t wait to welcome you!