"We made the leap from our (previous setting) to your nursery and still to this day believe it was the best decision we ever made for our children. 

The love, passion and care you have all shown will always have a place in our hearts!

Thank you for everything"

"It has been so wonderful to watch our little girl thrive in this fantastic environment. The nursery staff have all been so caring and attentive and as a result (anon) has grown in confidence and enjoyed every minute of her time here."

Our nursery and preschool department offers a high quality nursery education in an environment where children are loved, nurtured and kept safe. Led by our Nursery and Preschool Lead Teacher Mrs Thomson, our team of dedicated Early Years professionals enable children to learn through play in our purpose built nursery and preschool spaces. 

We offer children places 15 or 30 hour places from 2 years 9 months or from the following term

To check your funding eligibility visit the Childcare Choices website.

Sessions available are term time only:

Mornings    9.00am - 12 noon - including lunchtime

Afternoons 12 noon - 3.00pm

Full time     9.00am - 3.00pm 

The arrangement of sessions enable all children to experience the broad and balanced curriculum.

Please note our updated Terms and Conditions effective April 2025 (see below)

APPLYING FOR A PLACE

To apply for a place follow this link below

Nursery/Preschool Application Form

In line with our Nursery and Preschool Admission Policy, applications are considered mid way through the term prior to admission.

Parents will be notified in writing by email of an offer. 

Our Nursery and Preschool Admissions Policy can be found at the bottom of this page.

EXTENDED PROVISION

Preschool children are able to attend our Club in the Hub before and after Nursery. For more information, please visit our Club in the Hub page. 

UNIFORM

Nursery and Preschool children wear the school embroidered sweatshirt and/or polo shirt with Navy leggings or tracksuit bottoms. During the summer months children can wear shorts or school summer dresses.

Embroidered uniform is available from the school office or via Skoolkit. Other items can be purchased from any supermarket.

We provide children with a legionnaire style cap for outdoor play in hot weather. During the winter months children should have a suitable warm coat, hat and gloves as the children play outside in all weathers. All children should bring a pair of wellies to leave at Nursery during the term.

We have a selection of waterproofs for children to wear during water play and wet weather. 

MEALS

Lunch is served at 11.30am. Children who attend in the morning or all day have the option to order a school hot lunch or bring a packed lunch. 

School lunches are produced by our school caterers Hampshire Education Catering and follow the same menu as the rest of the school. The children have a minimum of three menu options daily. For more information visit HC3S - Menu

Meals cost £3.20 daily and are payable weekly by text link on a Friday.

For children who require an alternative diet for medical reasons, HC3S can create a menu to meet the needs of the child. For more information visit HC3S - Special Diets. Until such time as the menu has been received by the school, children are required to bring a packed lunch from home.

NURSERY & PRESCHOOL FEES

You may choose to pay for your child to attend from their third birthday or top up their hours in the term following their third birthday. 

(effective 1st April 2025)

Nursery and Preschool fees can be paid using Tax Free Childcare Vouchers or by School Money.