Business Details
37 Years
experience
Trusted Childcare & Early Education in North Ascot
Established in 1989, our nursery occupies a historic Victorian infant school building, offering a unique blend of heritage and modern educational practices. Our approach combines Reggio Emilia principles with discovery learning, fostering creativity and problem-solving through hands-on experiences. We prioritise natural environments, with extensive outdoor facilities including forest school sessions and a sensory-rich garden.Our curriculum incorporates Spiral Learning to reinforce knowledge over time, supported by Five to Thrive strategies for emotional resilience. With qualified chefs preparing fresh, seasonal meals and a focus on allergy-safe catering, we provide holistic care that nurtures both mind and body.
Services
Pre-school Program
STEM Activities
Forest School
Extra-curricular Activities
Nutritious Meals
Discovery Learning
Spiral Learning
Five to Thrive
Now and Next Cards
Allergy-Safe Catering
Details
- Year established: 1989
Highlights and features
- We offer Reggio Emilia-inspired learning environments with dedicated forest school sessions
- Our qualified chefs prepare fresh, seasonal meals without ultra-processed ingredients
- Spiral Learning approach reinforces knowledge development over time
- Five to Thrive strategies build emotional resilience and confidence
- Extensive outdoor facilities include fire pits, mud kitchens, and woodland exploration
Services
Forest School
Our forest school program utilises local woodlands for year-round educational experiences. Children engage in supervised activities like fire lighting, shelter building, and nature exploration. This outdoor learning approach develops physical skills, environmental awareness, and creative problem-solving abilities in natural settings.
STEM Activities
We incorporate STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) through hands-on experiments and projects. Children explore concepts like chemical reactions through volcano-building activities. Our approach makes complex scientific principles accessible through playful, interactive learning experiences tailored to early childhood development.
Nutritious Meals
Our qualified chefs prepare three fresh, balanced meals daily using seasonal ingredients. Menus exclude ultra-processed foods and refined sugars, prioritising whole foods and family-style dining. We accommodate allergies with dedicated meal preparation and visual identification systems for safe food service.
Spiral Learning
This educational approach revisits core concepts annually, building upon previous knowledge. Children explore eight global locations through themed learning journeys that evolve in complexity each year. Practitioners scaffold learning experiences to match individual developmental progress and cognitive readiness.
Five to Thrive
Our emotional wellbeing program focuses on five key building blocks for resilience. Through positive reinforcement and neuroscience-informed practices, we develop children's confidence, emotional regulation, and social skills. This approach supports healthy brain development and trauma recovery through consistent, nurturing interactions.
People
Becky Ryan
Office Manager
Managing nursery operations and admissions, Becky ensures smooth administrative functions and parent communication.
Maxine Maurissen
Area Manager
Overseeing nursery standards and quality assurance across the organisation's childcare provision.
Samantha Ryall
Nursery Manager
Leading educational delivery and staff development, ensuring implementation of the nursery's unique curriculum.
Questions
What age range do you accept?
We accept children from 18 months old, with younger children able to attend our Ascot Day nursery before transitioning.
What are your operating hours?
We operate Monday to Friday 7:30am-6:00pm, excluding bank holidays and Christmas week.
How do you approach child nutrition?
Our qualified chefs prepare fresh, seasonal meals with no ultra-processed ingredients, following specific dietary guidelines and allergy protocols.
What educational approaches do you use?
We combine Reggio Emilia principles, discovery learning, and Spiral Learning with Five to Thrive emotional development strategies.
How do you handle outdoor learning?
Our forest school program and extensive outdoor facilities provide year-round nature-based educational experiences.
What is your registration process?
Start with an online enquiry, followed by a nursery tour, then complete registration forms with a £50 fee.
