Business Details
Trusted Child Care & Early Education in Liphook
Mad Hatter's Nursery School provides a nurturing environment for children aged 2 to 4 years, fostering holistic development through a balanced curriculum. Our purpose-built facility at Bohunt School in Liphook features dedicated classrooms and expansive outdoor spaces designed to stimulate learning through play. Highly qualified staff deliver tailored educational experiences, supported by strong partnerships with Liphook Infant School to ensure smooth transitions to formal education. We prioritise individualised care, evidenced by Ofsted recognition of our staff's ability to make children feel valued and settled.Our curriculum integrates indoor and outdoor activities, including sensory gardens and role-play areas, while maintaining close communication with parents to align with family values. The nursery's commitment to quality is reflected in parental testimonials praising our staff's dedication and the positive impact on children's confidence and learning readiness.
Services
Nursery Sessions
Outdoor Play Areas
Transition Support
Sensory Activities
Government-Funded Care
Parent Communication
Special Educational Needs Support
Highlights and features
- Our staff are highly qualified and dedicated to each child's development
- We maintain strong links with Liphook Infant School for smooth educational transitions
- Purpose-built outdoor spaces include sensory gardens and exploration areas
- Government-funded childcare options available for eligible families
- Ofsted-recognised approach to settling new children and removing learning barriers
Associations and certifications
- Ofsted
What people say
Make me laugh
Grow their own vegetables
Flourish in their care
Keen learner
Grown in confidence
Services
Nursery Sessions
Structured morning, afternoon, and full-day sessions for children aged 2-4 years. Our qualified staff deliver educational play activities aligned with early learning goals while providing essential care. Sessions include access to purpose-built indoor and outdoor learning environments designed to stimulate development through exploration and social interaction.
Transition Support
Specialised preparation for moving to infant school through partnerships with Liphook Infant School. This includes shared training, resource access, and tailored transition processes that help children adapt to new environments while maintaining continuity in learning approaches between nursery and school settings.
Outdoor Activities
Comprehensive outdoor learning spaces featuring sensory gardens, mud kitchens, sand-pits, and role-play houses. Children engage in physical play, nature exploration, and creative activities that develop motor skills and environmental awareness while enjoying all-weather play options through covered veranda areas.
Government-Funded Care
Eligible families can access 15-30 hours of government-funded childcare weekly. We process funding codes and apply subsidies directly to invoices, with additional hours available at standard rates. Parents must reconfirm eligibility every three months through the official childcarechoices.gov.uk portal.
Special Educational Needs Support
Tailored support for children with additional needs, featuring a dedicated SEN coordinator who implements individualised learning plans. We remove barriers to participation through specialised resources and staff training, ensuring all children can fully engage with nursery activities and curriculum elements.
People
Emma Dixon
Website Creator
Emma Dixon designed and developed the Mad Hatter's Nursery School website, ensuring clear communication of educational offerings and operational information to prospective families.
Questions
What are your nursery session options?
We offer morning (9am-12pm), afternoon (1pm-4pm), and full-day (9am-4pm) sessions with optional early drop-off from 8:15am.
Do you accept government-funded childcare?
Yes, we provide 15 hours weekly funding for 3-4 year-olds and 15 hours for eligible 2 year-olds, with additional hours chargeable at £8-8.50 per hour.
How do you prepare children for school?
We partner with Liphook Infant School for training sharing, resource access, and structured transition processes to ensure smooth progression to Year R.
What facilities do you offer?
Our purpose-built facility includes two classrooms, a sensory herb garden, mud kitchen, sand-pit, role-play areas, and a covered veranda for all-weather play.
How do you support child development?
Our curriculum combines indoor/outdoor play with individualised planning based on observations, focusing on independence, social skills, and environmental awareness.
