Business Details
Expert Nursery Care & Outdoor Learning in Ashtead
At The Burrow Nursery, we are committed to providing exceptional care and education for young children, fostering a love of learning in a nurturing environment. Our approach combines structured play and outdoor exploration to help children develop independence, creativity, and social skills. Led by experienced educators, we prioritize strong partnerships with families to support each childs unique developmental journey. Our ethos centers on inspiring curiosity through hands-on experiences, whether in our woodland learning areas, animal interactions, or creative play sessions.We take pride in preparing children for school while ensuring they feel safe, valued, and engaged. With high staff-to-child ratios, we create personalized learning opportunities that celebrate every milestone. Our nursery reflects the principles of the Early Years Foundation Stage Framework, ensuring curriculum excellence. As a privately funded nursery, we offer bursaries to support accessibility, believing every child deserves a magical start. We invite families to visit and discover how our 'Teaching to DO, Inspiring to BE' philosophy nurtures confident, lifelong learners.
Services
Nursery care
Woodland learning
Animal interaction
Outdoor play
Pre-school preparation
Highlights and features
- We offer woodland learning and animal interactions for experiential education.
- Our team includes qualified primary teachers and experienced practitioners.
- High staff ratios ensure personalized attention and safety.
- Bursaries available for eligible families to support accessibility.
- Proven school readiness program praised by local primary schools.
Associations and certifications
- Early Years Foundation Stage Framework
What people say
Magical experience
Well prepared for school
Loved the animals
Outdoor learning opportunities
Enthusiasm for nature
Services
Nursery care
Our nursery care provides a secure, engaging environment for children aged 2-4. We combine structured activities and free play to develop social, emotional, and cognitive skills. With staff trained in early years education, we ensure personalized attention and safety, preparing children for the transition to school.
Woodland learning
Woodland learning fosters exploration and discovery in natural surroundings. Children engage in activities like bug hunting, den building, and nature walks to develop physical coordination and environmental awareness. This approach nurtures curiosity and risk-assessment skills through supervised outdoor adventures.
Animal interaction
Animal interaction sessions involve caring for rabbits, chickens, and other creatures. Children learn responsibility and empathy while observing animal behavior. These activities promote gentle touch, patience, and understanding of lifecycles through hands-on feeding and habitat maintenance tasks.
Pre-school preparation
Our pre-school program develops numeracy, literacy, and independence through play-based learning. Activities include storytelling, shape recognition, and role-play to build confidence. Local schools consistently report that our children adapt quickly, showing strong social and academic readiness for reception classes.
Outdoor play
Outdoor play includes gardening, water play, and construction using natural materials. Children develop motor skills through climbing, digging, and balancing. Our purpose-built garden features sensory areas and physical challenges that encourage teamwork and creative problem-solving in fresh air.
People
Lynn Mee
Owner Manager
Lynn Mee leads The Burrow Nursery with over 20 years of primary school teaching experience. She creates nurturing learning environments that prioritize child-led exploration and strong family partnerships.
Myra Eagles
Business Manager
Myra Eagles manages nursery operations with a focus on administrative excellence and parent communication. Her organizational skills ensure smooth daily functioning and adherence to educational standards.
Emily Berrill
Deputy Manager
Emily Berrill supports curriculum delivery and staff training. She specializes in early literacy development, designing engaging activities that make learning foundational skills a joyful experience for young children.
Claire Campion
Lead Practitioner
Claire Campion oversees classroom activities with expertise in child psychology. She develops innovative play-based learning strategies that balance structured teaching with spontaneous discovery opportunities for every age group.
Amanda Merriman
Practitioner
Amanda Merriman engages directly with children in daily learning activities. Her creative approach to sensory play and nature exploration helps young learners develop fine motor skills and environmental curiosity.
Questions
What does The Burrow Nursery offer?
We provide play-based childcare with woodland learning, animal care, and outdoor activities for children aged 2-4 in Ashtead.
How do you prepare children for school?
Our curriculum combines structured learning with free play to develop literacy, numeracy, and social skills through engaging, child-led activities.
What session options are available?
We offer morning sessions (8:30am-12noon) with extended options until 4:30pm daily, including flexible booking patterns.
Do you offer government-funded places?
We're privately funded but provide equivalent-value bursaries for eligible families, including some 2-year-olds and all 3-year-olds.
How can parents get involved?
We welcome parent input through regular communication and community-building activities, valuing family partnerships in children's development.
Reviews (1)
Henrietta Gundry
Jan 31, 2022
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The most magical and nurturing nursery one could ever wish for for their children. Its amazing how much children can learn while having fun. Highly recommend this nursery.
