Hawthorns Nursery has been established for over 15 years and is located within the grounds of Hawthorns Primary School, in a purpose built unit on a secure site with outside play areas. We accept 2 year funded, 3 and 4 year funded, 30 hour funded and fee paying children from 2 years until school age. Talk to us about childcare vouchers or tax free childcare options. We are able to care for up to 26 children per session. We offer term time only pre-school care, with flexible hours. Our morning session runs from 9am - 12pm, and the afternoon from 12pm - 3pm. Children may also stay all day. We also offer an early drop off and late pick up option, a charge is made for this. Our nursery is overseen by the Early Years Lead at Hawthorns and the school SENDCO. We are proud of our Ofsted 'good' rating and look forward to welcoming you and your child to our nursery.
We are proud of our Nursery where our grassed front garden contains climbing and balancing play equipment with a climbing frame and slide. Our paved back garden is used year round, where children have access to role play areas, ride ons, water tray, mud kitchen and a large collection of toys. We grow our own fruits and vegetables together too. In addition, we have use of the school hall and equipment, music room, regular use of the on-site 'forest area' and direct access to Longcroft park through a school gate. Indoors, children are able to independently access many resources, and have opportunities to paint, draw and create. Children have access to messy play, with water, sand, play doh, cornflour and shaving foam. Our well-resourced 'book room' provides a quieter space to play, and has a large collection of games and puzzles. Children are encouraged to independently use the toilets - which are child size and there is a safe area for nappy changes. Children have free-flow access to play indoors or outside, and come together during the session for an adult-led activity, either in small groups or as a whole class. We sit together socially at snack time and lunch time to eat and drink. When it is time to say goodbye, our fantastic staff, end the session together with a story or songs. Parents are invited to join us for 'story and song' sessions, and for our themed Come and Play sessions.
Fees 2025/2026
Morning Session 9am - 12pm £18.00
Afternoon session 12m - 3pm £18.00
All day session 9am - 3pm £36.00
Early drop off/Late collection by prior arrangement only. A fee will be levied for this.
Early Drop off from 8.30am - £3
Late collection up to 3.30pm - £3
Fees subject to annual review.