ABC Day Nursery (Melksham)

About this day nursery

ABC Day Nursery, nestled in Melksham, is a nurturing environment that champions individuality, creativity, and inquisitiveness in children from birth to five years old. The nursery prides itself on its largely organic approach, encouraging incidental learning through a blend of child-initiated play, exploration, and the development of positive relationships with caring practitioners.

Children are given the freedom to explore real objects, both natural and man-made, and are provided with open-ended resources that cater to their individual learning styles. A unique feature is the year-round free-flow access between indoor and outdoor spaces, allowing children to experience the changing seasons seamlessly.

Different age groups have their own dedicated outdoor areas, functioning as outdoor classrooms that foster independent learning based on children's interests. The expansive outdoor area boasts quiet nooks, reflection spaces, and sensory materials including sand, water, a sensory walkway, mud kitchen, playhouse, treehouse climbing frame, gardening club, and a builder's yard.

The nursery ensures a welcoming and inclusive atmosphere for all families, with flexible settling-in sessions and dedicated Key Persons to support each child and build strong parent-nursery relationships. Freshly cooked, nutritious meals are prepared on-site, backed by a 5-star food hygiene rating.

Our ethos

ABC Day Nursery champions individuality, creativity, and inquisitiveness through a largely organic approach that encourages incidental learning. They focus on child-initiated play, exploration, and developing positive relationships, providing open-ended resources and free-flow access to indoor and outdoor spaces that act as 'outdoor classrooms' for independent, interest-based learning.

What it's like

Children settle quickly, form warm and nurturing relationships with staff, and confidently access a range of carefully planned activities. Staff use positive, encouraging language and celebrate children's achievements, supporting good behaviour and preparing children well for school.

Pricing & funding