Kids Love Nature (Lymington)

About this day nursery

Kids Love Nature Kindergarten at Lymington is an exceptional outdoor nursery committed to fostering independence and confidence in children. Situated in South Baddesley, just a short drive from Lymington, Hampshire, this unique kindergarten boasts a blend of modern classrooms, a functional kitchen, a vibrant garden, and its very own organic children’s farm and woodland.

Since taking over in January 2013, Kids Love Nature has consistently maintained an "Outstanding" Ofsted rating through four consecutive inspections, a testament to their innovative educational approach. Children engage in a diverse range of activities, seamlessly transitioning between indoor and outdoor learning environments.

The highly qualified and inspiring team is dedicated to nurturing each child's curiosity and creativity, ensuring that individual needs and interests are met. Daily explorer sessions immerse children in nature, with activities such as tending to animals, harvesting crops, cooking over a fire pit, and learning about local flora and fauna.

These authentic outdoor experiences are complemented by classroom investigations, experiments, and creative sessions with a visiting artist, deepening their understanding and skills. The nursery caters to children from 9 months to 5 years old, operating Monday to Friday, from 7:45 am to 5 pm.

The full-day experience includes nutritious home-cooked meals and snacks, alongside a rich programme of nature school, farm activities, art sessions, and relaxation. A minimum attendance of two full days or three half days per week is required.

A registration fee of £50 and a £200 deposit are applicable upon securing a place.

Our ethos

Kids Love Nature Kindergarten is an exceptional outdoor nursery committed to fostering independence and confidence in children. They are dedicated to nurturing each child's curiosity and creativity through authentic outdoor experiences, with activities such as tending to animals, harvesting crops, cooking over a fire pit, and learning about local flora and fauna, complemented by indoor learning, investigations, experiments, and creative sessions.

What it's like

Children benefit from excellent opportunities and experiences. Staff use every opportunity to stimulate learning with high-quality interactions. Children are exceptionally independent and thrive at the nursery, with staff empowering them to manage their own feelings and behaviour.

Pricing & funding

Fees are structured around full-day sessions running from 7:45am to 5:00pm, with pricing tiered across three age bands. Hourly rates, voluntary food packages, and additional services are also available, with discounts offered for combined options.