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Kids Love Nature (Lymington) # Kids Love Nature (Lymington) Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Outstanding (Feb 2022) · 5.0 (3 parent reviews) · South Baddesley Village Hall, South Baddesley, Lymington, SO41 5RP · Hampshire Number of places 54 places Age range 0–4 yrs Last inspected Feb 2022 Local authority Hampshire About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - Reviews - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [Reviews](#reviews) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## 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. Outdoor nursery Organic children’s farm Woodland sessions Outstanding Ofsted rating Visiting artist ## 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. Funding accepted 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs) Good to know - Registration fee and deposit are required. - Minimum of 3 full days is required for children eligible for 30 hours stretched funding. - Fully funded sessions are available from 9:45am. - Discounts apply when starting at 7:45am and taking both the voluntary food package and additional services together. ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Kids Love Nature (Lymington) Inspection date Feb 2022 Inspection no. 10128609 Lead inspector Emma Dean Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50180458)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY350662) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=kids-love-nature-lymington-ltd-so41-5rp-ey350662) ## Key facts Opening hours 7:45am - 5pm, Monday-Friday Age range 9 months - 5 years Term time / All Year All Year Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Kids Love Nature (Lymington) Last inspected 24 February 2022 · Emma Dean Safeguarding effective Overall effectiveness Outstanding Quality of education Outstanding Behaviour and attitudes Outstanding Personal development Outstanding Leadership and management Outstanding What it's like to attend 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. Inspector highlights - Children benefit from excellent opportunities and experiences. - Children are exceptionally independent and take care of their personal needs. - Children thrive at the nursery and staff empower them to manage their own feelings and behaviour. - Children enjoy extensive periods of uninterrupted play and lead their own learning. - All children make superb progress in their learning. Inspection #10128609 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50180458) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > Parents comment they are in awe of all the nursery does to support their children's learning. Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Staff notice that the impact of COVID-19 restrictions has had a negative effect on many children's emotional development. They are highly reflective of this and take additional care and time to form highly nurturing relationships with children. As a result, children feel safe and secure and are ready to learn. Outdoor space Children enjoy extensive periods of uninterrupted play, with many children choosing to learn outdoors. They lead their own learning, such as moving from the gentle slope of the door ramp to the slide to make their vehicles travel faster. Staff use every possible opportunity to teach children an abundance of real-life words as they play and explore in the outdoor learning spaces. ## Parent Reviews of Kids Love Nature (Lymington) 5.0 (3) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocJbzMazB4NjkEXLcXKu5Dv3xza-ZCxFPCzvyq285YQf_gkXfw=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Carla Bucknell 5 years ago I have known Kids Love Nature for a long time now and my child will be starting with them very soon. This is the best kindergarten/day nursery around. Children are outside exploring, growing in independence and the staff there are honestly amazing oh and... they have chickens! Which is just amazing!! [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURpNU9XYWhRRRAB!2m1!1s0x48738746cae9844d:0xc4e2b73cf75b73ed) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocIQGR8Kwb358IEIohpb6peAQfUuUO_z3Ly_QCc3cQzncyaXtQ=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Cambridge Consultant 5 years ago Kids love Nature at Lymington is such a beautiful setting on the outskirts of Lymington Town. They have a beautiful little farm and everyone there is so lovely too! Would recommend to anyone!! [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURpNVBHcTN3RRAB!2m1!1s0x48738746cae9844d:0xc4e2b73cf75b73ed) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocJhLXOJvEWhn56skjPEW4Y51yKNFEPsDf98YKhkm3JpIQxa-w=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Matt Bartlett 5 years ago Brilliant little quiet nursery surrounded by nature, woodland with really friendly staff too. The way children should be bought up, outside, surrounded by nature. Highly recommended. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURpNU1YMWdnRRAB!2m1!1s0x48738746cae9844d:0xc4e2b73cf75b73ed) Reviews from Google for Kids Love Nature (Lymington). 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