Little Orchard Day Nursery

About this day nursery

Little Orchard Day Nursery in Kington, Herefordshire, provides high-quality childcare and early years education for children aged from birth to five years. The nursery operates from a charming Victorian house set within a spacious, secure one-third acre of grounds, offering ample parking.

They are open year-round, closing only for bank holidays and a week each in August and at Christmas, with operating hours from 7:30 am to 5:30 pm for sessional and full-day care. The team comprises qualified and experienced early years teachers and nursery nurses, complemented by visiting peripatetic teachers who lead weekly music, drama, and yoga sessions.

Little Orchard is dedicated to fostering independent, resilient, and capable learners, emphasising diversity, equality, and respect. They encourage children to explore, discover, and take appropriate risks within a nurturing environment that fosters a strong sense of belonging.

Our ethos

Little Orchard Day Nursery is dedicated to fostering independent, resilient, and capable learners. They emphasise diversity, equality, and respect, encouraging children to explore, discover, and take appropriate risks within a nurturing environment that fosters a strong sense of belonging.

What it's like

Children are very happy and settled at this clean and organised nursery, forming secure relationships with caring staff. They develop positive attitudes to learning, make independent choices, and enthusiastically join in activities. Staff support emerging speech and teach good hygiene practices.

Pricing & funding

Fees are based on full-day, morning, or afternoon sessions, with separate rates for children under three and those aged three and over. An early bird session is available from 7:30 am. Hot meals can be added for an additional fee, and extra hourly rates apply for both funded and unfunded hours.