Maples Day Nursery in Basingstoke

About this day nursery

Maples Day Nursery in Basingstoke, part of Naturally Curious Childcare, provides quality care and a home-from-home experience for children aged birth to 5 years. Embracing the Curiosity Approach, the nursery utilises natural and authentic materials to encourage imagination, independence, and first-hand experiences, fostering amazing learning opportunities tailored to each child's individual needs.

The setting offers flexible care options including full days, school days, and morning or afternoon sessions, available on both term-time and year-round bases. With a capacity for up to 26 children, Maples Day Nursery features direct free-flow access to an inviting garden area where children can engage in "risky play" with large planks, crates, and cable reels, as well as loose parts play with items like shells and buttons.

This approach, while supervised, allows children to make their own risk assessments, promoting independence and a sense of freedom in their learning. The nursery focuses on growing happy, independent children by supporting them holistically, building strong parent partnerships, and fostering personal relationships with each child.

The outdoor environment is considered an extension of the indoor learning space, providing extensive opportunities for gross motor development, construction with loose parts, and a giant sandpit. Nature is integrated into the curriculum through planting flowers, herbs, and vegetables, and children enjoy nature walks in nearby green spaces and woodlands, collecting natural treasures and learning about the environment.

Meal times are unhurried, encouraging self-serving and discussions, further promoting independence and social skills. Each child has a designated key worker to track their learning and development, and the nursery maintains an open-door policy for parents to discuss any queries.

The nursery's fees are all-inclusive, covering all food and drink, as well as essentials such as nappies, wipes, and formula for babies, ensuring transparency with no hidden costs.

Our ethos

The Maples Day Nursery follows the Curiosity Approach, providing natural and authentic materials within the child’s play to spark imagination, independence and first-hand experiences. We offer amazing learning opportunities to suit the individual child allowing them to flourish and grow. Our vision is to grow happy, independent children, supporting them holistically.

What it's like

Management and staff provide a welcoming and well-resourced environment for children to play and learn in. Children enjoy attending the nursery. They happily leave their parents at the door and go off to play with their friends.

Pricing & funding

The nursery charges a flat daily rate for all age groups. Fees for funded or part-funded children are invoiced with any extra hours charged at an hourly rate. An optional essentials pack is available to purchase per funded hour.