Pooh Corner Day Nursery

About this day nursery

Pooh Corner Day Nursery and Preschool, established in 1990, is an independent childcare and educational organisation located in a spacious Victorian house. It offers personalised care and play opportunities for children from three months to two years in its baby and toddler rooms.

For children aged two up to reception class, the nursery provides a free-flow play environment with numerous learning opportunities. The nursery operates 52 weeks a year, Monday to Friday, from 8:00 am to 6:00 pm, with full-day, morning, and afternoon session options.

They emphasise valuing each child as an individual and fostering a love of learning through play, balancing child-initiated and adult-led activities. The nursery also prioritises multiculturalism, respecting children's diverse backgrounds and ensuring inclusive play opportunities for all.

They hold an Ofsted Outstanding rating from 2018 and 2023.

Our ethos

We provide a high standard of care, learning opportunities and education in a secure, homely and relaxed environment. Our highly qualified Early Years Teachers and Practitioners are trained to value, support and celebrate children’s development and achievements. At Pooh Corner we see each child as an exclusive individual who sees the world and develops at his or her own pace. We conceive play as the ‘child’s job’. Therefore, quality free flow play is based on each child’s developmental stages and interests. Through a balance of child initiated play and adult suggested play our Early Years Teachers and Practitioners nurture our children's love and freedom to learn and make discoveries. At Pooh Corner the children are given the opportunity to explore the world, develop independence, confidence and self-esteem supporting all areas of their development. We believe that multiculturalism is an important feature in society. At Pooh Corner children’s racial, cultural and religious background are respected and included in our planning, resources, play experiences and menu. Our inclusion policy ensures that all children independent of their abilities and developmental stage are offered quality play opportunities.

What it's like

Children are happy and flourish in this welcoming and stimulating environment. The excellent settling-in procedures help them to feel secure from the start. Children form excellent bonds with the enthusiastic staff who have high aspirations for them. Children make friends, play together harmoniously and successfully solve problems.

Pricing & funding

Our fees are in line with other local nurseries and include all meals in the sessions your child attends. For more information please contact us and book a visit to our setting. Our Senior Manager will show you around and answer any questions you may have. Childcare Vouchers/Salary Sacrifice This is a government scheme operated through employers to allow parents/carers to pay for childcare from pre-tax salary. Each parent/carer is able to claim up to a maximum of £ 243.00 per month and we accept the majority of vouchers.