South Hills Nursery (Salisbury)

About this day nursery

South Hills Nursery (Salisbury), registered in 2010, is an outstanding childcare setting operating from Woodlands County Primary School in Bemerton Heath. The nursery, which is open Monday to Friday, 38 weeks a year, from 8am to 4pm, provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

With eight dedicated staff members, all holding appropriate level 3 early years qualifications, the nursery ensures children are happy, exuberant, and feel loved. Staff are highly professional and enthusiastic, nurturing children's language development and encouraging their self-expression.

They expertly balance planned learning with free exploration, captivating children's attention and fostering deep concentration, particularly in areas like recognising challenging shapes and creative problem-solving. South Hills Nursery excels in promoting kindness, exceptional behaviour, and independence, ensuring all children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), make excellent progress.

Strong partnerships with parents, who appreciate the staff's genuine care, are a cornerstone of the nursery's approach, ensuring consistent support for each child's development. The setting also takes children on various outings, including trips to the local library, swimming sessions, music sessions, and visits to historical landmarks, enriching their learning experiences.

What it's like

Children are happy, exuberant and feel loved. Staff are enthusiastic, professional and delight in all children. They expertly ask young children to use their words to say how they would like to move to music. Children feel listened to and love to express themselves in movement while learning to use new vocabulary. Staff skilfully provide older children with a blend of planned learning activities alongside time for them to explore and have their own ideas.

Pricing & funding