South Hills Nursery School

About this day nursery

South Hills Nurseries, established in 1993, offers a nurturing environment for children across Wiltshire. Initially founded on the Wilton estate with a focus on Montessori methods and outdoor learning, the nursery group has expanded significantly since 2009, now operating in multiple locations, some in partnership with primary schools and children's centres.

In 2018, South Hills Nurseries received the 'Nursery Group of the Year' award at the NMT Awards, acknowledging the dedicated efforts of their teams. Their mission is to spark curiosity in every child, encouraging them to explore the world with wonder.

The nursery's ethos also extends to its staff, fostering a workplace built on trust, respect, and mutual growth. South Hills Nurseries values the unique potential of each individual within its community, promoting a sense of belonging and celebrating diversity.

They believe in empowering children through enjoyable play and excitement, ensuring a foundation for lifelong learning. The nursery provides holistic care to support each child's development, with inspirational teaching at the core of all experiences.

They aim to cultivate loving and caring relationships that enable children to flourish, and their secure environment promotes independence, resilience, and overall well-being. Parents consistently praise the nursery for its positive impact on their children's confidence, enthusiasm for learning, social development, and appreciation for the outdoors.

Our ethos

South Hills Nurseries' mission is to "spark curiosity in every child, encouraging them to explore the world with wonder." They aim to empower children through enjoyable play and excitement, ensuring a foundation for lifelong learning. Their ethos also extends to fostering a workplace built on trust, respect, and mutual growth, valuing the unique potential of each child and promoting a sense of belonging and celebrating diversity.

What it's like

Children arrive happy and excited for their day at nursery, eagerly engaging in water play to make colourful "potions". They have strong bonds with staff, exploring independently and using low climbing equipment for physical development. Children exhibit excellent behaviour, showing respect for each other, with younger children offering hugs and older children negotiating kindly during play.

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