🌱 A gentle start for little ones · ages 0–5

Where small people grow at their own pace.

A warm, calm nursery on the edge of town, with a big garden, unhurried days, and a team who treat every child like their own. Rooms stay small so nobody gets lost in the crowd.

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A garden first, screens never.

Rain or shine, our days start outside. Digging, planting, splashing, building — the messy, hands-on stuff that's how little ones actually make sense of the world.

Two keyworkers who really know your child.

Every child has a named keyworker from day one, so there's always a familiar face — and someone who can tell you exactly how their day really went at pick-up.

Proper food, cooked here.

Our cook makes everything fresh in our own kitchen — seasonal, allergy-aware, and no hidden nasties. The weekly menu goes up every Friday so you always know what's for lunch.

A day at Hazel Tree

Unhurried, predictable, and led by the children.

7:30 – 9:00

Soft arrivals

Breakfast, cuddles and a gentle settle-in.

9:00 – 11:30

Out in the garden

Free play, digging and whatever the weather brings.

11:30 – 1:00

Lunch & rest

A hot meal, a story, and quiet time for those who need it.

1:00 – 6:00

Explore & wind down

Messy play, music, and calm afternoons before home.

Come and see for yourself.

The best way to know if we're right for your family is to visit — meet the team, see the garden, and ask us anything. Visits are relaxed and take about half an hour.

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Babies 0–2Toddlers 2–3Pre-school 3–5Funded hours welcome