Open 7.30am to 6.30pm Monday to Friday, excluding inset days and public holidays, we offer a fully inclusive service.
Our nursery provides excellent care and education for children aged 6 weeks to 5 years.
The importance of outdoor play is something we promote at Maples Day Nursery in Winchester. All children have daily access to our large garden as we fully recognise the positive impact that being outdoors has on a child’s social, emotional and physical development.
Budding explorers will enjoy playing in our ‘crooked house’ and conquering faraway lands in our fort. The fun and learning does not stop in the garden; we have a full programme of age appropriate activities designed in line with EYFS principles and implemented by our highly trained and knowledgeable staff.
There is something inspiring happening all day and every day at Maples Day Nursery.
Our fees include all activities, formula milk, nappies, nappy cream, baby wipes, sun cream, freshly prepared, and nutritionally-balanced meals and snacks throughout the day.
We use Sing and Sign and run Boogie Mites sessions throughout the week for all age groups.
As an eco-nursery and accredited Green Flag Award holder, we are committed to sustainability and environmental education. Our children take part in a year-round curriculum of green activities, including recycling projects, growing and caring for seasonal vegetables, nature exploration, and learning how to protect the world around them.
Additionally, parents will have ‘free to use’ access to our exclusive parent website and App – childbase@home – offering a full range of bespoke books, on-line experiences and parent workshops and masterclasses run by industry professionals including SEND, behaviour management, first aid and speech & language.
Hatherley Rd, Winchester, Hampshire SO22 6RT
Hi, my name is Lyndsey and I am the Nursery Manager here at Maples. I have worked in the early years sector for over 25 years, starting my career with Childbase in 2009 and hold an NNEB diploma. I am passionate about providing a safe, nurturing, and inspiring environment where every child can learn, grow, and thrive
If you have any questions about the nursery please do not hesitate to contact me at any point.
Lyndsey Burns – Manager
Our nursery provides a safe and welcoming environment for children and families. Our indoor spaces and garden areas provide children with opportunities to explore, play and enjoy time outside as part of their daily routine.
Our Caterpillar room is for our youngest children. Each child is supported by a dedicated Key Person who builds a strong bond with both you and your child. They provide consistency and familiarity throughout the day, helping to follow your child’s home routine as closely as possible. We also begin to support early language, understanding and social development.
In our Ladybird room, we focus on developing children’s language, social and physical skills. As language grows quickly at this stage, we work closely with you to support this both at home and in nursery. We also encourage independence and help children to make their own choices with confidence.
In our Bumblebees room, we focus on developing children’s language, social and physical skills. We encourage children to explore, investigate and learn through play, while building their confidence to do things for themselves. With the support of their Key Person, children develop independence, self-help skills, vocabulary and early thinking skills in a nurturing environment.
In Preschool , we focus on building children’s independence, self-care and self-esteem. We continue to develop language, communication and vocabulary, while supporting learning through play. Through our Ready, Steady, Grow programme, children are prepared for school with early phonics and more structured small group learning.
If the place you require is available, we will confirm this in writing and provide you with a registration form to complete. At this stage, we will also request a non-refundable £50 administration fee and 50% of the first month’s fees. Flexible payment options are available and we would be happy to discuss these with you.
If a place is not currently available, we will add your child to our waiting list and keep you informed of any changes.
As your child’s start date approaches, we will arrange settling-in sessions. These sessions give you and your child the opportunity to meet their Key Person and spend time together in their room, helping your child feel comfortable and confident in their new environment. They also allow us to get to know your family and ensure we can provide the best possible care.
If you have any questions at any point, or would like to arrange a nursery tour if you haven’t already, please don’t hesitate to contact us.
Maples cares for children from infancy through to preschool age, offering tailored rooms that match each developmental stage.
The nursery focuses on building strong bonds between children and staff, helping little ones feel safe, settled, and ready to learn.
Learning is delivered through play-based experiences that encourage curiosity, creativity, and independence while following the EYFS framework.
Fees typically include meals, snacks, nappies, wipes, and learning resources, making costs more predictable for parents.
Yes, preschool children are supported with early literacy, numeracy, and social development to ensure a smooth transition into primary education.
