As I sit down to write this, I reflect on how much has changed since that summer day in August 2000 when The Old School House Nursery was taking shape and ready to open.With just 3 children on our register I remember opening the doors on the first day with so many hopes, dreams, and ideas, marking the beginning of a career that I would grow to love and every day.

At the time, I had so much to look to; I had just returned from London after working in early years, and Sancton like the calm I needed to create this space we called "nursery." I was driven to create a nurturing and inspiring environment where children could thrive.

What began with just 34 spaces has now grown to 55 ; nursery is small and beautiful.

 

Children require consistency, love, support, and opportunities to be happy and develop their own holistic way. With our highly qualified educators, driven management team, thoughtfully designed nursery, and the wonderful experiences provide, we nurture children’s understanding of the real world, embracing the Reggio Emilia philosophy by extending learning and following their excitement and wonder.

With over 38 years of experience in early years education, working mainly for education and health services, running nurseries, and offering consultancy services to new startups, having my own setting truly was a dream true. I have dedicated my career to developing early childhood environments that prioritise quality, care, attention to detail.

 

As a professional, I know how important it to find a nursery that is not only safe and nurturing but also enriched with the small but meaningful touches that show true dedication to each child’s well-being. As a family-run business where I work as manager and am supported by my husband who takes care of the all things marketing and business Development and my sister who is resposnible for Administration of the nursery and supporting families and staff with all nursery enquiries, we respond personally to the childcare needs of local families.

With 53 places for private bookings and 2 fully funded free places, please talk to us about your childcare requirements. Head over to our childcare packages page for further information.

 

Small settings can create a beautiful community that brings joy every day. We never wanted anything more than one unique setting, and there is something truly beautiful in building a small and perfectly formed nursery community that wakes you up in the morning and puts a smile on your face.

I am incredibly proud of what we have built at The Old School House and the community we continue to grow. We offer something truly special, and I warmly invite you to visit us to see (and feel) why.

Small can be perfect, and it can be beautiful...

 

Sally X