Nursery Fairthorne Manor

Give your child the very best start in life

Welcome to  Fairthorne Nursery!

YMCA Nursery Fairthorne is set in a former Manor house. Offering places for children aged 4 months to 5 years the nursery is open from 7:30am to 6pm Monday to Friday throughout the year.

Your child will benefit from a unique environment surrounded by stunning parkland and woodlands, just waiting to be explored. They will be given the opportunity and support to thrive and build all of the skills needed to be a happy, healthy and confident individual through a play-based curriculum which focuses upon being outdoors.

All of food at nursery is freshly prepared here daily to ensure your child has healthy, tasty and nutritious meals.

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Baby room

Your child will access a wide range of activities with our exceptional staff team, enabling them to learn and develop through play, with a particular focus on the outdoors. The nursery fully embraces a Forest School approach, and each day brings a different adventure for the children.

Toddler room

Children will learn how to problem solve, take calculated risks, make decisions, and enjoy the outdoor environment. As your child grows, they’ll have daily opportunities to develop confidence, independence, and social skills, spending much of their time outdoors.

Toddler room

Children will learn how to problem solve, take calculated risks, make decisions, and enjoy the outdoor environment. As your child grows, they’ll have daily opportunities to develop confidence, independence, and social skills, spending much of their time outdoors.

Pre-school room

The Preschool room is specifically designed to meet the needs and interests of children ages 3-4 years old. It is a safe and stimulating environment that is filled with a variety of toys, materials, and equipment to support their learning and development.

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Meet the team

Angela

Nursery Manager

Angela

Nursery Manager

Hi I’m Angela,

I’m the nursery manager here at Fairthorne Manor. I have a little boy who also attends the nursery with me and loves being a Badger. In our spare time we love being outdoors with our two Spaniels and family time is important to us.

Anna

Admin

Anna

Admin

Hi, my name is Anna and I am one of the Nursery Administrators here at Fairthorne Nursery. I joined the nursery in August 2020, having previously worked in our Finance team. I love working here - my favourite part of the nursery is the Woodland Garden where we do campfires for the children! In my spare time, my family & I enjoy going to the zoo and spending time at the beach (even in winter!)

Sarah R

Toddlers Room Lead

Sarah R

Toddlers Room Lead

Hi my name is Sarah. I am a lead practitioner I have worked for the YMCA since 2000. I have had the pleasure of working with the YMCA for over 20 years. As a long-standing employee at Fairthorne Manor Nursery, I have cared for generations of families many of which I am still in contact with. In my spare time, I like to travel to France and l enjoy eating out. I live by the beach and love going for walks along the shore.

Lucie

Baby Room Lead

Lucie

Baby Room Lead

Hi I am Lucie, I have worked at the YMCA since 2008. I feel honoured to have supported so many families over the years and enjoy being part of the YMCA family. In my spare time I love all things Disney and going for long walks.

Becca

Preschool Room Lead

Becca

Preschool Room Lead

Hi I am Becca and a Lead practitioner in Foxes room. I enjoy the outdoors and have a keen interest in Disney. In my spare time, I do Bungee fitness and volunteer on a children’s ward which I find very rewarding.

Rebecca

Deputy Nursery Manager

Rebecca

Deputy Nursery Manager

My name is Rebecca and I am the Deputy Manager for the Nursery. I have 17 years of experience in early years education and a degree in primary teaching. In my spare time, I enjoy the outdoors with my family foraging for mushrooms and always on the hunt for a new coffee shop!

YMCA Nursery Fairthorne Manor

“Honestly, the best staff and preschool, really kind and friendly, and my little one who has just gone to school really grew in spirit and learning there; he was also speech delayed, and they helped him develop this and greatly improve. My youngest has recently started, and it was clear from the first day that although it was a new environment, he felt secure and cared for. The trees, walks, campfires with melted marshmallows and outdoor play areas make this setting a wonderful place to send little ones… Excellent Pre-School!” 
Hayley, January 2021

Perfect Location

Find us at YMCA Nursery Fairthorne Manor, Curdridge, Southampton, Hampshire SO30 2GH, which is just 1 mile outside of Botley.

FAQs

Monday - Friday, 8am (7:30am for breakfast club) - 6pm, all year round.
Please view our sessions and fees here.
YMCA Nursery Fairthorne Manor is available for children from 4 months to 5 years.
Find out more about our Childcare Policies and Procedures here
Childcare Prospectus is available from your Nursery, please contact them for more information.
Childcare Terms and Conditions are available here.
We welcome those with an entitlement to 2-year-old funding – see the Hampshire County Council website to check your eligibility. On top of the ‘universal’ entitlement of 570 hours of free early years education (which is available to all children), children aged 3 and 4 may also be able to benefit from an additional (‘extended’) 570 hours. To find out more visit the Hampshire County Council website. If you are in work, you could be entitled to an additional 15 hours of free childcare. To find out if you are eligible for the additional 15 hours, please visit www.childcarechoices.gov.uk.

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