Nursery Fairthorne Manor

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Welcome to Fairthorne Nursery!

YMCA Nursery Fairthorne is set in a former Manor house. Offering places for children aged 4 months to 5 years. Supporting wrap-around care, the nursery is open from 7:30am to 6pm Monday to Friday throughout the year. We’re proud to have been rated Good in our latest Ofsted visit.

Set just outside of Botley, Southampton we offer 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.

Call us: 01489 772 222
Email: [email protected]
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Ofsted: Good
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Baby room

Your baby can join us from four months and 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

Toddlers approx 2-3 years 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 3-5 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.

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

My son has been here since he was 11 months old, he has thrived due to the care he receives from the outstanding staff. He has additional needs which have been met at every stage, the girls who have looked after him have always gone above and beyond to make sure his needs are met and that he is happy. He gets so excited when we arrive at nursery and I think would happily stay with them longer if he could. He loves the outside space and the walks they go on, along with the variety of activities which take place inside too. I really can’t thank the team enough for the hard work they put in to make the children happy!
Kim, 2024

YMCA Nursery Fairthorne Manor

“My daughter has been at Fairthorne since she was a small baby at rabbits and she is now a ‘big foxy girl’ as she likes to call herself. She has built so many special relationships with the ladies in each room and has many fond memories. The ladies have also been great with me as a first-time mum and made letting someone else look after my pride and joy easier. I can’t wait to watch this amazing journey with my second daughter who will be starting in January.”
Hannah, 2023

YMCA Nursery Fairthorne Manor

A big thank you to all the wonderful ladies in Rabbits for the love and support you’ve given Izzy since she started at Fairthorne. The love and growth has been a big part of her development and we’ve really seen her flourish since being there. You’re all so smiley and happy at drop off and pick up and we really appreciate everything you do for Izzy woo.
Sam, 2023

YMCA Nursery Fairthorne Manor

You have made our transition to Nursery daycare so much smoother with fantastic and beautiful updates throughout the day via the parent zone app. I’ve just watched a video from today’s soft play session and it fills me with so much happiness to see the relationship you have built with our son. I will always be grateful for what you’ve done for him in his first months of Nursery. You always have a smile when we arrive and show true dedication and kindness to the needs of those in your care.
James, 2023

YMCA Nursery Fairthorne Manor

My son, in Badgers often talks and and tells me how much he loves Ali. He tells me how she reads books to him and plays with him. I have not met Ali to be able to tell her myself but other members of the Badgers’ team have said he does spend a lot of time with her when she is in. He will definitely miss the Badgers team when he moves up to foxes in the new year.
Natalie, 2023

YMCA Nursery Fairthorne Manor

Our little boy started at Fairthorne Manor Nursery at 10 months old and has continued through until he starts school this September. He has thrived at the nursery with fantastic support from the staff! He was always quiet and anxious but they have brought him out of his shell to be confident and ready for school! We loved the daily use of the outside space despite the weather! We have been so happy with the nursery that we have just started our second child there! Thank you Fairthorne for everything!!
Faye, 2024
Tel: 01489 772 222

Perfect Location

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

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Call: 01489 772 222
Contact: [email protected]

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    FAQs

    We support wrap-around care, as we open 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.