Supporting local families with high-quality Early Years provision through a new partnership in Hounsome Fields, Basingstoke.
YMCA Fairthorne Group is delighted to announce the launch of a brand-new nursery, created in partnership with Hounsome Fields Primary School. This exciting development will provide high-quality Early Years provision for local families, supporting children from babies through to pre-school age.
The new nursery has been carefully chosen to offer a nurturing, inclusive environment where children can grow, explore and thrive. Rooted in YMCA Fairthorne Group’s values, the setting will focus on building confidence, curiosity and independence from the earliest stages of development.
This investment comes at a crucial time for the local area, with over 1,000 new homes being developed nearby. As communities grow, access to high-quality childcare becomes increasingly important—not only for working families, but for creating strong, connected neighbourhoods where children and families can flourish.
Supporting Families and Communities
By expanding Early Years provision, YMCA Fairthorne Group continues its commitment to ensuring every child has the best possible start in life. High-quality childcare plays a vital role in supporting families, enabling parents to work, and helping children build the social and developmental foundations they need for the future.
A Partnership That Makes a Difference
This collaboration with Hounsome Fields Primary School reflects a shared vision for education and community. It also aligns with the Department for Education’s focus on creating “deep reciprocal partnerships” between Early Years settings and primary schools—helping children transition confidently into Reception
Phillipa Spicer, Fairthorne Group said,
“We are incredibly proud to be working in partnership with Hounsome Fields Primary School to deliver this new nursery. At YMCA Fairthorne Group, we believe that every child deserves the very best start in life, and this setting will play a key role in supporting families and building stronger, more connected communities.”
Learning Through “Little Steps, Giant Leaps”
At YMCA Nurseries, every little step leads to a giant leap-giving children the confidence, curiosity, and care they need to be ready for school, and ready for life.
The nursery will follow YMCA Fairthorne Group’s approach—supporting children through carefully planned experiences that encourage exploration, resilience and independence.
Looking Ahead
By combining high-quality childcare with a strong educational partnership, the nursery will create a seamless journey from Early Years into primary education.
This new nursery marks an important step in supporting the next generation of children and families in the Hounsome Fields community. Through collaboration, investment and a shared commitment to quality, YMCA Fairthorne Group and Hounsome Fields Primary School are helping to shape a brighter future—starting with the very earliest years.
