Nursery
Welcome to KES Prep Nursery
Our Nursery at KES Prep in Romsey welcomes children aged two to four into a nurturing environment designed for modern family life. With term-time and year-round places, wraparound care from 7.45am to 5.30pm, and up to 22 hours of funded childcare available each week, we provide flexibility for families alongside an exceptional early years experience.
What makes KES Prep Nursery so special?
What makes KES Prep Nursery special is the blend of expert Early Years teaching, beautiful natural surroundings and the many opportunities that come from learning within a thriving preparatory school environment.
Fees & Funding
Funding will be applied 11.30am to 4.30pm with a maximum of 5 hours per day.
Term Time places are eligible for up to 15 hours per week.
Year round places are eligible up to 22 hours per week. (This is the Government 30 hours entitlement stretched across 51 weeks a year)
For a personalised invoice example, please complete the enquiry form and a member of our Nursery Team will be in touch. Below is an indication of the cost of term-time and full-time places, with funding included.
|
Cost Per Week* |
Term Time with up to 15 hours funding |
Year Round with up to 22 hours funding |
Term Time or Year Round with no funding |
|
2 days 8.30-4.30pm |
£67.50 |
£67.50 |
£180.00 |
|
3 days 8.30-4.30pm |
£101.25 |
£101.25 |
£270.00 |
|
4 days 8.30-4.30pm |
£191.25 |
£135.00 |
£360.00 |
|
5 days 8.30-4.30pm |
£281.25 |
£202.50 |
£450.00 |
*All full days will also incur a £5.00 daily charge for lunch.
For further T&C's please click here
Prices will be changing from September 1st 2026.
Payments
Fees are calculated on a termly basis. For families attending year-round, the total can be spread across monthly instalments. All families are also able to use the Government’s Tax-Free Childcare scheme. Further information can be found on the Government website here
Structure of the Day
Our core Nursery hours are 8:30am until 4.30pm.
Wrap Around Care Available Daily
Nursery Breakfast: 07.45-08.30am. £9.35 per day
Nursery High Tea: 4.30-5.30pm. £12.35 per day
Staffing
Our Nursery is led by Manager Amey Richmond and Deputy Manager Emily Roberts, both Level 3 Forest School trained, and supported by a dedicated team of Early Years Practitioners. With enhanced staff-to-child ratios, we ensure every child receives attentive, individual care.
A day at KES Prep Nursery
Life in our Nursery is joyful, active and full of discovery. Children might spend the morning baking and exploring early maths through measuring ingredients, sharing stories and songs, or expressing their creativity through painting, music and imaginative play. Physical confidence grows through yoga, PE and swimming during the summer months.
Our beautiful grounds are an extension of the classroom. In Little Meadow, children watch wildlife and grow vegetables, while Forest School sessions encourage den building, climbing and woodland exploration. Regular visits to our school farm – home to ponies, goats, ducks and chickens – help children develop empathy and curiosity about the natural world.
Transition into Reception
Because our Nursery sits within the school grounds, the transition into Reception feels natural and reassuring. Children regularly visit the classrooms, play with the spaces and become familiar with teachers, routines and the dining hall long before their first day.
Come say Hello!
Join us at Tiddlers every Wednesday at 9.15am - 10.15am our warm and welcoming stay-and-play session for toddlers and their grown-ups, held in the heart of our KES Prep Nursery
Save the Date: We will also be hosting a Summer Term Open Evening on: Thursday 12 June. Book Here
