Alton College Nursery

Old Odiham Road, Alton GU34 2LX
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Alton College Nursery is open to the general public, staff and students. It offers daycare for to up to 28 children a day on a sessional basis, for children aged six months to five years. Set in the small, historic town of Alton (of Jane Austen fame), the nursery is on the campus of HSDC Alton (formerly Alton College) which is just a short walk from the high street.

With six members of staff who have all worked at the nursery for many years, the nursery offers a home from home experience for the children in a safe and exciting environment. Each child is assigned their own key worker who takes responsibility for monitoring their progress through the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS). Appropriately given its location, much emphasis is placed on learning by providing many different experiences in a fun and exciting way, also building on independence helping the children develop individually for their journey when they leave the nursery and go to school.

They have several visiting activities to enjoy including Boogie Beats (music and movement), visiting farm animals, zoolab (animal handling experience) and Mr Giant (entertainer). The children enjoy the use of the onsite sports hall and activities provided by the sports department and visiting the theatre to watch the students' drama productions. The nursery also uses the local amenities, visiting the library for storytime and visiting the local residential home to share activities with the elderly.

Food is freshly prepared onsite and children are taught about the importance of a balanced diet.

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Care Provided by Alton College Nursery

  • Type of Service
  • Nursery School – Privately Owned
  • Open term time
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care

Good to Know

  • Owner
  • HSDC
  • Person in charge
  • Jo Osgood (Manager)
  • Admission Criteria
    • Only six under twos in any one day
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 6
  • Total Places for Children
  • 28
  • Age Range
    • from 0 years 6 months
    • to 5 years 0 months
  • Opening Times
  • Monday 08:00-17:00
    Tuesday 08:00-17:00
    Wednesday 08:00-17:00
    Thursday 08:00-17:00
    Friday 08:00-17:00
  • When Closed
  • School Holidays

Funding & Fees Guide for Alton College Nursery

  • For our fees and session price visit our webpage.
  • Parking

  • A car park is attached to the Nursery for drop-offs and pickups.


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Alton College Nursery has a Review Score of 10 (9.953) out of 10, based on 23 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Alton College Nursery has 50 reviews.

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Review from Lois B (Mother of Child) published on 5 February 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My 3-year-old son is there now and my 5-year-old also went here. Both have loved it. The staff are so friendly and accommodating. If my son is a bit wobbly going in he soon sees their friendly faces once he arrives and this quickly changes. The app updates are great and often and there is always a great
range of activities planned. I loved the feel of the nursery when I looked around and knew both my boys would enjoy it as there is plenty of outdoor space to roam around and go on bikes etc.

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Review from Laura D (Mother of Child) published on 20 December 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Both of my children have attended Alton College Nursery and have thrived during their time there. The staff are clearly dedicated and really get to know the little ones in their care. Sessions are child-led and allow them to explore their own interests and parents are encouraged to further develop topic
areas at home. My youngest loves telling me about his day and teaching me the songs he has learnt. Communication is great and the staff always make time and listen to concerns etc. They work with parents to be supportive of the child's development.

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Review from Emma B (Mother of Child) published on 18 December 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My child loves coming here and I can't blame him, the staff are amazing! They always go above and beyond for all the children, you can tell that they always come first. They have helped my son so much with all of his needs and milestones they have put extra things in place for him to better himself
and his education and his emotional needs I can't recommend them enough. All three of my children have come here and I honestly can say they treat them like one of their own. I can't recommend them enough. The setting is lovely it's always a lovely welcome when you go there and they are always willing to help at all times. I really don't want my son to leave to go to school if I could keep him there I would. I would 1000% recommend Alton College Nursery to any parent looking for a setting for their little one.

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Review from Guy B (Father of Child) published on 11 December 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our daughter has been at Alton College Nursery for just over a year now and we are absolutely delighted with them. The staff are well-qualified and professional, but also immensely friendly and approachable; our daughter loves going to nursery and seeing them! The activities are very well thought through
to encourage appropriate development and clearly also good fun! It is always lovely to hear about the variety of interesting and enjoyable things they have been up to during the day (I do pickups and handover is always friendly, efficient and informative). While no childcare is cheap, this nursery is competitively priced by the standard of the area, and represents extremely good value; all the staff do an outstanding job at providing a safe, nurturing and happy environment for the children.
We can't recommend it enough, assuming that term time only works for you.

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Review from Ian M (Father of Child) published on 4 December 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I couldn't be happier that our son attends Alton College Nursery. He has been with the manager and her team for just over a year now and he looks forward to going in every morning and always leaves happy when he's collected. We are kept up to date with his specific daily activities and with more general
nursery news via email, newsletters and handovers at the door.
A regularly updated app provides more information on what he's been up to, complete with pictures of all the different activities he enjoys each day.
The staff are courteous and professional and I have no doubt in their abilities to work with our son, and know that they will continue to help and encourage our boy with all of his early learning. We can already see the difference they have made in his development and look forward to seeing the continued progress he makes until he moves on to school.

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Review from N E (Mother of Child) published on 4 December 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Alton College Nursery has helped to settle my daughter into nursery exceptionally well. They have helped when she has been nervous and to build her confidence. She now loves going to nursery and all the staff. They have planned some lovely outings for the children this year which have been thoroughly
enjoyed. Their communication with me as a parent is fantastic and I truly can't fault them! You can tell they are genuinely there to care for the children, support them and to help them learn. The staff spend a lot of time planning activities for the children and laying out the nursery with new areas which is always well received.

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Review from L M (Mother of Child) published on 4 December 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Alton College has been lovely when it comes to my son settling into a new nursery after having a few months off. The manager and the team have worked amazingly alongside our potty training at home too! The lady has some great activities and my son loves telling me all about what she's been doing with
them that day. During handover and drop off all the team are so lovely as well.

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Review from Laura B (Mother of Child) published on 7 May 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I can’t recommend this lovely nursery enough, all the staff are so kind and friendly. My daughter transferred from a different nursery and the change in her has been incredible, so many people have commented on how much more confident she is. She skips in on her mornings and speaks so fondly of staff.
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love how all age groups are in the same room as it gives such diversity and how there is always an outside area available for play.

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Review from Becca T (Mother of Child) published on 1 May 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I cannot praise the wonderful staff enough. They are compassionate and dedicated to not just the children but the families as well. Nothing is too much trouble or too trivial if I want to talk to someone. I am completely confident about my child being loved, cared for and her development aided. They
go above and beyond to make sure they are offering the best for my child as an individual.

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Review from J U (Mother of Child) published on 1 May 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Alton College Nursery is amazing, all 3 of my children have been and have loved it, my little boy is there now and is really enjoying it! Amazing staff, I wouldn’t put my children anywhere else, they make you feel at ease when your child is upset about leaving their parents

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Review from Imogen O (Mother of Child) published on 1 May 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son started at Alton College Nursery in January and I have been over the moon with them since. He is always happy, I am made to feel completely at ease leaving him there, the staff are all so friendly and communicate well. I would recommend the nursery to anyone.

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Review from Sian M (Mother of Child) published on 14 February 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I can't rate this nursery highly enough! My little boy started in September 2023 and I have been over the moon with the service provided ever since. The management team are wonderful and has been excellent in keeping us updated with any information about our son's day. The facilities are great and children
are able to explore, learn and play in a safe environment. My boy is happy to see the nursery staff first thing in the morning and he always comes out beaming with a huge smile after every session. If we could have him there for a full week we would. The staff are professional, welcoming, friendly, and totally passionate about their jobs.

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Review from S N (Mother of Child) published on 2 February 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We are very happy with the way the staff at the nursery look after both of our daughters. They both love going to nursery and always come out happy. My oldest has been going for almost 3.5 years now and she will definitely miss nursery come September when she goes to school! Our children have everything
they need at nursery and we never worry about leaving them there, which is very important as a working parent.

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Review from R W (Mother of Child) published on 1 February 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

All the staff here are so kind and welcoming. They clearly know my child so well and encourage her hugely in all aspects.
The amount of work that goes into organising activities for the children and giving them new experiences is wonderful to see and nothing is too much effort.
I know that when I
leave her there, she couldn’t be in better hands, and seeing how happy she is, is a testament to the brilliant work all at the nursery do.

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Review from J S (Mother of Child) published on 6 November 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son started in September and he seems to be loving it! They do so many different activities with them and it's great to see how they are getting on whilst doing these activities through the pictures provided! The staff are all lovely and take on everything you say to them, can't rate them enough.

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Review from Lucy B (Mother of Child) published on 17 October 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My little girl has settled in beautifully to attending this nursery. They keep us informed about her progress using an app but the focus is clearly on keeping the children safe and happy. Our routines are followed as closely as possible at the nursery and I always feel listened to. Communication is
excellent. Fundamentally I feel safe leaving my daughter in their care. She usually is happy to go in and is happy and worn out when she gets home.

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Review from Emma P (Mother of Child) published on 10 October 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Amazing nursery. My son is so happy going and has come on leaps and bounds with his speech and his confidence. Staff are lovely and caring. Great communication! It’s lovely to see what they get up to via the app as well.

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Review from Sophia A (Mother of Child) published on 10 October 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

This is our son's second year of attending Alton College Nursery. Upon collection, he is always so happy with a big smile on his face. The staff are amazing at telling us about how his day was and all the fun activities that they get on with which, as a parent, is very lovely and reassuring. Additionally,
the term reports are extremely detailed and help provide us parents with an insight into our little one's day, development and favourite activities without us there, a true comfort. My son feels so comfortable with all the staff and is always happy to see them. I only have positive things to say about this nursery and would highly recommend to anyone who is looking for childcare.

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Review from Stacey Y (Mother of Child) published on 1 August 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Highly recommend this nursery! It’s clear to see how much the children mean to all the staff! My son has developed loads since attending and thinks the world of all his ‘teachers’. I will certainly be signing my daughter up, and know she will love it too!

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Review from J L (Mother of Child) published on 23 July 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has been going to Alton College Nursery since he was 8 months old. The staff are lovely and he always runs in the door with a smile on his face. He is excited about going to nursery and talks about the staff and his friends at home. We are sending our youngest here in September and we are sure
that his development and confidence will advance in the same way.

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Current Review Score: 10.0 (9.953)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 10 (9.953) out of 10 for Alton College Nursery is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 5.0 out of 5 from 23 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 23 positive Reviews in the last 24 months.

Detailed Breakdown of Review Score

The maximum Review Score for a Day Nursery is 10, which is made up from the Average Rating of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) and the Number of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) in the last 24 months:

  • a) 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months.

    The Average Rating of 4.953 for Alton College Nursery is calculated as follows: ( (262 Excellents x 5) + (11 Goods x 4) + (1 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 274 Ratings = 4.953

  • b) 5 Points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 24 months. A Positive Review is defined as any Review with an 'Overall Experience' of '4' or '5' (out of a max rating '5').

    The 5 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Alton College Nursery is based on 23 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    • i) 4 points are available for the first 10 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, and then 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews and then 0.1 Points for the next five Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.100, 7th = 0.100, 8th = 0.100, 9th = 0.100, 10th = 0.100) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 = 4

    • ii) 1 point is available for the number of Positive Reviews reaching 20% of the number of registered child places in the last 24 months. If this number is partially reached, then that proportion of 1 point is given. eg a Day Nursery registered for a maximum of 50 child places has to reach 10 Positive Reviews to receive 1 point, if it has 7 reviews it will receive 0.7 points. 20% of the 28 number of registered child places is 5.6, which has been reached with 23 Positive reviews. Points = 1

  • When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.

  • If a Day Nursery does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Alton College Nursery

What is the Age Range of Children that Alton College Nursery accepts?

Alton College Nursery accepts Children aged from 0 years 6 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Alton College Nursery Open?

Alton College Nursery is open: Monday 08:00-17:00, Tuesday 08:00-17:00, Wednesday 08:00-17:00, Thursday 08:00-17:00, Friday 08:00-17:00.

How many Children does Alton College Nursery have capacity for?

Alton College Nursery has capacity for a total of 28 Children.

How far is Alton College Nursery to the centre of Alton?

0.4 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.

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