Kings Burrow Nursery

Henry Beaufort School, Harestock, Winchester SO22 6JJ
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Care Provided by Kings Burrow Nursery

  • Type of Service
  • Day Nursery – Privately Owned
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care

Good to Know

  • Owner
  • Edan Education Ltd
  • Person in charge
  • Laura Fisher (Manager)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 19
  • Total Places for Children
  • 47
  • Age Range
    • from 0 years 3 months
    • to 5 years 0 months
  • Opening Times
  • Monday 07:30-18:00
    Tuesday 07:30-18:00
    Wednesday 07:30-18:00
    Thursday 07:30-18:00
    Friday 07:30-18:00
  • When Closed
  • Bank Holidays, Christmas & Inset Days

Funding & Fees Guide for Kings Burrow Nursery

  • £82 (7.30-17.30) / £49.50 per morning session (8.00-13.00) / £39 per afternoon session (13.00-17.30) / £6.50 per Early Bear session when added to a morning session (7.30-8.00) / £6.50 per Late Bear club (17.30-18.00). Flexi hours are charged at £10 per hour and can be booked in 1 hour slots.


  • Parking
  • Parents/Carers and Visitors can park within the Henry Beaufort School grounds. Please use the car park located off of Priors Dean Road.


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Kings Burrow Nursery has a Review Score of 9.1 (9.055) out of 10, based on 6 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Kings Burrow Nursery has 42 reviews.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I have two children attending the nursery and my husband and I are very happy with the care that they receive. The staff are gentle and kind, showing genuine care for our children which is really important to us. Our children love going to nursery and settled very quickly. Our son talks fondly of his
key worker and our daughter, although still young, definitely shows love for her key worker. Recently, the nursery has seen some improvements to their outdoor areas, making them tidier and very inviting for the children. I love hearing what my son has gotten up to at the end of the day. The new cook is brilliant and the meals are tasty but also nutritious - and of course our son eats things he would never eat at home! We also love that the nursery have been doing more trips recently, as well as events for parents - it's always great to meet other parents. We would recommend Kings Burrow to everyone if we could! Thank you.

Reply from Laura Fisher, Nursery Manager at Kings Burrow Nursery

Thank you for your lovely review. We really value our home from home feel and the exceptionally caring experience we provide our nursery families. We have recently signed up to a scheme called enjoy benefits which has allowed, not only our parents to make savings on their childcare costs, but also for us to make lots of exciting changes with lots of new resources for the children. We pride ourselves on the experiences we can offer the children and families attending Kings Burrow and look forward to offering lots more for your children in the coming year.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Absolutely fabulous nursery. I feel like I'm dropping my child off to a safe secure family rather than a nursery! The staff are enthusiastic and encouraging. The setting is fun with plenty of outdoor space - including a forest garden, playground and even use of the school fields at times. Themed weeks
keep the children entertained. Great meals with a seasonal changing menu. My child has thrived and grown in every way since joining King's Burrow thanks to their wonderful staff and the opportunities they offer.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We have had a very good experience with King's Burrow nursery so far, having enrolled our now 10 month old son around 6 weeks ago. The team are lovely and have given our child such a warm welcome. He seems to be thriving and is developing really well, learning new skills every day.


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team I really trust and the team in our son's room (the younger babies room!) have been lovely too. They are quick to call you and update you when inevitably your baby has a little tumble etc and keep you informed.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My three-year-old son has been going to King's Burrow since he was one. He is very shy going in every day and finds it difficult to leave us, but the staff are patient and help him overcome his fears. He has an amazing time when he is there and gets involved in the nature garden, dance classes, trips
to the library, etc. His language developed quickly as did his number recognition and writing. All the staff are caring and friendly. I highly recommend King's Burrow Nursery.

Reply from Laura Fisher, Nursery Manager at Kings Burrow Nursery

Thank you for your lovely review. It is a pleasure having your son with us here at Kings Burrow, watching him grow in confidence and enjoy all the various things on offer.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has been attending Kings Burrow Nursery since February 2023.
He came to this nursery hardly speaking and has left fully speaking. This nursery is outstanding and everyone is willing to help. Everyone I have come across who has worked or working here has always been extremely helpful and willing
to go above and beyond to help the little ones.
My little boy enjoyed every moment spent here and to say we were worried about him starting 'big school' due to his speech, well that's now out of our minds. His development over the last month's thanks to this facility is amazing.
So thank you.

Reply from Laura Fisher, Nursery Manager at Kings Burrow Nursery

Thank you so much for your kind words. It has been an absolute pleasure having your son with us and watching him go from strength to strength. We have no doubt that he will have a fantastic time at big school!


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our 18-month-old son started a few months ago. I find the staff friendly, kind and very good with my son. The nature garden they have is very popular with the little ones. They have a good online log for messages, reports and photos of what your little one has done during the day. The nursery feels
safe, and because it is within a gated school, it adds that extra security.

Reply from Laura Fisher, Nursery Manager at Kings Burrow Nursery

Thank you for your lovely review; we are so glad you are happy with so many elements of Kings Burrow Nursery.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our son spent one year at Kings Burrow between September 2021-22 as a pr-schooler. English is not our first language, and we felt his language skills were supported and largely enhanced during this year. We were also struggling with potty training at the time, and I must say the support we were given
was incredible. They were patient, encouraging and also shared useful tips with us. Our son felt at home there. All nursery workers are friendly and welcoming, and we loved the large outside space. Allocated parking spaces are very convenient.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our daughter has been so happy at Kings Burrow. The staff are incredibly kind, caring and approachable and know her really well. She has participated in so many different activities (messy/art activities being the favourite!), walks and outdoor play, and has always had a smile at pick up, chattering
about her nursery friends. Having had our older children at a bigger, busier local nursery, we have really loved the warm family feel that Kings Burrow has and would recommend it without hesitation.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I have attended the nursery by invitation to interact with my son during nursery activities and get a feel of the structure and care given. I was impressed with what I saw and felt a great leave of comfort knowing that all the children were receiving a good quality of care and comfort. I was happy with
the structure of learning/play, as well as the layout and set-up of the nursery itself. I'd also like to add, as a single father that doesn't get to see his son every day, the app provided, which includes daily reports and photos, is an absolute godsend. It helps me feel in the loop with his development and is extensive enough in its explanation of this. I can also see that same quality of care shining through the reports and explanations through the app. Overall, very happy.

Reply from Laura Fisher, Nursery Manager at Kings Burrow Nursery

Thank you for your review.
We are pleased to be able welcome parents into the nursery on occasions such as stay and play as we feel this offers a valuable insight into what nursery life is like for their children as well as getting to know the nursery and key people in more depth.
The nursery app allows us to have regular communication with parents, sharing exciting moments from a child's day or more long-term goals for their development as well as daily information on aspects of their care such as nappy changes and sleep. We feel this tool is invaluable, as well as our face-to-face interactions, in keeping parents up to date, and provides an excellent platform for practitioners, nursery management and parents to share information, photographs and comments.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I would highly rate Kings Burrow nursery to any potential parents looking for a nursery which has a positive, caring ethos. Although the outdoor space may be smaller than other local nurseries the nursery have been clever in providing different learning spaces in each such as its nature garden. Children
are also able to access the school's main sports field at certain times of the day and weather permitting. The staff are brilliant in letting you know what learning activities they are completing with children and regularly update me on what my daughter has focused upon with her group and how I can support her further at home. They also provide supportive resources in their reception such as reading books. The staff are wonderful and treat my daughter with loving care and respect. They know her as an individual and provide her with bespoke learning opportunities having a second language. The management are really helpful and always looking to improve the nursery.

Reply from Laura Fisher, Nursery Manager at Kings Burrow Nursery

Thank you so much for your kind words.
We are very proud of the range of outdoor areas we offer and aim to get the children outdoors every day where possible. We will soon be undertaking some additional outdoor training to help us maximise the benefits of our outdoor areas even more.
We pride ourselves on knowing each individual and the strong, professional relationships we have with both the children and their families. The strong communication links we have, allow us to gain an insight into each individual child's life, experiences and development and through this enables us to tailor their nursery experience in a way that is most beneficial to them. We are constantly looking at ways to strengthen and enhance these relationships as well as all areas of the nursery, understanding that the parents are the most important educators in their child's life.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

All of the team are friendly and caring towards both our children. Really allowed them to grow and become more confident in various ways. It was always a pleasure to come home and be told about the fun activities they got up to, along with what they had eaten that day and who they played with. Any issues
promptly dealt with not that we came across many if at all any. Open to answering any question we have at any point. Very personable and although team members have changed over the past few months, there has not been a noticeable change in standards.

Reply from Laura Fisher, Acting Manager at Kings Burrow Nursery

Thank you for your review. It has been an absolute pleasure to have both of your children with us at Henry's and to watch them grow in confidence during their time here.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Our son loved his 3 years at Henry's Kindergarten. He made some lifelong friends there, learnt lots, developed and had lots of fun. The key workers are all amazing and really care for all the children. The management always answered queries and do what they can to adjust attendance patterns. I found
the nursery really flexible and a great place for my son to attend. The outside space is fantastic and was a real key selling point for us as our son loves being outside, burning off lots of energy and exploring.

Reply from Laura Fisher, Acting Manager at Kings Burrow Nursery

Thank you for your kind words about the staff and the outdoor space we have here at Henry's. It was a pleasure watching your son grow throughout his time with us and we wish him all the best at school.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 2.0 out of 5

Staff turnover is high. The whole place is just run down and tired and that could be said for the remaining staff too. My child was there for about 18 months and I saw a steady decline over this period, so much so we decided to move schools. It's the best thing we ever did. Parents are scared to speak
out unless they lose their place as there are few options locally.

Reply from Laura Fisher, Acting Manager at Kings Burrow Nursery

Henrys Kindergarten, as with all businesses has had a number of staff change their career following the pandemic and a re-evaluation of priorities with them wanting to spend more time with their families. However, Henrys does have several members of staff who have worked here for over ten years and we pride ourselves on how well we know each individual family. The COVID-19 pandemic has meant many changes for the nursery, including reduced resources over this period to ensure that everything can be deep cleaned daily. Looking forward, we hope to reintroduce all resources and equipment in the near future. Henrys Kindergarten operates an open-door policy with all parents, actively encouraging parents to raise any concerns or issues through discussions with the practitioners or management team and through anonymous surveys. The nursery values all feedback, allowing us to make constant improvements and reasonable adjustments to meet the needs of the families and children using our service.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son is currently at Henry's and my daughter left a year ago. We couldn't be happier with the nursery.
The staff are helpful, efficient and so kind and caring with all the children. I initially felt worried about leaving my daughter at nursery all day when I went back to work, but I can honestly
say as soon as she started and I saw how well she was looked after at Henry's, I wasn't concerned at all.
Henry's has some nice facilities with a lovely nature garden and outdoor space for each of the classes. They also are able to use the school playing field when it is not being used by the school- my daughter still talks about running around the huge field as one of her favourite things she did at nursery.
We feel really lucky to have found such a lovely nursery for our children and can't recommend it highly enough.

Reply from Laura Fisher, Acting Manager at Kings Burrow Nursery

Thank you for your kind review. We are so glad to hear that you, as a family, are pleased with Henry's Kindergarten and that you have felt so reassured by the services that we provide. We are very lucky to have such a variety of outdoor spaces and all our children enjoy taking their learning outside each day.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

It’s a wonderful group of staff who work so hard to make sure my son is happy and supported. They are really flexible for working parents and make sure my son has a brilliant day every time he attends. I’m really happy I chose Henry’s!

Reply from Laura Fisher, Acting Manager at Kings Burrow Nursery

Thank you for your review. We are so pleased to hear that you are glad you chose Henry's and that your son is so happy here.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has been attending Henry's for almost a year.
The staff have been fantastic, my son's development has vastly improved. His speech is coming on leaps and bounds and he is starting to become more receptive to trying new foods.
The facilities are great, so much to do and explore. My husband and
I feel that the nursery is the perfect setting for young children and if we were ever to choose a nursery again it would be Henry's.

Reply from Laura Fisher, Acting Manager at Kings Burrow Nursery

Thank you for your kind review. It has been a pleasure watching your son grow over the past year and we look forward to spending another year with him before he heads off to school.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Henry’s has been a perfect start for our son initially starting in Little Bears and now moving to Big Bears. He has thrived in their friendly setting. Staff are welcoming, kind and professional and dealt especially well with the recent challenges this past 18 months. We were recommended Henry’s by a
number of other parents and wouldn’t hesitate to recommend it to others.

Reply from Laura Fisher, Acting Manager at Kings Burrow Nursery

Thank you for your review and kind words regarding the staff and how the nursery has handled the pandemic.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Due to lockdown, my 11-month-old has not had much time away from me. Henry’s have been great at reassuring me that she is ok as well as settling her in and caring for her. All of the staff are friendly and professional. They keep me updated throughout the day through their app. I could not recommend
them more.

Reply from Laura Fisher, Acting Manager at Kings Burrow Nursery

Thank you for your review and I'm pleased to hear that the settling in procedure and the updates through our app have helped to reassure you during your daughter's journey with us so far.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has been at Henry’s for the past 3 years. The staff have been absolutely amazing. They provide age-appropriate activities while also giving children the space and time to explore and learn for themselves. They provide regular updates and photos on what my daughter has been doing which is
important to me and lovely to see in the day when I’m at work. The care and support that the staff show to the children is so natural and my daughter has the biggest smile when I drop her off every morning. The meals and snacks provided are healthy and varied and the team have been excellent at adapting the menu to suit my daughter’s needs. I have been so pleased with Henry’s and I will be sad when my daughter leaves in a few weeks time.

Reply from Laura Fisher, Acting Manager at Kings Burrow Nursery

Thank you for your very kind review. It has been a pleasure to care for and watch your daughter grow during her time with us. We will be very sad to see her leave in a few weeks time and we wish her all the best.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

A lovely nursery, with extremely friendly and caring staff. The outside spaces are brilliant, and they are out playing in them all the time. Both my daughters go here, and neither of them has once cried on drop off, which is something unheard of and a testament of how much they love their time here.
The staff show endless dedication, care and support for my daughters' wellbeing and development and create a lovely, fun and warm environment for the children. There have been some niggles over the pandemic, which is no surprise, but the key workers have done an amazing job keeping everyone happy.

Reply from Laura Fisher, Acting Manager at Kings Burrow Nursery

Thank you for your kind words and we are glad to hear that your daughters enjoy their time with us so much. We are very pleased to be able to offer such a variety of outdoor spaces and pride ourselves on using this to its full potential, with children having the opportunity to take their learning outdoors each day. With Covid-19 restrictions being eased, we hope that these niggles will now be resolved with the nursery being able to restore its services to how they were prior to the pandemic.


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Current Review Score: 9.1 (9.055)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.1 (9.055) out of 10 for Kings Burrow Nursery is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 4.8 out of 5 from 6 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.2 out of 5 from 6 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 4.817 for Kings Burrow Nursery is calculated as follows: ( (58 Excellents x 5) + (13 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 71 Ratings = 4.817

  • 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 4.238 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Kings Burrow Nursery is based on 6 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 = 3.6

    • 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 47 number of registered child places is 9.4. 6 Positive Reviews ÷ 9.4 = 0.638

  • 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 Kings Burrow Nursery

What is the Age Range of Children that Kings Burrow Nursery accepts?

Kings Burrow Nursery accepts Children aged from 0 years 3 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Kings Burrow Nursery Open?

Kings Burrow Nursery is open: Monday 07:30-18:00, Tuesday 07:30-18:00, Wednesday 07:30-18:00, Thursday 07:30-18:00, Friday 07:30-18:00.

How many Children does Kings Burrow Nursery have capacity for?

Kings Burrow Nursery has capacity for a total of 47 Children.

How far is Kings Burrow Nursery to the centre of Winchester?

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