Kings Burrow Nursery

Henry Beaufort School, Harestock, Winchester SO22 6JJ
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9.8 51 Reviews
  • Kings Burrow Nursery, Winchester

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 9.8 (9.837) out of 10, based on 15 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Kings Burrow Nursery has 51 reviews.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has attended Kings Burrow nursery 4 or 5 days a week for 7 months now, and is now 20 months old. I am very happy with the nursery and always feel like she is being very well cared for there. All of the staff seem to genuinely care for the children there, and ensure that there are such a
good variation of tasks/play opportunities (inside and outside, and also little trips away from the nursery) so that the children are kept happy, occupied, and learning well. Our busy and excitable daughter is happy and well socialised and gets to do lots of fun messy play. The nursery also look after her dietary needs/allergies well and she eats much more varied food there than she does at home. We would recommend this nursery as a safe, caring, and nurturing environment.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son attended a different setting first, where my concerns regarding his speech weren't taken seriously.
He is attending Kings Burrows for over a year now and he's absolutely thriving!
He loves all of the staff and I know he's in the best hands when I'm not there.
At home he is a really fussy
eater but he enjoys the nursery meals very much.


One of the highlights of the nursery are certainly the outdoor areas and the "nature garden".


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Kings Burrow Nursery has such a happy community. All of the practitioners are kind, considerate and welcoming.
My daughter has been well looked after from a baby to now a toddler. They embrace everything about her and spend quality time getting to know her understanding her likes and dislikes, challenging
her but also showing her compassion and teaching her new things!
We're very grateful as a family for all Kings Burrow have done and continue to do for our daughter encouraging her to be independent, courageous and herself!

Reply from Laura Fisher, Nursery Manager at Kings Burrow Nursery

Thank you for your lovely review. The community, home from home feel is something we really pride ourselves on here at Kings Burrow and something which is so important to us as is getting to know each individual child, enabling us to provide the best possible care and learning which is tailored to them. It has been an absolute pleasure watching your little ones nursery journey so far.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Both of my sons (4 & 1) go to Kings Burrow, and I have nothing but nice things to say about the nursery.
A friendly and welcoming atmosphere, excellent communications and the staff are always keen to share how the boys are getting on.
The facilities are good and well presented, with plenty of outdoor
space and activities.
I would certainly credit the Kings Burrow team with helping my children learn and develop into (here I maybe a bit bias) fantastic little humans.

Reply from Laura Fisher, Nursery Manager at Kings Burrow Nursery

Thank you for your lovely review. It is a pleasure have your two little ones with us and watching how they have both grown during their time with us.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The Kings Burrow team are simply brilliant, and our son looks forward to everyday with his friends in their supportive, educational and joyful environment. The staff are dedicated, caring, and professional. The facilities and experiences they create are second to none. They have created such a strong
and happy culture for our little ones, and it shows. 10/10 would recommend.

Reply from Laura Fisher, Nursery Manager at Kings Burrow Nursery

Thank you for your lovely review. It has been a pleasure looking after your little one and watching him grow over the last two and a half years as well as getting to know you as a family.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Kings Burrow Nursery has been fantastic for my child. Every morning, they're excited to go in, and every evening, they come home full of stories. The staff are warm, engaged, and genuinely care. Management is hands-on and often in the rooms, so it looks to be a real team effort.


The facilities are

great, with plenty to keep children engaged, and there's a strong focus on outdoor learning. There's also a lovely sense of community, where we often see staff at birthday parties and other events with their own children, which makes the nursery feel even more welcoming.


Communication is excellent, with clear handovers and regular updates through the app, which is really reassuring. Kings Burrow Nursery is a nurturing, supportive place where children seem to thrive, and I'd recommend it to anyone looking for a warm and well-run setting.


Reply from Laura Fisher, Nursery Manager at Kings Burrow Nursery

Thank you for your lovely review. We have a fantastic team here who fully immerse themselves in the children's care, learning and development. We really value the relationships that every team member from our regular supply staff all the way up to management builds with each individual child and family and feel this is such a crucial part of the role we play in their lives. With so many outdoor spaces, we are able to take our learning outdoors on a daily basis with regular forest school sessions and a strong emphasis on the importance of caring for and learning from nature.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My niece currently attends Kings Burrow Nursery and she is so happy. The staff are phenomenal, especially in the Bunnies Room. She has come on so much in her development, especially speech and language and she regularly shares her adventures at nursery with me whenever I pick her up. Thank you to all
the staff who work at the setting for providing such a caring and safe environment for the children where they can flourish.

Reply from Laura Fisher, Nursery Manager at Kings Burrow Nursery

Thank you for your lovely review. It is a pleasure having your niece with us here at Kings Burrow, she is always first to get involved especially with any of our messy play activities and has become such a little chatterbox!


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

My son started at Kings Burrow beginning of January and over the last couple of months, he has thrived well. He's become more sociable and his speech is really coming along - it won't be long until he's talking away! It's great that he has developed good bonds with the staff, particularly in the baby
room and with his key person.

Reply from Laura Fisher, Nursery Manager at Kings Burrow Nursery

Thank you for your lovely review. Your son has settled so well into nursery and it has been lovely to be a part of his development over the past few months. He is certainly chatting away to us now and has built such fantastic relationships with the staff.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Great nursery, really friendly and welcoming. The staff are fantastic and really get to know the children. They are supportive and caring.


There is a nice variety of outdoor area spaces, and the forest school is amazing. Staff go above and beyond to offer great opportunities; for example Didi dance,

little kickers and zoo lab. Theme weeks are well planned out and there is always a variety of activities taking place.

Reply from Laura Fisher, Nursery Manager at Kings Burrow Nursery

Thank you for your lovely review. We are very proud of all our outdoor spaces and being able to offer the children so many extra opportunities whilst they are with us at nursery. Learning their new favourite dance move in Didi Dance or the excitement as they get to hold one of the amazing animals is not only a fantastic learning experience for them but such a pleasure for us to be a part of.


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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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Current Review Score: 9.8 (9.837)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.8 (9.837) 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 15 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 15 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 4.837 for Kings Burrow Nursery is calculated as follows: ( (149 Excellents x 5) + (29 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 178 Ratings = 4.837

  • 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 Kings Burrow Nursery is based on 15 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 47 number of registered child places is 9.4, which has been reached with 15 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 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.