Tiny Tots Nursery School

Down Grange Farm House, Pack Lane, Basingstoke RG22 5SN
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9.5 48 Reviews
  • Tiny Tots Nursery School, Basingstoke
Tiny Tots Nursery School is located in a large converted farmhouse with extensive gardens. The nursery offers safe and professional childcare and an environment where children are inspired to pick up new skills and interests.

Care Provided by Tiny Tots Nursery School

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

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Elaine Eastham (Nursery Manager)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 33
  • Total Places for Children
  • 80
  • 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

Funding & Fees Guide for Tiny Tots Nursery School

  • Full day (7:30 am – 6:00 pm) from £75.00


  • We want to make life simple, so our fees include infant formula, milk, freshly prepared snacks, and meals, as well as nappies, wipes, and sun cream. Parents are, of course, also welcome to bring in their own.


  • Parking
  • Extensive parking is available for parents across the main entrance at the nursery.


Tiny Tots Nursery School Reviews (48)

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Tiny Tots Nursery School has a Review Score of 9.5 (9.525) out of 10, based on 17 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Tiny Tots Nursery School has 48 reviews.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our Son loves attending Tiny Tots and is always full of smiles and chatter about the activities at the end of the day. The staff genuinely care and take an interest in his growth and development and it is lovely to see the relationship he has built with them and the other children in the room.

Reply from Jessica Griffin, Marketing Executive at Tiny Tots Nursery School

Thank you so much for your lovely feedback! It's wonderful to hear how much your son enjoys his time at Tiny Tots. We're so pleased he's made such special connections with both his friends and our team. Thank you for your support!


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter started in September and since joining she has excelled. When she started nursery she didn't speak, wasn't potty trained and was such a nervous kid. In the last 5 months, she is now potty trained, her speech is fluent and she has grown with so much confidence. I believe that the nursery
has helped and supported her so much and as parents, we are entirely grateful. The nursery staff are amazing and keep us updated regularly with her achievements and are always there to listen and take on board everything we request. They always welcome her with a smile and open arms. The nursery is stunning and has a really warm home feeling. The garden space is lovely and the daily activities always have so much thought in them. My daughter comes home so excited and tells us about her day. Tiny Tots Nursery School has done wonders for us as a family and we are really pleased that we found somewhere so perfect. Thank you to everyone at Tiny Tots for all your hard work and for being a fantastic team.

Reply from Tiny Tots, Central support at Tiny Tots Nursery School

Thank you for your amazing review. We're so happy to hear how much your daughter has grown in confidence, speech, and independence at Tiny Tots. Our team truly appreciates your kind words, and we're grateful to be part of her journey.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My little son loves Tiny Tots Nursery. The staff are warm and confident. I'm happy for my baby. He spends a full-time section.
I hope he stays in this school until the maximum age because it's a very excellent position, the staff and the food are amazing. My son eats all during the day at school.
I can see this with the app. The teacher sends me a picture of the activity the whole day.

Reply from Tiny Tots, Central support at Tiny Tots Nursery School

Thank you for your wonderful review! We're so happy to hear that your son loves Tiny Tots and that you're pleased with the care, staff and meals. It's great that the app helps keep you connected to his day and we're thrilled to have your trust as he continues to grow with us!


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has been attending Tiny Tots since March 2023 and is now a pre-schooler. He has enjoyed his time at the nursery and has gained immense confidence as a child! The staff are very good, extremely patient and friendly too. Highly recommended!

Reply from Tiny Tots, Central support at Tiny Tots Nursery School

Thank you so much for your review! We're thrilled to hear how much your son has enjoyed his time at Tiny Tots and how he's grown in confidence. Our staff truly appreciate your kind words and we're grateful for your recommendation!


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My Granddaughter attends Tiny Tots Nursery School and she is super happy and is always excited to tell me what she has been doing at the nursery, the activities are well thought through and engaging. She is well cared for and the events I have been to have been good. I would recommend it to others.

Reply from Tiny Tots, Central support at Tiny Tots Nursery School

Thank you for recommending us! It's great to hear how much your granddaughter loves Tiny Tots Nursery School, enjoys the activities and shares her excitement with you. We're also happy to know you've enjoyed our events!


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter is currently attending Tiny Tots Nursery School and absolutely loves it. They keep us updated with her progress, what she's done in the day and even usually have a few little anecdotes for me at pick up which is so lovely. She's become a very confident, clever girl whilst attending and we're
very happy

Reply from Tiny Tots, Central support at Tiny Tots Nursery School

Thank you for your lovely review! We're so happy to hear how much your daughter loves Tiny Tots Nursery School and how she's growing in confidence. We love keeping you updated and truly appreciate your kind words!


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Enrolled my daughter here with complete apprehension after a terrible first childcare experience. Have to say they are incredible any doubts or concerns have been washed away. The staff are always so helpful even when we needed a bit extra monitoring they made sure to do this without question and made
it painless for me. No doubt in my mind the nursery is incredible. My daughter comes home learning new words each day and new skills never ceases to amaze me how much they teach her there.

Reply from Tiny Tots, Central support at Tiny Tots Nursery School

Thank you for your kind words! We're so happy to have eased your worries and to see your daughter thriving. It's amazing to hear how much she's learning each day-we truly appreciate your support!


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter is very happy at Tiny Tots. She is cared for daily by kind, friendly and consistent staff. Communication has improved massively over time and we enjoy regular updates on the app. The outside space is fantastic and my daughter enjoys caring for the giant land snails. I would highly recommend
Tiny Tots.

Reply from Tiny Tots, Central Support at Tiny Tots Nursery School

Thank you for your kind words! We're so glad your daughter is happy and enjoying her time at Tiny Tots, especially caring for the snails. Your recommendation means a lot to us!


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son loves his days at nursery. Tiny Tots have been great with his journey so far. Lots of care and attention for him and his extra needs. We feel very lucky he got a space and is part of the Tiny Tots family.

Reply from Storal, Central Support at Tiny Tots Nursery School

Thank you for taking the time to leave a review and provide feedback. It is great to hear that you're happy with the care provided by the nursery and that your son has settled in well! Thank you for choosing us.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 3.0 out of 5

Both my children have attended this nursery and they have enjoyed their time there. The staff really care about the children and it shows. They encourage the children to be outside as much as possible and the walled garden is just lovely.
It is very expensive and they do not offer term time-only care
which is disappointing. The management is rarely in the office to speak to and does not always respond to emails which is frustrating at times.

Reply from Storal, Central support at Tiny Tots Nursery School

Thank you for your feedback! We're thrilled to hear that your children have enjoyed their time at the nursery and that our staff's care shines through. We appreciate your comments about our outdoor space and understand your concerns regarding costs and communication. Your insights are valuable to us as we continually strive to improve our services. Thank you for being part of our community!


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Overall very happy with the nursery and how my little one has settled and loves going in. The staff in the room are so warm and welcoming and gives me confidence about the care provided.
Would like to have visibility on the menus so we could try to recreate some at home. Also, would be easier for
the babies to have access to the cubbies again as having them in the room delays pickup.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Very happy with the Poppies class. Regular communication from staff and always in the loop. My son has progressed so much from being in this class and it is down to the great resources, well-planned curriculum and hands-on teaching from the staff.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My little girl has been at Tiny Tots since she was 12 months, very happy with the overall setting and most importantly she is very happy there, and looks forward to attending! Lots of changes recently but all very positive, new manager is wonderful, has transformed the nursery inside as well as the
gardens and has also employed some new chefs who seem to be cooking up a very healthy storm in the kitchen! Really good to see and my little girl seems to be really enjoying the food and trying new things!

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We love Tiny Tots and have sent both our children here, most importantly they have loved their time here and are always happy to go in. We have never had any problems and the management are very approachable and friendly when you need anything. The staff are very loving and caring (especially those
of the baby rooms) which I value as one of the most important aspects to have within a nursery. Thank you so much to all the staff who work so hard doing the most important job of all - taking care of our most cherished!

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The staff in Poppies always work hard to further my child’s learning, and have also been amazing with her allergies (she carries EpiPens), always making sure she is safe in a way that does not exclude her from others. Communication is always fab too.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 3.0 out of 5

Our children have attended since 2020. We feel the nursery isn't as good as it was when the previous managers were in charge. The pre-school children seem to go in the garden less and have less variety of things to do. We are also disappointed at how much screen time they seem to have. There is a
large turnover of staff which is particularly difficult for our younger child, and the nursery seems to be relying on multiple agency staff. The admin also isn't great, I had to chase the office for multiple weeks to get my youngest child's days changed.
Most of the room staff are great, my youngest is very attached to his key worker which is lovely. The staff in pre-school are also lovely and my oldest child enjoys seeing them. My oldest's language has really developed and his writing has improved. We like the fact that they are taught sign language. They also do a lot around different holidays from around the world which he enjoys.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Everyone at the nursery meets us with a smile and are extremely helpful. The nursery team are amazing. We first met them with our eldest one and we were really happy for the attention they gave to him. Now we have our youngest who started nursery in August. He absolutely loves going to nursery and never
cries. His Key Worker always goes into detail about how his day went and posts pictures online, which is very nice for us to see what he is doing every day. Our little one always struggled with eating since he was born and I am so happy to see she is always trying to offer him new food to try and encourage him to try new things for his age. We are extremely grateful for all the help and very happy with the attention he gets from your team. Thank you!

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My two sons go to Tiny Tots and we couldn't be happier with our choice. The boys have so much fun and are constantly challenged with new activities and experiences. The indoor rooms are lovely with a homely feel and without that stale nappy smell that is pervasive in so many nurseries. The large enclosed
garden away from any main roads is a huge plus. The children are encouraged to be outside as much as possible when the weather permits and there are so many things for them to do in the garden. I also really like the balance of structured activities and independence for the children, which the staff get spot on. Without a doubt though the best thing about this nursery is the amazing staff who treat every child like their own and as individuals, tailoring their care and learning to the individual needs of each child. My two adore them all and often talk about their 'teachers' at home. Would not hesitate to recommend to anyone.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I can't thank the staff at this nursery enough! My daughter attended years ago and absolutely loved it here. I moved out of the immediate area when she went to school and so my son attended a different nursery, who ultimately didn't even do the bare minimum for him. I contacted Tiny Tots to see if they
could take him on despite there being concerns about my son's educational needs and no actual answers as to what those needs are/will be and they took him on no questions asked! Since being with them, he is like a different child at home and has been making so much progress. He loves the garden and gets so excited to go in on his nursery days! I'd recommend them to anyone!

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our child is receiving the best possible care and we are very happy with that too.
We have seen him thrive, grow and develop - everyone is so committed. As a team, everyone helps out and it shows in our child's life.

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Current Review Score: 9.5 (9.525)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.5 (9.525) out of 10 for Tiny Tots Nursery School is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 4.6 out of 5 from 17 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.9 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 4.587 for Tiny Tots Nursery School is calculated as follows: ( (143 Excellents x 5) + (41 Goods x 4) + (12 Satisfactorys x 3) + (2 Poors x 2) + (3 Very Poors x 1) ) ÷ 201 Ratings = 4.587

  • 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 4.938 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Tiny Tots Nursery School 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 80 number of registered child places is 16. 15 Positive Reviews ÷ 16 = 0.938

  • 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 Tiny Tots Nursery School

What is the Age Range of Children that Tiny Tots Nursery School accepts?

Tiny Tots Nursery School accepts Children aged from 0 years 3 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Tiny Tots Nursery School Open?

Tiny Tots Nursery School 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 Tiny Tots Nursery School have capacity for?

Tiny Tots Nursery School has capacity for a total of 80 Children.

How far is Tiny Tots Nursery School to the centre of Basingstoke?

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