Kids Love Nature Kindergarten at Avon Heath

Avon Heath Country Park, Brocks Pine, St Ives, Ringwood BH24 2DH
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8.9 49 Reviews
  • Kids Love Nature Kindergarten at Avon Heath, Ringwood
Everyday is extraordinary at Kids Love Nature Kindergarten at Avon Heath.

Located on the protected heathland site of Avon Heath Country Park near Ringwood, this connects children to nature through daily ranger-led explorer sessions in the country park.

Supported by the most dedicated and caring team, children's learning flows from the beautiful classrooms to the one-acre garden which includes covered outdoor classroom, pond, vegetable garden, supersized sandpit, mud kitchen, greenhouse, chickens and woodland.

Indoors, the children help prepare the daily organic home-cooked lunch and snacks, work with a visiting artist on creative masterpieces and access all the learning resources they need to ensure they develop lifelong learning skills.

Book a visit today and join the adventure at this beautiful kindergarten.

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Care Provided by Kids Love Nature Kindergarten at Avon Heath

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

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Amy Morris (Manager)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 10
  • Total Places for Children
  • 35
  • Age Range
    • from 2 years 0 months
    • to 5 years 0 months
  • Opening Times
  • Monday 07:45-18:00
    Tuesday 07:45-18:00
    Wednesday 07:45-18:00
    Thursday 07:45-18:00
    Friday 07:45-18:00
  • When Closed
  • Bank Holidays
  • Parking

  • On entering the car park, drive the far end and the entrance to the kindergarten is located by the pond.


Kids Love Nature Kindergarten at Avon Heath Reviews (49)

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Kids Love Nature Kindergarten at Avon Heath has a Review Score of 8.9 (8.925) out of 10, based on 4 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Kids Love Nature Kindergarten at Avon Heath has 49 reviews.

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Review from N G (Mother of Child) published on 23 February 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Kids Love Nature has been superb since our son started at the age of 2. They've been totally committed to making his time there brilliant and he brings home so many lovely behaviours he's learnt there, such as wanting to help me cook. He also eats a wide range of nutritious foods which he wouldn't necessarily
get exposed to at home. The staff really understand our son and even seem to set up activities which match his interests and he always comes out happy. The staff are always available for a chat to offer guidance and advice - they've helped us navigate some challenges we've had at home around parental preference and sleep with sensible and practical advice. I am so glad we found you, our son has benefited so much from being at your setting. Thanks for all that you do.

Reply from Amy Morris, Manager at Kids Love Nature Kindergarten at Avon Heath

Hi, thank you so much for your review. I'm so glad that your child comes home and wants to help you cook, I will let our chef know. I'm really glad we have been able to help extend and support his interests here and I hope he never loses them as well. All the best for the future.


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Review from Anna W (Mother of Child) published on 20 February 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We cannot fault Avon Heath - our daughter has been attending since she turned 2 and is now 4. She loves going. The facilities are incredible - we love the outdoor play space, it's huge and has rope swings, a pond, loose parts to build with, a sand pit etc. The focus on children exploring nature and
playing is great. Our daughter loves helping with the food preparation and makes endless crafts. The staff have consistently been excellent - friendly, knowledgable and genuinely care for our little one.

Reply from Amy Morris, Manager at Kids Love Nature Kindergarten at Avon Heath

Thank you so much for your kind words. Your daughter has been a great asset to our setting and I'm so glad she has had a good time with us. I hope she comes away from this experience with a deeper love for nature and crafts and this carries on throughout her life.


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Review from Louise S (Mother of Child) published on 9 January 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I wanted to take this opportunity to say how outstanding Kids Love Nature at Avon Heath has been. We have a unique family situation happening and everyone at Kids Love Nature has been incredible. My son loves it at Kids Love Nature, the staff have been incredible and I can't speak more highly about
our whole experience. This centre is such a credit to your organisation. I have been more than thrilled with everything and the staff deserve so much credit. They have been consistently wonderful and I am so grateful for all they have done for us. Thank you.

Reply from Amy Morris, Manager at Kids Love Nature Kindergarten at Avon Heath

Hi, thank you so much for your kind comments. We loved having your son with us and watch him grow into a confident, outgoing boy. He is already missed and asked after by many children here. His leadership skills were great to watch as he lead groups of children in imaginative games. Wishing you all the best for the future.


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Review from Shelley R (Mother of Child) published on 27 March 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My little boy loves going into the nursery; he runs in and doesn't look back, and he always comes running out with the biggest smile on his face, which is a testament to all the staff, who have all been amazing since the day he started. This was the perfect choice for me as he loves being outside, he
will go on the ranger walks whenever he can, he comes home with so much artwork, which he is always proud of, helps the lady with the cooking; he has grown so much in confidence, this was definitely the best nursery for him to grow.

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Review from Rowena P (Mother of Child) published on 7 March 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I honestly cannot recommend Kids Love Nature Kindergarten at Avon Heath highly enough for their knowledge, educational/early years expertise and overall standard of care and teaching. My child has been with the nursery since she turned two and as a four-and-a-half-year-old now, they have honestly contributed
so much in shaping her into the articulate, emotionally intelligent, empathetic and all-round wholesome and fun little person she has become today. The teaching staff are each truly brilliant within their own fields. Thank you from the bottom of my and my family's hearts for all you do.

Reply from Amy Morris, Manager at Kids Love Nature Kindergarten at Avon Heath

Thank you so much for these lovely words. It has been a pleasure to watch your daughter grow over the years and she has been a joy to teach.


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Review from Kerry D (Mother of Child) published on 1 March 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I have no doubt that since my son started here at Kids Love Nature Kindergarten at Avon Heath he has flourished. The staff are so caring and the communication is excellent. All staff are very approachable and it is clear that they all love working there. The outdoor space is second to none as well as
the offering of ranger walks on the heath. Our son surprises us every day with skills or songs he has learnt or the big smiles he has when talking about the friendships he has made. This really is a fantastic nursery and I couldn't imagine a better start for him.

Reply from Amy Morris, Manager at Kids Love Nature Kindergarten at Avon Heath

Thank you for such a great review, it has been wonderful to watch your boy thrive and grow with us!


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Review from Hannah I (Mother of Child) published on 1 March 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

When an outdoor learning environment is fused with people who really care and then topped up with time for each child's individual growth and unlimited adventure why choose anything else? Our darling boy finishes his day with the most enthralling stories. Kids Love Nature offers more to him than we
could as parents even if we didn't work. Kids Love Nature is a choice to trust others to help mould your child without the guilt of working, it's not a replacement for parenthood but an extensive support of education.

Reply from Amy Morris, Manager at Kids Love Nature Kindergarten at Avon Heath

Thank you for such kind and lovely words, we have enjoyed seeing your boy blossom and build confidence.


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Review from Stephanie T (Mother of Child) published on 13 February 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Amazing caring nursery.
Fantastic setting. Staff clearly love working there. They all always know the children and what they have done that day.
Amazing homemade food, which the children can help to prepare.
Where else can you go on a ranger walk daily and build a den?

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

My daughter absolutely loves it here. She always comes back with lovely stories of the amazing time she has there. She runs in, excited every time. She is my second child to attend and I cannot recommend its highly enough.

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Review from Leighton G (Father of Child) published on 6 February 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son went here for 2-3 years, now my daughter attends. What an experience for them in nature, ranger walks and they are always doing so many activities. The team are lovely and informative of anything to be aware of with the children 11/10!

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Review from Lucy T (Mother of Child) published on 21 February 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We chose Kids Love Nature as we believe fostering a love of the outdoors is so important for children and the ethos for supporting development fits with our parenting style. We have not been disappointed. It’s a beautiful setting with incredible staff who genuinely love and nurture the children. The
free flow style really suits our son and allows him to follow his interests and learn through play and exploration. The communication is excellent and we always feel very comfortable talking to staff about anything our son is struggling with and they really do go above and beyond to offer guidance and reassurance. Food is freshly prepared, the ranger activities are a major hit and our son loves attending. My only advice, prepare for clothes to get covered in paint and mud … as they should.

Reply from Gaby Chalmers, Manager at Kids Love Nature Kindergarten at Avon Heath

Thank you so much for your lovely comments. Having your son with us has been so much fun, he has grown such an interest for so many different areas of the world. He will have this thirst for knowledge for life and keep on developing it.


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Review from O B (Mother of Child) published on 26 May 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter loves going to nursery at Avon Heath. This was her first time going to a nursery school and it took her a while to settle in - the staff were kind, caring and attentive, and did everything to make this experience pleasant for her. She is now confident going in and just wants to go more often!
Lots of outdoor, cooking, singing, and a generally healthy and relaxed atmosphere.

Reply from Gaby Chalmers, Manager at Kids Love Nature Kindergarten at Avon Heath

Thank you very much for your kind comments! It has been so lovely to see your daughter settle in, gain lots of confidence and become engrossed into Kindergarten life!


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Review from Sarah G (Mother of Child) published on 24 May 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our daughter started in January 2021. She settled in extremely well thanks to the caring dedicated staff. It is a beautiful kindergarten with a large outdoor space, all focussing on nature and allowing the children to be free. We knew it would the perfect place for our daughter as she loves being outside
and everything nature. Our son will go here too. I couldn’t recommend this kindergarten enough. I wish our children could stay in this setting for several years before starting primary school. I think the age for starting school is too young and this kind of learning is so much more valuable to them.
Thank you so much to the staff at Kids Love Nature at Avon Heath.

Reply from Gaby Chalmers, Manager at Kids Love Nature Kindergarten at Avon Heath

It has been wonderful to welcome your daughter with us this year and it has been so great to see her flourishing from so early on! Thank you so very much for your lovely comments!


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Review from Katy B (Mother of Child) published on 24 May 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Both my children have attended this nursery, with my 2 year old currently attending. Excellent nursery, staff are so friendly and welcoming and really work hard on connecting with the children to make them feel safe and happy. The range of activities available to the children daily is like no other
and my son loves going into nursery and exploring the setting and the great outdoors on the ranger walks. Highly recommend, such a unique experience for children, and feel so lucky to have my children attend this nursery!

Reply from Gaby Chalmers, Manager at Kids Love Nature Kindergarten at Avon Heath

It has been such a pleasure to have both of your children with us at Avon Heath! Seeing their confidence build, their smiley faces and pure enjoyment is a joy to see and be a part of! Thank you very much for your comments.


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Review from Tara H (Mother of Child) published on 24 May 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Both my son and daughter have absolutely loved it here. The facilities are amazing and the staff genuinely care about the children. They always keep you informed on what they have been doing during the day from what and who they have played with to how much lunch they ate (mine often went back for extra
helpings as loved the food!). The ranger walks are amazing and the kids love the rangers as they really involve them in back to basic learning experiences including making swings and building wormeries. I received regular updates with photos on activities they had been taking part in which was lovely to see.
I truly wish this had existed when I was a child as it is an amazing place for a toddler to learn, explore and have fun.

Reply from Gaby Chalmers, Manager at Kids Love Nature Kindergarten at Avon Heath

Thank you for your wonderful comments! We have absolutely loved having both of your children at Kids Love Nature and we will be really sad to see your daughter go off to school soon! Both children have definitely been huge fans of our lunches! We wish them all of the luck for their futures!


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Review from Amber K (Mother of Child) published on 24 May 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter joined Kids Love Nature Kindergarten in April 2021, having spent lockdown at home, and as a parent, I was super nervous about how my daughter would adapt to a new setting and new faces and I know my daughter was anxious about being left. The team at Avon Heath couldn’t have done more to
support us and we have very open communication ongoing. The setting is so unique and explorative and the ranger walks and craft time is superb. My daughter really enjoys her time with Kids Love Nature and I love the regular photos and updates and curriculum benchmarks I get sent on the parent app which really showcase the wonderful environment my daughter is learning in. I cannot recommend the setting and staff enough.

Reply from Gaby Chalmers, Manager at Kids Love Nature Kindergarten at Avon Heath

Thank you so much for your lovely comments! It has been amazing to be part of your daughter's journey to help her settle into our setting. It is great to see her gaining confidence and seeing her so happy!


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Review from Chloe L (Mother of Child) published on 21 May 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I love this nursery. My daughter settled in straight away and after lockdown, I was worried she would struggle, but the staff were fantastic and even got her eating vegetables.
I couldn’t recommend this nursery more.

Reply from Gaby Chalmers, Manager at Kids Love Nature Kindergarten at Avon Heath

Thank you so much for your lovely comments! It has been a pleasure having your daughter with us and we are so glad that we have been part of her vegetable loving journey!


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Review from Lauren Y (Mother of Child) published on 21 May 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I don’t have enough space to go through every aspect on how amazing this nursery has been for me and my child. He loved it the second he walked in. The area outside is a child’s dream and he enjoys every second he is there, mud play, bikes, sand and even their own chickens! My son struggled to settle
after the months off last year but the staff were all amazing and encouraged him to go in with them and always there with a smile on their faces. He comes out of nursery every time to tell me how much fun he’s had that day, either on a ranger walk discovering the heath lands, making camp fires or playing with his friends. The activities they do each day are amazing and he has experienced so many things at nursery that he may have never at a playschool based inside. I love that he is ready for the next steps of going to school and knows how to do all the things required for the classroom like sitting and listening or going to the toilet independently! He would stay here forever if he could.

Reply from Gaby Chalmers, Manager at Kids Love Nature Kindergarten at Avon Heath

Thank you so much for your lovely review, Lauren! We are so delighted that you and your son have had such great experiences with us at Kids Love Nature. We are so happy that you feel that he is prepared for school in September! We will definitely miss him!


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Review from Louise H (Mother of Child) published on 25 September 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has been attending Kids Love Nature for nearly 2 years and my daughter has just started. We have found the nursery such a wonderful experience. It has lots of outdoor space to enjoy, rain or shine. The staff are amazing and the activities are all nature-based so they learn lots about the world
around them, along with how to write and count through play. We love the imagination that our son has developed through independent play and how obsessed he is with water, bugs and insects. He surprises us every day with new songs he's sung or games he's played. This really is a wonderful nursery and we can't wait to watch our little girl develop the same way our son has.

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Review from A H (Mother of Child) published on 25 September 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We cannot praise Kids Love Nature’s staff and approach enough. Over the past year and a half our daughter’s confidence and social skills have flourished. She now educates us on the the wonderful things she has learnt about the world around us and the natural world. He independence has been so well nurtured
and we are so proud of who she has become. The staff at kids love nature have such a wonderful, gentle and encouraging approach, seeing our daughter as a unique individual, not a statistic. We are sad that her time there has come to an end as she will now start school but know they have prepared her well.
We’ll be back with our younger daughter next year! Couldn’t imagine sending our children anywhere else. 10/10.

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Current Review Score: 8.9 (8.925)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 8.9 (8.925) out of 10 for Kids Love Nature Kindergarten at Avon Heath 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 4 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 3.9 out of 5 from 4 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 4.979 for Kids Love Nature Kindergarten at Avon Heath is calculated as follows: ( (47 Excellents x 5) + (1 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 48 Ratings = 4.979

  • 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 3.946 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Kids Love Nature Kindergarten at Avon Heath is based on 4 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 = 3.375

    • 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 35 number of registered child places is 7. 4 Positive Reviews ÷ 7 = 0.571

  • 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 Kids Love Nature Kindergarten at Avon Heath

What is the Age Range of Children that Kids Love Nature Kindergarten at Avon Heath accepts?

Kids Love Nature Kindergarten at Avon Heath accepts Children aged from 2 years 0 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Kids Love Nature Kindergarten at Avon Heath Open?

Kids Love Nature Kindergarten at Avon Heath is open: Monday 07:45-18:00, Tuesday 07:45-18:00, Wednesday 07:45-18:00, Thursday 07:45-18:00, Friday 07:45-18:00.

How many Children does Kids Love Nature Kindergarten at Avon Heath have capacity for?

Kids Love Nature Kindergarten at Avon Heath has capacity for a total of 35 Children.

How far is Kids Love Nature Kindergarten at Avon Heath to the centre of Ringwood?

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

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