Kids Love Nature Kindergarten at Avon Heath

Avon Heath Country Park, Brocks Pine, St Ives, Ringwood BH24 2DH
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  • 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 8.7 (8.679) out of 10, based on 3 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 Hayley V (Mother of Child) published on 25 September 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Avon Heath nursery is amazing, the staff are always there to give my child a lovely welcome. She goes in so so happy and comes out the same, I always have feedback of how her day was who she played with. It’s so nice to also get pictures through the tapestry app to see what she is up to and the fun
she is having.
All the staff go above and beyond, her key worker is outstanding and always there for my daughter when she wants cuddles, playing silly games etc.
Cannot recommend this nursery any higher than I already do.

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Review from Zohar M (Mother of Child) published on 24 September 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Kids Love Nature at Avon Heath is genuinely the MOST amazing childcare setting I could wish for. Each nursery staff genuinely gives 100% every day, we’re greeted with enthusiasm, cheer and we see how they care for children with love, patience and kindness as if they were their own children - which is
why I call them nursery mummies - because my son feels like he is being cared for by his family, not ‘staff’. One time as he left nursery he shouted 'I love you ' to one of the ‘nursery mummies’. My son talks joyfully about his nursery carers as he does about his friends - and having been to other nurseries this is the first time he has done so!
Kids Love Nature at Avon Heath also has chickens, they grow their own vegetables and do lots of creative arts and crafts as well as go on ranger walks into the forest. My son is so happy there that we delayed school so he could stay there until he turns 5.

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Review from Meg D (Mother of Child) published on 24 September 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Kids Love Nature is an outstanding nursery. Our son has thrived here. The staff and forest rangers are absolutely amazing and have a wonderful approach to teaching. I look forward to hearing about what they’ve been up to throughout the day!

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Review from Emily W (Mother of Child) published on 14 September 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has been here for 2-years and has had an amazing time. The staff are so welcoming and professional, any challenges faced by my daughter were solved jointly with the team, and she has really thrived in this setting. The location, walks, outside space in nature and natural style resources
have aided her development. She has made some wonderful friends during her time here and seeing them play in the park after pick up has been a joy to watch. Absolutely cannot recommend it highly 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 a joy to see how your daughter has developed during her time with us and we cannot wait for your son to join us soon.


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Review from Lisa S (Mother of Child) published on 12 June 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our daughter has just started and absolutely loves it. She goes 3 days a week but wants to go every single day.
We had a previous experience of another nursery before we moved and our daughter hated it and cried every time she had to go. Everyone at this nursery has just been fabulous. The outdoor
area is a big attraction as well as the ranger walks and the fabulous park on site.
I love the fact that the children are encouraged to play as they please and that the learning is not too structured or forced. The ability to play outside in all weathers is great. I also like the fact that they teach yoga to the children.
I would definitely recommend and I will be sending our younger one as soon as she turns two.
The food seems varied and nutritious and the staff appear lovely and have been helpful with admin as it’s my first experience with the new childcare account.

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

Thank you very much for your lovely comment. It has been great to see your daughter settle in so well and I am so glad that she enjoys yoga!


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Review from Louise S (Mother of Child) published on 29 May 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Such a fun place to go before school starts. Love the nature side, caring, sharing, getting dirty and having fun. little experience but my kids love it. Will be sad when my son leaves for school next September, will miss the staff I have got close to dearly.

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

It has been lovely having both of your children with us over the years! It has been great watching their personalities grow, in particular seeing your son developing beautiful friendships with some of the other children.


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Review from David M (Father of Child) published on 29 May 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our 4-year-old son has been attending Avon Heath for nearly a year and he absolutely loves it! Very easy-going with obviously a strong leaning to outdoor play and independence. Freshly cooked food every day and excellent facilities all round.

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

What a pleasure it has been to have your son with us for the past year! He is such a smiley, happy, sociable boy who is an absolute joy to be around! We will be very sad seeing him go off to school in September!


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Review from Lisa B (Mother of Child) published on 24 May 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Brilliant nursery, staff do an awesome job, being able to play outside for as long as they want and get messy is brilliant, children should be able to have fun and enjoy and this nursery delivers, going on ranger walks is an added bonus too.

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

Thank you, we have certainly enjoyed having your three boys come through our doors and we are so looking forward to your youngest joining us in September for lots more fun and adventures.


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Review from E B (Mother of Child) published on 24 May 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Finding Kids Love Nature Kindergarten at Avon Heath made our move from London that much easier. Our daughter started there when she was 2.5 years old, and initially, it was an adjustment for us coming from a nursery where her every move/meal was reported to a setting where she is far more independent,
but we couldn't be happier. She has free choice of what to do throughout the day - loves art, ranger walks, building things in the (huge) garden, mudslides, gardening, role play, helping in the kitchen - too many to list, but all things little ones should be doing. Messily. She has a good relationship with all the staff. Her interest and love of nature has been amazing to watch, as well as her physical ability which is most definitely a product of playing/climbing outdoors so much. We are sad to be saying goodbye when she starts school in September, but are grateful for the time she's had at Kids Love Nature Kindergarten and wish we'd been able to have a similar experience growing up. These guys have the right recipe!

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

This is really lovely, thank you. Your daughter has such an amazing time when she is with us, she is so sociable with her peers as well as chatting to the staff about what she gets up to at home and her exciting adventures on holiday. She has taught us so much about South Africa.


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Review from Mel P (Mother of Child) published on 23 May 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My little boy has been nurtured so lovingly here growing from a shy child, only comfortable in the company of a small few to very confident, engaging in so many activities and embracing the opportunities given to him. The activities he partakes in here are so varied - I don’t know of any other nursery
that compares. It’s a fantastic outdoor environment and our boy comes home smiling every day and can't wait for his next nursery day.

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

How lovely. It has been so great to see the journey that your son has been on, especially with his confidence. He is absolutely flourishing now, taking every opportunity in his stride, being keen to help out where he can and get fully engrossed in all activities on offer.


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Review from Kelly T (Mother of Child) published on 23 May 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Both of my children have been lucky enough to attend Avon Heath. From the first day, I felt comfortable leaving my child. It is an amazing place for them to explore and develop. The staff clearly love what they do, and the involvement of the rangers is great. I could not recommend it more.

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

It has been so lovely having your daughter with us, her cheeky laugh and beaming smile make every day that bit more amazing for us all. Her confidence has grown immensely and she absolutely loves creating paintings and drawings for the teachers or to take home to show her whole family.


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Review from Rosa L (Mother of Child) published on 23 May 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I can not praise this place highly enough. My little girl loves it here. The staff are great and the location is beautiful, healthy food is given every day. Yes, kids get messy here, but it's all part of the fun! I would not take her anywhere else.

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

Thank you. It has been wonderful having your daughter at Kindergarten four days per week, she is absolutely thriving. She is growing in confidence every day, exploring friendships, she loves playing on the log and tyre swings in the garden and most definitely the ranger walks in the Country Park.


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Review from Diana S (Mother of Child) published on 23 May 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We just recently moved to Dorset from London.
I always wanted my son to go to the nursery like this. To learn from nature and be in nature!
I was very happy when I found this nursery. My son loves it! Never ever cried when I left him (we had a bad experience with the previous nursery).
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that he is even more positive and calmer than before.
Girls are very friendly and good with kids. Rangers walks are amazing.

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

Your son has settled in so well and quickly, since only being with us for a few weeks. He is so happy, confident and has made some really great friendships with the staff and children already. We are sure that he will continue to have a wonderful time in the upcoming months.


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Review from Laura K (Mother of Child) published on 23 May 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Kids Love Nature Kindergarten at Avon Heath is a remarkable provision. Nestled in the natural Heathlands, it has nature and wellbeing at its core and my son is thriving. Not only does he have an appreciation for the nature that surrounds him, but educationally, he is developing leaps and bounds.
The staff strive every day to promote my son to be his own little person, whilst supporting him to understand the importance of having flexibility to adapt to rules and society. His happiness, conversation, understanding and health are a credit to the committed staff. My 2-year-old son is embracing and enjoying every second of his early experience of education.

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

Thank you so much for your lovely words. Your son is an absolute delight to have at Kindergarten, it has been incredible watching him grow into the confident, funny, outgoing child that he is, since he started only in January. It is amazing to see such huge progress in the short space of time that he has been with us and we are so looking forward to the next few years watching him grow even more.


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Review from Sarah M (Mother of Child) published on 23 May 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The nursery is fantastic! Our daughter has been there for 2 years and has really loved it. The activities on offer are unique, with ranger walks and lots of exploring the country park. When we first looked around I thought if I was a child again this was the type of place I would want to be. The teachers
are absolutely brilliant and we feel very lucky to have had the chance to send our daughter to such a special place.

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

Thank you so much, it has been truly wonderful having your daughter at the Kindergarten. She has a beaming smile and is always so happy, friendly and welcoming towards all of the children and really gets stuck into Kindergarten life, especially helping us in our vegetable garden. A keen gardener in the making.


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Review from Rebecca G (Mother of Child) published on 22 May 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter joined Avon Heath nature Kindergarten in September 2016 two days a week. From day one she thoroughly enjoyed her time there and came home with a new story every day whether it be what she did on a nature walk to what they had built or the artwork they had done. She has developed so very
well and we are pleased with the communication from staff and how caring they are. They have nurtured her creative side but also shown her different techniques of learning numbers and letters. She is going on to school in September and Avon have given her a great head start and we’re confident that she will settle in well and be able to access the new learning she will receive. We would totally 100% recommend The nature kindergarten to anyone. Especially if your child embraces nature and loves to be outdoors!

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

It has been a pleasure having your daughter with us, she is so caring and kind towards the other children. In particular, she supports new or young children, including them in her play, helping them to feel safe, settled and happy within the Kindergarten environment.


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Review from N K (Mother of Child) published on 22 May 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Amazing learning environments both indoors and outdoors. A perfect setting for outdoorsy children. Staff are really caring and are really interested in the children's development and get to know them personally. The ranger sessions are an incredible enrichment to the days at the setting and my children
really love these sessions. Parents must be aware that the children spend a lot of their time outside and be prepared for muddy clothes and faces at the end of the day. This setting is perfect for parents who want their children to do what children should be doing, getting outdoors and engaging with nature. They also have an opportunity for the children to take part in the eco-committee and teach them about the effects of littering and about recycling and how to do their bit to help our planet. I could not be happier with my decision to send my children to Kids Love Nature it has surpassed all of my expectations.

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

Thank you so much for your wonderful review, Natasha. Your girls are fantastic 'Eco Warriors' helping us to re-use our paper and encouraging all of us to recycle various materials.


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Review from Leigh-Anne F (Mother of Child) published on 21 May 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Amazing kindergarten, our son is very happy here, he loves the outside space and ranger walks. Staff are very friendly and helpful.

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

Thank you for your review. It has been a delight to support your son settle into Kindergarten this year. He comes in with such a lovely smile and you are definitely right in saying that he loves the ranger walks, he asks to go every day and has an amazing time exploring the Country Park.


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Review from Jacinta M (Mother of Child) published on 21 May 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My twins attend the nursery and absolutely love their time there! They have learnt so much since they have been there and it’s a great environment for them to learn and develop. I feel it’s a nurturing environment for my children in their early years and it’s a place where they can grow to be confident
children before moving onto school. I would have no hesitation in recommending the nursery to other parents.

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

Thank you so much for your lovely review. It has been such a pleasure getting to know your little ones and we are delighted to have them for another year before they head off to school. Lots more opportunities for exciting ranger walks, working creatively with our artist and lots more dressing up and role play, which they both love.


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Review from Emma A (Mother of Child) published on 14 December 2016
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

My son has only been attending the nursery for 3 months. He has settled in really well. All the staff are so friendly and welcoming. They have been great in helping my son adjust to a new situation. It's lovely to hear on our way home in the car, the fun things they've been up to during the day i.e.
the ranger walks, swinging in the hammock, playing in the sand, collecting the chicken's eggs, reading, drawing and even cuddling up for a story are just a few. It makes my day at work more comfortable knowing my son is in good care, learning and having lots of fun.

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Current Review Score: 8.7 (8.679)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 8.7 (8.679) 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 3 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 3.7 out of 5 from 3 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 5.000 for Kids Love Nature Kindergarten at Avon Heath is calculated as follows: ( (36 Excellents x 5) ) ÷ 36 Ratings = 5

  • 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 3.679 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Kids Love Nature Kindergarten at Avon Heath is based on 3 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 = 3.25

    • 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. 3 Positive Reviews ÷ 7 = 0.429

  • 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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