St Ives School Nursery

St Ives School, Three Gates Lane, Haslemere GU27 2ES
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St Ives School Nursery is a fun and vibrant setting where playing is taken seriously!

Days are carefully planned to stimulate children’s social, physical and intellectual growth while maintaining a real sense of fun and enjoyment. Children enjoy full access to an outdoor play area as well as a range of facilities at the school such as the gym and extensive woodland area.

There are fun packed sessions every day with specialist activities including: Forest School, swimming, ballet, Little Linguists and Crafty Chefs.

All activities are included in the fees, there are no extra charges for special activities.
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Care Provided by St Ives School Nursery

  • Type of Service
  • Nursery School – Voluntary / Not for Profit Owned
  • Open term time
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care

Good to Know

  • Owner
  • St Ives School
  • Person in charge
  • Jade Vaus (Manager)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 7
  • Registered Charity Number
  • 312080
  • Total Places for Children
  • 36
  • Age Range
    • from 2 years 0 months
    • to 4 years 0 months
  • Opening Times
  • Monday 07:45-17:45
    Tuesday 07:45-17:45
    Wednesday 07:45-17:45
    Thursday 07:45-17:45
    Friday 07:45-17:45
  • When Closed
  • School Holidays

Funding & Fees Guide for St Ives School Nursery

  • Morning only - £42.95
    Morning plus lunch - £47.80
    Afternoons plus lunch - £29.50
    Afternoon only - £24.50
    Full day - £67.40

St Ives School Nursery Reviews (47)

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St Ives School Nursery has a Review Score of 10 (9.958) out of 10, based on 12 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time St Ives School Nursery has 47 reviews.

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Review from C N (Mother of Child) published on 28 February 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our daughter settled into The Ivies immediately. The staff are all brilliant. Ivies provide a nurturing environment, with well thought through learning tools, great activities and space inside and out. We have been extremely happy with it and would highly recommend it.

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Review from Victoria B (Mother of Child) published on 27 February 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The Ivies is a very special place. It is a nurturing and caring setting where each child is treated like an individual. My son has been exceptionally happy at The Ivies and that is all down to the wonderful teachers, staff, other children and parents. In addition to the caring environment, the children
are helped to develop at their own pace but in a fun and progressive way. My son has excelled there.

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Review from Simon (Father of Child) published on 24 July 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Everything a nursery should be. Highly recommended. We had a very difficult experience with our elder child in a daycare type nursery. What a revelation St Ives has been. The same caring, dedicated staff each day. Staff who know your child, their strengths, interests and personalities so well. Activities
planned around your child to help them grow and develop. Such a happy place to be a child.

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Review from Karen L (Mother of Child) published on 9 April 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The Ivies is a very special place! My daughter just loves it there and is thriving on the exceptional care, stimulating environment and varied activities. The staff are just wonderful and go above and beyond to create a fabulous nursery where every child can flourish.

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Review from Samantha G (Mother of Child) published on 5 March 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The staff at The Ivies have been exceptional in settling our daughter into nursery life. We did look at a couple of other nurseries but they did not compare with the caring, homely and friendly atmosphere of The Ivies. The children have access to lots of indoor and outdoor space. They have lots of lovely
toys to play with and there are different, stimulating activities every day. The settling-in process is extremely good and really helped our daughter who did not want to leave mummy at the beginning. Now we drop her off and she is happy and smiling and loves her time at nursery. She comes out every day singing and laughing and has made lots of lovely friends. She has grown in confidence and learnt so much since attending. Her vocabulary grows every week. We have recommended The Ivies to a number of friends. We could not be more happy with our choice and enjoy dropping her off, knowing she's in safe hands and going to have a great time!

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Review from Angela L (Mother of Child) published on 27 February 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Both my daughters have attended The Ivies nursery and we feel like it's an extension of our family. They both have thrived in nursery, learning so many new skills through fun and play and enjoying all the wonderful activities offered such as forest school, ballet and swimming. The staff are amazing,
attending to the children with warmth and care. You are always updated on what your child is doing at nursery either face to face or via their online system, where you can see wonderful pictures of their days at nursery. I highly recommend this nursery!

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Review from C B (Mother of Child) published on 8 February 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

As a "mumpreneur" I really appreciate the flexibility they offer on the occasional day I need to drop her off early or pick her up late. Furthermore, my daughter loves her school and all her new friends which is what any parent would really want. A large reason I chose St Ives out of all the schools
I visited, was that they emphasised child well-being and happiness the most. This is incredibly important and it was something many of the other schools were not addressing. The school is also very happy to cater for my daughter's specific dietary needs with pleasure.

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Review from M S M (Mother of Child) published on 6 February 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter attends The Ivies three days a week and loves every second of her day. She has firm friendships, feels included and has grown and developed her skills in both interactions, role play games, sharing, understanding the needs of others and even holding a pen and starting to form letters. She
enjoys forest school on a Monday, Ballet on a Tuesday and cookery on a Friday. She has a strong bond with her key workers and during the holidays misses the nursery and her friends terribly. My youngest, 8-month-old, will be going to The Ivies when she's old enough.

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Review from Vicki O (Mother of Child) published on 5 February 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has attended Ivies for just over a year and during this time, I feel he has received a level of care and attention I have not experienced in the four other nurseries my other two children have been to in the past.


The staff go beyond in terms of attention, genuine affection for the children,

continuity, enthusiasm and professionalism. This care has benefitted my son greatly and shows in his confidence and nature. He smiles and runs happily into nursery and smiles and waves his way out.

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Review from I G (Father of Child) published on 11 December 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Both of our girls have been at The Ivies, Haslemere for 4 years in total. They absolutely love it. The little one does not want to leave the nursery at picking up time! The teachers are very experienced and kind. They do lots of activities. They have a structured approach, a thing which suits our kids.
Our kids developed a warm and loving relationship with other kids and staff. They are good at spotting if any areas need further development and know how to do it.


Surely the best area around we think!


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Review from Amanda J (Mother of Child) published on 20 November 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The Ivies staff are knowledgeable and caring. Care and development for our daughter has been specific to her needs, which was important to us. The range of activities on offer is extensive and the resources the nursery has access to helps develop the children significantly.

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Review from Sam P (Mother of Child) published on 11 April 2016
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Both my daughters have attended St Ivies Nursery and have been /are very happy. It is a very caring and loving environment and all the nursery staff are very calm and patient with the children. The younger children are separated from the older children (ducks and ducklings) at certain times of the day
which enables more focus on age appropriate tasks. The staff are excellent at preparing the children for school in the last couple of terms - children attend assembly. There is good outside space with plenty of toys and role play areas to encourage imaginative play. A wonderful nursery.

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Review from Sarah O (Mother of Child) published on 18 March 2016
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

A great nursery which has gone from strength to strength over the last few years. I have had two daughters attend for their preschool years and would highly recommend it. It's a fun, caring nursery where both my children were extremely happy. The level of activity is pitched just right for the age groups
and it's a great preparation for the start of school. The facilities and position is excellent. The staff are wonderful, caring and enthusiastic. A wonderful nursery!

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Review from Jamie D (Father of Child) published on 16 March 2016
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Really nice nurturing environment, in lovely setting.
Most important is how much my daughter loves it there - so much so she often doesn't want to come home! It was the same for my son who went to this nursery a few years ago, who had been to various other nurseries before this one - he settled in
so quickly at this nursery and thoroughly enjoyed his time there.
Some of the extras are really good too - and not offered at other nurseries we had been to. For example - forest school, swimming lessons and ballet.
The overall package that this nursery delivers is great.

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Review from Sally M (Mother of Child) published on 9 March 2016
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter started in The Ivies in 2009. From the moment she walked in, we knew she was in good hands. She has never looked back and, now in Year 5 in the main school, we are approaching a very sad day when she will have to move on to another school.
St Ives has provided my daughter with the happiest
start to her education and I don't think she will ever forget the fun filled days she has had.

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Review from Lucy L (Mother of Child) published on 1 March 2016
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Two of my daughters have gone to this nursery (one of them is there currently). I couldn't be happier with it - the staff are all great, the atmosphere is lovely and relaxed and the children are all very happy.

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Review from Sophie S (Mother of Child) published on 29 February 2016
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I would highly recommend St Ives Nursery to anyone looking for a happy, caring, nurturing environment in the Haslemere area. My daughter enjoyed a fantastic two years in the nursery and the amazing staff helped her to grow in confidence, social skills, life skills and academically during her time there.
The children love St Ives Nursery, they make strong friendships and enjoy a huge range of activities such as cooking, singing, music, swimming and PE. As the nursery is linked to the school, they can enjoy the facilities that the school has to offer. When my daughter left having just turned four, she was fully ready to start school, she was confident, could read simple books and swim a short distance. Thank you St Ives!!

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Review from Gemma S (Mother of Child) published on 29 February 2016
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our daughters experience of 'The Ivies' nursery, and therefore ours, was a complete joy. The moment she completed her taster session we were hooked. We didn't need to look elsewhere. We felt completely confident leaving her in their loving and nurturing care and she thrived. It is welcoming and a home
from home experience set in stunning grounds.
Our daughter moved into St Ives school which was a seamless and natural transition from the nursery. The added bonus is that she still gets to spend time with the wonderful nursery staff through the Pre Prep After School Care arrangements.
This really is a hidden gem of a nursery that I can't recommend highly enough.

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Review from Kate S (Mother of Child) published on 17 February 2016
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

St Ive's Nursery is a wonderful Nursery. My eldest daughter also went to the nursery and I feel it has the highest standards of care. Nurturing of child led development is fantastic. Both my girls happily took off to nursery without a second glance. Wonderful I love it!

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Review from Alexandra V (Mother of Child) published on 4 February 2016
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Both of my children have attended The Ivies Nursery and thoroughly enjoyed their time there. It has a wonderful outdoor space, lots of afternoon activities. Staff were always friendly, kind and supportive. I felt confident as a parent leaving my children in their care. Wonderful lunches!

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Current Review Score: 10.0 (9.958)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 10 (9.958) out of 10 for St Ives School Nursery 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 12 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 12 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 4.958 for St Ives School Nursery is calculated as follows: ( (138 Excellents x 5) + (4 Goods x 4) + (1 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 143 Ratings = 4.958

  • 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 St Ives School Nursery is based on 12 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 36 number of registered child places is 7.2, which has been reached with 12 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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Meet the Team (7)

Jade

Jade Vaus

Job Title: Nursery Manager

Joined: 2024

Jade Vaus joined us in September 2024 as our Nursery Manager. She has a Level 3 Diploma in Childcare and Education and a vast experience of working in Early Years. She joins us from St Edmund’s Nursery and was previously Deputy Nursery Manager at Little Sailors Nursery at The Royal Prep School for many years.

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Deb

Deb Bowler

Job Title: Nursery Assistant

Joined: 2011

Deb has worked at The Ivies for eight years. She has a Level 3 Cache in Childcare, and has additionally attended multiple training courses on many aspects of the nursery environment. Before joining us, Deb worked at her village nursery for ten years. She lives in Chiddingfold with her two children.

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Rachel

Rachel Sacre

Job Title: Early Years Practitioner

Joined: 2019

Rachel joined St Ives in January 2019 having previously worked at Lanesborough Prep School in Guildford. Rachel has over twenty years’ experience of working in childcare including daycare and school settings. During her time at Lanesborough Rachel worked in the nursery as a nursery assistant as well as a teaching assistant in both Reception class and Year 2. Rachel has an NVQ Level 3 in childcare and has kept her knowledge and skills up to date by attending regular training courses.

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Angela

Angela Sahal

Job Title: Early Years Practitioner

Joined: 2022

Angela joins us from Brook Nursery where she worked for over 18 months. Before her role at Brook, Angela nannied for several families in the Haslemere area, which she loved.

She is already proving to be a very valuable member of the team.

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Rachel

Rachel Blewett

Job Title: Early Years Practitioner

Joined: 2022

Rachel holds an NNEB Childcare Qualification and has over 30 years experience of working in Early Years. Rachel has worked locally at Brook Nursery School for the past 15 years. Before this, Rachel worked at the Rocking Horse Nursery in Godalming and has also been a private nanny.

She is excited to be part of the team here at St Ives and looks forward to meeting all the nursery children and helping them reach their full potential.

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Natasha

Natasha Burrows

Job Title: Early Years Practitioner

Joined: 2024

Natasha, known as Tash, has also joined our nursery team this term. Tash has a background in Early Years with a Level 3 Diploma in Early Learning and Childcare. Most recently Tash has been working locally at Toad Hall prior to this she spent many years working at The Royal School Nursery.

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Pippa Ayton

Job Title: Early Years Practitioner

Joined: 2013

Pippa has worked at St Ives for nine years. The majority of this time has been spent working in the Early Years during which she undertook training in developing practice within the early years, safeguarding and first aid. Pippa has gained previous experience working with children at Grayswood Infant School and Haslemere Prep School where she worked in both Reception and Nursery classes. Pippa has been involved with after-school activities, notably Beavers and cricket.

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