Banstead Prep School Nursery

Sutton Lane, Banstead SM7 3RA
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8.5 14 Reviews
  • Banstead Prep School Nursery, Banstead
The Early Years Centre at Banstead Prep serves as the starting point for each child's educational journey. The youngest students thrive in an environment that promotes independent learning through play, all within the framework of the school day.

Preschool learning takes place in classrooms specifically designed for early education, following a forward-thinking curriculum. Developed in partnership with Kingston University, this curriculum is crafted to spark curiosity, support child-led learning, and develop future skills.

Each class is led by a qualified Early Years teacher, with support from a learning assistant who provides tailored assistance, ensuring that each child is stretched and challenged according to their individual needs. Additionally, the children benefit from a wide range of subject-specialist teaching and access to the renowned facilities at Banstead Prep. The core timetable includes PE, Music, Languages, STEM, and Outdoor Learning.

The main entry point is for children who are three years old at the start of the academic year, with spaces available in up to two preschool classes, each with 16 children. A limited number of accelerated entry spots are also offered for children to join the Nursery at the start of the term following their second birthday.

By the time the children transition to Reception and beyond, they are well-prepared for the next stage of their educational journey.

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Care Provided by Banstead Prep School Nursery

  • Type of Service
  • Nursery School – Privately Owned
  • Open term time
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care

Good to Know

  • Owner
  • Banstead Preparatory School
  • Person in charge
  • Hayley Compton (Head of Early Years)
  • Admission Criteria
    • Children may join from the September of the academic year in which they will turn 3 years old
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 10
  • Total Places for Children
  • 56
  • Age Range
    • from 2 years 0 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
  • School Holidays

Funding & Fees Guide for Banstead Prep School Nursery

  • Five full days 8.00am - 3.00pm £4270 per term (inclusive of 15 hours Early Years Education Funding)

  • Additional fees are payable for breakfast club (7.30 - 8.00am) and after school care (3.00pm - 6.00pm)
  • Parking

  • There is plenty of parking for visitors on the school site


Banstead Prep School Nursery Reviews (14)

8.5

Banstead Prep School Nursery has a Review Score of 8.5 (8.462) out of 10, based on 3 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Banstead Prep School Nursery has 14 reviews.

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Review from Tom D (Father of Child) published on 11 February 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Fantastic and supportive nursery. Our son loves being there and the staff are great. It's also a great transition into the prep school for those looking to go there. We've tried multiple nurseries for our two children and this is by far the best.

Reply from Hayley Compton, Head of Early Years at Banstead Prep School Nursery

Thank you for taking the time to provide such a fabulous review! We are proud of our early years environment and it's great to hear that you value what's on offer.


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Review from Jack L (Father of Child) published on 4 February 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has been at Banstead Prep School Nursery since last March when she turned two. (Nearly a year.) Since her first day, we have been overwhelmed by the incredible kindness and enthusiasm all the staff have shown. They know all the children so well and really nurture them as individuals, helping
their confidence to grow. Our daughter goes into nursery with such a big smile on her face every day and there is an even bigger smile at the end of the day after a fantastic day exploring with her friends! We are always amazed by the range of activities the wonderful lady and her brilliant team immerse the children in - expect stories of squelching through the mud on 'We're Going on a Bear Hunt' welly walks and weekly food offerings made by the children! Thank you Banstead Prep School Nursery for loving our little girl!

Reply from Hayley Compton, Head of Early Years at Banstead Prep School Nursery

Thank you for this wonderful review. We put the children at the heart of everything we do and it's so rewarding to hear how happy they are at nursery. We appreciate you taking the time to share your experience.


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Review from S F (Mother of Child) published on 20 December 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

All the staff and children are friendly and welcoming. My son has done amazingly well there, he's very sensitive and made lots of friends with both staff and teachers alike. I highly recommend it and would send all my children there.

Reply from Hayley Compton, Head of Early Years at Banstead Prep School Nursery

Thank you for recommending Banstead Prep, we are so pleased to hear your positive experience.


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Review from Natalie M (Mother of Child) published on 7 February 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son joined Banstead Prep School Nursery last year, and it has been the best decision we have made. What a wonderful find! The teachers and site staff are delightful, and the school has such a lovely atmosphere. My son couldn’t be happier, and I can’t thank the teachers enough for how well he has
settled. When collecting my son the other week his exact words were, ‘Mummy, I love my nursery so much - thank you’. So I think this sums up exactly how fabulous this school really is!

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Review from Ruple A (Mother of Child) published on 28 September 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My eldest son joined Banstead Prep School Nursery in 2018 and is now in year 2. He has been very happy since his first day at nursery and it was a very smooth transition to reception. My youngest son has just joined nursery this September and has also had a fantastic start. He looks forward to going
in every morning and his confidence has grown already. The manager and her amazing nursery team are very nurturing and have a great way to teach the children through play. The facilities are exceptional and the children have access to the main school also. They visit the wonderful library, have PE, music and French lessons with specialised teachers. Nursery children also attend forest school and 'boogie beats' dance classes. They are encouraged to bring in a toy/book to nursery in their 'chatter bag' once per week. This has really helped both of my son's confidence with speaking in groups. I highly recommend Banstead Prep and it's so lovely to know that they are so happy and well looked after!

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Review from M G (Mother of Child) published on 3 December 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My eldest spent two years at Banstead Prep Nursery and she loved it. The teaches are amazing, kind and they do lots of activities with them. She is in reception now and very happy. My little one has been attending nursery school since September and I can already see the difference, she has gained experience
and can not wait to go.

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Review from Darren B (Father of Child) published on 10 November 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I am very impressed with the dedication of all Nursery staff to the children and their development. There is a great variety of lessons and opportunities for the children as well. My little one has settled very well and is always excited when it is a Nursery day.

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Review from H S (Mother of Child) published on 13 December 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I cannot even begin to explain how happy my daughter is at Banstead Prep. She joined in September 2018 after being in a private nursery for 8 months. The difference in her enjoyment and overall engagement are truly noticeable. The staff at Banstead Prep are second to none and truly care about your child's
wellbeing. They genuinely take an interest in the children and this is evident in the wide and varied activities that they do. I am so grateful to Banstead Prep for all they have done to support our daughter and couldn't recommend them enough.

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Review from Chloe S (Mother of Child) published on 9 December 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My Daughter started nursery over a year ago and has grown in confidence since starting. The teachers are all very caring and attentive and know her inside out. My daughter loves going into nursery and I cannot recommend Banstead Prep Nursery enough.

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Review from Gustavo (Father of Child) published on 22 November 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Very friendly and competent staff. My son attended the nursery for 6 months before reception, he was always happy to come to school and we could see his development compared to the previous place he went.

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Review from Gwun O (Mother of Child) published on 19 November 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Both my children have been at Banstead Prep School since Jan 2019, with the eldest now in Reception. Banstead Prep School Nursery has been the most warm and welcoming environment for them both, where the teachers have catered to the individual needs of both the kids as needed. The facilities are incredible
as they have access to the entire school, and the focus on learning through play is fantastic. The teachers hold regular workshops with parents so that we understand how to bring that learning home.
For my eldest, the staff put a lot of effort into ensuring the big step between pre-school and school wasn't as daunting which meant he was so excited to be starting "big school". For my youngest, at the time of joining nursery she was one of the youngest children in the entire school and every effort was taken to make sure she settled in and was happy.
A wonderful setting which caters for working families.

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Review from Kirstyn DB (Mother of Child) published on 19 November 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My eldest loved Banstead Nursery, she gained so much confidence and her skills developed beyond our expectations. We are so happy with the care and attention to detail the staff provide that our youngest is now joining. There is great communication between staff and parents and it feels more like a
family, which made it easier for us to leave our children in the care of the Nursery Staff for the first time. They have fantastic facilities and the ability to work with local businesses to allow for great trips and experiences that the children love. A happy environment that encourages all children of all abilities to achieve their best and enjoy learning.

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Review from Natalie P (Mother of Child) published on 18 November 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We have been so impressed by this nursery. Our son was very shy before he went but has settled in so well. There are always plenty of staff and they do lots of different activities every day. He especially loves forestry school and Boogie Beats.
Couldn’t recommend enough!!

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Review from Zubaria Q (Mother of Child) published on 11 November 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Teachers are very experienced, caring and professional and the children respond well to them. I am so glad we chose Banstead Nursery as I can see the difference clearly. My daughter loves the teachers very much and the teachers are very approachable for parents.
Thank you so much for making the difference.

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Current Review Score: 8.5 (8.462)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 8.5 (8.462) out of 10 for Banstead Prep School Nursery is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 4.9 out of 5 from 3 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 3.5 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 4.944 for Banstead Prep School Nursery is calculated as follows: ( (34 Excellents x 5) + (2 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 36 Ratings = 4.944

  • 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 3.518 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Banstead Prep School Nursery 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 56 number of registered child places is 11.2. 3 Positive Reviews ÷ 11.2 = 0.268

  • 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 (3)

Hayley

Hayley Compton

Job Title: Head of Early Years

Joined: 2017

I’m a qualified teacher and have been working with Early Years children since 2000. I have experience with all ages from birth to five. I began my career as a Nursery Nurse and worked towards achieving my degree and EYP status in 2007. I recently trained to be a qualified Forest School practitioner and now lead Forest School adventures from Nursery to Year 2, which is a highlight of my week.


I really enjoy leading the Nursery Team at Banstead Prep, welcoming families so we can work together to achieve the best start in their children’s educational journey. I believe it is paramount for children to gain independence through learning and having a supportive team will enable them to be confident, active learners. Being part of the Senior Leadership Team ensures I also have a thorough working knowledge of the whole school and ensure that the nursery is fully considered in all school decisions.


Charlotte

Charlotte Bailey

Job Title: Deputy Nursery Leader

Charlotte has been working with children since 2014. During this time, she has worked with children aged from birth to five years in a variety of settings, one of which was a Forest School. She has gained much knowledge about the benefits of outdoor learning. She completed her BA (Hons) in Early Childhood Education in June 2019. She has a high level of enthusiasm and knowledge to be able to support the children within the Early Years, academically, socially, emotional well- being and overall holistic development."I am passionate about play-based learning which is a huge part of the Early Years Foundation Stage. I look forward to continuing my work in partnership with parents and children at Banstead Prep, alongside Hayley and the team."


Lucy

Lucy Holliday

Job Title: Nursery Leader

Joined: 2024

Lucy has over 14 years experience in childcare in a variety of settings including day nurseries, private nannying and schools. She has a Level 3 diploma in early years and is currently working towards Level 5 to gain more experience and knowledge in childcare and leadership.


“I enjoy working with a team of people with the same enthusiasm and passion to deliver quality learning and care to all the children. I aim to provide children with a full day of being curious and learning all whilst having fun.


I look forward to working with families, developing parent partnerships, and watching the children thrive in the care our dedicated team at BPS.”


Frequently Asked Questions about Banstead Prep School Nursery

What is the Age Range of Children that Banstead Prep School Nursery accepts?

Banstead Prep School Nursery accepts Children aged from 2 years 0 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Banstead Prep School Nursery Open?

Banstead Prep School 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 Banstead Prep School Nursery have capacity for?

Banstead Prep School Nursery has capacity for a total of 56 Children.

How far is Banstead Prep School Nursery to the centre of Banstead?

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

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