Embley Nursery

Embley Park, Romsey SO51 6ZA
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9.8 17 Reviews
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Embley Nursery & Pre-School is part of Embley, an independent school for girls and boys aged 2 to 18. The self-contained Nursery sits within 130 acres of the school's private grounds and woods (the family home of Florence Nightingale) which the children love to explore. Outstanding teaching and outdoor learning uncover and nurture each child's potential, fostering a love for learning from the youngest of ages.

Embley offers a happy, nurturing and stimulating environment and strikes a careful balance between structured learning and child-initiated play to help prepare children for Prep School, with reading, writing, phonics and Mathematics above age related expectations. And with Reception class just next door, the transition to school couldn't be smoother.

Music, PE and French are taught by specialist teachers.

Embley Nursery is open from 08:00 to 18:00, Monday to Friday, 48 weeks of the year (term time and full time options available).

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Care Provided by Embley Nursery

  • Type of Service
  • Day Nursery – Voluntary / Not for Profit Owned
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care

Good to Know

  • Owner
  • Embley
  • Person in charge
  • Harriet Povey (Nursery Manager)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 5
  • Registered Charity Number
  • 1016538
  • Total Places for Children
  • 60
  • Age Range
    • from 2 years 0 months
    • to 5 years 0 months
  • Opening Times
  • Monday 08:00-18:00
    Tuesday 08:00-18:00
    Wednesday 08:00-18:00
    Thursday 08:00-18:00
    Friday 08:00-18:00
  • When Closed
  • 1 week at Christmas, 1 week at Easter & 1 week in August

Funding & Fees Guide for Embley Nursery

  • Our fees include all specialist French, Music, PE and Natural Sciences teaching, a freshly prepared lunch each day, and morning and afternoon snacks (where applicable).


    Full day* (08:30-15:30)- £64.75 per session
    Half day* (08:30-13:00) - £54.35
    Breakfast Club (08:00-08:30) - £6.20 session
    Afternoon Club (15:30-16:00) - £4.50
    After school crèche (15:30-16:00) -£8.70 per hour


    * Lunch included


    Eligible working families of two-year-olds and all families with children over the age of three are able to use the Government funded (EYE) sessions each day from 13:00 to 16:00, including Afternoon Club, based on a full day’s booking.

  • They participate in the Government’s Early Years Education (EYE) scheme and accept childcare vouchers.

Embley Nursery Reviews (17)

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Embley Nursery has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.808) out of 10, based on 10 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Embley Nursery has 17 reviews.

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Review from C W (Mother of Child) published on 25 November 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our daughter attends Embley Nursery and I could not recommend it highly enough. Our older son attended a different nursery and I thought that was a great setting, but Embley has proven to be even better.


Our daughter loves attending Embley, she is naturally very shy and takes a while to warm up to

people, but she loves all the staff at Embley, they are amazing with her. She is thriving at Embley.

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Review from K M (Mother of Child) published on 12 November 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We couldn't rate Embley Nursery any higher. They provide a beautiful, safe environment for the children to enjoy, and learn in. All the staff members are lovely, and our daughter looks forward to seeing them. They allow children to thrive and really encourage inquisitiveness and thirst for learning
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Review from Maria R (Mother of Child) published on 11 November 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our daughter has absolutely thrived at this preschool. She's more confident with others and in her own voice. The staff are fantasic and are helping her to develop in all sorts of areas. The preschool recognise her individual interests and follow these, while also encouraging her to try new things and
build relationships. She loves it there and we couldn't be happier with the choice.

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Review from Michelle F (Mother of Child) published on 11 November 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our youngest has been at Embley (now with the eldest) for over a year, having started when he was 2. Within the wholesome nursery environment, he has absolutely flourished. The daily activities, the mass of nature to take advantage of, and the carefully planned daily structure are inspiring him to
be curious, build beautiful relationships and find adventure in the everyday. The care taken to understand and encourage each and every child is obvious. It's a pretty special place. We are grateful for the solid and safe foundations being put in place for my little one's future.

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Review from A H (Mother of Child) published on 20 September 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

A very unique early learning environment for my son.
The staff are truly passionate.
This amazing setting allows my son to enjoy both indoor and outdoor learning to the fullest.
He doesn’t even need to tell me in words what a great day he has had.
I can sense it each day I pick him up.

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Review from Kevin W (Father of Child) published on 21 June 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Wonderful nursery with good staffing levels and happy children. My daughter loves it here, in particular exploring in the woods the special lessons from senior school teachers (PE, Music and French!).
The kids are encouraged to be themselves and not to conform to any mould and they learn through play.
We’d recommend Embley Nursery to anyone

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Review from Amy M (Mother of Child) published on 21 April 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We love Embley Nursery. The children have a lovely time with friends and staff doing a wide range of activities. The nursery is well managed, there are rooms for different aged children but they do all get a chance to mix so are exposed to both older and younger children to aid development. They go
on nursery trips to the library and some of the country parks and we absolutely love the outdoor provision at Embley due to the large site with woods, fields and other interesting places to explore. My daughter is just 4 and has learned a good amount of French as well as numeracy, writing and some reading skills and so I feel is well prepared for starting at reception in September. The staff are amazing - kind, fun, caring, experienced and excellent at working with the children on all aspects of their development while keeping the parents up to date on progress.

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Review from Zeki S (Father of Child) published on 21 April 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We have recently moved to Romsey and were looking for a nursery for my little girl, I have been to other nurseries around Romsey but I wasn't happy with any of them. Then finally, the minute we visited Embley Nursery, they were very welcoming and the place is very clean and ideal for kids. I do highly
recommending to everyone.

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Review from Brandon M (Father of Child) published on 20 April 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Embley Nursery has provided our son with the most exceptional level of care, supervision and education. The staff are attentive, flexible and nurturing to our son's needs, whilst all the while being committed to our family values and the school ethos. We could not ask for a better environment and educational
service - we cannot thank you enough for everything you have done for our son!

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Review from Evelina M (Mother of Child) published on 30 March 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter loves going to nursery and she always has the best time! The staff are very attentive and pleasant, the activities are fun and exciting. Facilities are always clean and welcoming! The care provided is exceptional! To have a happy and content child after each session is what every parent
wishes for! The nursery definitely provides us peace of mind to us. We are all very satisfied and happy indeed.

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Review from Kevin W (Father of Child) published on 6 October 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We cannot say enough good things about Embley. Our child is thriving in the care of Embley. The staff are first class, and there is plenty of evidence of excellent supervision, management and leadership from the nursery team and those of Embley’s prep school.

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Review from Kelly S (Mother of Child) published on 4 October 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I have had three children attend Embley Nursery. All have thrived with lots to say about their day, the friends they have made, and the adults who have cared for them. Set on large grounds, they were particularly excited on the days they spend walking and exploring the woodland. We are very grateful.

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Review from Rebecca T (Mother of Child) published on 4 October 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son loved all of the staff here. We found them knowledgeable, kind and compassionate. When he went through a tricky stage at home, they helped to guide us.
They knew what he loved doing and how to get the best out of him. The daycare is brilliant. So nice to know what they have been up to all day
and it was always so detailed.
I can't recommend Embley Nursery and the team highly enough. A truly nurturing environment.

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Review from Georgina B (Mother of Child) published on 4 October 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter started at Embley Nursery the first week after she turned 2. I had been so pleased each time that I had looked round that I signed her up to attend and was thrilled when her place was accepted.
It was extremely apparent from the very first time that I sent foot in Embley Nursery, that the
teachers go above and beyond to care for, nurture and develop the children within their care. Equally, the children absolutely love the nursery and the teachers and run in every morning, excited for the day ahead.
I was looking for somewhere that I felt my daughter would not only be safe, secure and happy but be proactively interacted with, taught basic social skills, a variety of activities, kindness and respect. Embley has done this and far more. I have never had any concerns at all about my daughters care and am able to go to work knowing she will always have a great day. I can’t recommend the nursery, staff and facilities highly enough!

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Review from Ron F (Father of Child) published on 4 October 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our daughter joined Embley Nursery right after she turned four years old, visiting five days a week. She was visiting another nursery before, so we have a comparison.
I highly recommend Embley Nursery. The manager and the other teachers doing a fantastic job. The children have fun and are also learning;
it's exactly the right balance.
Embley Nursery always gave us peace of mind that our daughter is at the right place and we could clearly see a change in our daughters development before and during the time at Embley Nursery.

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Review from Natalie D (Mother of Child) published on 4 October 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son enjoyed every day at this nursery. He had been to a couple before where I wasn't entirely happy, we found Embley Nursery when he was two and a half and never looked back. He always enjoyed nursery, was always doing something different and got to spend lots of time outside in the beautiful and
extensive grounds. I was also amazed by how much he learnt and he was so ready for school. Couldn't be happier and thoroughly recommend.

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Review from Claire S (Mother of Child) published on 4 October 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Both of my children attended Embley Nursery from age 3-5 and absolutely loved it. The nursery team are simply wonderful and their care for the children is exceptional. My children adored their key workers and grew in confidence during their time in nursery. The educational needs of the children are
well catered for but this is done in a supportive and fun environment. My son loved learning to count by playing board games and baking! I cannot recommend Embley highly enough and we were all sad to say goodbye when moving on to the reception/school years.

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Current Review Score: 9.8 (9.808)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.8 (9.808) out of 10 for Embley 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 10 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.8 out of 5 from 10 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 4.975 for Embley Nursery is calculated as follows: ( (118 Excellents x 5) + (1 Goods x 4) + (1 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 120 Ratings = 4.975

  • 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 4.833 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Embley Nursery is based on 10 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 60 number of registered child places is 12. 10 Positive Reviews ÷ 12 = 0.833

  • 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 Embley Nursery

What is the Age Range of Children that Embley Nursery accepts?

Embley Nursery accepts Children aged from 2 years 0 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Embley Nursery Open?

Embley Nursery is open: Monday 08:00-18:00, Tuesday 08:00-18:00, Wednesday 08:00-18:00, Thursday 08:00-18:00, Friday 08:00-18:00.

How many Children does Embley Nursery have capacity for?

Embley Nursery has capacity for a total of 60 Children.

How far is Embley Nursery to the centre of Romsey?

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

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