The Nursery at Aberdour

Brighton Road, Burgh Heath, Tadworth KT20 6AJ
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Independent day school for girls and boys aged 2-11 years

The Nursery at Aberdour forms part of the Pre-Prep department, and is split into four rooms, each benefiting from their own outdoor play area but still connected to the whole of Pre-Prep. Blossom (Age 2), Bluebell (Rising 3) and two pre-school rooms, Jasmine and Juniper (Rising 4).

Children have an innate ability to want to ask questions, be curious and explore new concepts. The Nursery at Aberdour's 'Wonder, Inspire, Discover' programme develops these natural curiosities. At Aberdour, they are fortunate to have the wonderful natural environment, including outdoor gardens, fields and the school's woodland. Every week, the children either visit the woods for ‘Woodland Wonder’, take part in 'Inspire', which is linked to expressive arts, or participate in 'Discover'; unearthing new things and exploring self-discovery.

There are 4 purpose built turrets to enhance the children's experience. The Atelier is an Art and DT Studio; The Bakery for budding Master Chefs; The House of Little Explorers is the STEM room; and The Sensory Room.

Every child has the potential to shine. At Aberdour School, they aim to find the brilliance in every child, by providing an individual tailored education that identifies their potential and maximises their opportunities to learn, grow and succeed.

Founded in 1928 Aberdour School is a thriving and extremely successful preparatory school for girls and boys aged 2-11 years. Set in 12 acres of beautiful Surrey parkland, Aberdour is truly a hidden gem, providing a safe and happy haven for your child. With The Nursery's many purpose-built facilities for learning, sport and play, your child can develop his or her talents and skills whilst experiencing an exceptional breadth of opportunity both inside and outside the classroom.

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Care Provided by The Nursery at Aberdour

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

Good to Know

  • Owner
  • Aberdour School
  • Person in charge
  • Louise Richards (Nursery Leader)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 9
  • Registered Charity Number
  • 312033
  • Total Places for Children
  • 60
  • Age Range
    • from 2 years 0 months
    • to 5 years 0 months
  • Opening Times
  • Monday 07:30-17:30
    Tuesday 07:30-17:30
    Wednesday 07:30-17:30
    Thursday 07:30-17:30
    Friday 07:30-17:30
  • When Closed
  • School Holidays

Funding & Fees Guide for The Nursery at Aberdour

  • Fees charged per term. Fee payment plans are available.
    Attendance Requirement Per Week (Fees will be calculated on a pro rata basis).


    Blossom - children will be required to do a minimum of 3 mornings.
    Bluebell, Jasmine and Juniper - children will be required to do a minimum of 4 mornings.


    Nursery Mornings (Monday to Friday 8.45 - 12.00).
    Blossom (2yr olds) No EYFE: ; With 15hrs EYFE: N/A.
    Bluebell (Rising 3yr olds) No EYFE: ; With 15hrs EYFE.
    Jasmine & Juniper (3-4yr olds) No EYFE: ; With 15hrs EYFE.


    Nursery All Day (Monday to Friday 8.45 - 3.20, including lunch).
    Bluebell (Rising 3yr olds) No EYFE: ; With 15hrs EYFE.
    Jasmine & Juniper (3-4yr olds) No EYFE: ; With 15hrs EYFE.


    Fees list available on our website.
  • Parking

  • There is ample parking on the school grounds.


The Nursery at Aberdour Reviews (12)

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The Nursery at Aberdour has a Review Score of 10 (9.993) out of 10, based on 12 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time The Nursery at Aberdour has 12 reviews.

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Review from Charmaine W (Mother of Child) published on 30 September 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My 3-and-a-half-year-old ran out of his classroom after the end of his first day back exclaiming "I love my school so much!". Within a week back he spoke to me in French, told me 'most' of the days of the week, the beginning of the alphabet and climbed to the very top of the climbing frame. He is looked
at with such loving eyes by his new teachers and also teachers who nurtured him in the previous year. I knew it was a very special school when we first joined and it's surpassing my expectations every day. I love the atmosphere, the other parents and children and mostly the promise of excellence that Aberdour holds.

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Review from A M (Mother of Child) published on 13 June 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Aberdour is such a happy and nurturing environment for the children. My son has been at Aberdour since September 2023 and I can see him developing into an amazing little person. He goes in happily to school and comes out with a happy face. the teachers are so friendly and accommodating. the school is
more like a family to my little boy. Aberdour's pre-prep is just amazing.

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Review from F M (Mother of Child) published on 9 May 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My children love being at school. We used to live in the outside of London, and we had to make this transition of school and new place to live. It was a big change, and the school was essential in helping them adapt. Teachers and staff are always very polite and caring with the children. It makes me
feel welcome and confident to leave them here. I can say it's a wonderful place.

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

The nursery at Aberdour is outstanding. My children are always excited to go in every morning, greeted by their warm, friendly teachers. All the staff (both teachers and teaching assistants) go above and beyond to create such a caring environment and, because of that, the teaching is exceptional. The
new facilities are also incredible and the children are so fortunate to have access to rooms such as their own bakery. All this makes the nursery an excellent foundation for those early years of a child’s learning.

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Review from Josie W (Mother of Child) published on 8 May 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Feel so incredibly lucky that I’m able to send my child to this nursery, such wonderful staff who genuinely care about every single child. My son struggled a lot to settle in at the beginning of both years he’s been here (no reflection on the nursery) and the amount of attention and care all the teachers
gave him (and myself I should add!) was amazing. I felt confident that I was leaving him in the best place.

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Review from Alison P (Mother of Child) published on 8 May 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Aberdour is a fabulous school and nursery - the teachers are amazing and the children are so kind and lovely.
I hope we are in the area for our child to remain at this school throughout her younger years.
The facilities are second to none and my daughter loves her lunches and eats a variety of food.
The sports day is so much fun and all the mummy come to class days were fabulous.

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Review from Jessica M (Mother of Child) published on 8 May 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Aberdour Nursery (Blossom Class) is like a cosy nest for our little ones, where they're not just looked after but cherished. The class teacher is truly wonderful and the class teaching assistants are like the nursery's secret sauce, making every day a blast for my little girl.
The curriculum is like
a little treasure trove of fun and learning. From messy play to storytime adventures, every day is a new adventure. Oh, and the new pre-prep classrooms are like mini wonderlands, sparking creativity and curiosity at every turn! In a nutshell, it’s been a joy to send our little one here. With its warm vibes, awesome staff, and endless smiles, it's where our little buds truly blossom. Huge shoutout to the dream team and everyone else – for making it happen!

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Review from Charlie W (Father of Child) published on 30 April 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My child has attended Aberdour since they were 2 years old and is currently in his last year of nursery. He has had an incredible experience in every aspect. The facilities and opportunities that Aberdour offers are second to none - my child has had forest school activities in the woods, weekly cooking,
music, French and PE with specialist teachers. The teachers are fantastic - each class he has been in have been equally as amazing as the last. They are very kind, caring and welcoming. The care they offer is wonderful and we are so grateful. Aberdour offers children the very best start in their education and we are excited for our son to start in Reception.

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Review from Maduraa B (Mother of Child) published on 30 April 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Both my children have been at Aberdour Nursery from the age of 2 and I cannot recommend it highly enough! The staff are wonderful and incredibly patient and kind with the children. They provide a nurturing and stimulating environment for them to thrive. You can comfortably leave your children here knowing
they are in the safest hands.

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Review from Grace A (Mother of Child) published on 30 April 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Aberdour School has an excellent nursery in their Pre Prep department and the facilities are outstanding. The teachers are all amazing along with the learning and all of the fabulous resources available to the children.

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Review from Kerry B (Mother of Child) published on 30 April 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son was at the nursery for one year before he started school. He absolutely loved it there, the teachers were nurturing and supportive and he made some lovely friends. The staff were supportive of both my son and me. We got lots of feedback and updates on how our son was doing, which was really nice
to have because our son wouldn’t tell us anything himself. He also came home with lots of artwork (which I enjoy) and there were also some opportunities to go into the nursery to see what he was up to. I would recommend the Nursery at Aberdour to anyone who asks.

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Review from Zoe S (Mother of Child) published on 30 April 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My 2-year-old is in the nursery at Aberdour and I couldn’t hope for a more nurturing or safe environment. My son absolutely loves going in, the teachers are kind and patient, and the facilities are top-notch - I can’t believe the variety of indoor and outdoor activities that they get up to. They are
currently helping us with potty training and are so supportive. I wouldn’t put my kids anywhere else.

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Current Review Score: 10.0 (9.993)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 10 (9.993) out of 10 for The Nursery at Aberdour 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 4.993 for The Nursery at Aberdour is calculated as follows: ( (143 Excellents x 5) + (1 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 144 Ratings = 4.993

  • 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 The Nursery at Aberdour 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 60 number of registered child places is 12, 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 (5)

Anna

Anna Terry

Job Title: Head of Early Years and Pre-Prep

Joined: 2011

I joined Aberdour as Head of Early Years and Pre-Prep in 2011. My role is so varied and we never stand still, we are always looking for ways to innovate, challenge ourselves and stand out from the crowd. This means lots of creative meetings focused on innovation. It is our job to inspire little minds, our ethos, centred upon Wonder, Inspire, Discover enables the team to think about the most important skills, life lessons and experiences for our young children, and find new and creative ways to embed them into practice.


The development of our current Nursery and Pre-Prep into a brand new academic and environmentally sustainable space opened in September 2023. We invite you to come and see for yourself.


Louise

Louise Richards

Job Title: Nursery Leader

Joined: 2016

My name is Louise Richards and I started at Aberdour in 2016 as an Early Years practitioner, in 2019 I became the Nursery Leader. I have 18 years Early Years Educational experience as well as being a mum to two boys. During these years I have extended my qualifications, achieving my Early Years Teaching Degree and EYP status. I have developed a wide range of experiences within a variety of settings and roles, working closely to support vulnerable families, as well as with children ages 0-5years.


We are extremely lucky at Aberdour to have a wonderful working environment where we can enjoy and explore the natural world with the children. I am passionate about leading and supporting the Nursery team in providing a relevant, balanced and exciting curriculum, based around the Early Years Foundation Stage Framework. I enjoy creating a personalised experience for the children; meeting their individual needs through providing a fun and nurturing environment that stimulates growing minds.


Emma

Emma Stockwell

Job Title: Room Leader - Blossom

Joined: 2018

I am the Room Leader of the Blossom Class. I have worked in the Early Years since 2009 and have experience with all ages from Birth to five. I completed my BA (Hons) in Early Childhood Education in 2018, following which, I joined Aberdour Nursery.


The amazing grounds and opportunities the children are exposed to are what initially attracted me to the role, from weekly Woodland Wonder sessions in our very own woodland to watching ducklings hatch in the Springtime. I enjoy creative activities with the children and take delight in watching their imaginations unravel as they explore and investigate.


Nina

Nina Dickinson

Job Title: Room Leader - Bluebell

Joined: 2016

Hello, my name is Nina Dickinson, I started working at Aberdour in 2016 and am the Room Leader in our rising three provision, Bluebell. I have an NVQ Level 3 in Children’s Education and Development, with 14 years of experience working within Early Years Education; from Birth to 5.


Working in the Early Years is a passion of mine, I love watching the children grow, and enjoy being a part of their development. I am a trained performing arts specialist and enjoy singing and developing children’s love for Music and Dance through creative play.


Selena

Selena Frost

Job Title: Room Leader - Pre-School

Joined: 2015

My name is Selena Frost and I am a mother to two girls aged 3 and 9. I joined Aberdour in 2015 and I am the Room Leader for our rising four-year-olds in Pre-School, Jasmine and Juniper. I have been qualified for over 18 years with an NVQ Level 3 and have recently completed my BA (Hons) Early Years/Maths Degree.


I love to inspire creative little minds through an environment that is full of curiosity and enjoy observing and extending the children’s innate curiosity. It is so rewarding to watch how children grow and develop through their play and I really enjoy providing a stimulating, happy and thriving environment for them to flourish.


Frequently Asked Questions about The Nursery at Aberdour

What is the Age Range of Children that The Nursery at Aberdour accepts?

The Nursery at Aberdour accepts Children aged from 2 years 0 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is The Nursery at Aberdour Open?

The Nursery at Aberdour is open: Monday 07:30-17:30, Tuesday 07:30-17:30, Wednesday 07:30-17:30, Thursday 07:30-17:30, Friday 07:30-17:30.

How many Children does The Nursery at Aberdour have capacity for?

The Nursery at Aberdour has capacity for a total of 60 Children.

How far is The Nursery at Aberdour to the centre of Tadworth?

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

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