Wrens Nursery

Wren's Nursery sits within the beautiful grounds of Hooke Court, a stunning West Dorset Estate with 40 acres of parkland. Our nursery is situated in Larch House, a spacious, bright, and airy building with a large open plan play area downstairs and a calm and comfortable area upstairs on the mezzanine floor. The ground floor opens into the Nursery garden, which has direct access from it into the beautiful grounds.

We pride ourselves on providing a unique and exceptional early years education, with a strong emphasis on outdoor learning and exploration. Our extensive grounds and use of the outdoor environment set us apart from other nurseries, and we believe that this approach helps to develop confident, curious, and creative children.

Our Services

At Wren's Nursery, we understand that every child is unique and special, and we strive to provide a nurturing and stimulating environment that allows them to thrive. We care for children aged between 2 and 4 years of age, and our dedicated staff team build firm relationships with children and their parents, creating a relaxed and family-focussed setting.

Our nursery is filled with a huge variety of toys and resources, and we place great emphasis on getting outdoors, taking daily walks, participating in Forest School, picnicking in the grounds, visiting the farm animals, and exploring the environment with the changing seasons. We believe that this approach helps to foster a sense of wonder, curiosity, and love of nature in our children.

Our caring and nurturing environment encourages children to become independent, sociable, caring, and confident individuals, preparing them for their future school life. We are proud to have been rated as 'Outstanding' by Ofsted in our most recent inspection, and we continually strive to improve and develop our services to meet the needs of our children and families.

Our Staff

Our staff team are well-qualified, experienced, and long-standing, with a deep understanding of the importance of early years education. Our Nursery Manager, Amy Evans, has worked in the nursery since 2003 and holds Qualified Teacher Status and Early Years Professional Status, in addition to being a qualified Level 3 Forest School Leader. Our Deputy Manager, Claire Pitcher, has been with our team since 2012 and holds a CACHE Level 3 Award, Certificate and Diploma in Child Care and Education.

We are committed to providing a safe, supportive, and inclusive environment for all our children, and we believe that our staff team are our greatest asset. We continually invest in their training and development, ensuring that they have the skills and knowledge necessary to provide the highest quality care and education.

Our Philosophy

At Wren's Nursery, we believe that childhood should be a magical and memorable time, filled with wonder, excitement, and curiosity. We believe that children learn best through play, and that our role is to provide a nurturing and stimulating environment that allows them to explore, discover, and grow.

We are committed to working in partnership with parents and carers, providing a seamless and supportive transition from home to nursery, and ensuring that every child feels happy, safe, and valued.