Business Details
Trusted Nursery School in Liphook for Ages 2-4
Mad Hatter's Nursery School has been providing high-quality childcare and early education in Liphook since its establishment. Our purpose-built facility at Bohunt School offers a safe, stimulating environment for children aged 2 to 4 years, with dedicated classrooms and exceptional outdoor spaces designed to foster holistic development. Our highly qualified team delivers a balanced curriculum that combines structured learning with creative play, preparing children for their educational journey while complementing family life.We maintain strong partnerships with local schools to ensure smooth transitions and implement individualised learning plans based on continuous observation. With Ofsted-recognised excellence in staff-child relationships and curriculum delivery, we prioritise emotional well-being alongside academic foundations through features like our sensory garden and interactive role-play areas.
Services
Early Years Education
Outdoor Learning
Transition Preparation
Sensory Development
Parent Partnerships
Highlights and features
- Our Ofsted-rated staff maintain exceptional child-to-carer ratios
- Purpose-built outdoor learning spaces with sensory gardens and role-play areas
- Proven track record preparing children for school transitions
- Individualised learning plans based on continuous observation
- Specialist curriculum exceeding government early years requirements
Associations and certifications
- Ofsted
What people say
Exceptional staff relationships
Keen learners
Happy environment
Smooth transitions
Sensory exploration
Services
Early Years Education
Structured curriculum for ages 2-4 following Early Years Foundation Stage guidelines. Combines literacy, numeracy and creative development through play-based activities. Staff use continuous observation to tailor learning plans. Ofsted inspectors praised our 'ambitious curriculum focusing on children's capabilities'.
Outdoor Learning
Purpose-built outdoor spaces with sensory gardens, mud kitchens and role-play houses. Children engage in physical development and environmental exploration. Features include a bug hotel, vegetable allotment and all-weather verandas. Supports STEM learning through hands-on discovery.
Transition Preparation
Specialist programme preparing children for Reception class. Partnerships with Liphook Infant School enable shared training and resources. Includes familiarisation visits and joint planning to ensure smooth educational transitions. Parents report children develop 'keen learner' attitudes.
Sensory Development
Dedicated messy play areas with painting, sand and water activities. Designed to stimulate multiple senses simultaneously. Includes textured materials and interactive play equipment. Ofsted noted children 'flourish through tactile experiences and sensory exploration'.
Parent Partnerships
Regular communication channels including observation records and development updates. Parents contribute to activity planning through consultations. Ofsted highlighted 'exceptional staff-parent relationships' that support consistent learning approaches between home and nursery.
Questions
What age range do you accept?
We accept children aged 2 to 4 years, with separate classrooms for different developmental stages.
Are you Ofsted registered?
Yes, we are Ofsted-registered with inspectors praising our curriculum quality and staff-child interactions.
Do you offer government-funded hours?
We provide 15-30 hours free childcare for eligible families, plus funded places for 2-year-olds.
How do you prepare children for school?
Our transition programme includes partnerships with local infant schools and tailored readiness activities.
What outdoor facilities do you have?
Our grounds feature sensory gardens, role-play houses, mud kitchens and all-weather play areas.
How do you involve parents?
We maintain regular communication and incorporate parental input into individual learning plans.
