Young Haymakers
Montessori Nursery School
“Enrichment beyond the classroom”
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Outstanding Education and care in your area
What makes us unique?
Family run setting
We are a small family run business dedicated and passionate to provide high quality early years experiences for young children in and around Waldron. We welcome all children and families at Young Haymakers and we hope you enjoy browsing our website. It provides us with the opportunity to explain and demonstrate our principles and philosophy.
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Our aim is to provide a safe, secure, welcoming and friendly environment, where children will be inspired to be confident, active learners to enable them to reach their full potential, in all areas of the Early Years Foundation Stage.
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We are situated in the heart of stunning countryside near Waldron. We have safe access to surrounding fields and nearby woodland.
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Please also read our 'Mission Statement' in the Information for Parents section.
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Our Nursery provides childcare and education for toddlers and children aged from 24 months old to school age (5 years of age). We are registered for a maximum of 30 children per session.
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The nursery is open 38 weeks a year, from 8.00am-5.00pm Monday to Friday. With options for all year round sessions with our holiday club sessions throughout the holidays. See our Fees and Funding page for session times.
We are registered as a full day care provision with OFSTED. Click here to view our latest inspection report.
The goal of every childhood education should be to activate the child's own natural desire to learn
Maria Montessori
Take a look at what makes us different from other settings:
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What Makes Us Different
At Young Haymakers, we believe only the best will do for your child. We continually strive to stay one step ahead in childcare and education, offering a setting that blends excellence with warmth and wonder.
Several Forest School sites – both on-site and within our 40-acre woodland, giving children daily opportunities to explore, play, and learn in nature
Expansive outdoor classrooms - in the Sussex countryside
Graduate-led nursery -with a highly qualified team (minimum Level 3)
Outstanding Ofsted reports - an excellent reputation among families
Montessori approach with beautiful, high-quality equipment
Curiosity Approach accredited setting – celebrating awe and wonder, with authentic, natural resources that inspire creativity and independence
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Reggio-inspired practice – including our dedicated atelier space and enquiry-led learning, where children’s ideas and questions shape the curriculum and foster deep exploration
Authentic resources & loose parts play – natural, real items that enrich play and imagination beyond plastic alternatives
Accessible vast outdoor spaces all year round
Orchard and Allotment - children grow and harvest produce for snacks and baking, nurturing sustainability
Yoga and nurture wellbeing group sessions
Parent panel to strengthen partnerships with families
Free settling-in sessions and home visits as part of our welcome package
Highly qualified staff team trained in Paediatric First Aid, Food Hygiene, and Safeguarding
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Secure keypad entry system in each room
Ongoing reinvestment - improvements to enhance our environment
