Our Nursery and Early Years provision offers a warm, nurturing and stimulating environment for children from age 2. Rooted in kindness and inspired by the outdoors, every child is known, valued and gently supported to grow.
Kingsley's Early Years provision is built around one central belief: that children thrive when they feel safe, secure and truly known. We adopt a warm, homely and hygge-influenced approach in each of our rooms, where children are based with their key workers — a familiar, trusted person they can go to for support and encouragement at any time.
With praise, encouragement and gentle consistency, we help every child develop a positive sense of themselves and of their peers. Our Nursery routine is flexible and adapted to suit children's individual needs — because we know that no two children are the same.
Key workers provide stimulating, interesting adult-led activities that keep children engaged in learning and open their minds to new ideas and concepts — all within an environment that feels like a second home.
Every child has a dedicated key worker — a consistent, familiar adult who becomes their trusted person and ensures they feel settled, known and cared for each day.
Arts, crafts, music and imaginative play run through our daily routine — building creativity, confidence and the early communication skills children need to flourish.
Our North Devon location gives children regular access to outdoor spaces. Nature, fresh air and physical play are central to our Early Years philosophy.
Stimulating adult-led activities introduce letters, numbers, sounds and stories in a fun, low-pressure way that builds genuine curiosity and a love of learning.
We actively support every child in developing positive relationships, emotional resilience and the social skills they need to thrive throughout school life and beyond.
Children moving from Nursery into our Prep School benefit from familiar faces, familiar places and a gradual, supported transition that makes the next step feel natural.
Our Nursery day is designed to give children the right balance of structured learning, free play, outdoor time and rest. Every routine is flexible and can be adapted to suit your child's individual needs and your family's requirements.
Our Reception year bridges the Nursery and Prep School beautifully. Children continue with familiar staff and surroundings while beginning a more structured curriculum — building the confidence and skills they need to thrive in Year 1 and beyond. The transition is gradual, supportive and always at your child's pace.
Explore Prep SchoolThe best way to understand what makes Kingsley's Early Years provision special is to visit. Every family gets a personal tour at a time that suits you.