YMCA Nursery Fairthorne Manor

He has loved his time at Fairthorne, and I have loved being able to leave him at such a fantastic childcare centre. He spends time outside playing pretty much every day, comes home filthy and tired (clearly the signs of a great day!) every day and is very well looked after by the fab team at the childcare centre. The food is great, the grounds are incredible, the team are lovely and engaging, what more could you want for your little ones? My son has been attending this childcare centre since he was 8 and a half months old and he is now just getting ready to leave for school.

My youngest has recently started, and it was clear from the first day that although it was a new setting, he felt secure and cared for. The trees, walks, campfires with melted marshmallows and outdoor playtime areas make this setting a fantastic place to send little ones, and I have to say, they did more online discovering for the kids in the first lockdown than my eldest sons junior school did. Outstanding preschool! Honestly, the best team and preschool, really compassionate and welcoming, and my little one who has just gone to school really grew in spirit and discovering there; he was also speech delayed, and they helped him develop this and greatly improve.

Many other nurseries rarely take kids on trips so the fact that there are lots of grounds for them to explore is exceptional! The transition from the toddler room to the preschool room was very supportive, the key worker going with my son for his visits, plus they share the garden anyway so that eased the transition. The team are incredible, so supportive consistently make sure they give a handover, very attentive. Team are consistently approachable. They are consistently occupied with activities with the kids too and it never seems hectic even though it is a very big preschool. My son is discovering so much, he was talking in the bath about things that sink and things that float today and he said he’d learnt it at ‘school’. Exceptional, keep up the great work guys! We adore this childcare centre, exceptional activities for kids they can explore the grounds on daily walks safely without the worry of cars!

Having progressed through all three of the rooms, we can confidently say that every team member we’ve ever had contact with, has been supportive and enthusiastic in helping us to develop our daughter into the compassionate, confident and independent little lady she is today. She looks forward to attending the childcare centre to see her friends and loves being able to have adventures outside, whatever the weather. She’s learned to walk and talk here and when we noticed she had a slight speech issue, at age three, the childcare centre contacted a speech therapist to work with us all to help correct these issues, before she started school. This has now all but been corrected over just a few months, despite being in the middle of a pandemic. The facilities available on the grounds are exceptional, and our daughter has enjoyed sailing on a boat in the river, zip-lining and using the bouncy pillow, amongst other excellent activities. Our daughter has been with the childcare centre since she turned ten-months-old and she is now just about to turn four.

The large grounds provide a variety of outdoor discovering opportunities. Rain or shine they are out and about making the most of it. It consistently brings a smile to my face when I find out what they have been up to, particularly when the possibilities include boat trips, zip wires, playing on the bouncy pillow or sitting around a campfire!!

I have consistently found the team to be welcoming and attentive, providing a relaxed and engaging atmosphere but with the appropriate measures in place to keep the kids secure. Having had my kids attend Fairthorne over last 7 years it has become a bit of a second home…. even when we are not at childcare centre, we are at the Fairthorne based events!

I wouldn’t hesitate in recommending Fairthorne to others, it is fantastic and I will no doubt shed a tear when my youngest leaves for school next year, will miss it. Fairthorne is an incredible childcare centre and I am so cheerful that my sons have had the opportunity to be looked after in such a unique childcare centre setting.

Not just key workers but all the team take a real interest in each kid and are supportive. Kindness seems to be a real priority.

The grounds and outside facilities are incredible. Acres of open space, woodland, the Hamble, stream dipping etc.

It is such a lovely place, the way the kids interact with each other is lovely and speaks volumes. I adore the glimpses I get when I drop off or pick up and on the open days.

I just cannot suggest it highly enough! Fairthorne Manor is a fantastic place which I really do believe has given my little girl the best possible start.

The team are all incredible, attentive and engaging.

I adore hearing their stories of the adventures they have on a daily basis including toasting marshmallows on the campfire, pond dipping, boat trips and bouncing on the bouncy pillow! My girls have learnt so much about themselves in the time spent at Fairthorne and grow in self‑assurance every day. It is a unique and special childcare centre and I would encourage everyone to send their kids there.
Sadly my eldest is due to start school in September and I know just how much she will miss her friends and the team there. My youngest regularly tells me her best friend is her key worker and they have such a special bond. The team really adore and care for each individual kid and it’s excellent to be a part of the Fairthorne family. Both of my daughters attend Fairthorne Manor and they have the most incredible time within the setting.

The long walks, messy playtime, baking, stories and camp fires are just some of the enjoyable daily activities. I personally cannot suggest this childcare centre enough. If you want your kid to come home cheerful and smiling then this is where they need to go! An incredible childcare centre with dedicated team who genuinely care for the kids and make discovering enjoyable.

We have had two kids go to Fairthorne, the youngest from Rabbits Room to Foxes. It’s just an incredible place for a kid to develop and be a kid. We adore the space and the activities – but the best thing is the ethos and attentive nature of all the team. A excellent place for a little person to develop and thrive. Incredible.

During the Covid pandemic, the childcare centre has been exceptional in the way that it has continued to run, keeping the setting as ‘normal’ as possible for the kids and keeping them entertained, educated and most importantly, running around and playing in the huge outdoor spaces around the childcare centre site. My daughter loves going to Foxes every week – she has thrived and the team really take their time to get to know every kid there; everyone is so welcoming and energetic; how they do that with tens of kids in their care every day, I have no idea. My son is 8 now and still has so many fond memories of being a Fox. Fairthorne gives the kids such a excellent start in life. I’m really going to miss it when school time arrives in September. My daughter currently attends Foxes (the pre-school room within the childcare centre).