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Ofsted awarded the nursery a GOOD rating (April 2025), recognising its commitment to strong standards of care and learning for every child.
Dedicated spaces are designed to support each stage of development:
Explorers – 3 months to 2 years
Navigators – 2 to 3 years
Inventors – 3+ years
The nursery operates 51 weeks a year, Monday to Friday, from 7:30...
Spring Nursery RAF Halton provides high-quality childcare and early education in a nurturing, inspiring environment.
Ofsted awarded the nursery a GOOD rating (April 2025), recognising its commitment to strong standards of care and learning for every child.
Dedicated spaces are designed to support each stage of development:
Explorers – 3 months to 2 years
Navigators – 2 to 3 years
Inventors – 3+ years
The nursery operates 51 weeks a year, Monday to Friday, from 7:30 am to 5:30 pm, providing consistent care for families.
A spacious garden is a key feature of the setting, including a recently refurbished (2025) play area designed to encourage exploration and physical development. A covered outdoor space enables children to access outdoor learning experiences in all weather conditions.
A dedicated Forest School area offers weekly sessions where children explore, create, and build a deeper connection with the natural environment. These experiences reflect a strong focus on fostering a love for the outdoors.
Boogie Mites music sessions are offered across all age groups, supporting a wide range of learning opportunities within the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) in an engaging, enjoyable way.
The nursery follows its own carefully developed curriculum, closely aligned with nature and each child's individuality, supporting holistic development and personal interests.
The staff have also worked incredibly hard over the past year to complete the Eco School accreditation, which they achieved with distinction.
The staff team includes experienced and dedicated professionals, many of whom have been part of the setting for over 10 years. The team's knowledge and expertise help create a nurturing, stimulating environment. Ongoing training ensures practice is continually developed and maintained at a high standard.
Type of Service
- Day Nursery
Opening Schedule
Open all yearAttendance patterns offered
All Year
Minimum attendance
- 1 day per week
Full days available
YesHalf day sessions offered
YesGroup / Owner
- Spring by Action for Children
- Voluntary / Not for Profit Owned
Person in charge
- Madieke Aarssen (Nursery Manager)
Admission Information
- Priority given to military
Number of Childcare Staff
- 16
Total Places for Children
- 60
Age Range
- from 0 years 3 months
- to 5 years 0 months
Meals Provided
YesMeal Types Provided
Breakfast, Dinner / Tea, Lunch
Consumables provided
NoOpening Times
- Monday07:30-17:30
- Tuesday07:30-17:30
- Wednesday07:30-17:30
- Thursday07:30-17:30
- Friday07:30-17:30
When Closed
- Bank Holidays & Christmas
Parking
- parking available in the carpark next to the building.
Funding & Fees
Typical monthly cost for a 3-days place
£339/ month
We also offer 10% military discount, 10% sibling discount and 5% blue light discount.
We also offer 10% military discount, 10% sibling discount and 5% blue light discount.
There is 1 discount per child. J
Please also see our funding schedule, if you receive any type of funding you need to be aware that we do not receive any funding during red weeks stated on the calendar. You will need to book sessions separately for these weeks, but if you do not attend during red weeks there will be no charge.
Calculated from data given to us by this nursery. Your final quote may vary slightly.
Averaged monthly figure. Actual billing varies; some nurseries bill weekly or by use.Defaults shown
9 months to 2 years • 3-days • 30 hours funding • all year
How this price scales (per month)
1 day per week
£52
3 days per week
£339
5 days per week
£1,029
Adjust for your situation
What this price covers
- Standard chargeable day 7:30am to 5:30pm (10 hours)
- 24.3 funded hours used per week. Remaining hours charged privately.
- Included in this price: Breakfast, Dinner / Tea and Lunch
- You may need to provide everyday consumables, such as nappies, wipes and sun cream
Price without government funding: £1,106 / month (£87 / day)
If you're not eligible or haven't claimed funded hours.More info
- £767/month more than the funded price.
- This is what you'd pay if your child is under 9 months, or if you're not eligible for or haven't claimed funded hours.
About this price
How funding is applied, how the monthly figure is calculated.More info
- Working parents of children aged 9 months to 2 years can usually claim up to 30 funded hours a week. The working-parent hours depend on each parent meeting the minimum earnings rules and earning under £100,000 a year. This nursery stretches funded hours across 47 weeks of the year. You've selected 30 funded hours.
- This nursery applies up to 10 funded hours per day, stretched across 47 weeks of the year. With your selected funding, 24.3 hours are covered each week. Hours beyond this, including the early and late parts of the day, are charged at the standard rate.
- We work out the total cost across the year and divide by 12, so the figure shown is a smoothed monthly average. In practice, nurseries bill in different ways. Some bill monthly at this average. Others bill weekly, or charge for what happened that week or month, which can vary across the year. Confirm billing details with the nursery when you enquire.
Contact Spring Nursery RAF Halton to get a personalised quote:
Spring Nursery RAF Halton Reviews (44)
Spring Nursery RAF Halton has a Review Score of 9.5 (9.498) out of 10, based on 10 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Spring Nursery RAF Halton has 44 reviews.
My little girl has been going to Spring since she was 9 months old, and absolutely loves it. She is so happy there which is down to the most amazing staff. The outside space is really great, and she loves attending the wellie walks and exploring. I can't praise the nursery enough for the support...
I would highly recommend Spring.
Thank you so much for your lovely review! We really appreciate it, it means the world!!
My 2 year old has started this year [2026] and although only 1 day at the moment she seems to love it. She has gone in upset to start but that has only lasted a few minutes and then she has been fine which I feel is due to the supportive and caring way of the staff in the Navigators room especially...
She is always happy when she is collected and tells me she has had fun and gives thumbs up.
What the room has available to do is fantastic and the outside space is amazing - so much for creative fun little minds to learn and explore.
I like the app that is used for communication and the detail given on basic needs meet is good.
However I personally would like to receive more news about what my daughter is actually doing each day - interation with others, development and learning. But I am a very hands on mum and want to support in these area as much as I can to ensure milestones are achieved.
Thank you so much for your lovely comments. They are greatly appreciated by the team and always wonderful to read.
We completely understand your feedback regarding receiving more updates. We are currently working on finding the right balance between sharing meaningful information about...
Hello,Thank you so much for your lovely comments. They are greatly appreciated by the team and always wonderful to read.
We completely understand your feedback regarding receiving more updates. We are currently working on finding the right balance between sharing meaningful information about your child's experiences while ensuring staff can spend as much time as possible engaging directly with the children rather than being on an iPad.
We also share a weekly newsfeed highlighting the activities and experiences enjoyed by the children, which we hope you find helpful. Our next Parent Evening is planned for November, but please remember you are always welcome to request a meeting with your child's key person at any time for a more detailed update, or send us a message through the parent app.
Thank you again for your feedback. We really value your thoughts and so pleased you're happy.
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The staff were...
The staff were excellent at helping us settle in. They allowed me to stay for extended periods if needed or advised with regular updates if she was a little upset when I left. The transition was really easy and simple, and that was definitely down to the wonderful staff there. Highly recommend!
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave such a lovely review. Moving house, returning from deployment and recovering from surgery is a lot for any family to manage, so we are delighted that we could help make the transition into nursery a positive one. We are so pleased your daughter settled in well and that you felt supported throughout the process. Your kind words mean so much to our team.
The staff are fantastic, incredibly caring, approachable and professional. Many have been there for years, which gives the nursery a lovely sense of...
The staff are fantastic, incredibly caring, approachable and professional. Many have been there for years, which gives the nursery a lovely sense of familiarity and stability. It's clear they genuinely care about the children and take pride in what they do.
As a military family, we've particularly appreciated how understanding and supportive the team are of service life and its challenges.
The nursery is modern, well organised and maintains consistently high standards of care. Communication with parents is excellent, and we're always kept informed.
Most importantly, our boys have always been happy, safe and well cared for. A brilliant nursery with a fantastic team!
Thank you for your wonderful feedback. It has been an absolute privilege to watch your boys grow, learn and thrive during their time with us. We are so grateful for your kind comments about our team and the support you have received as a military family. Reviews like yours mean so much to us. Thank you for being part of the Spring Nursery family.
We're so thrilled we chose Spring nursery at RAF Halton for our little one. He started Explorers in February 2026 and my partner and I regularly say how relieved we are that we chose this nursery- we honestly don't have a single complaint. Staff are exceptionally friendly and always make themselves...
We're so thrilled we chose Spring nursery at RAF Halton for our little one. He started Explorers in February 2026 and my partner and I regularly say how relieved we are that we chose this nursery- we honestly don't have a single complaint. Staff are exceptionally friendly and always make themselves available chat, the room is always set up and there are lots of opportunities for the little ones to be outside. My little boy is always happy to be dropped off and we know that he is in good hands. Staff know the children well and clearly have positive relationships with them. I was apprehensive about sending him to a different nursery than my older child but I am so so pleased that we did. I'd 100% recommend it to prospective parents.
We are delighted to hear that you are happy with all aspects of the setting and pleased that we were able to provide reassurance and support as your child settled into a different setting from their older sibling.
She especially loves...
She especially loves her weekly Forest School and music sessions, and will share about these at home. Throughout her journey we have seen her confidence and development grow and her personality shine.
The nursery has great partnerships with their families and has regular events throughout the year for parents to attend.
The team show there dedication and care to all children, they provide wonderful learning experiences for all.
Thank you so much for your lovely words! This means the world to us!
Spring RAF Halton has been part of our family for the last 6 years with all 3 of our children attending the setting. We have seen the nursery go through some challenging times but the staff have ALWAYS remained professional, nurturing and positive. It is a setting full of warmth, laughter and care....
Spring RAF Halton has been part of our family for the last 6 years with all 3 of our children attending the setting. We have seen the nursery go through some challenging times but the staff have ALWAYS remained professional, nurturing and positive. It is a setting full of warmth, laughter and care. A place where I drop off my child (in each of the rooms as they have gone through the setting) knowing they are safe, cared for and ultimately going to have a great day. Thank you Spring Halton for looking after my children so well and being a home from home in so many ways.
This is such a lovely review, thank you so much for taking the time to write this. We really appreciate your feedback.
Our little one loves it at Spring Halton. She always has a great time there and all the staff are so lovely. It is a very welcoming and inclusive place, and their compassion and understanding really helped us in the early days of settling in. They have a varied menu, the outdoor space is great, and...
Our little one loves it at Spring Halton. She always has a great time there and all the staff are so lovely. It is a very welcoming and inclusive place, and their compassion and understanding really helped us in the early days of settling in. They have a varied menu, the outdoor space is great, and they really value nature and kindness. So grateful we found this brilliant nursery and it's even better watching our little one thrive there. Thank you!
Thank you so much for your wonderful words and taking the time to write a review. This means a lot to hear that the work the staff put in is appreciated and noticed.
Our child has been attending Spring Halton for about a year. The whole team are wonderful and caring. They're really good at communicating with the parents to keep us well informed. There are regular updates on the app, thorough handovers and parents evenings. They're really supportive with any...
Our child has been attending Spring Halton for about a year. The whole team are wonderful and caring. They're really good at communicating with the parents to keep us well informed. There are regular updates on the app, thorough handovers and parents evenings. They're really supportive with any additional needs too and flexible and accommodating when life gets busy. The facilities and activities are great and ideal for kids with a range of energy levels. Ours is high energy and loves how much time they get to spend outside. The team seem so passionate about their work and it's a really lovely environment for children and parents.
Thank you for your lovely review, we really appreciate your kind words.
Spring nursery has been a wonderful setting for my daughter. She has benefitted from continuity of care from experienced staff who know her well and take great care of her as an individual. The nursery offers activities that she hugely enjoys, including forest school and music sessions. The...
Spring nursery has been a wonderful setting for my daughter. She has benefitted from continuity of care from experienced staff who know her well and take great care of her as an individual. The nursery offers activities that she hugely enjoys, including forest school and music sessions. The managers are professional, approachable and put their heart into their work.
Thank you so much for your wonderful review Fiona, this has made our day!
Our son joined Spring when he was 2, and he settled in immediately. The staff are caring and engaging and he's developed so well since he started. One of the main things we love about the nursery is the outdoor space and forest school. With a very energetic boy, it is vital that he has lots of time...
Our baby is just about to start attending too, and again he has settled in immediately and we're confident he's going to love it!
Our son is very happy at Spring. He started at just over 9 months old and it was a big step for me - lots of anxiety over his sleeping and eating! However the staff couldn’t have been more supportive and patient with me and welcomed our son and helped him settle so well. The staff are always fair...
Our son is very happy at Spring. He started at just over 9 months old and it was a big step for me - lots of anxiety over his sleeping and eating! However the staff couldn’t have been more supportive and patient with me and welcomed our son and helped him settle so well. The staff are always fair and clear with us as parents and always put the children first. The children’s play is always varied with a great balance of inside and outside play across the year. Our son is thriving at Spring and at 17 months old runs to the nursery front door at drop off - which speaks volumes.
My son has been going to Spring from 9 months old, he enjoys going in and has come on leaps and bounds with his speech and his learning. The staff are eager to help the children to become independent and express themselves, they are also caring. My little boy has grown so much and that’s thanks to...
My son has been going to Spring from 9 months old, he enjoys going in and has come on leaps and bounds with his speech and his learning. The staff are eager to help the children to become independent and express themselves, they are also caring. My little boy has grown so much and that’s thanks to all of the support and love from the staff. Would highly recommend.
We couldn’t wish for more from a nursery. Both my children now attend Spring Nursery RAF Halton, and they absolutely love it. The staff are very professional, yet extremely friendly and approachable - the children also love them.
We couldn’t wish for more from a nursery. Both my children now attend Spring Nursery RAF Halton, and they absolutely love it. The staff are very professional, yet extremely friendly and approachable - the children also love them.
Recently had our son attend Spring Nursery and couldn’t be happier. The staff are great, always happy, positive, and interacting with the children. The play seems varied and interesting, with the use of outdoor play areas when suitable. My son has settled in very quickly and loves it!
Recently had our son attend Spring Nursery and couldn’t be happier. The staff are great, always happy, positive, and interacting with the children. The play seems varied and interesting, with the use of outdoor play areas when suitable. My son has settled in very quickly and loves it!
My two boys have been extremely happy at Spring for the past two years. They attend on a full times basis and are doing new things every day. The team are so caring and creative; the boys really do see them as a second family. With both parents having deployed during this period, we never have to...
My two boys have been extremely happy at Spring for the past two years. They attend on a full times basis and are doing new things every day. The team are so caring and creative; the boys really do see them as a second family. With both parents having deployed during this period, we never have to worry as we know the boys are so well looked after, and the team are always sensitive to the fact that a parent is absent. Forest School is definitely a highlight of the week and really has brought out my four-year-old fascination with nature. Thank you, Spring, for all you do! You are all brilliant!
Absolutely amazing staff, patient, considerate, and kind, like handing my daughter over to another parent - I cannot fault this nursery. My daughter loves the vast range of activities, and they work hard to help and support any needs she has. I would 100% recommend this nursery to anyone. I can’t...
Absolutely amazing staff, patient, considerate, and kind, like handing my daughter over to another parent - I cannot fault this nursery. My daughter loves the vast range of activities, and they work hard to help and support any needs she has. I would 100% recommend this nursery to anyone. I can’t thank them enough!
Lovely nursery. I was so nervous about sending my little one to be looked after by someone else! But the staff at Spring made it so easy, and I love how they keep us up to date every day with what our little one is doing; it really helps and means a lot. The staff in Explorers are so wonderful -...
Lovely nursery. I was so nervous about sending my little one to be looked after by someone else! But the staff at Spring made it so easy, and I love how they keep us up to date every day with what our little one is doing; it really helps and means a lot. The staff in Explorers are so wonderful - they always have fun with the children and clearly care for them. We couldn’t have asked for better people to look after our baby. Thank you all at Spring!
Spring Nursery RAF Halton is a setting that I would (and do!) recommend time and time again. The facilities are spacious, well-considered, and conducive to a great learning and play environment. The management team are approachable, proactive and supportive. And the key workers are passionate,...
Spring Nursery RAF Halton is a setting that I would (and do!) recommend time and time again. The facilities are spacious, well-considered, and conducive to a great learning and play environment. The management team are approachable, proactive and supportive. And the key workers are passionate, pragmatic and highly skilled. You would struggle to find a nursery setting that offers a better quality of care than here.
I have had positive interactions with the staff at Spring Nursery - they always work in the best interest of the child (children) in their care. I feel from the baby room up to their preschool, they develop and nurture to be independent children. It has been great to see both my children build...
I have had positive interactions with the staff at Spring Nursery - they always work in the best interest of the child (children) in their care. I feel from the baby room up to their preschool, they develop and nurture to be independent children. It has been great to see both my children build confidence in their surroundings and develop relationships and communication. Thank you to all staff for their hard work.
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Awards / Recognitions (8)
- 01 Jun 2026Recipient: Spring Nursery RAF Halton
- 18 May 2026Recipient: Spring Nursery RAF Halton
- 31 Mar 2026Recipient: Spring by Action for Children
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Meet the Team (16)

- NVQ Level 3 Management

Early Years Level 3, currently working towards Level 5.

- SENCO
- Early Years Level 3

- Early Years Level 3

- Early Years Level 3

- Early Years Level 3

- Early Years Level 3

- Early Years Level 3

- Early Years Level 3

Currently working towards Early Years Level 3.

Currently working towards Early Years Level 3.

Currently working towards Early Years Level 2.

Early Years Practitioner

Currently Working towards Early Years Level 3.

Cleaner and Lunch Cover UQ.

Nursery Chef.
Frequently Asked Questions about Spring Nursery RAF Halton
How much does Spring Nursery RAF Halton cost?
Typical fees at Spring Nursery RAF Halton are £87 / day (without govt. funding), calculated from data given to us by the nursery. Your final quote may vary.
What is the Age Range of Children that Spring Nursery RAF Halton accepts?
Spring Nursery RAF Halton accepts Children aged from 0 years 3 months to 5 years 0 months.
What Days & Hours is Spring Nursery RAF Halton Open?
Spring Nursery RAF Halton is open: Monday 07:30-17:30, Tuesday 07:30-17:30, Wednesday 07:30-17:30, Thursday 07:30-17:30, Friday 07:30-17:30.
How many Children does Spring Nursery RAF Halton have capacity for?
Spring Nursery RAF Halton has capacity for a total of 60 Children.
How far is Spring Nursery RAF Halton to the centre of Aylesbury?
4.6 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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