Cherryharbour is a purpose built nursery sharing the same site as Mengham Primary school. Cherryharbour offers working parents full or sessional day care 51 weeks a year. Nursery fees include breakfast, lunch and afternoon tea (depending upon sessions attended). Cherryharbour is funding approved and offers parents flexible funding for 2, 3 and 4 year old children (depending upon eligibility) including the 30 funded hours.
Funding & Fees
https://www.cherrychildcare.co.uk/30hourschildcare/
Contact CherryHarbour Nursery to get a personalised quote:
Type of Service
- Day Nursery
- Open all year
- Full Day Care
- Sessional Care
Group/Owner
- Family First Day Nurseries
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Chantelle Bartholomew (Manager)
Admission Information
- N/A
Number of Childcare Staff
- 17
Total Places for Children
- 50
Age Range
- from 0 years 3 months
- to 5 years 0 months
Opening Times
- Monday 07:30-18:00
- Tuesday 07:30-18:00
- Wednesday 07:30-18:00
- Thursday 07:30-18:00
- Friday 07:30-18:00
When Closed
- Bank Holidays & Christmas
Parking
- There is a small free public car park, which is located down the road from the nursery.
CherryHarbour Nursery Reviews (66)
CherryHarbour Nursery has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.914) out of 10, based on 48 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time CherryHarbour Nursery has 66 reviews.
Cherryharbour is a wonderful nursery and my son loves it there. His key worker Megan is amazing and goes above and beyond to create a compassionate and nurturing environment where he feels understood and loved. All the staff are brilliant and extremely positive and friendly. Cherryharbour management provide excellent communication, empathy and understanding. I would 100% recommend Cherryharbour nursery.
We really appreciate your lovely comments about our team and the positive, nurturing environment...
I would recommend cherry harbour to anyone, I 100% feel like my babies are in safe hands.
It has been such a privilege to support your family over the past few years. Knowing that you feel safe, supported, and part of our family is exactly what we strive for every single day.
We'll be sure to pass your lovely words on to the team at the nursery.
It's been amazing seeing my child flourish with his skills since being at this nursery, the staff are so attentive, smiley, and help with his medical needs. It's comforting to know my little one is in a safe and happy place!
It truly means the world to us to hear how much your little one has flourished since joining our nursery. Watching children grow in confidence and develop their skills is exactly why we do what we do.
Were especially pleased that you feel supported with...
The compassion & kindness shown to my children & us as parents is so appreciated.
The setting is lovely & the activities are amazing! They have so much fun everyday.
My boys have attended since they were 9 months old, they have flourished & I wouldn't take them anywhere else!
I highly recommend Cherry Harbour to all parents!
Thank you! :)
We're absolutely delighted that both of your boys love Cherry Harbour and enjoy their time with us. Hearing that you've felt such compassion and kindness as a family means more than we can say as building those strong, supportive relationships is so...
My son has come on leaps and bounds and I really am so pleased I picked this nursery for him. It wouldn't be the same without the incredible staff.
We're so pleased that he has settled in so quickly and is now thriving in preschool, making friends and loving his teachers. It means a lot to know you feel confident in the care we provide, especially with how important nutrition and emotional support...
All the staff at CherryHarbour have made the transition of my little one starting nursery on my return to work so smooth and reassuring. Communication is frequent and honest and it's great to have updates on the daily activities. The staff take care to ensure continuity with the babies own routine as well as encouraging trying new foods and having new experiences.
We're absolutely delighted to hear that your little one's transition into nursery has been such a smooth and reassuring experience. Supporting families through this important milestone, especially when returning to work, means a great deal to us.
It's...
I would definitely recommend CherryHarbour. I don't have words to describe my gratitude to all members of staff specially to the baby room. They are all so attentive. My baby really connected with her key person, and I feel 100% sure that she will be happy during the day with all of them.
Thank you CherryHarbour and well done. You really should feel proud of the amazing work that you do with these little ones .
We understand how emotional and daunting it can feel starting nursery as a first-time mum, so it truly means the world to us that you felt reassured from your very first visit to CherryHarbour. Creating a warm, caring, and supportive environment for both children and parents is at the heart of...
My Grandson loves Nusery . I especially love the daily updates and photos of what he has been doing that day. We can then talk about his morning when he gets home. All the staff are lovely, kind and approachable. They think of differnt activities daily to keep him busy and learning through play. A BIG Thank you
Thank you so much for your incredibly kind words and recommendation. Were truly delighted to hear how happy your daughter is with us and that shes formed such strong bonds with our team. Our staff work hard to create a nurturing, attentive environment where every childs individual needs are met, so...
Imogen create a huge connection with my son, he learned new things every single day. And he is in love with the food from nursery.
Thank you so much for your lovely review! Were absolutely delighted to hear how happy your son is and how much progress hes made since September that means the world to us. Its wonderful to know hes built such a special connection at nursery and is enjoying learning something new every day. And were very glad to hear hes loving the nursery food too!
The setting is clean and welcoming with a wide range activities for children to engage in.
The staff are the best part they are kind , enthusiastic and can tell they have a general love and care for your child.
Id highly recommend Cherry Harbour to anyone.
Thank you so much for such a lovely review. We're thrilled to hear that you find our nursery clean and welcoming, and that your child enjoys the wide range of activities we offer.
I am so unbelievably impressed by the nursery. The staff are so attentive and so kind and gentle with my daughter. She has formed such strong bonds with them and they really cater to her needs and all of the needs of the children. The place looks presentable and they often have new toys and ideas to entertain the children. I recommend them to everyone!
Thank you so much for your kind words - they truly mean the world to us. We're delighted to hear how happy your daughter is and that she's formed such strong bonds with our team. Our staff work very hard to provide a caring, nurturing environment tailored to each child's needs, so it's wonderful to...
It has been amazing for my girls who have thrived in this nursery - they are so caring, fun and imaginative. The girls have loved going in and come out bouncy. It's not easy leaving your heart in someone else's care but they go over and above. I would happily recommend them to anyone!
Thank you for your lovely review. We're pleased to hear that your experience with the nursery has been such a positive one. Creating a caring, engaging, and supportive environment is always our goal, and we appreciate your recommendation.
I would highly recommend this nursery to anybody
Thank you for your kind words; we truly value your feedback!
Actives help with development and needs of individuals. Love seeing pictures of what he's been up to in the day
Menu is great and refreshes seasonally and he enjoys his food at nursery
Always warm and welcoming at drop off
We are delighted to hear that your little one enjoys his meals at nursery. Our company head chef, along with our nursery chef, work hard to ensure the children have delicious and well-balanced meals! Thank you very much for such a lovely review!
An excellent nursery with very caring staff and brilliant facilities. The staff are amazing with the children and genuinely care a great deal. They have made my little ones nursery experience very special.
Cherryharbour staff are completely dedicated and enthusiastic about ensuring the children are happy, and well cared for. They have a great range of varied activities every day and really care about rhe children's development. We are so pleased we chose Cherryharbour.
Thank you so much for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear that you've had such a positive experience at Cherryharbour. Our dedicated team is passionate about creating a nurturing and engaging environment for the children, and it's wonderful to know that our efforts are making a difference.
My little girl has been with cherry harbour for 2 years starting in the baby room going into the preschool, we absolutely love at all the girls in! The level of learning they provide is unbeatable. They are so friendly, warm and loving
Thank you so much for your lovely review! We're delighted to hear that your little girl has had such a wonderful journey with us at Cherry Harbour. Our team takes great pride in providing a nurturing and engaging learning environment, so your kind words mean the world to us.
I really appreciate the app where the updates come through. I'd love if they were more spread out throughout the day, not just in the morning.
Thank you so much for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear that you've had a reassuring experience with your key worker and that you find the app updates helpful.
We love CherryHarbour Nursery. The girls are all amazing and they genuinely care for the children. Our little boy goes in smiling every day and whenever I check on the app, he's having the best time. Thank you so much for loving our baby. We knew he would be in safe hands.
All the team have been amazing at helping my little one to settle and working with me to find the best solutions for him. They are nurturing, fun and truly care. We couldn't ask for more. Thank you.
Thank you for such a thoughtful review! Helping your little one settle and finding the best solutions together has been a privilege. Knowing you feel supported and that we've created a nurturing and fun environment for your child means the world to us. Thank you for being part of the CherryVale family!
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Awards / Recognitions (3)
- Recipient: Family First Day NurseriesDate: Friday 28 Apr 2023
- Recipient: Family First Day NurseriesDate: Friday 29 Apr 2022
- Recipient: Family First Day NurseriesDate: Saturday 20 Nov 2021
Meet the Team (20)
I hold a Level 3 Qualification in Childcare. I joined Cherry Childcare in June 2014 and have experience with all age ranges being a room leader in Babies, Little Learners and the Pre-school rooms. I am the nursery Designated Safeguarding Lead. I am trained in Paediatric First Aid, Safeguarding, Managing Children’s Behaviour, Mental Health, Level 2 Food Hygiene and many more.
I hold a BA Hons in Early Childhood Studies (Level 6) and have a Level 3 Special Educational Needs. I joined Cherry Childcare in May 2019 and have experience with all age ranges, previously being the Little Learners and Pre-school Room Leader. I am the nursery Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead. I am trained in Paediatric First Aid, Safeguarding, Managing Children’s Behaviour, Level 2 Food Hygiene and many more.
I have been at CherryHarbour since June 2014. I hold a Level 3 Qualification in Early Years. My other training includes Paediatric First Aid, Health and Safety, Safeguarding and Managing Children’s Behaviour.
I have been at CherryHarbour since June 2022. I hold a Level 3 Qualification in Early Years. My other training includes Paediatric First Aid, Health and Safety, Safeguarding and Managing Children’s Behaviour.
I have been at CherryHarbour since May 2021. I hold a Level 3 Qualification in Early Years. My other training includes Paediatric First Aid, Health and Safety, Safeguarding, Managing Children’s Behaviour.
I have been at CherryHarbour since January 2020. I hold a Level 3 Qualification in Early Years. My other training includes Paediatric First Aid, Health and Safety, Safeguarding, Managing Children’s Behaviour.
I have been at CherryHarbour since March 2022. I hold a Level 3 Qualification in Early Years. My other training includes Paediatric First Aid, Health and Safety, Safeguarding and Managing Children’s Behaviour.
I have been at CherryHarbour since December 2021. I hold a Level 3 Qualification in Early Years. My other training includes Paediatric First Aid, Level 2 Food Hygiene, Health and Safety, Safeguarding, Managing Children’s Behaviour.
I have been at CherryHarbour since September 2019. I hold a Level 3 Qualification in Early Years. My other training includes Paediatric First Aid, Health and Safety, Safeguarding, Managing Children’s Behaviour.
I have been at CherryHarbour since January 2023. I hold a Level 3 Qualification in Early Years. My other training includes Paediatric First Aid, Health and Safety, Safeguarding and Managing Children’s Behaviour.
I have been at CherryHarbour since June 2024. I hold a Level 3 Qualification in Early Years. My other training includes Paediatric First Aid, Health and Safety, Safeguarding, Managing Children’s Behaviour.
I have been at CherryHarbour since September 2022. I am currently studying for my Level 3 Qualification. My other training includes Paediatric First Aid, Health and Safety, Safeguarding, Managing Children’s Behaviour.
I have been at CherryHarbour since January 2025. I am currently studying for my Level 3 Qualification.
I hold a Level 3 Food Safety and Hygiene and also a Level 3 Qualification in Childcare. I joined Cherry Childcare in January 2023. I am trained in Paediatric First Aid, Early Years Allergy Awareness and many more.
I have been at CherryHarbour since October 2020 and I support all rooms across the nursery.
I hold a Level 3 Qualification in Early Years. My other training includes Paediatric First Aid, Health and Safety, Safeguarding and Managing Children’s Behaviour.
I joined Cherryharbour in July 2024 and I support all rooms across the nursery.
My training includes: Paediatric First Aid, safeguarding and health and safety.
I am currently working towards my Level 3 in Childcare and training as a Deputy SENCO.
Hello, my name is Abbie, and I joined Cherryharbour Pre-School in 2026.
I joined in 2025, and I am currently working towards a qualification in childcare.
I joined in 2025, and I am currently working towards a qualification in childcare.
Frequently Asked Questions about CherryHarbour Nursery
What is the Age Range of Children that CherryHarbour Nursery accepts?
CherryHarbour Nursery accepts Children aged from 0 years 3 months to 5 years 0 months.
What Days & Hours is CherryHarbour Nursery Open?
CherryHarbour Nursery is open: Monday 07:30-18:00, Tuesday 07:30-18:00, Wednesday 07:30-18:00, Thursday 07:30-18:00, Friday 07:30-18:00.
How many Children does CherryHarbour Nursery have capacity for?
CherryHarbour Nursery has capacity for a total of 50 Children.
How far is CherryHarbour Nursery to the centre of Hayling Island?
2.7 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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