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CherryHarbour Nursery

St Mary's Road, Hayling Island PO11 9DD
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CherryHarbour Nursery, Hayling Island
CherryHarbour Nursery, Hayling Island
CherryHarbour Nursery, Hayling Island

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

Explore the wide range of childcare funding options tailored for children aged 9 months to 4 years over on our website.

https://www.cherrychildcare.co.uk/30hourschildcare/

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Type of Service

  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Care

Group/Owner

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)

9.9

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.

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Review from B C (Mother of Child) published on 24 June 2024 Submitted via Website
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A beautiful collective, where my child can't wait to go, with kind staff. You receive real-time notifications about the child, you don't need any props from home, and you can find everything there. I recommend!

Reply from Weronika Gacek, Deputy Manager at CherryHarbour Nursery

Thank you so much for your feedback! We thrive from parent reviews and will continue to aim for high quality for all families!

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Review from Ryan K (Father of Child) published on 24 June 2024 Submitted via Website
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Cherry Harbour Nursery has been a wonderful place for our son's growth and development. The staff is incredibly nurturing and attentive, always ensuring a safe and stimulating environment for the children. Our son has made remarkable progress in his social and cognitive skills since attending, and it's heartwarming to see how much he loves going to nursery each day. The activities are well-planned and engaging, fostering creativity and learning in a fun way. We are truly grateful for the positive impact Cherry Harbour Nursery has had on our son's early years, and we highly recommend it to other parents.

Reply from Weronika Gacek, Deputy Manager at CherryHarbour Nursery

Thank you so much for this amazing feedback and heart-warming words!

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Review from A S (Mother of Child) published on 24 June 2024 Submitted via Website
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Great consistency of excellent staffing at Cherry Harbour. Fun and new activities for the children every day. Great use of seasonal games; using ice and frozen toys in summer/ hot weather.

Great age-related games for the children who will move into primary school this year.

Reply from Weronika Gacek, Deputy Manager at CherryHarbour Nursery

Thank you so much for your feedback, we appreciate it!

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Review from A E (Father of Child) published on 24 June 2024 Submitted via Website
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The staff is pleasant and the updates on the app are very good inclusive of food, photos, and activities on the children's day to day, development plans are accurate and the children enjoy going. You can see the positive impact this has on my child as outside of nursery he is evolving with his speech, coordination, and listening.

Reply from Weronika Gacek, Deputy Manager at CherryHarbour Nursery

Thank you so much for such a lovely review, we appreciate and value the parent's feedback.

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Review from B N (Mother of Child) published on 24 June 2024 Submitted via Website
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Brilliant nursery and amazing staff.
The children really do matter to them and they really do care about the children and their families.
My little one has speech issues and the staff have all been amazing in helping them along with referrals to outside agencies.
When I've been to them with concerns they have listened and put in steps and kept me informed.
Nothing is ever too much and always willing to talk or arrange a meeting for any worries or concerns.
Always kept in the loop.
The daily diary is lovely and pictures are always uploaded and information uploaded in a timely manner.
My child always has a big smile on his face when picked up and enjoys going daily.
The activities and tasks they do are all amazing and age-appropriate.

SEN is very good there and they act quickly and accordingly and work with parents in a respectful caring nature.

Reply from Weronika Gacek, Deputy Manager at CherryHarbour Nursery

Thank you so much for your amazing feedback and lovely words regarding our care of your child. All staff here really value all feedback.

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Review from Charlotte N (Mother of Child) published on 21 June 2024 Submitted via Website
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Excellent care for my little boy who joined when he was 7 months old. His key worker is excellent and he has made such an amazing bond with her and is starting to with the other staff in the baby room.

Reply from Weronika Gacek, Deputy Manager at CherryHarbour Nursery

Thank you so much for your lovely feedback! We are pleased he is making amazing bonds with his key worker and other staff.

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Review from K P (Mother of Child) published on 21 June 2024 Submitted via Website
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Our boys are transitioning nicely to the nursery thanks to the great staff. Drop-off and pickup are made as simple as possible but as with all kids, drop-off can be a bit difficult some days. The staff have worked with us and the boys and we are getting better results every day.

Reply from Chantelle Challis, Manager at CherryHarbour Nursery

Thank you for your feedback, we will endeavour to make sure drop-offs and pick-ups are a smooth transition for both child and parent. We value your feedback on this, thank you!

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Review from Emily G (Mother of Child) published on 17 June 2024 Submitted via Website
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Our oldest child has been at Cherryharbour for over 3 years and our youngest for almost a year. We honestly cannot fault the staff, they make the nursery. We've had consistent key workers for both children since they've been in their respective rooms and they, along with all of the other staff in the rooms, kitchen, and office are absolutely wonderful. Both children are full of smiles and stories about their days, regularly bring home artwork and crafts and we feel heard as parents. The staff is always available and responsive if we want to discuss the child's progress, any concerns, toilet training, etc., and implement any methods we are using at home to encourage the children to reach their potential. There is also so much space for the children to play inside and outside and more toys and activities than you could imagine! We are also kept well informed throughout the day with photos and notes on the app which is precious to us when away at work.

Reply from Chantelle Bartholomew, Manager at CherryHarbour Nursery

Thank you so much for your amazing feedback with such kind words! The team is overjoyed!

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Review from O P (Father of Child) published on 13 November 2023 Submitted via Website
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The structure is great for our two boys, they always come away with something from the day even if they don’t always want to leave us in the morning. There’s plenty of space and different areas of play to keep them happy. Drop off and pick up is simple and informative. The food is well balanced too.

Safety is very good and on the occasion of an accident it’s treated properly and information is passed on. We have viewed a lot of different sites now and this is the best we have found (with regard to what we think would benefit our children in particular). Saving the most important part for last - the staff are exceptional. They listen to us and cater for the children’s needs and help them learn new skills every day.

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Review from Kirsty D (Mother of Child) published on 13 November 2023 Submitted via Website
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A really friendly and caring team. My child absolutely loves going to nursery and has formed a great bond with her key person. They have a wide variety of healthy meals for each day. The rooms are split for the appropriate age groups and there are always enough staff members on hand in each room. I get loads of updates on the app throughout the day.

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Review from Jane K (Mother of Child) published on 12 September 2023 Submitted via Website
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My daughter attended Cherry Harbour for eighteen months and had a very positive experience. She looked forward to going to every session and made many friends amongst the other children. The outdoor space is well maintained and presented, offering a variety of equipment. The indoor activities were also varied, educational and fun, with special events for the seasons and national holidays. The food and snacks were healthy and tasty, and my daughter enjoyed eating with her friends. The management and the staff in the pre-school room were welcoming, friendly and professional at all times. I would recommend Cherry Harbour to any parent without hesitation.

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Review from Hannah N (Mother of Child) published on 4 April 2023 Submitted via Postal Card
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I cannot fault this nursery. The staff are caring, attentive, patient and kind. Nothing is too much trouble. My son is thriving. The app allows an easily accessed insight into my child's day. Healthy and diverse meals are cooked onsite and toys and materials are clean and well-maintained. Excellent!

Reply from Harjit, Digital Marketing Executive at CherryHarbour Nursery

Thank you for the review and saying our nursery is excellent.

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Review from C C (Mother of Child) published on 18 March 2022 Submitted via Website
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CherryHarbour Nursery has been a huge part of my daughter's life. She has been attending nursery since she was 2-years-old. She has progressed so much since starting here and continues to come home daily so excited about what she has learnt that day.
The staff all know my daughter so well and I love talking to them about her and her adventures at nursery.
The topics and events they do are exciting and really keep my daughter occupied.

She especially likes the food at nursery, their caterer puts so much love and care into the meals and is inclusive to all dietary needs.

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Review from A J (Mother of Child) published on 3 February 2022 Submitted via Postal Card
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My child only started to join this great team in September 2021, however, I appreciated the opportunity to have made a great start, being integrated into the children's world, being guided and helped to socialise and feel part of the team, calling her colleagues "friends" and showing such a good attachment and affection towards teachers and care members.

There's an excellent improvement in my child's abilities to express herself in a second language, which is English, and all these achievements came of the patience and involvement of the key workers; fantastic skills and physical and pedagogical knowledge. Also, whenever an issue has been raised, the way the situation has been offered for wellbeing and safety made me feel confident and very well looked after.

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Review from H S (Mother of Child) published on 5 January 2022 Submitted via Website
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My daughter started here at 9 months and I have been so happy since day one. All the staff made me feel very at ease and my daughter runs in happily, grinning every time we pull up outside. When she first started she was very nervous (being born in 2020) and they were more than happy for her to be attached to her key worker for as long as she needed. This made me even more comfortable and she soon settled right in. The app is also regularly updated so I can check in whenever I need to, a great piece of mind for a nervous mum.

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Review from Alayna P (Mother of Child) published on 10 December 2021 Submitted via Website
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We selected sending our child to CherryHarbour Nursery having relocated to the area and ours has been an extremely positive experience.
We have found all staff to be extremely professional and our little boy has thrived under their care. He’s experienced a few behavioural issues but we’ve been really happy with how these have been handled and the advice and information we’ve been given. The nursery has a warm, homely feel but provides structure where needed, we know our little boy enjoys the wholesome food and the regular events and celebrations that take place.

We would absolutely recommend CherryHarbour Nursery to anyone looking for a setting for their child.

Reply from Tamarra Glew, Manager at CherryHarbour Nursery

Thank you for your kind review and words. We are here to support with anything we can.

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Review from A P (Father of Child) published on 10 December 2021 Submitted via Postal Card
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Very nice and lovely staff at the nursery. All staff members treat the little ones very good. My son really enjoys being in this nursery.

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Review from D D (Father of Child) published on 19 January 2021 Submitted via Postal Card
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Great team that clearly enjoy looking after our son and the other children. They settled him in very quickly and now he loves it.

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Review from Roxanne E (Mother of Child) published on 17 December 2020 Submitted via Postal Card
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My child loves going to nursery. I asked the teachers there to work and focus on his speech and he has come on so well in the few months of being there. I've always been informed of what he's done when I pick him up.

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Review from Georgina N (Mother of Child) published on 3 December 2020 Submitted via Website
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Our little boy has been attending CherryHarbour Nursery since he was 10 months old and we have been thrilled with the service and care from CherryHarbour right from the start.
We cannot rate this nursery highly enough. The communication between all staff and us parents has been genuine and we always feel they have our child's best interest, yet supporting us as working parents too. From the very first visit (having looked at a few other nurseries) we got the best feeling and thought 'this is the one'!
The nursery has a large outdoor garden/play area and an unusually big area of this is undercover. We are a very outdoorsy family and this was a big plus for us. They encourage the kids to be outside rain or shine. It's a fabulous area and really well equipped.

Without a doubt, our child has benefited hugely for being at this nursery. He has lovely friends, great relationships with the teachers, he learns so much and we are confident that he's in a thriving environment.

Reply from Ben Rolfe, Marketing Consultant at CherryHarbour Nursery

Hi Georgina, and thank you for the amazing review! We appreciate every review we receive as it allows us to know if we are doing a good job! Our staff always go the extra mile to make sure that you and your little ones are happy!

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Chantelle Bartholomew Job Title: Nursery Manager Joined: 2014
Chantelle Bartholomew
My name is Chantelle. I am the Nursery Manager.

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.

Weronika Gacek Job Title: Nursery Deputy Manager Joined: 2019
Weronika Gacek
My name is Weronika, also known as Ron. I am the Nursery Deputy Manager.

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.

Katie Fitzpatrick Job Title: Toddlers Room Leader/Third In Charge Joined: 2014
Katie Fitzpatrick
My name is Katie. I am the Room Leader of the Toddlers room and the nursery third in charge.

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.

Sophie Ellis Job Title: Pre-school Room Leader Joined: 2022
Sophie Ellis
My name is Sophie. I am the Pre-school Room Leader.

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.

Jamie McGraw Job Title: Baby Room Leader Joined: 2021
Jamie McGraw
My name is Jamie. I am the Baby Room Leader.

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.

Zoe Cotsworth Job Title: Senior Practitioner Joined: 2020
Zoe Cotsworth
My name is Zoe. I am a Senior Practitioner and the Nursery SENCo.

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.

Eleanor Davis Job Title: Early Years Practitioner Joined: 2022
Eleanor Davis
My name is Ellie. I am an Early Years Practitioner.

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.

Lacey Hewitt Job Title: Early Years Practitioner Joined: 2021
Lacey Hewitt
My name is Lacey. I am an Early Years Practitioner.

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.

Jasmine Baker Job Title: Early Years Practitioner Joined: 2019
Jasmine Baker
My name is Jasmine. I am an Early Years Practitioner.

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.

Chloe Saunders Job Title: Early Years Practitioner Joined: 2023
Chloe Saunders
My name is Chloe. I am an Early Years Practitioner.

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.

Megan Colvill Job Title: Early Years Practitioner Joined: 2024
Megan Colvill
My name is Megan. I am an Early Years Practitioner.

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.

Erin Rackstraw Job Title: Nursery Apprentice Joined: 2022
Erin Rackstraw
My name is Erin. I am an Apprentice in the Baby Room.

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.

Mia Hearne Job Title: Nursery Apprentice Joined: 2025
Mia Hearne
My name is Mia. I am an Apprentice in the preschool room.

I have been at CherryHarbour since January 2025. I am currently studying for my Level 3 Qualification.

Dawn Williamson Job Title: Nursery Chef Joined: 2023
Dawn Williamson
My name is Dawn. I am the chef.

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.

Ella Trumper Job Title: Nursery Bank Team Joined: 2020
Ella Trumper
My name is Ella. I am the Nursery Bank Team Member.
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.

Sarah Blackburne Job Title: Bank Team Member Joined: 2024
Sarah Blackburne
My name is Sarah. I am the Nursery Bank Team Member.
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.

Imogen Byron Job Title: UQ Nursery Practitioner Joined: 2025
Imogen Byron
Hello, my name is Imogen, and I joined Cherryharbour Nursery in 2025.

I am currently working towards my Level 3 in Childcare and training as a Deputy SENCO.

Abbie Fuller Job Title: UQ Nursery Practitioner Joined: 2026
Abbie Fuller

Hello, my name is Abbie, and I joined Cherryharbour Pre-School in 2026.

Holly Wheal Job Title: Apprentice Joined: 2025
Holly Wheal

I joined in 2025, and I am currently working towards a qualification in childcare.

Olivia Cobbold Job Title: Apprentice Joined: 2025
Olivia Cobbold

I joined in 2025, and I am currently working towards a qualification in childcare.

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