The ladies at Kingsmead are the best!Dion D(Father of Child)

Kingsmead has provided her with so many unique and wonderful experiences from day oneMallory M(Mother of Child)

We wish somehow we could pick up Kingsmead and move it with us back to the States!Melissa D(Mother of Child)

The ladies at Kingsmead are the best!Dion D(Father of Child)

Kingsmead has provided her with so many unique and wonderful experiences from day oneMallory M(Mother of Child)

We wish somehow we could pick up Kingsmead and move it with us back to the States!Melissa D(Mother of Child)

Kingsmead Day Nursery and Preschool in Winchester is a vibrant, purpose-built setting offering high-quality care and Early Years education. It provides a welcoming, home-from-home atmosphere with thoughtfully designed indoor and outdoor spaces.
Their large garden includes a vegetable patch, climbing area, shaded canopy, mud kitchen, music wall, and outdoor classroom. A tailored curriculum blends Montessori, Reggio Emilia and play-based learning, encouraging creativity and independence. The experienced team includes a qualified...
Funding & Fees
£56 half day session 8am - 1pm or 1pm - 6pm.
All day food - £8.50,
Half day - £5.
Contact Kingsmead Day Nursery Ltd to get a personalised quote:
Type of Service
- Day Nursery
Opening Schedule
Open all yearFull days available
YesHalf day sessions offered
YesGroup/Owner
- Grandir UK
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Katherine (Nursery Manager)
Number of Childcare Staff
- 20
Total Places for Children
- 57
Age Range
- from 0 years 3 months
- to 5 years 0 months
Meals Provided
NoConsumables provided
NoOpening Times
- Monday 08:00-18:00
- Tuesday 08:00-18:00
- Wednesday 08:00-18:00
- Thursday 08:00-18:00
- Friday 08:00-18:00
When Closed
- All Bank Holidays & 1 week at Christmas
Parking
- You can park in the car park right next to the nursery called St. Peters Car Park.
Kingsmead Day Nursery Ltd Reviews (29)
Kingsmead Day Nursery Ltd has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.861) out of 10, based on 18 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Kingsmead Day Nursery Ltd has 29 reviews.
The nursery is great! It has been renovated and looks nice, clean and with plenty of activties to do like football, tennis, dancing ect. They also have an incredible team. They are professional, always are very friendly and easy to talk to them. Evie she is one of the best, she is a very professional friendly and lovely young lady, she also keeps an eye on any of the kids who are struggling to eat like my daughter, she cares deeply and is always making sure to provided something else for my daugther when she doens't want to eat the food.
Thank you for your review of Kingsmead Day Nursery. We're so happy to hear how pleased you are with our nursery environment and the range of activities available. Our warm and professional team work hard to create a welcoming space where children feel happy and supported. We're especially pleased to hear how well your daughter is being supported, particularly around mealtimes.
The overall management has been refining their approach to make sure staff have as much capacity as possible to focus on the babies.
We love hearing about the variety of activities and experiences our daughter is having when she is away from us and are delighted with the fun bits of art she brings home with her.
Thank you for your review of Kingsmead Day Nursery. We're delighted to hear how well your daughter has settled into the baby room and that she is growing in confidence. Our caring team are dedicated to supporting each child's development, from early communication to key milestones such as weaning,...
Dropping off your kids at nursery can be a daunting thing - but I have two kids at Kingsmead who literally skip in every morning (We have even had tears as they didn't want to go home!). All the nursery staff are amazing and really go above and beyond to look after the kids. There is a variety of exercises from arts and crafts, playing in the construction room to football in the garden. I'm really impressed that for a pre-schooler my son is gaining in confidence with his counting and skills. Even being able to start writing his name.
Thank you for your review of Kingsmead Day Nursery. We're delighted to hear how happy and settled your children are, and that they enjoy coming in each day! Our warm and dedicated team work hard to create a nurturing and engaging environment where children feel confident, supported and excited to learn. It's wonderful to know your children are thriving with us-thank you for your kind feedback.
Overall we are very happy with this nursery, both of our daughters love the staff and they really enjoy the range of creative and messy play activities. We are very pleased with the facilities and the very caring attitude of the staff.
We have had our three boys at Kingsmead over the last 3 years and our boys have absolutely loved their time there. The garden is brilliant and the exposure to different activities and learning experiences has been so wonderful to see. They have come out confident, Independent and caring young boys. Would definitely recommend it.
Hi, thank you for taking the time to leave a review. It's lovely to read that all of your little ones were so happy here! Children are welcomed into a warm and inclusive nursery environment where they are supported and nurtured in developing their confidence and independence. They enjoy a variety...
Kingsmead has been amazing for the development of our little boy! I am always amazed at how much he learns developmentally and socially through the nursery. He is always happy and spends a lot of time outdoors playing which has been one of my favourite parts of the nursery. They go on outdoor walks to see the ducks and explore. The staff have been phenomenal and such a joy to work with. My son runs to them in the morning to grab their hands and as a parent, I couldn't ask for more!
Hi, thank you for taking the time to leave a review. It's so great to read that your little one is so happy here! Providing plenty of opportunities for children to spend time out in the fresh air is so important for their mental wellbeing, with trips out into the local community allowing them to safely indulge their natural curiosity and explore the world around them.
He is always creating, learning and playing. He speaks fondly of the staff, who are patient and always on hand for a cuddle or a laugh. It does feel like they know and want to know your children. Everyone gets involved and the children collaborate together forming really lovely friendships across all ages.
It's a big decision choosing to send your child to nursery. To be able to trust in others to support and care for them, in the same way that you do. We are so pleased with how happy our boy is every day to go to Kingsmead and to come home and tell us of his adventures.
Hi, thank you for taking the time to leave a review. Our dedicated team are incredibly supportive and nurturing, and really take the time to build strong relationships with all children. They devise fun, engaging activities which provide plenty of opportunities for learning both inside the nursery and outside in the fresh air.
Additionally, the initial settling-in sessions were handled wonderfully, making the transition smooth and reassuring for both our children and us as parents.
We highly recommend Kingsmead to any parent looking for a nurturing and enriching environment for their children.
Hi, thank you for taking the time to leave a review. Children are welcomed into a warm, inclusive environment where their individual needs are nurtured and supported by our team. They devise a great variety of fun, engaging activities for children to enjoy throughout the nursery day. Settling in...
Our daughter has been at Kingsmead for nearly a year now in the Bears room and will shortly be transitioning to the toddler room. We've been so impressed with the staff to date. They are constantly thinking of new and creative activities for the children to take part in, and are always so welcoming and attentive. It's so reassuring to know that when you drop off your child, that they are going to have a fun, welcoming and safe place to learn and develop.
Hi, thank you for taking the time to leave a review. Our friendly, knowledgeable team are so passionate about helping children thrive. Getting to know each individual child so well helps them devise fun, engaging and educational activities which keep them engaged in learning new skills.
My daughter joined Kingsmead in September 2023 and absolutely loved it. It was a big change for her (and me) to stay the whole day at the nursery but the staff there is absolutely amazing and incredibly supportive. They have individual approaches and help children to develop in the way suited for them. It was a pleasure to watch her confidence and independence grow. Thank you so much!
Hi, thank you for taking the time to leave a review. It's so great to read that your little one is loving her time here! Children enjoy a warm, welcoming and inclusive nursery environment, where they are supported and nurtured in the development of their confidence.
The staff are caring, supportive and wonderful. They come up with all kinds of fun daily activities and when your child comes home covered in paint - you know that they have had the best day!
Hi, thank you for taking the time to leave a review. Our kind, caring team devises a variety of fun, stimulating activities for the children to take part in throughout the nursery day, so they can enjoy developing important new skills and positive knowledge together. There are also plenty of opportunities for children to enjoy being out in the fresh air which is great for their wellbeing.
The team at Kingsmead are phenomenal and we are so happy with the care that our little boy receives. It is such a big decision when choosing a nursery for your little one but we were made to feel welcome and well informed from the very beginning. Our little boy jumps out of our arms as he arrives each day and this is a huge compliment to the whole team at Kingsmead. The amount and variety of activities are astounding and he seems to learn something new each week which is wonderful to see. We couldn't be happier. A huge thank you to everyone at Kingsmead.
Hi, thank you for taking the time to leave a review. Our kind, supportive team are so passionate about helping children thrive. They devise a great variety of fun, engaging activities throughout the nursery day. They creatively appeal to children's individual interests to keep them stimulated in their learning.
My daughter is coming up to a year at Kingsmead, in the bears (under 2s) room and will soon be moving to the bigger room. She has had an amazing first year, seems to be developing enormously and has had such a brilliant time with the team at Kingsmead. She has bonded with her key workers as well as the wider team and has become very comfortable at Kingsmead. They are friendly, caring and thoughtful and the updates and very thorough and cute!
Hi, thank you for taking the time to leave a review. Our friendly, enthusiastic team strive to build strong relationships with the children in their care. They provide fun, stimulating activities, which appeal to the children's individual interests to help keep them engaged in developing important...
Both of my children have been at Kingsmead and I have always felt that it has been so good for them. The management and staff make a huge amount of effort to create a lovely, stimulating and nurturing environment with lots of fun activities and events for the children. They have always been very accommodating e.g. offering extra settling-in sessions for our son who we knew would take a little while to settle, reading his favourite book over and over again, offering lots of comfort etc. Hats off to the staff who are so caring in a difficult job!
Hi, thank you for taking the time to leave a review. Our dedicated team are so supportive of each child's individual needs, taking the time to make the settling-in process as smooth and seamless as possible. Children are welcomed into a warm and inclusive environment where they enjoy a variety of great activities which present fun and engaging learning opportunities.
Both are completely different characters and Kingsmead goes above and beyond to try and support them as individuals. They have a wide range of activities and help support developmental growth in all aspects.
However, the things which is most telling about the care they receive there, is the way they happily run in every morning greeting their key workers with big smiles and come home desperate to tell us all about their day.
We have regular meetings and the team are always available for more in depth chats should any niggles arise and work with parents to find the best solution for these curious little minds!
Hi, thank you for taking the time to leave a review. Children enjoy a great variety of stimulating activities throughout the nursery day. Devised by our resourceful team to engage the children's individual interests, they provide fun, creative opportunities for learning important new skills. Our...
The staff are great and our little one has developed a real bond with them.
We're always amazed at how many activities they get through in the day and the menu is great.
Could not recommend more highly.
Hi, thank you for taking the time to leave a review. Our enthusiastic team work hard to build strong, supportive relationships with the children in their care. They get to know the children's individual needs and how they can best be supported and nurtured to ensure they thrive. Children enjoy a...
Cannot praise Kingsmead highly enough. Our daughter has a lot of allergies and was food-averse when she started. The staff have been amazing - they've totally transformed her eating and she loves her time there. Fantastic outdoor space given its central location, and frequent trips to the park/playground, but what makes Kingsmead great is its incredible and caring staff. Thank you!
Thank you very much for your review and kind words. We are dedicated to supporting families and value working in partnership to prioritise safety, care, and trust above all else.
Our 17-month-old has been with Kingsmead since he was just 6 months old and it's really become a home from home for him. If anything he's probably more excited to be in nursery! The level of care he gets has far surpassed all expectations and the variety of activities is incredible. He learns a lot from nursery and comes back with new sign language and words frequently. Far more than a being just childcare, even at his young age Kingsmead has really contributed to his development and happy little personality, creating security and a family feel. We are so grateful.
I wanted to take a moment to express my sincere gratitude for your kind words regarding the care your child receives at our nursery. Your positive feedback means the world to us and reinforces our commitment to providing the best possible environment for your child's growth and development. Thank you.
After a move from the states, our son finished up pre-school at Kingsmead Day Nursery in August 2021. He was warmly welcomed into the Kingsmead Day Nursery community and loved the fun activities he participated in (arts and crafts, dance, sports, baking etc). He was well prepared by the fantastic staff to start year R. Our daughter then started in the baby unit in August 2021 and based on her excitement when we drop her off, loves it. We have been very impressed by the creativity that goes into the planning at Kingsmead Day Nursery, even for the littlest ones (trips to the park, painting for earth day, baking etc.). The staff is super attentive and have taken the time to get to know her - they even know her favourite song - “row row row your boat”. The garden is awesome and well maintained and the kids go out quite often. The communication is great and we get updates through blossom (+pictures) which has been super helpful. Overall, we absolutely love the staff and the nursery!
My daughter really loves being at Kingsmead Day Nursery. She enjoys the activities and is very stimulated by her time there. The staff are really switched on and know each child very well. The pre-school unit seems a bit cramped but the baby unit is very spacious. The garden is really lovely and well-appointed. My daughter has been at Kingsmead since she was 6 months old and has always loved it.
Thank you so much for your review we are so glad your daughter loves our nursery. The pre-school unit may feel smaller but in fact, is exactly the same size as our baby unit, only it is split into four rooms and with free-flow access to the garden all day long. We make every effort to ensure throughout the day there is ample space for all our children. both inside and out. Thanks again.
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- Posted: Friday 20 Feb 2026Grandir UK offers employment options designed for today’s childcare professionals. Grandir UK has launched GrandFlex, a suite of flexible working options designed to empower childcare professionals with greater control over...
- Posted: Monday 10 Nov 2025Kingsmead Day Nursery and Preschool, which is part of Grandir UK, warmly invite families in Winchester to discover exceptional Early Years childcare and education at our Open Day. Step into...
- Posted: Monday 20 Oct 2025Grandir UK is delighted to announce that we’ve been recognised as one of the UK’s Best Workplaces in Education and Training™ by Great Place to Work® UK for 2025. Our...
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- Recipient: Grandir UKDate: Tuesday 31 Mar 2026
- Recipient: Kingsmead Day Nursery LtdDate: Saturday 07 Jun 2025
- Recipient: Grandir UKDate: Sunday 01 Jun 2025
Meet the Team (1)
Katherine oversees the day-to-day running of the nursery, ensuring the highest standards of care, learning, and safety are maintained at all times.
Frequently Asked Questions about Kingsmead Day Nursery Ltd
What is the Age Range of Children that Kingsmead Day Nursery Ltd accepts?
Kingsmead Day Nursery Ltd accepts Children aged from 0 years 3 months to 5 years 0 months.
What Days & Hours is Kingsmead Day Nursery Ltd Open?
Kingsmead Day Nursery Ltd is open: Monday 08:00-18:00, Tuesday 08:00-18:00, Wednesday 08:00-18:00, Thursday 08:00-18:00, Friday 08:00-18:00.
How many Children does Kingsmead Day Nursery Ltd have capacity for?
Kingsmead Day Nursery Ltd has capacity for a total of 57 Children.
How far is Kingsmead Day Nursery Ltd to the centre of Winchester?
0.3 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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