The Mulberry Bush Waterlooville is a purpose-built nursery designed to inspire curiosity, independence, and a love for learning. With its unique garden spaces and bright, open layout, the nursery offers a warm, close-knit, family feel where every child and family is recognised as an individual and supported with care and understanding. The passionate, highly trained, and long-standing staff team create an environment rich in meaningful experiences and tailored learning opportunities.
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The Mulberry Bush Waterlooville is a purpose-built nursery designed to inspire curiosity, independence, and a love for learning. With its unique garden spaces and bright, open layout, the nursery offers a warm, close-knit, family feel where every child and family is recognised as an individual and supported with care and understanding. The passionate, highly trained, and long-standing staff team create an environment rich in meaningful experiences and tailored learning opportunities.
The most wonderful aspect of Waterlooville is the feeling of belonging, where your child becomes an integral part of a nurturing community where friendships flourish. Children and families forge bonds within the close-knit setting, forming deep connections with dedicated staff and the surrounding local community. Whether embracing returning siblings or welcoming new families, The Mulberry Bush cultivate a profound sense of belonging, ensuring every child feels safe, cherished, and empowered to thrive in all aspects of their journey.
Children flourish across three well-resourced rooms each featuring its own interactive sensory room. The secure outdoor area is thoughtfully designed to encourage exploration and imagination, complete with a large sandpit, mud kitchen, and dedicated growing area.
For pre-schoolers, The Mulberry Bush prides itself on the strong relationships built with local schools along the way. This enables collaborative work, ensuring smooth, confident transitions as children take their next steps into education.
With onsite chefs, The Mulberry Bush prepare a nutritionally rich and varied menu each day, offering children freshly cooked, well-balanced meals that support their health, wellbeing, and energy for learning.
Accepts government fundingAccepts tax-free childcare
Typical monthly cost for a 3-days place
£655/ month
Fee structure – 9-month-old and 2-year-old
Fee structure – 9-month-old and 2-year-old
? Full Day (07:30–18:00): £73.42
? Morning Session (07:30–13:00): £45.62
? Afternoon Session (13:00–18:00): £45.30
? Food & Consumables:
? AM £11.88
? PM £10.95
? Full Day £12.95
? Half Hour Rate (if applicable):
? AM £10.58
? PM £11.23
? Full day £8.65
? Full time £7.85
? Full Hour Rate (if applicable):
? AM £8.30
? PM £9.10
? Full day £7.41
? Full time £6.62
What this means for your invoice:
? Non-funded Full Day: £90.70
? Non-funded AM: £57.50
? Non-funded PM: £56.25
? Fully Funded Full Day: £17.28 (food, consumables, and 30-minute charge)
? Fully Funded Half Day (food and consumables only):
? AM £11.88
? PM £10.95
? Partially Funded Full Day (e.g., 2 hours of funding used): £62.99 (8.5 hours x £7.41) +
£12.95 (food and consumables) = £75.94
Fee structure – 3-year-old funding
? Full Day (07:30–18:00): £89.25
? Morning Session (07:30–13:00): £57.02
? Afternoon Session (13:00–18:00): £53
? Food & Consumables:
? AM £11.88
? PM £10.95
? Full Day £12.95
? Full Hour Rate (if applicable):
? AM £10.60
? PM £10.60
? Full day £8.50
? Full time £7.65
What this means for your invoice:
? Non-funded Full Day: £102.20
? Non-funded AM: £68.90
? Non-funded PM: 63.95
? Fully Funded Full Day: £17.28 (food, consumables, and 30-minute charge)
? Fully Funded Half Day (food and consumables only):
? AM £11.88
? PM £10.95
? Partially Funded Full Day (e.g., 2 hours of funding used): £72.25 (8.5 hours x £8.5) +
£12.95 (food and consumables) = £85.20
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.
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9 months to 2 years • 3-days • 30 hours funding • all year
How this price scales (per month)
1 day per week
£139
3 days per week
£655
5 days per week
£1,639
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What this price covers
Standard chargeable day 7:30am to 6:00pm (10.5 hours)
23.3 funded hours used per week. Remaining hours charged privately.
Included in this price: Breakfast, Dinner / Tea, Lunch, Snacks, Nappies, Wipes, Nappy Cream and Suncream
Price without government funding: £1,476 / month (£114 / day)
If you're not eligible or haven't claimed funded hours.More info
£821/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.
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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 49 weeks of the year. You've selected 30 funded hours.
This nursery applies up to 10 funded hours per day, stretched across 49 weeks of the year. With your selected funding, 23.3 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.
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The Mulberry Bush Waterlooville has a Review Score of 9.1 (9.099) out of 10, based on 9 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time The Mulberry Bush Waterlooville has 9 reviews.
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Review from Ellie H (Mother of Child) published on 23 July 2026 Submitted via Website•
Overall Experience
I have had two children at The Mulberry Bush and will soon be sending my 3rd there. The nursery have been so supportive of my children's development, as well as supporting myself during some challenging behaviours shown by my child.
Both of my children have always been so happy and excited to go...
I have had two children at The Mulberry Bush and will soon be sending my 3rd there. The nursery have been so supportive of my children's development, as well as supporting myself during some challenging behaviours shown by my child.
Both of my children have always been so happy and excited to go to nursery every day and always come out telling me how much fun they have had. Wouldn't send my children anywhere else!
↩Reply from Somer Miles, Executive Director at The Mulberry Bush Waterlooville
Thank you so much for your lovely review and for choosing The Mulberry Bush for all three of your children.
It means so much to hear that your children have been happy, excited to come to nursery, and have enjoyed their time with us. We are especially pleased that we have been able to support...
Thank you so much for your lovely review and for choosing The Mulberry Bush for all three of your children.
It means so much to hear that your children have been happy, excited to come to nursery, and have enjoyed their time with us. We are especially pleased that we have been able to support both your children's development and your family through any challenges along the way.
Building strong relationships with our children and parents is so important to us, and knowing that you wouldn't send your children anywhere else is the greatest compliment we could receive.
Thank you for being such a valued part of The Mulberry Bush family. We look forward to welcoming your third little one and continuing to support them as they learn, grow, and thrive with us.
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Review from Henry Y (Father of Child) published on 13 July 2026 Submitted via Website•
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The Mulberry bush has supported my son from 9 months to two years now we have seen continueal progression and development. The staff couldn't be more engaged with our son and that really shows in how excited he is to go to nursery.
I think due to the investment of the staffs time in our son we...
The Mulberry bush has supported my son from 9 months to two years now we have seen continueal progression and development. The staff couldn't be more engaged with our son and that really shows in how excited he is to go to nursery.
I think due to the investment of the staffs time in our son we are seeing a confident boy who will give anything a go. His communication has been increasingly getting better. We also feel that the development reports from the staff indicate just how they use different techniques.
↩Reply from Somer Miles, Executive Director at The Mulberry Bush Waterlooville
Thank you so much for your wonderful review and for taking the time to share your experience.
It has been a pleasure to watch your son grow and develop with us since he joined the nursery. We're delighted to hear that he enjoys coming each day and that you've noticed such positive progress in his...
Thank you so much for your wonderful review and for taking the time to share your experience. It has been a pleasure to watch your son grow and develop with us since he joined the nursery. We're delighted to hear that he enjoys coming each day and that you've noticed such positive progress in his confidence, communication, and willingness to try new things. Our team is passionate about building strong relationships with every child and supporting their individual learning journey, so your kind words about our staff and their engagement mean a great deal. We're also pleased that you find our development reports informative and reflective of the different ways we support your son's learning and development.
Thank you again for your trust and support. We look forward to continuing to be part of your son's exciting journey as he grows and thrives.
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Review from G J (Mother of Child) published on 3 July 2026 Submitted via Website•
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My son attends The Mulberry Bush nursery and we're really happy with the care. He can't speak yet but he's settled, happy and clearly well looked after. The staff are kind, patient, and reassuring and we feel confident leaving him there each day.
My son attends The Mulberry Bush nursery and we're really happy with the care. He can't speak yet but he's settled, happy and clearly well looked after. The staff are kind, patient, and reassuring and we feel confident leaving him there each day.
↩Reply from Somer Miles, Head of Early Years at The Mulberry Bush Waterlooville
Thank you so much for your lovely review and for taking the time to share your experience.
We're delighted to hear that your son is happy, settled and enjoying his time with us. We know how important it is for parents to feel confident when leaving their child in our care, so it's wonderful to...
Thank you so much for your lovely review and for taking the time to share your experience.
We're delighted to hear that your son is happy, settled and enjoying his time with us. We know how important it is for parents to feel confident when leaving their child in our care, so it's wonderful to hear that our team has helped you feel reassured and supported.
Your kind words about our staff mean a great deal. We are passionate about creating a nurturing environment where every child feels safe, valued and encouraged to thrive, and we're so pleased that this has been your experience.
Thank you for placing your trust in The Mulberry Bush. We look forward to continuing to support your son's early years journey and watching him grow and flourish.
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Review from Peter S (Father of Child) published on 3 July 2026 Submitted via Website•
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Great staff, always friendly and helpful and my little girl loves them all! Always very well organised and have great communication with us with what we need to know and what we want to know about our child's day.
Great staff, always friendly and helpful and my little girl loves them all! Always very well organised and have great communication with us with what we need to know and what we want to know about our child's day.
↩Reply from Somer Miles, Executive Director at The Mulberry Bush Waterlooville
Thank you so much for your lovely review and kind words.
We're delighted to hear that your little girl loves her time with us and has built such positive relationships with our team. Creating a warm, caring and welcoming environment where children feel happy and secure is at the heart of...
Thank you so much for your lovely review and kind words.
We're delighted to hear that your little girl loves her time with us and has built such positive relationships with our team. Creating a warm, caring and welcoming environment where children feel happy and secure is at the heart of everything we do.
It's also wonderful to know that you value our communication and organisation. We believe that keeping parents informed and working together is key to supporting every child's learning and development, so your feedback is greatly appreciated.
Thank you for choosing The Mulberry Bush to be part of your daughter's early years journey. We look forward to creating many more happy memories together.
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Review from Carley Y (Mother of Child) published on 3 July 2026 Submitted via Website•
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The Nursery have gone above and beyond my expectations since my daughter joined in January. I feel safe that she is well cared for, learning and having fun. The nursery has enhanced her development and we appreciate the staffs support in helping her learn and grow. Communication is good via the app...
The Nursery have gone above and beyond my expectations since my daughter joined in January. I feel safe that she is well cared for, learning and having fun. The nursery has enhanced her development and we appreciate the staffs support in helping her learn and grow. Communication is good via the app and I feel able to escalate any concerns to the team. Thank you!
↩Reply from Somer Miles, Head of Early Years at The Mulberry Bush Waterlooville
Thank you so much for your lovely review and for sharing your experience with us.
We're delighted to hear that we have exceeded your expectations since your daughter joined us in January. Knowing that you feel confident she is safe, well cared for, learning and having fun is the greatest...
Thank you so much for your lovely review and for sharing your experience with us.
We're delighted to hear that we have exceeded your expectations since your daughter joined us in January. Knowing that you feel confident she is safe, well cared for, learning and having fun is the greatest compliment we could receive. It's wonderful to hear that you've seen such positive progress in her development and that our team has been able to support her learning and growth.
We're also pleased that you find our communication through the app helpful and that you feel comfortable raising any questions or concerns with us. Building strong partnerships with our families is incredibly important, and we're grateful for your trust and support.
Thank you for choosing us to be part of your daughter's early years journey. We look forward to watching her continue to flourish.
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Review from Katie O (Mother of Child) published on 3 July 2026 Submitted via Website•
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My son has been attending this nursery since he was 8 months old, he started in the baby room before moving up to the raspberry room and he is now in the preschool room. The staff have always been so nurturing and attentive, any minor issues we've had have been dealt with quickly by the management...
My son has been attending this nursery since he was 8 months old, he started in the baby room before moving up to the raspberry room and he is now in the preschool room. The staff have always been so nurturing and attentive, any minor issues we've had have been dealt with quickly by the management team and I have so much trust in the team. The main thing that drew us to this nursery was the huge outdoor spaces and the onsite home cooked meals, as well as the extra SENCO support which has been wonderful with my son's speech delay. I feel so grateful to be able to drop my son off knowing he is well cared for and loved by all! I would highly recommend this nursery!
↩Reply from Somer Miles, Executive Director at The Mulberry Bush Waterlooville
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your wonderful feedback. It has been a privilege to be part of your son's journey from the baby room through to preschool, and we're so pleased to hear how happy and settled he has been with us.
We're delighted that our nurturing team, outdoor...
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your wonderful feedback. It has been a privilege to be part of your son's journey from the baby room through to preschool, and we're so pleased to hear how happy and settled he has been with us.
We're delighted that our nurturing team, outdoor spaces, home-cooked meals and additional SENCO support have all made a positive difference for your family. Supporting every child as they learn and develop is at the heart of what we do, so it's especially rewarding to hear that you've felt supported throughout your son's speech and language journey.
Your trust means so much to us, and we're grateful for your kind recommendation. Thank you for allowing us to play such an important role in your son's early years - we look forward to continuing to watch him grow, learn and thrive.
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Review from H L (Mother of Child) published on 3 July 2026 Submitted via Website•
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Selecting a nursery for our child was the most important thing for us as parents. When I returned to work I needed to know that my child was safe and in an environment where they felt happy and comfortable.
We viewed a lot of nurseries and we picked the Mulberry Bush as the staff were lovely, the...
Selecting a nursery for our child was the most important thing for us as parents. When I returned to work I needed to know that my child was safe and in an environment where they felt happy and comfortable. We viewed a lot of nurseries and we picked the Mulberry Bush as the staff were lovely, the nursery was clean and had a lovely feel about it! Since selecting this nursery for our first born child, our second born has since gone on to attend this nursery and I would not hesitate to recommend. The staff are so lovely, Callie and Lizzie are two members of staff who my children have established real bonds with.
I would definitely recommend the Mulberry Bush!
↩Reply from Somer Miles, Executive Director at The Mulberry Bush Waterlooville
Thank you so much for your thoughtful and heartfelt review. We know what a big decision choosing a nursery is, so it means the world to us that you placed your trust in The Mulberry Bush for both of your children.
We're delighted to hear that our welcoming team, nurturing environment and high...
Thank you so much for your thoughtful and heartfelt review. We know what a big decision choosing a nursery is, so it means the world to us that you placed your trust in The Mulberry Bush for both of your children.
We're delighted to hear that our welcoming team, nurturing environment and high standards made such a positive first impression, and that your children have enjoyed their time with us. It's especially lovely to hear that they've built such strong bonds with Callie and Lizzie - we'll be sure to share your kind words with them, as we know they'll be thrilled.
Thank you for your recommendation and for allowing us to be part of your family's early years journey. It's been a pleasure to watch your children grow and develop, and we wish your family all the very best for the future.
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Review from Lucy F (Mother of Child) published on 3 July 2026 Submitted via Website•
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Nothing but positive things to say about this nursery. My child has been since 9 months old and has always loved it. The staff are so lovely and helpful and it feels like a really nice environment. I am super happy with my child's progress and learning. The variety of meals on offer is great.
Nothing but positive things to say about this nursery. My child has been since 9 months old and has always loved it. The staff are so lovely and helpful and it feels like a really nice environment. I am super happy with my child's progress and learning. The variety of meals on offer is great.
↩Reply from Somer Miles, Head of Early Years at The Mulberry Bush Waterlooville
Thank you so much for your wonderful review and for taking the time to share your experience.
We're delighted to hear that your child has enjoyed being with us since they were 9 months old and that you've been so pleased with their progress and learning. Our team works hard to create a warm,...
Thank you so much for your wonderful review and for taking the time to share your experience.
We're delighted to hear that your child has enjoyed being with us since they were 9 months old and that you've been so pleased with their progress and learning. Our team works hard to create a warm, nurturing environment where every child feels happy, supported and inspired to grow, so your kind words mean a great deal to us.
It's also lovely to hear your positive feedback about our staff and the variety of meals we provide. Thank you for trusting us to be part of your child's early years journey - we look forward to continuing to support your family for many more happy memories.
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Review from F C (Mother of Child) published on 2 July 2026 Submitted via Website•
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The Mulberry Bush is a wonderful setting with caring, approachable and welcoming staff who made the transition of my son starting nursery so much easier. He is getting on really well, and his key workers are attentive and nurturing.
The setting offers a varied, nutritious food menu which has...
The Mulberry Bush is a wonderful setting with caring, approachable and welcoming staff who made the transition of my son starting nursery so much easier. He is getting on really well, and his key workers are attentive and nurturing.
The setting offers a varied, nutritious food menu which has allowed my son to explore and try new variations of foods.
They engage with parents through the app, showing pictures and updates of your child's day, listing food and quantities had whilst at nursery and we've recently just recieved a full report detailing our son's starting points, progress and areas for development which really helps us as parents work with the nursery staff to develop his skills, language and mobility.
My child is always taking part in lots of activities, messy play, outdoor play which is always fun and engaging.
The Mulberry Bush is great and I'm so glad we chose it. Always a happy smiling face from all staff and I'm very impresse
↩Reply from Somer Miles, Executive Director at The Mulberry Bush Waterlooville
Thank you so much for your wonderful review.
We are delighted to hear that your son's transition into nursery was such a positive experience and that he is settling in so well. It's fantastic to know that our caring team, engaging activities, nutritious menus, and regular updates through the app...
Thank you so much for your wonderful review.
We are delighted to hear that your son's transition into nursery was such a positive experience and that he is settling in so well. It's fantastic to know that our caring team, engaging activities, nutritious menus, and regular updates through the app have helped both you and your son feel supported. We believe that strong partnerships with parents are key to helping children thrive, so we're especially pleased that you have found our progress reports and communication helpful in supporting your son's development. Thank you for your kind words about our staff and nursery environment. We are so glad you chose The Mulberry Bush and look forward to continuing to support your son's learning and growth.
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Somer MilesJob Title Executive DirectorJoined 2016
Meet Somer, Executive Director at The Mulberry Bush Nurseries. Since joining the organisation in 2016, Somer has demonstrated exceptional dedication,...
Meet Somer, Executive Director at The Mulberry Bush Nurseries. Since joining the organisation in 2016, Somer has demonstrated exceptional dedication, leadership, and a passion for delivering outstanding early years education and care.
Somer began her journey at The Mulberry Bush Locks Heath as a Level 3 Practitioner before progressing to Deputy Room Leader and then Room Leader of the Raspberry Room. After three successful years, she moved to The Mulberry Bush Waterlooville, where she led the Baby Room before quickly progressing to Deputy Manager.
Following 18 months as Deputy Manager, Somer was promoted to Setting Manager and successfully led The Mulberry Bush Waterlooville for three years, overseeing the continued growth and success of the nursery. In 2023, her expertise and commitment to excellence saw her take on a wider role as Early Years Support Manager, providing guidance and support across multiple settings. She subsequently progressed to Head of Early Years before being appointed Executive Director.
Today, Somer leads and supports early years excellence across all five Mulberry Bush settings, working closely with managers and teams to ensure the highest standards of care, education, and professional development. Her extensive experience, hands-on leadership approach, and unwavering commitment to children, families, and colleagues continue to play a key role in shaping the success and future of The Mulberry Bush Nurseries.
Callie ThompsonJob Title Setting ManagerJoined 2020
Callie began her childcare journey in 2017, achieving her Level 3 qualification before joining The Mulberry Bush in July 2020. Since then, she has...
Callie began her childcare journey in 2017, achieving her Level 3 qualification before joining The Mulberry Bush in July 2020. Since then, she has progressed through a variety of roles within the nursery, starting in Pre-school before moving to the Baby Room, where she became Deputy Room Leader and later Room Leader. She then went on to lead the Raspberry Room before progressing into the role of Deputy Manager and, most recently, Setting Manager.
Callie holds a Foundation Degree (Level 5) in Early Years and has successfully completed her BA (Hons) in Early Childhood Education (Level 6), demonstrating her commitment to professional development and excellence in early years practice.
As Setting Manager, Callie brings a wealth of experience, knowledge, and passion to her role. She is dedicated to creating a nurturing, inclusive, and inspiring environment where children can thrive, and she works closely with families and the nursery team to ensure the highest standards of care and education.
Frequently Asked Questions about The Mulberry Bush Waterlooville
How much does The Mulberry Bush Waterlooville cost?
Typical fees at The Mulberry Bush Waterlooville are £114 / 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 The Mulberry Bush Waterlooville accepts?
The Mulberry Bush Waterlooville accepts Children aged from 0 years 3 months to 5 years 0 months.
What Days & Hours is The Mulberry Bush Waterlooville Open?
The Mulberry Bush Waterlooville 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 The Mulberry Bush Waterlooville have capacity for?
The Mulberry Bush Waterlooville has capacity for a total of 88 Children.
How far is The Mulberry Bush Waterlooville to the centre of Waterlooville?
0.4 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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