Kids Love Nature Kindergarten at Lymington

South Baddesley, Lymington SO41 5RP
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8.9 19 Reviews
  • Kids Love Nature Kindergarten at Lymington, Lymington
Kids Love Nature Kindergarten at Lymington, situated in the stunning New Forest and just 5 minutes drive from the centre of Lymington, has been rated 'outstanding' on three consecutive inspections.

Located in the former Victorian village hall of South Baddesley, the wonderfully dedicated and caring team make everyday extraordinary for the children.

This picturesque outdoor kindergarten combines beautiful classrooms, a kitchen, a delightful garden area and its own organic children’s farm. It also has its very own woodland.

The visiting artist supports the creation of masterpieces and the children help prepare the organic home-cooked lunch and snacks with the kindergarten cook.

Children's learning adventures continue into the garden and farm where they help look after the chickens and work on the vegetable garden. They even help cook bread and pizza in the cob oven!

The kindergartens dedicated woodland is just a few minutes walk away and here the children connect to nature, building dens, climbing trees and making popcorn over the small fire pit.

Come for a visit and join the adventure today!
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Type of Service

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

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Helen Stride (Kindergarten Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 10

Total Places for Children

  • 35

Age Range

  • from 0 years 9 months
  • to 5 years 0 months

Opening Times

  • Monday 07:45-17:00
    Tuesday 07:45-17:00
    Wednesday 07:45-17:00
    Thursday 07:45-17:00
    Friday 07:45-17:00

When Closed

  • Bank Holidays & Christmas

Kids Love Nature Kindergarten at Lymington Reviews (19)

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Kids Love Nature Kindergarten at Lymington has a Review Score of 8.9 (8.884) out of 10, based on 4 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Kids Love Nature Kindergarten at Lymington has 19 reviews.

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Review from Sam T (Father of Child) published on 27 June 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We couldn't be happier with Kids Love Nature Lymington! From the moment we stepped in, we felt the warmth and welcoming atmosphere that makes it such a special place. The outdoor areas are simply amazing, offering endless opportunities for exploration, play, and learning in nature.


My two children

absolutely love going to nursery. Every day, they come home excited to share the new things they've tried and learned, whether it's discovering different plants, engaging in creative outdoor activities, new words and sounds, or simply having the freedom to explore. The staff truly foster a nurturing environment where children feel encouraged, cared for, and supported in their adventures.


It's wonderful to see their confidence grow as they take on new challenges, knowing they're in a place that values curiosity and creativity. I can't recommend Kids Love Nature Lymington enough-this is a place where children thrive, feel happy, and are inspired to learn every single day.

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Review from S S (Mother of Child) published on 8 May 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughters have been at Kids Love Nature for 3 and 1 year respectively. They are both always excited to go in the morning. We get clear information about what they have been up to through the app and a detailed briefing from a staff member at the end of the day. They spend a lot of time outdoors,
which is one of the reasons we chose the nursery. My daughters love walking to see the horses or growing vegetables (which often gets used in lunch!).
Reply from Helen Stride, Manager at Kids Love Nature Kindergarten at Lymington
Thank you so much for your kind words, we love having the girls with us, they are such a big part of our community!
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Review from S K (Mother of Child) published on 3 April 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
A fantastic nursery which has helped my son grow and develop into a wonderful toddler. He has learnt skills which I am sure he would not have learnt elsewhere or at home! Everyone is so lovely and the staff have been wonderful in encouraging him.
Reply from Helen Stride, Manager at Kids Love Nature Kindergarten at Lymington
Thank you! We love having him here with us at Kids Love Nature. We cannot wait to see him grow over the next few years!
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Review from L D (Mother of Child) published on 12 March 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Absolutely gorgeous setting with the kindest of staff. Amazing farm with farm-to-table eating means our daughter is always learning about where food comes from.
Montessori-led learning, so just a focus on self-led exploration and play which is what we wanted pre-starting school.
Reply from Helen Stride, Manager at Kids Love Nature Kindergarten at Lymington
Thank you so much, we love having your little one here with us and sharing our knowledge with her.
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Review from E R (Mother of Child) published on 27 November 2020 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Lovely nursery. Very caring and attentive staff. My daughter is learning so many skills. We absolutely love the outside aspect of this setting. She gets to explore so much more than an ordinary setting. She is always happy to go in and very happy coming out. Excellent communication from staff, they
are very good with posting on the online learning journal.
Reply from Felicity Warriner-Colver, Manager at Kids Love Nature Kindergarten at Lymington
Thank you so much for your glowing review, we are so pleased your daughter is enjoying all our outdoor spaces we have to offer and that she is happy and settled. We are also pleased to hear that you…read more
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Review from Serena W (Mother of Child) published on 17 November 2020 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We chose KLN Lymington for a number of reasons and have always been impressed with their level of care, kindness and professionalism towards both our children and ourselves as parents. The time our children spend outdoors, the activities they run out to tell us about at the end of the day, the art,
the reading, the cooking, the creative play, the food, the farm, the animals, the monkey bars! Above all though, the staff goes above and beyond every single day making every single child feel heard, loved and respected. Our eldest recently left to head to his next adventure at 'big' school and both our son and our daughter have gained stronger emotional resilience through the work staff do around feelings too. Couldn't recommend KLN highly enough!
Reply from Helen Stride, Deputy Manager at Kids Love Nature Kindergarten at Lymington
Thank you so much for your kind review. We've loved having your children here with us, and we're so pleased our approach shines through. Best wishes.
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Review from Sara P (Mother of Child) published on 10 November 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Such a wonderful nursery that both of my children attended. A fantastic setting with excellent outdoor space and facilities. The staff are all so kind, caring and compassionate, and the way they support the children development is second to none. Would definitely recommend!
Reply from Helen Stride, Deputy Manager at Kids Love Nature Kindergarten at Lymington
Thank you for your lovely review; we've loved having both of your children here with us, and we wish you all the best for the future. Best wishes.
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Review from Kate S (Mother of Child) published on 29 September 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
This is the most wonderful Kindergarten for little ones you could hope to find in the area. The space is beautiful and so much care and thought goes into a truly incredible learning environment. My little girl has been loved and nurtured from her first day and she comes home singing about all the friends
she has made. The warmth and kindness of the staff is what makes the Kindergarten shine. I feel so reassured as a parent that my little girl is in the best place she could possibly be at such a formative time. Kids Love Nature Kindergarten at Lymington is a truly special place and we feel very lucky as parents to have found it. Thank you.
Reply from Felicity Warriner, Manager at Kids Love Nature Kindergarten at Lymington
Thank you so much for such a glowing review, we are so very pleased that your child and yourselves as parents love what we do and feel the warmth and love that we provide all our children and families…read more
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Review from Victoria W (Mother of Child) published on 16 September 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
This is a fantastic kindergarten, and I would definitely recommend it. My son and daughter have been attending since February 2020, communication was excellent all through the lockdown, and when they started back, I felt very confident about their Covid-19 protocols. They have built a good relationship
with the teachers and peers. They learn something new every day, and I love that they play outside in the fresh air every day, all day sometimes!
Reply from Felicity Warriner-Colver, Manager at Kids Love Nature Kindergarten at Lymington
Thank you so much for your lovely review. We are pleased to hear you are happy with our communication and COVID19 procedures. We love being outdoors with the children.
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Review from S D (Mother of Child) published on 14 September 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We moved from Australia and Kids Love Nature has been the best thing for our son to settle in the UK. I can’t thank the teachers enough for making him feel so safe. The outdoor space, little farm and spacious interior are great! The teachers have done a tremendous job making the kindergarten COVID safe
with keeping the element of fun!
Reply from Felicity Warriner-Colver, Manager at Kids Love Nature Kindergarten at Lymington
Thank you so much for leaving us such a lovely review. We absolutely love having your son at our Kindergarten and we are pleased you have settled in so quickly and are happy with our service.
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Review from David (Father of Child) published on 29 January 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We love this nursery. The staff are all warm, kind and friendly. And they work so hard, every week they come up with new activities for the kids. The setting is brilliant, you’ve got great outdoor space, and also the indoor area is perfect, open plan and packed with things to do. I really like the way
our kids can choose whether they want to be inside or outside. The nursery also really includes the parents - watching our kids sing Christmas songs at the annual Christmas party is a real highlight. Highly recommend a visit to the nursery so you can see all the above first hand.
Reply from Helen Stride at Kids Love Nature Kindergarten at Lymington
Thank you for such lovely feedback, we love having your children here too.
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Review from Camilla S (Mother of Child) published on 23 May 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our younger daughter is coming to the end of her time at the nursery and together with her older sister, they had the most enjoyable early years experience that I could ever have hoped for.
Whilst there is a great emphasis on fostering independence, the staff are kind and nurturing, and form close
bonds with the children in their care. The wonderful outdoor facilities and immersion in nature are just what we wanted for our children at this pre-school age, and it is so refreshing to see the children chasing each other around in the garden and making mud pies, swinging on the monkey bars or watching the birds, rather than playing with plastic ride-on toys or noisy battery-operated instruments (none of which are in evidence).
When the children are ready to do some 'learning' in preparation for school, they are encouraged with this, at their own pace. Children socialise in mixed age groups, which leads to healthy, confident and resilient children who are well prepared for starting school.
Reply from Helen Ganter at Kids Love Nature Kindergarten at Lymington
Thank you for your lovely comments. It has been an absolute pleasure watching your girls grow into confident and independent children. We wish you all the best for the future.
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Review from Kasia R (Mother of Child) published on 22 May 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I have my 2-year-old son and 4-year-old daughter here and I couldn't be more pleased with their placements. They are both outdoors led children and this setting was perfect for them. The woods, the farm (with pigs and chickens) and the fun outdoor spaces (my son is obsessed with the mud kitchen) are
just perfect for them. The staff are so helpful and nurturing. Both my children love going and have made great friends there. I have already recommended them to friends and will continue to do so. So pleased.
Reply from Helen Ganter at Kids Love Nature Kindergarten at Lymington
Thank you for your kind words, we love having your little ones here with us too.
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Review from Eleanor (Mother of Child) published on 6 December 2016 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Brilliant, nurturing environment for the children to learn to become independent in everyday skills and to become confident with their own decisions. The free-flow atmosphere encourages them to learn to focus without being pushed into activities. Our 3 children have thrived here and taken the experience
on to shape their early years at 'big' school.
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Review from Sarah (Mother of Child) published on 22 November 2016 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
My daughter loves going to school, she seems to make friends well there and loves all the staff. She has learnt a lot, both personal and practical skills. I think an education that includes so much independence will stand her in good stead in later life.
Reply from Felicity Warriner, Nursery Manager at Kids Love Nature Kindergarten at Lymington
Thank you for your kind words and support.
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Review from Maggie (Mother of Child) published on 22 November 2016 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
A lovely, friendly nursery where children are nurtured to help bring out the best of themselves. Great little farm area where they can learn about nature and growing food/looking after animals. Healthy snacks and lunch provided, sometimes using the produce they themselves have grown.
Supportive staff
members who are able to pick up specific areas in which they can help your child's development e.g. speech, and then able to see the follow through from this.
Children aged 2-5 all under one roof, so able to learn skills and empathy from having different aged children to play with.
All in all, I would thoroughly recommend this nursery to parents wanting a nature style nursery.
Reply from Felicity Warriner, Nursery Manager at Kids Love Nature Kindergarten at Lymington
Thank you for your lovely comments, we are pleased to hear you are happy with our current practice.
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Review from Judith (Mother of Child) published on 22 November 2016 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I am a huge fan of the concept of the Children's Nature Nursery and our son not only has great fun there, he learns so much about nature, caring for animals, growing vegetables, cooking what you've grown etc. as well as how to count, read, write and draw. The children are free to use their imagination
and so even the smallest picture or craft item is enthusiastically encouraged. The staff are excellent and so caring with the children and seem to make each trip to the woods extra special, e.g. just thinking to take a hammock one day in the summer, resulted in great fun for all the children. Our son goes in happily and comes out tired and happy which is fantastic.
Reply from Felicity Warriner, Nursery Manager at Kids Love Nature Kindergarten at Lymington
Thank you for your kind words, great to hear you're a fan of the Kids Love Nature concept.
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Review from Riikka (Mother of Child) published on 21 November 2016 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My little girl loves going to nursery and looks forward to it every week. She has learned and developed so much whilst at the nursery and this has been great to see through pictures and comments in tapestry. The teachers are all really skilled, caring and I could not be happier for her to learn social
skills and emotional development in this environment.
Reply from Felicity Warriner, Nursery Manager at Kids Love Nature Kindergarten at Lymington
Thank you Riikka for your lovely review, it is very much appreciated.
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Review from Päivi (Mother of Child) published on 18 November 2016 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son attended nature nursery until he started school in September 2016. He loved going there and spending his days playing outside in the playground, nearby woods and especially on the farm! He always talked about the chickens and how he helped to look after them.
When we had concerns about his
development, the staff at the nursery took it very seriously and arranged one to one meetings with us to address the issues. When my daughter is two, I am hoping she can start at the nursery too and benefit from the lovely surroundings the nursery offers.
Reply from Felicity Warriner, Nursery Manager at Kids Love Nature Kindergarten at Lymington
Thank you Päivi for your kind words, we will look forward to seeing you soon.
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Current Review Score: 8.9 (8.884)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 8.9 (8.884) out of 10 for Kids Love Nature Kindergarten at Lymington is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 4.9 out of 5 from 4 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 3.9 out of 5 from 4 positive Reviews in the last 24 months.

Detailed Breakdown of Review Score

The maximum Review Score for a Day Nursery is 10, which is made up from the Average Rating of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) and the Number of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) in the last 24 months:

  1. 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months. The Average Rating of 4.938 for Kids Love Nature Kindergarten at Lymington is calculated as follows: ( (45 Excellents x 5) + (3 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 48 Ratings = 4.938
  2. 5 Points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 24 months. A Positive Review is defined as any Review with an 'Overall Experience' of '4' or '5' (out of a max rating '5'). The 3.946 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Kids Love Nature Kindergarten at Lymington is based on 4 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    1. 4 points are available for the first 10 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, and then 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews and then 0.1 Points for the next five Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.100, 7th = 0.100, 8th = 0.100, 9th = 0.100, 10th = 0.100) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 = 3.375
    2. 1 point is available for the number of Positive Reviews reaching 20% of the number of registered child places in the last 24 months. If this number is partially reached, then that proportion of 1 point is given. eg a Day Nursery registered for a maximum of 50 child places has to reach 10 Positive Reviews to receive 1 point, if it has 7 reviews it will receive 0.7 points. 20% of the 35 number of registered child places is 7. 4 Positive Reviews ÷ 7 = 0.571
  3. When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.
  4. If a Day Nursery does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Kids Love Nature Kindergarten at Lymington

What is the Age Range of Children that Kids Love Nature Kindergarten at Lymington accepts?

Kids Love Nature Kindergarten at Lymington accepts Children aged from 0 years 9 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Kids Love Nature Kindergarten at Lymington Open?

Kids Love Nature Kindergarten at Lymington is open: Monday 07:45-17:00, Tuesday 07:45-17:00, Wednesday 07:45-17:00, Thursday 07:45-17:00, Friday 07:45-17:00.

How many Children does Kids Love Nature Kindergarten at Lymington have capacity for?

Kids Love Nature Kindergarten at Lymington has capacity for a total of 35 Children.

How far is Kids Love Nature Kindergarten at Lymington to the centre of Lymington?

1.8 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.

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