Shere Day Nursery

Gomshall Lane, Shere, Guildford GU5 9HE
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  • Shere Day Nursery, Guildford
Nestled in the heart of the beautiful Surrey Hills, Shere Day Nursery offers a unique early years experience rooted in the principles of Forest School. Their approach blends the freedom of outdoor exploration with rich, purposeful learning both inside and out.

Children are encouraged to be curious, adventurous, and creative—building dens, following animal tracks, crafting natural art, and discovering wildlife in all seasons and weathers. Every day offers new opportunities to connect with nature and learn through real-life experiences.

The dedicated team works closely with parents to support each child’s development across all areas—socially, emotionally, intellectually, physically, and culturally—within a warm, nurturing environment.

In addition to the core curriculum, children enjoy a variety of enriching extra-curricular activities that encourage self-expression, build confidence, and spark a lifelong love of learning. At Shere Day Nursery, children are free to explore, discover, and thrive.
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Type of Service

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

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Ashleigh (Nursery Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 15

Total Places for Children

  • 54

Age Range

  • from 0 years 3 months
  • to 5 years 0 months

Opening 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

  • Bank Holidays & 1 week at Christmas

Shere Day Nursery Reviews (43)

Over all time Shere Day Nursery has 43 reviews.

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Review from Harriet J (Mother of Child) published on 22 May 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Such a lovely, warm and friendly environment. My daughter has thrived during her time here so far. She’s made lovely little friends and adores those caring for her.
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Review from Amanda L (Mother of Child) published on 21 May 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We can highly recommend 'Friends'. We are based in Guildford but are willing to travel because our son loves being outside and there are lots of opportunities for this, particularly Forest School which is the main reason we chose 'Friends'.
All of the staff are friendly and now that preschool is in
a new room, my son is very happy at the end of each day, he loves it and literally dances and skips out. We also find that in the new room he's much happier at drop-off too, which is a relief after many months of upset first thing in the morning. He has been to two nurseries before attending Shere and 'Friends' is the only one that he has settled in.
The staff update me on what he has been doing at the end of each day and they are very approachable if we have any issues.
Overall we are extremely happy and feel that enrolling him at 'Friends' was the best decision for him.
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Review from Millie (Mother of Child) published on 27 November 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
All of the team have been very friendly and welcoming. My Son has settled very well into the Nursery and has really enjoyed his first week. Whenever I pick him up it looks like they have had lots of fun and he has spoken a lot about their Forest school outings.
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Awards / Recognitions (6)

Meet the Team (3)

Ashleigh

Ashleigh

Job Title: Nursery Manager Joined: 2025

Hello! I’m Ashleigh, the Manager of Shere Day Nursery!
I’ve been in the world of early years for over 8 years now – starting out as an apprentice and working my way up through lovely nurseries to become the manager I am today. I have my Level 3 in Early Years Education and a huge passion for helping little ones grow, learn and most importantly... have FUN! I’m all about messy play (The messier the better!), big smiles, and creating magical moments every single day. I absolutely love what I do and can’t wait to welcome you and your little stars to our Shere family!

Holly

Holly

Job Title: Nursery Deputy Manager Joined: 2025

Hi, I’m Holly and I’m the Deputy Manager here at Shere Day Nursery. I’ve been working in childcare for 6 years and I absolutely love what I do. Watching children grow, learn new things, and reach their milestones is the most rewarding part of my day.


I’m a big fan of messy play – the messier, the better! It’s such a fun way for children to explore and express themselves. I also live on a farm, which the children love hearing about – there’s always something new and exciting to share!


I can’t wait to meet you all and be part of your child’s amazing journey here at Shere!

Olga

Olga

Job Title: Nursery Practitioner Joined: 2025

Hi, I’m Olga, and I’m a Nursery Practitioner here at Shere Day Nursery!
I absolutely love working with children and being part of their early learning journey – every day is full of fun, laughter, and new adventures. When I’m not at nursery, I enjoy spending time with my family and my wonderful son. I’m also a big fan of being outdoors and getting active – whether it’s playing football or exploring climbing frames! I’m so excited to be part of the Shere team and can’t wait to get to know you and your little ones!

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