





Explorers Nursery at QE is the Outstanding Early Years provision (ISI February 2019) at the Excellent rated independent school, Queen Ethelburga's Collegiate.
Situated on the beautiful Thorpe Underwood Estate, Explorers Nursery at QE is a friendly setting where children receive the best possible support and care.
The experienced team of staff there take pride in ensuring a warm, family atmosphere in which the children can learn. They focus on the...
Funding & Fees
Half a day - £40
Full day - £80
5 days a week - £375
At Explorers Nursery, we accept the Government Tax-Free Childcare Scheme and Childcare Vouchers.
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Type of Service
- Day Nursery
Opening Schedule
Open all yearFull days available
YesHalf day sessions offered
YesOwner
- Queen Ethelburga's Collegiate
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Emily Hunter (Head of Early Years)
Number of Childcare Staff
- 13
Total Places for Children
- 36
Age Range
- from 0 years 3 months
- to 3 years 0 months
Meals Provided
NoConsumables provided
NoOpening 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 & 1 week at Christmas
Explorers Nursery at QE Reviews (46)
Explorers Nursery at QE has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.793) out of 10, based on 12 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Explorers Nursery at QE has 46 reviews.
Excellent facilities and a lovely caring team. My son loves going and is flourishing there. The staff provide lots of updates and photos during the day via the app which is great. Particularly comes into its own during the dimmer whether children have the opportunity to explore the fabulous grounds and use the play area.
Queens Kindergarten is a wonderful childcare facility. They individualise care for every single child who attends whilst maintaining a whole community atmosphere. The adaptable and brilliant facilities have meant my daughter has not felt any change moving between the different rooms or key workers. The staff are worth their weight in gold and will always go the extra mile to ensure each child is cared for exactly how they need to be. The rural setting is beautiful, safe and clean. The opportunities and events available at Queen's Kindergarten are exciting and something I’ve never seen at another nursery. Just last week, my daughter had the chance to have a Christmas dinner and go see a play! Can’t recommend it enough, we are gutted we are edging towards outgrowing it ready for school!
Brilliant, caring and incredibly helpful. My son is extremely happy and confident to attend and the staff always do their best to be flexible when requested.
Very good overall although the large number of staff involved can mean that care feels a little more institutional and less personal at times. Facilities, cleanliness, efficiency, food are all outstanding.
I can’t recommend the Kindergarten at Queen Ethelburga’s enough. The staff are amazing and put my daughter, husband and I at ease straight away despite us being very nervous about leaving our little girl (our first baby) with them at 15 months old. The facilities are second to none and the activities that they engage the children in are fun, imaginative and educational. It is such a lovely environment for children to make friends, learn and flourish in. Our daughter’s development has come on in leaps and bounds since attending Queen’s Kindergarten, she is really happy there and we will be sad when she reaches 3 and has to leave!
The nursery have always been flexible with day changes/additional days which is extremely helpful for us as working parents. The facilities are immaculate and the location of the nursery is extremely safe, tucked within the grounds of a beautiful school, which was definitely a conditional element for me as a parent when choosing the right nursery. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend.
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Awards / Recognitions (3)
- Recipient: Explorers Nursery at QEDate: Monday 31 Mar 2025
- Recipient: Explorers Nursery at QEDate: Thursday 28 Mar 2024
- Recipient: Explorers Nursery at QEDate: Friday 28 Apr 2023
Meet the Team (13)
Emily is the Head of Early Years
Aimee works in the Adventurers' room.
Hana works in the Voyagers' room.
Tina works in the Adventurers' room.
Hannah works in the Voyagers' room.
Becky works in the Voyagers' room.
Amy works in the Adventures room.
Tegan works in the Pioneers' room.
Emma works in the Pioneers' room.
Emily works in the Pioneers' room.
Caitlin works within all 3 rooms.
Becki works in the Voyagers room and goes swimming with Pioneers.
Lauren works in the Adventurers' room.
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