





Fairlands is a family run, village nursery - based right in the heart of the Village of Shedfield, Hampshire. The nursery is based in an old Victorian school house which has recently (Completed in Jan 2021) been renovated to a high standard. Each room is designed to be warm, welcoming and a home away from home, with new soft furnishings, toys and equipment.
Fairlands has also recently extended its outdoor provision...
Funding & Fees
We accept 15 and 30 hour funded places.
Please contact us for a copy of our current fees or for any information on funding.
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Type of Service
- Day Nursery
Opening Schedule
Open all yearFull days available
YesHalf day sessions offered
NoGroup/Owner
- Bright Stars Nursery Group Ltd
- Private Owned
Number of Childcare Staff
- 15
Total Places for Children
- 80
Age Range
- from 0 years 5 months
- to 5 years 0 months
Meals Provided
NoConsumables provided
NoOpening Times
- Monday 07:15-18:00
- Tuesday 07:15-18:00
- Wednesday 07:15-18:00
- Thursday 07:15-18:00
- Friday 07:15-18:00
When Closed
- Bank Holidays & Christmas
Fairlands Day Nursery Reviews (15)
Fairlands Day Nursery has a Review Score of 9.6 (9.619) out of 10, based on 13 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Fairlands Day Nursery has 15 reviews.
Our daughter has attended since she was 10 months old and I would not choose anywhere else for her care. The management are caring and know the children by name, the rooms are spacious and every one has looked after my daughter with warmth and understanding. The outdoor areas are incredible and I love hearing the stories my toddler tells me from the forest and field. So so highly recommend, such a great environment and great people!
This nursery is a bit out of my way but I am so pleased I used my gut instinct and choose them for my child. I wouldn't go anywhere else.
My child's confidence has come on leaps and bounds since attending, really great setting with outdoor space too. Fairlands is fantastic.
Great staff, wonderful care. Our children have always been happy in the setting. The staff get to know the children so well. Forest school approach is an huge plus. Emily is a fantastic manager, cannot recommend enough.
The activities are creative, engaging, and well thought out, and we're always impressed by how much effort goes into planning them.
Communication with parents is excellent-we're kept well informed about our children's progress, daily activities, and milestones, which gives us real peace of mind. It's clear that the staff genuinely care about the children and take great pride in what they do.
We are extremely grateful for the love, support, and dedication shown to our boys every day. We wouldn't hesitate to recommend this nursery to any parent looking for a safe and caring place for their child to thrive.
Fairlands is a wonderful day nursery. Both our boys have attended from 9 months old and have been so well supported and cared for at every stage. They have brilliant outdoor facilities including fields, playgrounds and woods which are used almost every day. The creativity and thought that goes in to the classrooms and activities is so impressive. The thing that stands Fairlands apart is the incredible team; the patience and care from their key people, the meticulous planning by the room leaders and the constant hunger and drive of the management team to make every day at Fairlands a positive experience for every child.
The team did a fantastic job turning our sons fear of going to Forest school into being his favorite part! His key person has been such a nurturing support particularly when he started in preschool. They share a lovely bond which I know our son treasures.
I have and will continue to recommend Fairlands to anyone who asks. So a big thank you for making our sons early years such a special experience.
All the best to the whole Fairlands family
Fairlands Nursery has offered a childcare placement that is safe, nurturing and educational. My son has thrived having attended since 8 months old. The faculty ensures that the Nursery is well led and that where there are occasions that require specific attention (i.e. unexpected hospital admissions), pertinent information is cascaded appropriately to ensure supportive provisions are catered for. The staff ensure that all attending children are well-looked after, encouraged and involved - and that this is facilitated in a personable manner. My daughter is due to attend next month - I would not want her to attend anywhere else! Thank you Fairlands!
Both of my sons(now aged 3 and 7) began at Fairlands from the age of 9 months. As any new mother leaving their children will understand, I didn't want to be apart from them- Fairlands made the transition so easy and with their regular updates and photos of what they were up to in the day it felt like I was still with them which was such a comfort. With my youngest just about to start school, I am going to miss the team terribly. Their friendly faces and positive demeanor have been a constant moral boost when in the trenches of new parenthood! They were the first to spot slight challenges my eldest faced doing things that other children didn't have and were key in obtaining the right support for him when he was moving up to school so he didn't have to wait years before he got it. All staff are so kind, approachable and understanding and the attention and care they have shown my children has always assured me they have been in the most safest of hands. Top quality daycare!
He started at 11 months, and we were apprehensive about the transition, as I am sure many parents are. However, the team at Fairlands Day Nursery have been fantastic with our little one, and with us! He absolutely loves his days at nursery and always seems to have done lots of fun activities. The staff are great at sharing these both on the app used, and at the end of each day.
I would not hesitate to recommend Fairlands to any one, and cannot thank them enough for providing such a wonderful environment for the children.
We LOVE the outdoor space, Forest School trained practitioners and warm, kind and friendly approach of ALL staff. Highly recommended.
Really lovely nursery, had our daughter here since 11 months old and the staff are warm, supportive and welcoming. The activities they offer are lightly structured at her age group 1.5yo and really fun for her, with lots of outdoor play in their various fields/wood/yard. They provide active information via the app and also don't mind when you check in. The meals here are very good and varied and have had no issues catering to her allergies. Would definitely recommend this nursery.
Fairlands is an amazing place for your little ones to grow. From the outstanding facilities, outdoor space, range of activities, catering are second to none but what makes them really special are the staff. Everyone from management, room leaders and support staff are caring, thoughtful, knowledgeable and support your child to grow into a well-mannered young people. I feel my children are challenged to stretch their abilities but in a supportive environment allowing them to flourish. I could not think of a better place to trust to look after my children.
We had a safeguarding issue (nobody's fault!) and the safeguarding procedures were superb. I am a social worker and was so impressed with everything they did, and how they communicated.
It is, genuinely, the best nursery we have had anything to do with, and I would recommend it to anyone!
My son loves going to the nursery, he has already made strong friendships and he loves all the different and varied activities the staff do with him.
I could not be happier with my choice of nursery. Big thank you to all of the girls in the nest and hatchery room for all their hard work and care, and to all the staff at Fairlands Day Nursery. Thank you for always being friendly and reassuring during a difficult time.
Thank you so much for taking the time to write us such a lovely review. We're pleased to hear that you're so happy with both the care received and the variety of activities planned, and that you have found us to be a source of support and reassurance during what have been some challenging times for all.
We couldn’t be more pleased with Barnkids Fairlands for our son. He joined at 11 months old and the nursery have been brilliant since day one. The communication is great - no question is too random (great as a first-time parent!) and they have gone above and beyond anything, we could have asked for in a nursery. The staff really are wonderful. We were lucky enough for our son to join just as the renovations were finishing. The baby room is perfect - an amazing selection of wooden toys, plenty of opportunity for open-ended play and lots of messy play too! One of our favourite things about Barnkids Fairlands is the outdoor space. The huge field is perfect for young children and I can’t wait for my son to explore the forest school area as he grows. We are looking at relocating about 30 minutes drive from the area towards the end of this year and have already decided we can’t find a nursery as good in our new area so he will be staying here until he starts school!
Child Vacancies
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News (2) & Events (0)
- Posted: Friday 12 Jun 2026We’re pleased to offer a welcome bonus to successful new starters joining our team. Alongside competitive benefits and opportunities to develop, it’s our way of saying we value the people...
- Posted: Friday 12 Jun 2026We recognise the incredible value grandparents bring to children’s lives and learning. Our nursery is proud to offer opportunities for grandparents to join our team. If you are passionate about...
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Awards / Recognitions (6)
- Recipient: Bright Stars Nursery Group LtdDate: Thursday 13 Jun 2024
- Recipient: Bright Stars Nursery Group LtdDate: Friday 29 Apr 2022
- Recipient: Bright Stars Nursery Group LtdDate: Friday 28 May 2021
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Frequently Asked Questions about Fairlands Day Nursery
What is the Age Range of Children that Fairlands Day Nursery accepts?
Fairlands Day Nursery accepts Children aged from 0 years 5 months to 5 years 0 months.
What Days & Hours is Fairlands Day Nursery Open?
Fairlands Day Nursery is open: Monday 07:15-18:00, Tuesday 07:15-18:00, Wednesday 07:15-18:00, Thursday 07:15-18:00, Friday 07:15-18:00.
How many Children does Fairlands Day Nursery have capacity for?
Fairlands Day Nursery has capacity for a total of 80 Children.
How far is Fairlands Day Nursery to the centre of Southampton?
8.8 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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