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Banstead Prep School Nursery

Sutton Lane, Banstead SM7 3RA
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Banstead Prep School Nursery, Banstead
Banstead Prep School Nursery, Banstead
Banstead Prep School Nursery, Banstead

The Early Years at Banstead Prep serves as the starting point for each child's educational journey. The youngest students thrive in an environment that promotes independent learning through play, all within the framework of the school day.

Preschool learning takes place in classrooms specifically designed for early education, following a forward-thinking curriculum. Developed in partnership with Kingston University, this curriculum is crafted to spark curiosity, support child-led learning, and develop future...  

Funding & Fees

Five full days 8.00am - 3.00pm £4270 per term (inclusive of 15 hours Early Years Education Funding)

Additional fees are payable for breakfast club (7.30 - 8.00am) and after school care (3.00pm - 6.00pm)

Contact Banstead Prep School Nursery to get a personalised quote:

Type of Service

  • Nursery School
  • Open term time
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Care

Owner

  • Banstead Preparatory School
  • Private Owned

Person in charge

  • Hayley Compton (Head of Early Years)

Admission Information

  • Children may join from the September of the academic year in which they will turn 3 years old

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 10

Total Places for Children

  • 56

Age Range

  • from 2 years 0 months
  • to 5 years 0 months

Opening 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

  • School Holidays

Parking

  • There is plenty of parking for visitors on the school site

Banstead Prep School Nursery Reviews (22)

9.7

Banstead Prep School Nursery has a Review Score of 9.7 (9.734) out of 10, based on 11 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Banstead Prep School Nursery has 22 reviews.

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Review from Reema S (Mother of Child) published on 9 May 2026 Submitted via Website
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Our son has settled in wonderfully and is thriving - absolutely loves it! He's so excited to go in each morning and comes home buzzing with stories about his day eager to share everything he has learned and experienced. The teachers are welcoming, kind and genuinely invested in each child, thoughtfully planning creative and engaging activities that nurture confidence and encourage trying new things at his own pace. We love that children have access to the wider school and enjoy PE, music, cooking, wellie walks and other enriching experiences. The weekly updates are a real highlight, giving a lovely snapshot of his learning, progress, and achievements. The strong sense of community among parents and staff is wonderful and it's clear the staff truly cares about each child - they know each child inside out. Our son is happy, confident, and thriving and we are so grateful for the warm, nurturing and supportive environment that BPS provides.

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Review from S B (Mother of Child) published on 8 May 2026 Submitted via Website
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My daughter has been attending the BPS nursery for a year now. The staff are wonderful and so caring. The premises is clean and very well run. The activities are very engaging and include cooking, welly/Forest walks, PE, music classes and lots of arts and crafts. My daughter asks to attend even on her days off! They are very nurturing and have helped her grow in confidence! I would highly recommend the nursery and to attend their stay and play sessions before signing up. They are a credit to BPS!

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Review from O D (Mother of Child) published on 4 May 2026 Submitted via Website
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I would highly recommend this nursery. My daughter has been attending for the past 18 months, and we couldn't be happier. From the start, it's been clear how caring and dedicated the staff are.

Every morning, she goes in with a big smile, which says everything about how happy she is to be there.

The team are fantastic, warm, patient, and genuinely caring. They're always welcoming, supportive, and approachable, creating a lovely environment for my daughter. The facilities are also excellent.

My daughter has come on so much since joining.

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Review from Humzah S (Father of Child) published on 5 April 2026 Submitted via Website
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My daughter has been at BPS for a year now and is thoroughly enjoying it. We were apprehensive at first but we have seen our daughter progress leaps and bounds since she has joined.

The teachers are all great and my daughter loves them all. She even asks for them to come on holiday with us!

I would highly recommend the school to anyone.

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Review from Faizah S (Mother of Child) published on 4 April 2026 Submitted via Website
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I have two children who have attended BPS nursery, and they are very different in personality. One of my favourite things about the nursery is how thoughtfully the staff tailor their approach to meet each child's individual needs. My eldest, who was quite reserved, has now moved into Reception and has really blossomed, his confidence has grown enormously, and I couldn't be happier with his progress. The nursery supports children in a way that helps them step outside their comfort zone at their own pace.

My daughter is currently in the nursery and benefits from access to the wider school, including specialist teaching in languages, music, sport and art. The staff are warm and consistent, class sizes are small, and each child receives a high level of attention. There is also a genuine sense of community across the school, which has made a real difference to our experience as a family. Overall we are very pleased!

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Review from N P (Mother of Child) published on 27 March 2026 Submitted via Website
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BPS nursery is a true gem - the staff are genuinely so caring and go above and beyond to ensure every child's needs are met. My son is so excited to go to nursery, and having been at other nurseries in the area this was definitely not always the case! The facilities are second to none, they cook, do music, PE, Forest walks, all whilst learning through play.

Reply from Katie Henderson, Head of Marketing and Admissions at Banstead Prep School Nursery

Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback. We're delighted to hear how happy your son is at our Nursery and that he looks forward to coming in each day!

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Review from Katy S (Mother of Child) published on 27 March 2026 Submitted via Website
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My Son joined BPS nursery last September. Since joining he has come on leaps and bounds, is full of confidence and happy to try everything. All of the staff are so incredibly welcoming, jolly, caring and professional. The staff are so incredibly creative with making learning fun, it is great to hear about all things things they get up to each day. They have the best interests of each child at heart, and you really feel that they take the time to get to know each child and build on their interests and personality. I absolutely love seeing the updates every Friday and then can continue to build on what he has learnt in the week at the weekend and on holiday breaks. It is wonderful that the children are exposed to so many facilities and different staff members at such a young age (PE, cooking, music, wellie walks etc). We are thrilled we made the move to BPS, know that he is in safe hands and is super happy everyday.

Reply from Katie Henderson, Head of Marketing and Admissions at Banstead Prep School Nursery

Thank you so much for your lovely review. We're delighted to hear how confident and happy your son has become since joining our Nursery. Our team works hard to create a warm, fun, and engaging environment, so it's wonderful to know this is shining through!

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Review from Martha H (Mother of Child) published on 24 March 2026 Submitted via Website
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Banstead Prep nursery has been transformative for our little boy. The teachers are just fantastic and so nurturing.
The environment is just wonderful for the children and the variety of activities amazes us.

Our boy has come on leaps and bounds and it is all down to the wonderful nursery team.

Reply from Katie Henderson, Head of Marketing and Admissions at Banstead Prep School Nursery

Thank you so much for your lovely review! We're delighted that your son is thriving and that our team have made such a positive impact. We appreciate your kind words and your support.

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Review from Tom D (Father of Child) published on 11 February 2025 Submitted via Website
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Fantastic and supportive nursery. Our son loves being there and the staff are great. It's also a great transition into the prep school for those looking to go there. We've tried multiple nurseries for our two children and this is by far the best.

Reply from Hayley Compton, Head of Early Years at Banstead Prep School Nursery

Thank you for taking the time to provide such a fabulous review! We are proud of our early years environment and it's great to hear that you value what's on offer.

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Review from Jack L (Father of Child) published on 4 February 2025 Submitted via Website
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My daughter has been at Banstead Prep School Nursery since last March when she turned two. (Nearly a year.) Since her first day, we have been overwhelmed by the incredible kindness and enthusiasm all the staff have shown. They know all the children so well and really nurture them as individuals, helping their confidence to grow. Our daughter goes into nursery with such a big smile on her face every day and there is an even bigger smile at the end of the day after a fantastic day exploring with her friends! We are always amazed by the range of activities the wonderful lady and her brilliant team immerse the children in - expect stories of squelching through the mud on 'We're Going on a Bear Hunt' welly walks and weekly food offerings made by the children! Thank you Banstead Prep School Nursery for loving our little girl!

Reply from Hayley Compton, Head of Early Years at Banstead Prep School Nursery

Thank you for this wonderful review. We put the children at the heart of everything we do and it's so rewarding to hear how happy they are at nursery. We appreciate you taking the time to share your experience.

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Review from S F (Mother of Child) published on 20 December 2024 Submitted via Website
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All the staff and children are friendly and welcoming. My son has done amazingly well there, he's very sensitive and made lots of friends with both staff and teachers alike. I highly recommend it and would send all my children there.

Reply from Hayley Compton, Head of Early Years at Banstead Prep School Nursery

Thank you for recommending Banstead Prep, we are so pleased to hear your positive experience.

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Review from Natalie M (Mother of Child) published on 7 February 2022 Submitted via Website
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My son joined Banstead Prep School Nursery last year, and it has been the best decision we have made. What a wonderful find! The teachers and site staff are delightful, and the school has such a lovely atmosphere. My son couldn’t be happier, and I can’t thank the teachers enough for how well he has settled. When collecting my son the other week his exact words were, ‘Mummy, I love my nursery so much - thank you’. So I think this sums up exactly how fabulous this school really is!

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Review from Ruple A (Mother of Child) published on 28 September 2021 Submitted via Website
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My eldest son joined Banstead Prep School Nursery in 2018 and is now in year 2. He has been very happy since his first day at nursery and it was a very smooth transition to reception. My youngest son has just joined nursery this September and has also had a fantastic start. He looks forward to going in every morning and his confidence has grown already. The manager and her amazing nursery team are very nurturing and have a great way to teach the children through play. The facilities are exceptional and the children have access to the main school also. They visit the wonderful library, have PE, music and French lessons with specialised teachers. Nursery children also attend forest school and 'boogie beats' dance classes. They are encouraged to bring in a toy/book to nursery in their 'chatter bag' once per week. This has really helped both of my son's confidence with speaking in groups. I highly recommend Banstead Prep and it's so lovely to know that they are so happy and well looked after!

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Review from M G (Mother of Child) published on 3 December 2020 Submitted via Postal Card
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My eldest spent two years at Banstead Prep Nursery and she loved it. The teaches are amazing, kind and they do lots of activities with them. She is in reception now and very happy. My little one has been attending nursery school since September and I can already see the difference, she has gained experience and can not wait to go.

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Review from Darren B (Father of Child) published on 10 November 2020 Submitted via Website
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I am very impressed with the dedication of all Nursery staff to the children and their development. There is a great variety of lessons and opportunities for the children as well. My little one has settled very well and is always excited when it is a Nursery day.

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Review from H S (Mother of Child) published on 13 December 2019 Submitted via Postal Card
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I cannot even begin to explain how happy my daughter is at Banstead Prep. She joined in September 2018 after being in a private nursery for 8 months. The difference in her enjoyment and overall engagement are truly noticeable. The staff at Banstead Prep are second to none and truly care about your child's wellbeing. They genuinely take an interest in the children and this is evident in the wide and varied activities that they do. I am so grateful to Banstead Prep for all they have done to support our daughter and couldn't recommend them enough.

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Review from Chloe S (Mother of Child) published on 9 December 2019 Submitted via Website
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My Daughter started nursery over a year ago and has grown in confidence since starting. The teachers are all very caring and attentive and know her inside out. My daughter loves going into nursery and I cannot recommend Banstead Prep Nursery enough.

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Review from Gustavo (Father of Child) published on 22 November 2019 Submitted via Website
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Very friendly and competent staff. My son attended the nursery for 6 months before reception, he was always happy to come to school and we could see his development compared to the previous place he went.

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Review from Gwun O (Mother of Child) published on 19 November 2019 Submitted via Website
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Both my children have been at Banstead Prep School since Jan 2019, with the eldest now in Reception. Banstead Prep School Nursery has been the most warm and welcoming environment for them both, where the teachers have catered to the individual needs of both the kids as needed. The facilities are incredible as they have access to the entire school, and the focus on learning through play is fantastic. The teachers hold regular workshops with parents so that we understand how to bring that learning home.
For my eldest, the staff put a lot of effort into ensuring the big step between pre-school and school wasn't as daunting which meant he was so excited to be starting "big school". For my youngest, at the time of joining nursery she was one of the youngest children in the entire school and every effort was taken to make sure she settled in and was happy.

A wonderful setting which caters for working families.

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Review from Kirstyn DB (Mother of Child) published on 19 November 2019 Submitted via Website
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My eldest loved Banstead Nursery, she gained so much confidence and her skills developed beyond our expectations. We are so happy with the care and attention to detail the staff provide that our youngest is now joining. There is great communication between staff and parents and it feels more like a family, which made it easier for us to leave our children in the care of the Nursery Staff for the first time. They have fantastic facilities and the ability to work with local businesses to allow for great trips and experiences that the children love. A happy environment that encourages all children of all abilities to achieve their best and enjoy learning.

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News (2) & Events (0)

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  • Posted: Wednesday 05 Feb 2025We are incredibly proud of all our Nursery and Pre-School children who took part in their delightful Christmas songs performance. For many of these young stars, it was their very...
  • Posted: Wednesday 05 Feb 2025Banstead Prep School was inspected by the Independent Schools' Inspectorate (ISI) in November last year and was thrilled to be able to share the final report with parents this week....
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Meet the Team (3)

Hayley Compton Job Title: Head of Early Years Joined: 2017
Hayley Compton

I’m a qualified teacher and have been working with Early Years children since 2000. I have experience with all ages from birth to five. I began my career as a Nursery Nurse and worked towards achieving my degree and EYP status in 2007. I recently trained to be a qualified Forest School practitioner and now lead Forest School adventures from Nursery to Year 2, which is a highlight of my week.

I really enjoy leading the Nursery Team at Banstead Prep, welcoming families so we can work together to achieve the best start in their children’s educational journey. I believe it is paramount for children to gain independence through learning and having a supportive team will enable them to be confident, active learners. Being part of the Senior Leadership Team ensures I also have a thorough working knowledge of the whole school and ensure that the nursery is fully considered in all school decisions.

Charlotte Bailey Job Title: Deputy Nursery Leader
Charlotte Bailey

Charlotte has been working with children since 2014. During this time, she has worked with children aged from birth to five years in a variety of settings, one of which was a Forest School. She has gained much knowledge about the benefits of outdoor learning. She completed her BA (Hons) in Early Childhood Education in June 2019. She has a high level of enthusiasm and knowledge to be able to support the children within the Early Years, academically, socially, emotional well- being and overall holistic development."I am passionate about play-based learning which is a huge part of the Early Years Foundation Stage. I look forward to continuing my work in partnership with parents and children at Banstead Prep, alongside Hayley and the team."

Lucy Holliday Job Title: Nursery Leader Joined: 2024
Lucy Holliday

Lucy has over 14 years experience in childcare in a variety of settings including day nurseries, private nannying and schools. She has a Level 3 diploma in early years and is currently working towards Level 5 to gain more experience and knowledge in childcare and leadership.

“I enjoy working with a team of people with the same enthusiasm and passion to deliver quality learning and care to all the children. I aim to provide children with a full day of being curious and learning all whilst having fun.

I look forward to working with families, developing parent partnerships, and watching the children thrive in the care our dedicated team at BPS.”

Frequently Asked Questions about Banstead Prep School Nursery

What is the Age Range of Children that Banstead Prep School Nursery accepts?

Banstead Prep School Nursery accepts Children aged from 2 years 0 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Banstead Prep School Nursery Open?

Banstead Prep School Nursery 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 Banstead Prep School Nursery have capacity for?

Banstead Prep School Nursery has capacity for a total of 56 Children.

How far is Banstead Prep School Nursery to the centre of Banstead?

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

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