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My daughter loves attending nursery and we can't praise both the nursery and reception staff enough!Yorain M(Mother of Child)

The activities are varied, inspiring and fun, set within a very safe and nurturing environment.Eli K(Mother of Child)

Being a young mum I was worried about being treated differently but that is not the case hereImogen C(Mother of Child)

My daughter loves attending nursery and we can't praise both the nursery and reception staff enough!Yorain M(Mother of Child)

The activities are varied, inspiring and fun, set within a very safe and nurturing environment.Eli K(Mother of Child)

Being a young mum I was worried about being treated differently but that is not the case hereImogen C(Mother of Child)

Little Robins Nursery is a warm and welcoming Nursery providing high-quality care and delivering outstanding outcomes for their children, open Monday - Friday 8.00am - 6:00pm, 51 weeks of the year. Situated in the heart of Dorchester Town Centre, this beautiful Nursery forms an integral part of a happy, successful prep school for boys and girls aged 6 months to thirteen.
Each child is treated as an individual and staff pride...
Little Robins Nursery is a warm and welcoming Nursery providing high-quality care and delivering outstanding outcomes for their children, open Monday - Friday 8.00am - 6:00pm, 51 weeks of the year. Situated in the heart of Dorchester Town Centre, this beautiful Nursery forms an integral part of a happy, successful prep school for boys and girls aged 6 months to thirteen.
Each child is treated as an individual and staff pride themselves on nurturing children's individual talents, allowing them to embark on their own adventures - both inside and outside the classroom. Staff ensure a wealth of rich and stimulating experiences where the learning environment and teaching methods encourage each child's curiosity and interests to develop. Committed and caring staff include specialist teachers in music & dance, French, gardening and PE.
Little Robins Nursery develops happy, confident, independent and curious children who are eager to explore and will be ready to move onto the next stage of their learning journey. Being part of a school gives every child invaluable opportunities to take part in whole school activities, like school concerts, Nativity, sports day, Christingle and Harvest Festival, which prepares them for the next phase of their education.
Freshly prepared meals are offered on site, catering for allergies and special dietary requirements. Older Nursery children join the Junior Prep in the Dining Room for their lunch. Each teacher sits with their class for a family style meal.
Staff look to build strong relationships with parents and make sure that individual development is safeguarded and that they work together to ensure that every child shines. They use Famly to record each child’s progress, and have parents’ evenings each term as well as an open door policy, so that you can come and chat to the Nursery Managers whenever you need to.
Type of Service
- Day Nursery
Opening Schedule
Open all yearAttendance patterns offered
All Year or Term Time
Minimum attendance
- 3 days per week
Full days available
YesGroup / Owner
- Inspired Learning Group
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Hristina Morava (Head of Nursery)
Number of Childcare Staff
- 24
Total Places for Children
- 82
Age Range
- from 0 years 6 months
- to 5 years 0 months
Meals Provided
YesConsumables provided
YesOpening Times
- Monday08:00-18:00
- Tuesday08:00-18:00
- Wednesday08:00-18:00
- Thursday08:00-18:00
- Friday08:00-18:00
When Closed
- Bank Holidays & Christmas
Parking
- Parking on site
Funding & Fees
Typical monthly cost for a 3-days place
£303/ month
Families with two children enrolled will receive a 5% discount on fees for the eldest child.
Families with two children enrolled will receive a 5% discount on fees for the eldest child.
Families with three or more children will receive a 5% discount on the eldest child’s fees and a 10% discount on fees for each additional eligible sibling.
The youngest child is not eligible for a discount.
Extra charges per day for funded hours:
0-2 years: £2 food, £2 consumables.
2-3 years: £3 food, £3 consumables.
3-5 years: £4 food, £4 consumables.
Calculated from data given to us by this nursery. Your final quote may vary slightly.
Averaged monthly figure. Actual billing varies; some nurseries bill weekly or by use.Defaults shown
9 months to 2 years • 3-days • 30 hours funding • all year
How this price scales (per month)
3 days per week
£303
4 days per week
£650
5 days per week
£996
Adjust for your situation
What this price covers
- Standard chargeable day 8:00am to 6:00pm (10 hours)
- 22.4 funded hours used per week. Remaining hours charged privately.
Price without government funding: £1,040 / month (£82 / day)
If you're not eligible or haven't claimed funded hours.More info
- £737/month more than the funded price.
- This is what you'd pay if your child is under 9 months, or if you're not eligible for or haven't claimed funded hours.
About this price
How funding is applied, how the monthly figure is calculated.More info
- Working parents of children aged 9 months to 2 years can usually claim up to 30 funded hours a week. The working-parent hours depend on each parent meeting the minimum earnings rules and earning under £100,000 a year. This nursery stretches funded hours across 51 weeks of the year. You've selected 30 funded hours.
- This nursery applies up to 10 funded hours per day, stretched across 51 weeks of the year. With your selected funding, 22.4 hours are covered each week. Hours beyond this, including the early and late parts of the day, are charged at the standard rate.
- We work out the total cost across the year and divide by 12, so the figure shown is a smoothed monthly average. In practice, nurseries bill in different ways. Some bill monthly at this average. Others bill weekly, or charge for what happened that week or month, which can vary across the year. Confirm billing details with the nursery when you enquire.
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Little Robins Nursery at Sunninghill Preparatory School Reviews (58)
Little Robins Nursery at Sunninghill Preparatory School has a Review Score of 10 (9.980) out of 10, based on 47 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Little Robins Nursery at Sunninghill Preparatory School has 58 reviews.
Our experience at little Robins has been excellent. Our son loves going. They have been fantastic at doing activities with him and very helpful getting him potty trained. They are great at updating the family app with pictures and information about eating, naps and nappy changes. I would strongly...
Our experience at little Robins has been excellent. Our son loves going. They have been fantastic at doing activities with him and very helpful getting him potty trained. They are great at updating the family app with pictures and information about eating, naps and nappy changes. I would strongly recommend them to any parents
I felt so terrible about leaving my babies to go back to work but have had an absolutely amazing experience with Little Robins. Knowing my little ones are outside playing in the sun, eating decent food and getting lots of attention makes me feel so much better about returning to work. They're...
I felt so terrible about leaving my babies to go back to work but have had an absolutely amazing experience with Little Robins. Knowing my little ones are outside playing in the sun, eating decent food and getting lots of attention makes me feel so much better about returning to work. They're always happy when I pick them up and my toddler is always telling me all the fun things he's been doing in the day. Couldn't recommend this nursery more :)
What a wonderful nursery! I regularly collect my grandson, and he is always so happy and is very settled there. The staff are consistently warm, welcoming, and genuinely caring, which is incredibly reassuring. Their approach to safeguarding is excellent, giving real peace of mind.
Communication...
What a wonderful nursery! I regularly collect my grandson, and he is always so happy and is very settled there. The staff are consistently warm, welcoming, and genuinely caring, which is incredibly reassuring. Their approach to safeguarding is excellent, giving real peace of mind.
Communication is also outstanding - it's such a joy to receive emails with updates and photos, offering a lovely insight into the activities and experiences the children enjoy each day. The nursery also has a lovely outdoor space, which I know he really enjoys and benefits from.
My daughter has attended Little Robins since she was 9 months old. She is now 2! At the end of December she moved up to Fledglings. She has developed so much in confidence, she is really coming out of her shell. Her speech has come on leaps and bounds and the activities that she can complete with...
My daughter has attended Little Robins since she was 9 months old. She is now 2! At the end of December she moved up to Fledglings. She has developed so much in confidence, she is really coming out of her shell. Her speech has come on leaps and bounds and the activities that she can complete with little help is incredible. I am so happy with my decision to send my daughter hear and would send any future children here. I have recommended Little Robins to everyone. A truly caring environment where children flourish and well cared for. Thank you for everything you do :)
The staff are incredibly thoughtful and attentive. They take the time to really understand...
The staff are incredibly thoughtful and attentive. They take the time to really understand each child as an individual, making accommodations that reflect each baby's unique needs, routines, and personality. This has made such a difference for our son, who is not only very happy there but also settled and secure in his environment.
There's a genuine warmth and professionalism among the team that gives real peace of mind as a parent. Communication is good, and it's obvious how much our son's key worker cares about him.
Another special aspect is the nursery's location alongside an outstanding prep school (Sunninghill). It creates a lovely atmosphere, with even the youngest babies benefiting from being in the orbit of such a vibrant, enriching educational environment.
The staff are so caring and kind. They care so much about each child's development and it shows when they discuss with the parents the children's day to day accomplishments or activities.
The...
The staff are so caring and kind. They care so much about each child's development and it shows when they discuss with the parents the children's day to day accomplishments or activities.
The facilities is so nice and really looked after. The expansive garden and play areas are so tidy and my son loves playing there and exploring.The children have access to toys for playing and learning. Which i think has taught my son very good manners and right from wrong. I'm so impressed with how much my son has learned at such a young age. That kind of understanding and development is proof of how well the staff support and care for the children.
The app is an added bonus so we can keep up with their day to day activities. I look forward to every post about their outdoor explorations or their crafting.
I have nothing but gratitude for all their hard work.
We are very pleased to have two children thriving at Sunninghill. The staff, facilities and care provided to our little ones is excellent.
We have full confidence that our children are being given a good start in life, and Sunninghill plays a big part in that.
We are very pleased to have two children thriving at Sunninghill. The staff, facilities and care provided to our little ones is excellent.
We have full confidence that our children are being given a good start in life, and Sunninghill plays a big part in that.
An excellent nursery.
My son absolutely loves attending nursery. The staff are extremely friendly and supportive and out you at ease caring for your children.
The nursery provide a huge raft of different experiences and opportunities for learning.
An excellent nursery.
My son absolutely loves attending nursery. The staff are extremely friendly and supportive and out you at ease caring for your children.
The nursery provide a huge raft of different experiences and opportunities for learning.
All of the staff are so brilliant, they go above and beyond to make sure all children's needs are taken care of. They offer a great range of different activities and play- my son always comes home chatting about all the different things he's done in the day!
All of the staff are so brilliant, they go above and beyond to make sure all children's needs are taken care of. They offer a great range of different activities and play- my son always comes home chatting about all the different things he's done in the day!
The staff at Little Robins Nursery Sunninghill are wonderful, kind and caring. The nursery is a warm and welcoming environment that my daughter adores attending. There is a great variety of nutritious meals and snacks offered each week. The outside space available to the children is beautiful, with...
The staff at Little Robins Nursery Sunninghill are wonderful, kind and caring. The nursery is a warm and welcoming environment that my daughter adores attending. There is a great variety of nutritious meals and snacks offered each week. The outside space available to the children is beautiful, with gardening lessons and other fun and exciting activities happening each week.
We feel incredibly lucky to have found this nursery. The staff are warm, friendly and very knowledgeable, and they genuinely care about each child as an individual. Our child spends lots of time outdoors exploring, playing and learning in the fresh air, which has really supported their confidence...
They are also incredibly supportive of working parents, with convenient opening hours, flexible 51-week contracts and a high tea provided in the afternoon.
Fantastic nursery in a lovely setting. Great team of staff who are very communicative and clearly love being with the children. Facilities are better than other nurseries in the area and the food provided is healthy and varied.
Fantastic nursery in a lovely setting. Great team of staff who are very communicative and clearly love being with the children. Facilities are better than other nurseries in the area and the food provided is healthy and varied.
One of the best decisions we've ever made was choosing this nursery for our son. He is absolutely thriving and is such a happy little boy going there every day.
All the staff are incredibly friendly, approachable, and genuinely caring. It gives us real peace of mind knowing he's in such a safe...
One of the best decisions we've ever made was choosing this nursery for our son. He is absolutely thriving and is such a happy little boy going there every day.
All the staff are incredibly friendly, approachable, and genuinely caring. It gives us real peace of mind knowing he's in such a safe and nurturing environment where all his needs are met.
I truly can't recommend this nursery enough.
My children have been attending for over a year now and I continue to have confidence and trust in the wonderful team who all make the nursery a safe and caring environment.
Both my girls...
My children have been attending for over a year now and I continue to have confidence and trust in the wonderful team who all make the nursery a safe and caring environment.
Both my girls have made excellent progress in their development since being at Little Robins and I am truly grateful to every member of the team for providing such a supportive environment for my most precious little ones.
We're so pleased to hear that Little Robins has given you the peace of mind you needed when returning to work - this is incredibly important to us. It's wonderful to know that both of your girls are thriving and making such great progress in their...
Thank you so much for your lovely review.We're so pleased to hear that Little Robins has given you the peace of mind you needed when returning to work - this is incredibly important to us. It's wonderful to know that both of your girls are thriving and making such great progress in their development.
Our team are passionate about creating a safe, nurturing and supportive environment, so your kind words and trust truly mean a lot. We feel very privileged to be part of your children's early years journey.
Little Robins has been amazing for my daughter, after a bad experience she came to the nursery with little confidence, she is now a bubbly, confident toddler and loves going to nursery. All the staff involved in this process have been wonderful. She has had so many positive experiences at Little...
Little Robins has been amazing for my daughter, after a bad experience she came to the nursery with little confidence, she is now a bubbly, confident toddler and loves going to nursery. All the staff involved in this process have been wonderful. She has had so many positive experiences at Little Robins.
Thank you so much for your lovely review. It truly means a great deal to us.
We have been delighted to see how much your daughter has grown in confidence since joining Little Robins. Supporting children to feel safe, happy and secure-especially after a difficult experience is at the heart of...
Thank you so much for your lovely review. It truly means a great deal to us.
We have been delighted to see how much your daughter has grown in confidence since joining Little Robins. Supporting children to feel safe, happy and secure-especially after a difficult experience is at the heart of what we do, so it's wonderful to know she is now happy and enjoying her time with us.
Your kind words about our team will be shared with everyone involved. We feel very lucky to be part of her journey and look forward to many more positive experiences ahead!
My son has thrived at Little Robins since he started last year - we are grateful to all the staff for the wonderful care they provide. He really enjoys the pre-school setting and the activities and lessons.
My son has thrived at Little Robins since he started last year - we are grateful to all the staff for the wonderful care they provide. He really enjoys the pre-school setting and the activities and lessons.
Thank you so much for your kind words. We are delighted to hear that your son has thrived since joining Little Robins - it truly means a lot to our team.
We're so pleased that he is enjoying the pre-school environment, along with the activities and lessons we provide. Our staff are incredibly...
Thank you so much for your kind words. We are delighted to hear that your son has thrived since joining Little Robins - it truly means a lot to our team.
We're so pleased that he is enjoying the pre-school environment, along with the activities and lessons we provide. Our staff are incredibly dedicated to creating a nurturing, engaging space where every child can grow in confidence and happiness, so your feedback is greatly appreciated.
Thank you again for your support - it's a pleasure to be part of your son's journey.
Our daughter is happy and content in this setting and adores the team
Our daughter is happy and content in this setting and adores the team
Thank you so much for your kind words. It truly means a great deal to our team to hear that your daughter is thriving and feels so happy and secure with us.
We are incredibly proud of the nurturing environment we provide, and it's wonderful to know that our communication, inclusivity, and...
Thank you so much for your kind words. It truly means a great deal to our team to hear that your daughter is thriving and feels so happy and secure with us.
We are incredibly proud of the nurturing environment we provide, and it's wonderful to know that our communication, inclusivity, and commitment are making a positive difference.
Your daughter is a joy to care for, and we absolutely adore having her as part of our nursery community.
From the moment we entered Little Robins we knew it was the place for my little one. She started in February and I have been nothing but impressed. The staff very quickly learnt her personality, likes and dislikes. She reaches out to staff when she arrives. Smiles and most importantly is happy and...
From the moment we entered Little Robins we knew it was the place for my little one. She started in February and I have been nothing but impressed. The staff very quickly learnt her personality, likes and dislikes. She reaches out to staff when she arrives. Smiles and most importantly is happy and safe. The updates on the app help a worried Mum. Communication is second to none. All the staff are lovely, it's clear they care and are invested in the development of the babies/toddlers. We are delighted with the journey so far. In addition the School Headteacher welcomes you at he entrance every morning - this is a fab touch. We cannot thank the staff enough. Thank you.
Thank you so much for your lovely review. We are absolutely delighted to hear how settled and happy your little one is with us, and that she is building such positive relationships with the team - it's wonderful to hear that she arrives smiling and confident each day.
We're also really pleased...
Thank you so much for your lovely review. We are absolutely delighted to hear how settled and happy your little one is with us, and that she is building such positive relationships with the team - it's wonderful to hear that she arrives smiling and confident each day.
We're also really pleased that you find the communication and app updates helpful; we know how important it is for families to feel connected and reassured while their children are in our care. Your kind words about the staff's dedication and the welcoming environment mean a great deal to the whole team.
It's been a pleasure to be part of your daughter's journey so far, and we look forward to continuing to support her development in the months ahead. Thank you again for your trust and support.
My daughter went to nursery as normal but unfortunately took a turn and had a seizure from a high temp. The nursery called me and got her to the hospital asap, when I got there they stayed with me and kept me calm. If it wasn't for them and the care they did before the hospital it could have been...
I can't thank this nursery enough for what they have done for me and our family. They always go above and beyond for our kids and I am extremely grateful.
Little Robbins you are all incredible
Thank you so much for taking the time to share such a heartfelt review. We are incredibly sorry that you and your daughter experienced such a frightening moment, but we are so pleased she is doing so well now.
The safety and wellbeing of all the children in our care is always our highest...
Thank you so much for taking the time to share such a heartfelt review. We are incredibly sorry that you and your daughter experienced such a frightening moment, but we are so pleased she is doing so well now.
The safety and wellbeing of all the children in our care is always our highest priority, and we are proud of the team for responding quickly and supporting you both throughout the situation. It means a great deal to hear that their care and reassurance made a difference at such a difficult time.
Your kind words are truly appreciated by the whole team, and we feel very privileged to care for your daughters and to support your family. Thank you for your trust and for being part of our Little Robins community.
We are just so pleased with the experience at little Robins, it is just such a wonderful nurturing environment! Our little one has just thrived there and has so much fun every day. It's been lovely to get to know all the staff looking after her who seem to genuinely care about all the children. I...
We are just so pleased with the experience at little Robins, it is just such a wonderful nurturing environment! Our little one has just thrived there and has so much fun every day. It's been lovely to get to know all the staff looking after her who seem to genuinely care about all the children. I love that you can go into the rooms and also seen them in the environment at drop off/pick up. All the children appear very happy there! Would highly recommend!
Thank you so much for your kind and thoughtful review. We are absolutely delighted to hear how happy your little one is at Little Robins and that they are thriving in our care - that truly means the world to us.
Building strong relationships with both our children and their families is so...
Thank you so much for your kind and thoughtful review. We are absolutely delighted to hear how happy your little one is at Little Robins and that they are thriving in our care - that truly means the world to us.
Building strong relationships with both our children and their families is so important to us, so it's wonderful to hear that you feel connected to the team.
Your recommendation and support are greatly appreciated. Thank you for being part of our Little Robins community.
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- 31 Mar 2026Recipient: Little Robins Nursery at Sunninghill Preparatory School
- 31 Mar 2026Recipient: Inspired Learning Group
- 31 Mar 2025Recipient: Little Robins Nursery at Sunninghill Preparatory School
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Meet the Team (4)

My name is Hristina, and I am the Head of Little Robins Nursery. With my Qualified Teacher Status and dedicated experience, I’m passionate about...
My name is Hristina, and I am the Head of Little Robins Nursery. With my Qualified Teacher Status and dedicated experience, I’m passionate about fostering an environment where our little ones can thrive. My greatest joy comes from witnessing their growth into independent, confident individuals. I would love to welcome you to our lovely nursery, show you around, and answer any questions you may have about our program and approach.

My name is Laura, and I am the Deputy Head of Little Robins Nursery. I hold an NNEB and an NPQEYL, and I will soon be completing my training to...
My name is Laura, and I am the Deputy Head of Little Robins Nursery. I hold an NNEB and an NPQEYL, and I will soon be completing my training to become our Early Years SENDCO.
I have been part of Little Robins Nursery (formerly Sunninghill Nursery) for over 10 years. During this time, I have worked across all age groups and now serve as a room lead in our Bobbins Room, supporting our wonderful 3–4 year olds.
One of the greatest joys of my role is welcoming children as they begin their learning journey and watching them grow, flourish, and move confidently through Sunninghill Prep School. My team and I pride ourselves on knowing every child exceptionally well. This deep understanding allows us to provide the strongest possible start to their education through a fun, safe, and enabling environment where every child can thrive.
I look forward to meeting you, and I hope you come to love Little Robins Nursery as much as I do.

My name is Laura, and I am the Room Leader of Hatchlings, our baby room.
I have over seven years of experience working with babies, and I truly...
My name is Laura, and I am the Room Leader of Hatchlings, our baby room.
I have over seven years of experience working with babies, and I truly love supporting them as they grow, develop, and begin to show their own unique personalities.
It is a real privilege to be trusted with your little ones, and our team takes great joy in getting to know each child as an individual and helping them flourish in a safe, nurturing environment.

My name is Meghan, and I’ve been working in childcare for over 10 years, supporting children across all age groups. I’m currently the Room Lead in...
My name is Meghan, and I’ve been working in childcare for over 10 years, supporting children across all age groups. I’m currently the Room Lead in Fledglings, and I’ve built up a lot of experience working with this age group over the years. I love being able to use my knowledge and passion to support each child’s development.
I joined Little Robins in June 2025 and have genuinely loved every minute since. It’s such a warm, supportive environment, and I feel really lucky to be part of the team.
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