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.
Accepts government fundingAccepts tax-free childcare
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.
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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
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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.
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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 (61)
Little Robins Nursery at Sunninghill Preparatory School has a Review Score of 10 (9.982) out of 10, based on 50 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Little Robins Nursery at Sunninghill Preparatory School has 61 reviews.
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Review from B N (Father of Child) published on 14 December 2023 Submitted via Website•
Overall Experience
We could not be happier with Sunninghill Nursery since joining in September, the staff are so wonderful with the children and create a nurturing and welcoming environment. The nursery has its own area and lovely outside space but it also uses many of the facilities the school has to offer. Since he...
We could not be happier with Sunninghill Nursery since joining in September, the staff are so wonderful with the children and create a nurturing and welcoming environment. The nursery has its own area and lovely outside space but it also uses many of the facilities the school has to offer. Since he started we have been invited into the Nursery many times to attend events such as Harvest Festivals and Nativities and it is wonderful that they are involved with everything the school puts on. My son loves the home-cooked lunches and snacks he receives every day and we receive excellent communication from the staff about all they get up to. The activities on offer each day are brilliant and include music, French, sport, gardening plus all the wonderful trips they take them on. I cannot recommend this nursery highly enough.
↩Reply from Tammy Newberry, Registrar and Marketing Manager at Little Robins Nursery at Sunninghill Preparatory School
Thank you for your lovely review! We are delighted that your son is so happy at Sunninghill - he has settled so well and is absolutely delightful. We will be sure to pass your kind words on to all our nursery staff. Thank you!
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Meet the Team (4)
Hristina MoravaJob Title Head of NurseryJoined 2024
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.
Laura PitmanJob Title Room ManagerJoined 2014
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.
Laura FazackerlyJob Title Hatchlings Room LeaderJoined 2025
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.
Meghan CooleyJob Title Fledglings Room LeaderJoined 2025
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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