Ampfield Childcare Hub

I would highly recommend this nursery. The setting is just beautiful. The staff (including the owners) all engage with us with a smile when we arrive or leave the setting. My son loves his days at nursery and this is shown through the photographs we receive during the week. He goes in smiling and comes out buzzing with happiness which reassures me that he truly is settled. The forest area is another reason why I chose this nursery. The children all interact together and enjoy continue to learn through play both inside and outside the building. Thank you Ampfield childcare hub!

Fabulous nursery - both of our children have attended and it feels like the staff genuinely care.

Overall the staff are really great at getting to know the kids and making them comfortable. There is so much for them to do for all ages and the staff are brilliant at getting all the children engaged and involved.

Our daughter has been at Ampfield for a year and a half now and we have been so happy with the care and support they have provided. She started as quite a shy little girl but her confidence has grown in leaps and bounds, and so has her development. They do a fun, variety of activities everyday, and she enjoys being outside so having the forest area there is such a bonus. We love the little updates/photos we recieve of her day. She has a brilliant bond with her key worker which is so lovely to see. The staff are all thoughtful, kind and caring.

We moved my son to Ampfield when he was almost 2, following declining standards at another setting, and I couldn't be more pleased! For starters, the setting is beautiful and the forest area is a real bonus. I love that they spend so much time outdoors.

The care staff are a cut above what I have experienced at other nurseries. They are energetic, dedicated, positive, and appear to have real bonds with the children. My little one always talks about how funny his key person is. Their approach is caring and supportive, with appropriate boundaries and expectations. For example, they are currently working with him in preschool on following instructions such as tidying and lining up when asked.

My only gripe is that the doorbells are often not working properly. However, I would still highly recommend.

We have felt so fortunate to have both our children attend Ampfield Childcare Hub. They have been so supported in a very personalised way, with lot of care and attention for their individual needs, and with clear communication regularly. It really does feel like part of our community supporting our kids' development. The setting is also amazing with a big forest area and lots of outdoor space. The staff are great and the kids love them so much. There are some amazing standouts (Mariona is wonderful), but overall they are fantastic with the kids. We have felt very supported and happy with our kids attending, knowing they are having lots of fun, making friends, and being supported in their development. We will be sad when our oldest leaves for school, but thankful for the support in getting her ready for that transition. Highly recommend!

I would like to say a big thank you to Ampfield nursery for being so supportive to my little girl. A big shout out to three members of staff for welcoming our family to the setting, keeping us updated on her progress, and offering so many incredible experiences, such as playtime in their forest area, and lovely parent/child based events throughout the year.

Really lovely nursery, we moved from another setting and the difference that we saw when moving was exceptional, the staff are so caring, no matter what room your child is in all the staff from different rooms will also make such an effort towards your child! There are always so many activities that take place, the outdoor areas are great if your child enjoys being outside! My little one always talks about the activities hes been up to, the yummy food he has and mentions a lot of his friends and staff! It was the best move for my little one and it's so lovely to see him so happy to walk into nursery!

Our daughter has been attending Ampfield Childcare Hub since it opened and we have always been more than impressed by every aspect of the care she receives. As an EYFS teacher myself I am incredibly picky about nursery settings and I can only say positive things about Ampfield Childcare Hub.

The setting boasts an incredible forest area and the children spend most of their mornings in nature exploring. This is very important to us as a family. We are regularly invited into nursery to take part in learning alongside our children. All members of staff are highly experienced or being trained up and encouraged to thrive.

Our daughter has allergies and we have never felt anything less than 100% confident that they can keep her safe.

Staff genuinely seem to love our daughter and enjoy feeding back about her day.

We actually live in a different town but would not consider changing our daughter's nursery for the convenience that one closer to home would provide.

Staff at the nursery are constantly delivering an engaging and fun nursery environment. They genuinely care about the development of all the children.

The nursery has an amazing outdoor forest space as well as a playground. It's quiet and away from the main road and offers a safe environment.

My children have been at Hursley (and later Ampfield) for the past few years and they have shown significant growth and emotional development in their time there.

We had a disappointing experience with this nursery. When we raised several concerns about our son's wellbeing, the responses felt dismissive. One key issue was that our son repeatedly said he wasn't allowed to play with his old friends. We shared this with his key person, but were told he had "new friends" and it wasn't a problem. We later found out that the same child he struggled with was also stopping him from playing with others, which we felt needed better support. We also raised concerns about staff language and tone, but these were met with firm denials rather than open discussion. One written reply even included "lol," which we found unprofessional. We were encouraged to move him to another setting, which didn't feel like a resolution. Overall, we didn't feel heard or supported and, based on our experience, we cannot recommend this nursery.