Toad Hall Nursery Farnborough

The Old Library, 4 Boundary Road, Farnborough GU14 6SF
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8.5 3 Reviews
  • Toad Hall Nursery Farnborough, Farnborough
Toad Hall Nursery Farnborough is set within The Old Library, a charming two-storey, Grade II listed building. The nursery boasts spacious rooms and expansive gardens, offering children plenty of room to play and explore.

The team create a warm, welcoming environment where children, parents, and carers feel at home. With tailored curriculum planning, each child is encouraged to discover, learn, and grow—creating magical memories along the way.

This nursery opens September 2025.
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Type of Service

  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Sarah Spinks-Essam (Nursery Manager )

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 9

Total Places for Children

  • 65

Age Range

  • from 0 years 3 months
  • to 5 years 0 months

Funding & Fees

  • £92 per full day for under 3 years
    £85 per full day for over 3 years

  • •   10% Family discount on the eldest child’s fees
    •   5% discount for NHS, Armed Forces, Police and emergency services staff
    •   50% discount on Staff fees
    •   Up to 30 hours of funded nursery education per week during term time
    •   A corporate discount may be available if there is an agreement in place between Toad Hall Nursery and another company
    Please contact the nursery for further information and our terms and conditions

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

  • 1 week at Christmas

Parking

  • Ample of parking to the rear of the building and drop off spaces directly outside.

Toad Hall Nursery Farnborough Reviews (3)

8.5

Toad Hall Nursery Farnborough has a Review Score of 8.5 (8.481) out of 10, based on 3 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Toad Hall Nursery Farnborough has 3 reviews.

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Review from Manoj M (Father of Child) published on 4 November 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Excellent nursery. My daughter is enjoying herself a lot. Has become lot more social. Especially dancing and playing in the garden.
The small art and craft works done by the children are also really good.
Seeing great development with speech, counting and general behaviour.
Reply from Sarah Spinks-Essam, Manager at Toad Hall Nursery Farnborough
Thank you for your feedback and taking the time to review the nursery, we look forward to seeing more dance shows and artwork that she creates.
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Review from Jessica C (Mother of Child) published on 4 November 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The team at Toad Hall Farnborough are amazing and we have had a brilliant first month with our 1 year old daughter. The settling in time for any family is tough but everyone there has been so patient and attentive with both our daughter and us as parents. I didnt realise how hard it would be to leave
her and they have supported me and given me such trust and confidence in what they do. Very quickly our daughter was coming home telling us about all the fun she had and all the yummy food she had eaten. The communication app works really well to keep you informed of her day to day at the nursery.
Would highly recommend to anyone. Feel totally safe leaving her in their more than capable hands.
Reply from Sarah Spinks-Essam, Manager at Toad Hall Nursery Farnborough
Thank you for your feedback and taking the time to review the nursery. It has been a pleasure to have your little one in the setting.
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Review from Betts M (Mother of Child) published on 4 November 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our daughter has been at Toad Hall since they opened and we couldn't be happier.
Sarah, Claire, Gabby, Maggie, Sammy and Charlie have been so welcoming since day 1 and have made this new chapter in our life so much easier. Our daughter now strolls in and can't wait to see them all. Gorgeous menus
every week for the kids too.
Everything is so clean and beautifully set up.
Our 18 month old couldn't be happier. Thank you all so much!
Reply from Sarah Spinks-Essam, Manager at Toad Hall Nursery Farnborough
Thank you for your lovely review! We are so pleased you were so happy with the care our team provided and that, as a parent, you feel included in nursery life. We wish you all the best.
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Current Review Score: 8.5 (8.481)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 8.5 (8.481) out of 10 for Toad Hall Nursery Farnborough is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 5.0 out of 5 from 3 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 3.5 out of 5 from 3 positive Reviews in the last 24 months.

Detailed Breakdown of Review Score

The maximum Review Score for a Day Nursery is 10, which is made up from the Average Rating of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) and the Number of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) in the last 24 months:

  1. 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months. The Average Rating of 5.000 for Toad Hall Nursery Farnborough is calculated as follows: ( (36 Excellents x 5) ) ÷ 36 Ratings = 5
  2. 5 Points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 24 months. A Positive Review is defined as any Review with an 'Overall Experience' of '4' or '5' (out of a max rating '5'). The 3.481 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Toad Hall Nursery Farnborough is based on 3 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    1. 4 points are available for the first 10 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, and then 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews and then 0.1 Points for the next five Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.100, 7th = 0.100, 8th = 0.100, 9th = 0.100, 10th = 0.100) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 = 3.25
    2. 1 point is available for the number of Positive Reviews reaching 20% of the number of registered child places in the last 24 months. If this number is partially reached, then that proportion of 1 point is given. eg a Day Nursery registered for a maximum of 50 child places has to reach 10 Positive Reviews to receive 1 point, if it has 7 reviews it will receive 0.7 points. 20% of the 65 number of registered child places is 13. 3 Positive Reviews ÷ 13 = 0.231
  3. When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.
  4. If a Day Nursery does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.

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Meet the Team (1)

Sarah

Sarah Spinks-Essam

Job Title: Nursery Manager Joined: 2024

I’m proud to be the Manager of Toad Hall Nursery in Farnborough.


Previously, I worked at our Walton-on-Thames branch and am now excited to bring my experience to our wonderful new setting. I hold Early Years Teacher Status and am also the Designated Safeguarding Lead.


My passion for working with children began at a young age – from babysitting to gaining my qualifications in childcare. I’m a big advocate for outdoor learning and love seeing children grow and thrive in our care.


If you’d like to find out more or book a visit to our beautiful new nursery, please get in touch – I’d love to meet you!

Frequently Asked Questions about Toad Hall Nursery Farnborough

What is the Age Range of Children that Toad Hall Nursery Farnborough accepts?

Toad Hall Nursery Farnborough accepts Children aged from 0 years 3 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Toad Hall Nursery Farnborough Open?

Toad Hall Nursery Farnborough 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 Toad Hall Nursery Farnborough have capacity for?

Toad Hall Nursery Farnborough has capacity for a total of 65 Children.

How far is Toad Hall Nursery Farnborough to the centre of Farnborough?

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

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