Shire House Nursery & Preschool

West Common, Gerrards Cross SL9 7QN
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Shire House Nursery & Preschool offers a warm, home-from-home environment where little explorers can thrive. Located just steps from the large Gerrards Cross outdoor playground, children benefit from constant access to nature, fresh air, and opportunities for adventurous play.

Inside the nursery, a dedicated dining room provides a cosy space for shared mealtimes, encouraging chatter, connection, and important social development. Families can also enjoy the welcoming parent refreshment area - perfect for grabbing a drink on the go or unwinding at pick-up.

With convenient on-site parking, drop-offs and pick-ups are always smooth and stress-free, helping to make each day that little bit easier for busy families.

Shire House follows a flexible, child-centred curriculum that blends a range of educational approaches. Staff carefully observe each child’s interests and development, tailoring activities to support their unique learning journey. Creativity, curiosity, and holistic development sit at the heart of the nursery’s practice.

Children enjoy a seasonal, nutritious menu inspired by flavours from around the world, with all dietary needs catered for. Mealtimes are seen as a key part of the day - an opportunity not only to enjoy healthy food but also to learn, build independence, and strengthen social skills.

Every day at Shire House is filled with discovery, connection, and joyful moments, all within a nurturing setting designed to help each child flourish.
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Funding & Fees

Private Session Rates:


Under 2 years, 2 days £828.92
Under 2 years, 3 days £1243.38
Under 2 years, 4 days £1574.95
Under 2 years, 5 days £1865.07


Over 3 years, 2 days £799.68
Over 3 years, 3 days £1199.52
Over 3 years, 4 days £1519.39
Over 3 years, 5 days £1799.28

All fees and funding details available on My Ohana website


Fees with funding example:
Under 2 years, 3 days with 30 hours funding, £224.91
Under 2 years, 4 days with 30 hours funding, £585.35
Under 2 years, 5 days with 30 hours funding, £900.80


2 years old, 3 days with 30 hours funding, £428.79
2 years old, 4 days with 30 hours funding, £761.96
2 years old, 5 days with 30 hours funding, £1053.56


3 years old, 3 days with 30 hours funding, £483.72
3 years old, 4 days with 30 hours funding, £835.56
3 years old, 5 days with 30 hours funding, £1139.86

Contact Shire House Nursery & Preschool to get a personalised quote.

Contact Shire House Nursery & Preschool to get a personalised quote.

Type of Service

  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Deborah Reader (Nursery Manager)

Total Places for Children

  • 125

Age Range

  • from 0 years 3 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

  • Bank Holidays & 3 inset days per year

Shire House Nursery & Preschool Reviews (2)

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Shire House Nursery & Preschool has a Review Score of 8.0 (7.997) out of 10, based on 2 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Shire House Nursery & Preschool has 2 reviews.

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Review from Rebecca V (Mother of Child) published on 13 January 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our daughter loves her time at Shire House. The staff are so welcoming and she settled in with no issues. She seems to be very busy and joins in with a range of activities each day. As working parents the easy transition made our lives very easy! Thank you to all!
Reply from Lynnsey Fitzgerald, Growth Director at Shire House Nursery & PreschoolThank you so much for your lovely review. We're delighted to hear that your daughter has settled in so well and is enjoying being so busy and involved in all the different activities each day. It means a lot to know that the transition was a smooth one for your family, and your kind words about our welcoming team really do mean a great deal to us. Thank you for being part of our nursery family.
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Review from G B (Mother of Child) published on 12 January 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
A great friendly nursery ideally situated on the gerrards cross high street. A large play area with lots of outdoor play which my son loves. The staff are warm and welcoming and we are very happy here!
Reply from Lynnsey Fitzgerald, Growth Director at Shire House Nursery & PreschoolThank you so much for taking the time to share such a lovely review. We're delighted to hear that your son is enjoying his time at Shire House, especially making the most of our outdoor play areas, which are such an important part of children's learning and wellbeing. Your kind words about our warm and welcoming team really mean a lot to us, and we're so pleased to have you as part of our nursery family.
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Current Review Score: 8.0 (7.997)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 8.0 (7.997) out of 10 for Shire House Nursery & Preschool is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 4.8 out of 5 from 2 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 3.2 out of 5 from 2 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 4.792 for Shire House Nursery & Preschool is calculated as follows: ( (19 Excellents x 5) + (5 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 24 Ratings = 4.792
  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 3.205 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Shire House Nursery & Preschool is based on 2 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 20 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews, 0.05 Points for the next five Positive Reviews, and finally 0.025 Points for the next ten Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.050, 7th = 0.050, 8th = 0.050, 9th = 0.050, 10th = 0.050, 11th = 0.025, 12th = 0.025, 13th = 0.025, 14th = 0.025, 15th = 0.025, 16th = 0.025, 17th = 0.025, 18th = 0.025, 19th = 0.025, 20th = 0.025) 3 + 0.125 = 3.125
    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 125 number of registered child places is 25. 2 Positive Reviews ÷ 25 = 0.08
  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 (9)

Deborah

Deborah Reader

Job Title: Nursery Manager Joined: 2025

Level 5 Diploma: Leadership for Health and Social Care and Children and Young People's Services

25+ years of childcare experience

Fun Fact: Loves watching musicals and tap dancing

Kira

Kira Kocsis

Job Title: Deputy Manager Joined: 2025

Level 5 Diploma: Early Years Lead Practitioner


5+ years of childcare experience


Fun Fact: Enjoys Painting

Ella

Ella Maynard

Job Title: Nursery Practitioner Joined: 2025

Level 3 Diploma For The Early Years Workforce


3+ years of childcare experience


Fun Fact: Enjoys chocolate digestives with a cup of tea

Lois

Lois Woolf

Job Title: Nursery Practitioner Joined: 2025

NCFE CACHE Technical Level 3 Diploma In Childcare and Education.


3+ years of childcare experience.


Fun Fact: Loves Pasta, going shopping, and spending time with family and friends.

Shirley-Ann

Shirley-Ann Kruger

Job Title: Nursery Practitioner Joined: 2025

Level 5 Higher Certificate: Early Childhood Development.


25+ years of childcare experience.


Fun fact: Loves cooking.

Husna

Husna Dad

Job Title: Nursery Practitioner Joined: 2025

Level 3 Diploma: Early Years Workforce.

7+ years of childcare experience.


Fun Fact: Archery is a hobby of hers.

Sofia

Sofia Lima

Job Title: Nursery Practitioner Joined: 2025

NCFE CACHE Level 3 Diploma for the Early Years Workforce.


2+ years of childcare experience.


Fun Fact: Loves pets – especially cats.

Olivia

Olivia Milton-Eames

Job Title: Early Years Apprentice Joined: 2025

NCFE CACHE Level 2 Certificate in Working with Children in Early Years Settings.


1+ years of childcare experience.


Fun Fact: Loves to bake.

Amanda

Amanda Williams

Job Title: Food Champion/Housekeeper Joined: 2025

Level 3 Food Hygiene Certificate.


10+ years of catering experience.


Fun Fact: Likes crafting and her pet cat, Misty.

Frequently Asked Questions about Shire House Nursery & Preschool

What is the Age Range of Children that Shire House Nursery & Preschool accepts?

Shire House Nursery & Preschool accepts Children aged from 0 years 3 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Shire House Nursery & Preschool Open?

Shire House Nursery & Preschool 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 Shire House Nursery & Preschool have capacity for?

Shire House Nursery & Preschool has capacity for a total of 125 Children.

How far is Shire House Nursery & Preschool to the centre of Gerrards Cross?

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

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