A Place to Learn and Grow

Carousel Nursery has been established for over 25 years. We are located in St Leonards. It is a private day nursery offering a range of flexible sessions tailored to your childcare needs. We offer 30 hours of FREE childcare to all eligible 3 year olds. We also offer 15 hours for all eligible two and three-year olds.

Our professional and well-qualified team are dedicated to supporting your child, not only in their development but also ensuring that they become confident, happy and social learners. We put the child at the centre of learning.

We pride ourselves on a long history of being OFSTED Outstanding and this is evidenced through the quality childcare we provide. Click the Ofsted logo below to view our full 2020 report.

“The leadership team gives staff an outstanding level of support”

– Ofsted 2016 report

Healthy Lifestyle

All Carousel practitioners have received training from the Children’s Food Trust. We follow their guidelines in all aspects of our food management. Children are active participants in developing healthy eating snack menus and we grow many of the ingredients for our snack times.

Forest School

Carousel Nursery has a fully trained Forest School leader who takes responsibility for overseeing not only the weekly visits to our local woodland but also the integration of Forest school within the everyday ethos of the nursery. We have a dedicated area set aside within the nursery which supports the ongoing forest school curriculum.

Online Learning Journal

Our online learning journal (Tapestry) allows you to follow your child’s learning pathway through their online learning journals. It captures the everyday magic of your child’s early learning experiences and allows you to view them through an app on your device.

Parent Partnerships

At Carousel we recognise that leaving your child in our hands is one of the biggest decisions you can ever make. We place huge emphasis on ensuring that you feel confident and secure in the knowledge that your child will be looked after to the exacting standards you expect.