Evergrove Nursery

Outdoor exploration and a sensory room give Evergrove Nursery a clear practical character. Children can investigate sand and mud outside, while the sensory room provides a calmer setting for sound, light and touch, and somewhere for toddlers to nap. These are useful contrasts within the day: space for active discovery alongside space to rest.

Based on Newfoundland Road in Deepcut, Camberley, the nursery has 30 places in total and accepts children from 12 months to under five. At its November 2024 inspection, Ofsted rated the provision Good and found safeguarding effective. A new manager and a reconstituted trustee board followed in 2025, so that judgement predates the current leadership.

Families can choose between full-day attendance across the year and a shorter, term-time school-day pattern. The difference matters for both working hours and holiday arrangements.

Learning and Activities

The Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) provides the framework for learning through play, developing language, relationships and physical skills alongside early literacy, mathematics, creativity and understanding the world. This is the common early-years foundation rather than a special programme unique to Evergrove. Frequent observations help staff decide what a child should work on next, with parents contributing examples of interests and learning at home.

At the November 2024 inspection, Ofsted found that the curriculum supported children's developmental progress and that activities addressed individual learning goals. The examples were tangible. In November 2024, children practised handling tweezers and pom-poms to strengthen the movements needed for writing; car races down a ramp gave them a reason to concentrate, follow instructions and compare what happened.

Parachute games also featured in November 2024. Children followed instructions and moved the fabric together, combining physical movement with shared play. These examples give a clearer picture of the teaching than a general claim about school readiness: everyday equipment became a way to practise a specific skill.

Outdoor and Community Life

The outdoor space supports energetic movement and exploration. Water play, role play and investigations with natural materials give children different ways to experiment; sand and mud provide materials they can manipulate rather than simply look at. Outdoor equipment adds physical challenges, with opportunities to try something unfamiliar.

The sensory room uses visual effects, sound and tactile experiences in a calming space. Its additional use for toddler naps makes rest part of the facilities rather than an afterthought. Child-sized sinks and toilets offer another practical contribution to independence, allowing children to use them without extra seats or steps.

Relationships and Communication

Each child has an assigned key person who works with their family. EYParent is the online observation system used to share learning and development, with at least one observation added each week for every child. Regular parent meetings use these observations to discuss next steps. That gives families both an ongoing account and a chance to talk about what it means.

Parents also contribute to assessment by sharing what their child enjoys and does at home. This makes communication a two-way exchange rather than a stream of updates. A familiar interest outside nursery can help staff understand the child more fully when planning activities.

In November 2024, staff encouraged children to manage coats and wellington boots and put away their water bottles. These small tasks offered repeated opportunities to practise doing things independently. Conversations about breakfast gave children a familiar subject to talk about, although eating habits were also an improvement point.

Inclusion and Wellbeing

The management structure includes a SENCO and designated safeguarding lead responsibilities, with deputy safeguarding cover. Staff undertake criminal-record checks and an induction, and the nursery describes paediatric first-aid training among its staff arrangements. These are concrete arrangements; the dated safeguarding judgement remains separate from them.

The one-off registration charge covers induction and settling-in sessions as well as registration. For a child starting nursery, settling is therefore part of the joining arrangements. The sensory room's use for toddler sleep also gives families a specific aspect of daily care to discuss during a tour.

Sessions and Attendance

Full-day sessions run from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, over 51 weeks. School-day sessions run from 8.30am to 3.30pm over 38 term-time weeks, also Monday to Friday. The nursery closes for a week at Christmas. These are different attendance patterns, with the shorter option organised around term time rather than simply finishing earlier each day.

An enquiry form provides the contact route, and personal tours can be booked through the visit form. Where there is no space, families can join the waitlist. That is a joining procedure rather than an indication of how many places are free.

Getting There

The address is Newfoundland Road, Deepcut, Camberley GU16 6SY, within Mindenhurst's The Weald development. For directions, use GU16 6TA or Alma Gardens; a secure car park is on site.

Evergrove shares its premises with Portesbery School. Nursery attendance does not guarantee a Reception place, so families should treat nursery joining and school admission as separate decisions.

Funding and Paid Extras

The nursery accepts government-funded childcare of 15 and 30 hours, with term-time funding described in its fees and admissions information. Additional sessions and full-day options sit alongside funded hours. Tax-Free Childcare and existing childcare vouchers are also accepted; participation in a scheme does not itself establish a family's eligibility.

A one-off registration charge includes induction and settling-in sessions. Charges are reviewed annually, and invoices are issued monthly for payment in advance. Obtain a current written quotation before agreeing an attendance pattern.

• Care for younger children. The current intake starts at 12 months; in November 2024, the age range was two to four. During a tour, how are play, rest and settling organised for the youngest children?
• Leadership and daily practice. The manager and trustee board changed in 2025, after the graded inspection. In November 2024, improvement priorities included teaching children about online safety and encouraging healthier eating habits, including finishing food before speaking. Ask how these are addressed now.
• The complete attendance cost. Full-day and term-time school-day bookings cover different parts of the year, and a registration charge applies. Before choosing, what does the written quotation include for meals and non-food consumables, including during funded hours?
• Shared school premises. Evergrove shares its site with Portesbery School. This does not guarantee a Reception place; keep the relevant school admissions process separate from the nursery booking.

Evergrove suits families seeking either full-day care across the year or shorter school-day sessions in term time. Outdoor investigation, a sensory room that also accommodates toddler naps, and weekly EYParent observations give the offer practical substance.

The November 2024 Good judgement provides a dated quality reference, while the 2025 leadership change makes current routines an important part of a tour. The strongest decision rests on matching the attendance pattern, younger-child care and complete written quotation to the family's needs.