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Nursery at Greenwich House School
Last reviewed: October 2026 · Inspection data and key information above update regularly, however, this review below is refreshed bi-annually and may not reflect recent changes. Contact the nursery directly to confirm current arrangements. If you spot anything outdated or inaccurate, please let us know.
A conservatory preschool room with direct access to two large outdoor areas gives Greenwich House’s Kindergarten a clear physical identity. The early years departments occupy their own part of the school site in Louth, connecting nursery life with a school setting while retaining a separate space.
Children generally enter Kindergarten from 18 months onwards. Its three groups are Kindergarten 1, the toddler room; Kindergarten 2; and Kindergarten 3, the preschool room. This review focuses on that Kindergarten provision, rather than the younger children’s Creche.
Outdoor learning has a place across the groups. Kindergarten 1 uses its enclosed outdoor space daily, while Kindergarten 2 has access to two large outdoor areas. The preschool conservatory opens directly onto those areas, giving children a straightforward connection between their room and outdoor activity.
The Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) covers seven learning areas. In parent language, these bring together movement, communication and emotional development with early reading, maths, creativity and discovering how the world works. Room teams shape learning around children’s interests and their next steps, rather than treating development as a single timetable for everyone.
For toddlers, the Kindergarten’s aims include taking part in songs, stories and circle time, learning to share, using an open cup and managing cutlery. Everyday care becomes part of learning. Kindergarten 2 combines a structured routine with experiences intended to develop curiosity, confidence and participation alongside other children and adults.
Preschool has an explicit school-readiness aim, with attention to managing personal care, independence, manners and emotions. A lending library in the front reception extends activities home: families can borrow puzzles, books, home learning bags and white noise machines. It gives parents practical resources for continuing shared learning beyond the nursery day.
Each Kindergarten room has a leader working with its team. Children have a key person selected through their own attachment to a member of staff, and staff consistency is part of the nursery’s approach to settling. That makes the relationship, rather than an arbitrary allocation, the starting point for care.
The management structure includes a safeguarding lead with a Level 6 early years qualification and Early Years Professional Status. The preschool team also includes a SEND coordinator. The Kindergarten says parents can discuss concerns and interests with staff, supporting a continuing conversation about their child’s care and education.
An onsite cook supports the meal provision. A freshly prepared lunch has two courses and carries an additional daily charge; children using funded hours may bring a packed lunch instead. Parents supply snacks and nappies where needed, while wipes and learning resources are provided. Children staying beyond 4pm bring tea or a snack for that time, so families need to plan food for the later part of the day.
Nursery attendance does not guarantee a Reception place. Families need to make a separate Reception application through the normal route and meet the applicable deadline. Treat that application as a distinct decision from arranging nursery care.
Some Kindergarten children continue into Greenwich House School, while others move to local primary schools. The preschool’s work on independence and self-care supports preparation for school; it does not establish an admissions advantage.
Childcare runs Monday to Friday, from 8am to 6pm, with closures on bank holidays and between Christmas and New Year. Additional paid hours can sit alongside funded hours, allowing care to extend beyond the funded allocation.
From the term after a child turns three, universal funding covers 15 hours over 38 weeks or 12 hours over 47.5 weeks. Those hours can be used from 9am to 4pm, up to seven hours daily. Eligible working families can access 30 hours over 38 weeks or 24 hours over 47.5 weeks. These are different weekly patterns, so the stretched option matters when planning care across more of the year.
Meals and additional private hours are the charged extras; there are no other childcare charges. Contact earlyyears@greenwichhouseschool.com or telephone 01507 609252 for enquiries and current charges.
Children generally join from 18 months onwards. Kindergarten has three groups, ending with the preschool room.
The toddler room has its own enclosed outdoor area, used daily. Kindergarten 2 has access to two large outdoor areas, and the preschool conservatory opens directly onto them.
Children accessing funded hours may bring a packed lunch instead of taking the charged cooked lunch. Parents also provide snacks.
From the term after their third birthday, universal funding provides 15 hours over 38 weeks or 12 hours over 47.5 weeks. Eligible working families can access 30 hours over 38 weeks or 24 hours over 47.5 weeks.
No. Nursery attendance does not guarantee a place, and families need to make a separate Reception application through the normal route by the applicable deadline.
