September 2025 Places Available
Give your child the best possible start at Cricklade Manor. Our fun and nurturing Nursery is the perfect environment for children from 2 years old, laying the foundations for a lifetime of discovery, while our flexible, wraparound options support parents too. And for those who choose to join the main school, our Reception class is stimulating and enriching, with outstanding learning delivered by dedicated and experienced subject experts.
Cricklade Manor Nursery is a happy and inspiring environment for children aged 2-4 years. The light and spacious classrooms are set in a beautiful and secure walled garden at Cricklade Manor Prep School, and our youngest children benefit from all the facilities of our amazing school.
Year Round and Wrap Around Care: We understand how busy life is for working parents, so we offer year-round flexible and affordable wrap-around care from 7.30am-6pm.
Skilled and Caring Staff: Our experienced Nursery staff are passionate about early childhood development. Pre-school children benefit from subject specialist teaching from main-school staff, including weekly PE sessions, and sessions with our qualified Forest School leader.
Enriching Environment: Our children have access to the lovely walled garden, spacious outdoor play areas, forest school, sports hall and astroturf, with ample opportunities to explore, learn and grow.
Innovative Curriculum: Play-based learning combines with structured activities, fostering creativity, critical thinking and social skills. Accompanied by our Woodland Explorer characters, including Curious Cat and Friendly Frog, your child will explore subjects from arts and crafts to music and early literacy, preparing them for a bright academic future.
Convenient Location: Cricklade Manor Prep School & Nursery is located in the heart of the pretty Saxon town of Cricklade, within easy reach of Swindon and Marlborough.
Affordable and Flexible: Competitive fees and flexible booking options make Cricklade Manor Nursery a convenient and affordable option. We are registered with Wiltshire Council for Early Years Free Entitlement funding. More information on fees is available here.
A stimulating and engaging Reception class: Many of our Nursery families choose to transition into our main school, where our broad and engaging curriculum delivered by dedicated subject experts, and the raft of extra-curricular opportunities continue to give children the perfect start to a life of education. Find out more about our Pre-Prep department here.
We’d love to welcome you for a visit and informal chat. Click the button below to register your details and our friendly registrar, Penny Kelly, will be in touch to arrange a visit.
We also invite you to join us for our Open Day on Friday 2 May. To attend, click the button below to book your appointment slot, which will last approximately 1.5 hours.
For more information or to talk through your child’s options, please contact Penny Kelly on 01793750275 or email office@cricklademanor.com
