Nursery

Red Great Ballard Shield

Great beginnings

At Great Ballard, children from age 2 enjoy a nurturing start in the beautiful West Sussex countryside. Our cosy indoor space provides a safe and welcoming environment where every child can settle, explore, play and grow at their own pace, supported by their key person.

Discover a child-centered curriculum, tailored to each child's interests

“Together, we put children at the heart of our practice, from the very beginning and always.”

Seasons Nursery is nestled at the heart of Great Ballard School. For ten years, Seasons has delivered unique and innovative early years education through its sister setting Seasons at Aldingbourne, based at Aldingbourne Country Centre. At Seasons, we pride ourselves on our partnerships and our community. We thrive when collaborating with like-minded educators. That’s what makes Seasons at Great Ballard so exciting.

Not only do we deliver our own unique mix of quality education in a beautiful woodland setting, but as children grow, they have the option to continue their journey seamlessly through the school who shares the same vision…to deliver exceptional education which prioritises wellbeing and innovation and nurtures confidence, curiosity, invention and ambition.

Imagine a nursery
where outdoor learning is woven into every day

With the West Sussex countryside on our doorstep, children can explore the wider school grounds and woodland at a pace that suits them. Daily Forest School sessions encourage them to climb, explore, create and learn in nature, building confidence, curiosity and independence along the way. We teach our children from a young age to use real tools in functional ways and light fires to cook food and warm drinks on. From cosy corners for our tiniest learners to leafy trails for experienced adventurers, every part of Seasons Nursery is designed to nurture curiosity, confidence and a lifelong love of learning.
“Our curriculum supports naturally curious learners, children learn to approach the world with confidence, creativity, innovation and individuality.”
Explore all that Seasons has to offer by visiting their dedicated website

“Mud washes off. Experiences don’t!”

Arrange a tour

We warmly invite families to visit Seasons at Aldingbourne Country Centre to see the nursery in action.

​To arrange a tour, please book directly with Seasons:
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