Little Explorers Nursery

We are delighted to introduce Little Explorers Nursery, a vibrant new addition to Shebbear College, launched in April 2025. Designed for children aged 2 to 4 years, our nursery offers a calm, nurturing environment where young minds can flourish through play, exploration, and discovery.

Set within a beautifully refurbished space, Little Explorers features a dedicated teaching classroom and a spacious outdoor area, providing a safe and stimulating setting for early learning. Our experienced and caring staff are passionate about supporting each child’s unique journey, fostering confidence, curiosity, and joy in every moment.

At Little Explorers, we focus on holistic development through a rich and varied curriculum. Children enjoy engaging activities that promote creativity, critical thinking, and social skills, alongside specialist-led sessions in PE, Music, Art, Dance, Robotics, Environmental Education, and French.

Our nursery children are thoughtfully integrated into the wider Prep School community, benefiting from shared resources and opportunities to interact with older pupils—helping them feel part of something bigger from the very beginning.

We believe that starting nursery should be a joyful and exciting experience. At Shebbear College, we work in close partnership with parents to ensure every child feels happy, secure, and inspired to grow. Here, children are free to be themselves—to explore, play, create, and thrive.

Opening Hours and Sessions

Open Monday – Friday, 8am – 5pm, Term-time only.

We offer full days (8am – 5pm), morning (8am – 1pm) and afternoon (12pm-5pm) sessions. We ask for a minimum of 2 days (4 sessions) attendance per week, to enable the quickest settling in process and the best learning opportunities.*

Fees

We accept Early Years Education Entitlement (EYEE) funding. Please visit the Gov.uk website for more information on funding.

Entitlement Statement

Full day: £66.25

Half day: £33.13

Fees include snacks, lunch and nappies (if needed).

A registration fee of £75 and a refundable deposit of £100 is payable upon acceptance of a place.

All fees are charged on a termly basis.

Staffing

Little Explorers staff will consist of our EYFS Lead, our Nursery Manager and our Nursery Assistant. We also have specialist teachers for certain subjects.

What makes Little Explorers special?

Small class size and nurturing environment enabling individual care and attention
The only nursery with 85 acres of rural campus to explore!
A comprehensive and well-rounded EYFS curriculum that nurtures every aspect of your child’s development
Specialist teachers for PE, Music, Art, Dance, Robotics, Environmental Education and French
Access to our fantastic facilities including our new astro pitch, award winning music department and specialist art and cookery rooms
Before and after school clubs and wraparound care from 8am – 5pm
Delicious lunches and snacks provided by our Shebbear catering team
EYFS Excellent ISI Inspection Report 2024
A part of the whole Shebbear College Prep School community

* Please contact admissions@shebbearcollege.co.uk or 01409 282009 to discuss options

Find out more!

To find out more about Little Explorers, please contact our Registrar, Emily, on admissions@shebbearcollege.co.uk or 01409 282009 or fill out the form below.