At Kindred Salisbury Nursery and Pre-School, we’ve created a warm, home-from-home environment where every child feels valued. Our cosy setting and dedicated, long-standing team allows us to provide personalised care tailored to the unique needs of every child and family.
Nestled within the beautiful green grounds of Leehurst Swan Independent Day School, our children enjoy special extras like playing on the tennis courts and exploring nature around the frog pond, bringing outdoor learning and play to life in exciting and unique ways.
We’re proud to be a trusted choice for local teachers and hospital staff and offer flexible session times to support the busy schedules of these working families.
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We offer fees that are simple, transparent, and all-inclusive. We proudly accept all childcare funding schemes. Any extra hours of care beyond your funded hours are simply charged at our standard fee rate.
| Full Day (07:00 to 18:00) | ||
| 3 days £357 |
4 days £741 |
5 days £1,125 |
| School Day (08:00 to 16:00) | ||
| 3 days £52 |
4 days £398 |
5 days £744 |
| Morning (07:00 to 13:00) | ||
| 4 days £41 |
5 days £246 |
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| Afternoon (13:00 to 18:00) | ||
| 5 days £86 |
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Consumables charge per month
Under 3 years old: Food £31.50, Non-Food £10.50, Activities £10.50
Over 3 years old: Food £59.00, Non-Food £7.00, Activities £25.00
| Full Day (07:00 to 18:00) | |||
| 2 days £370 |
3 days £754 |
4 days £1,138 |
5 days £1,522 |
| School Day (08:00 to 16:00) | |||
| 2 days £199 |
3 days £545 |
4 days £891 |
5 days £1,237 |
| Morning (07:00 to 13:00) | |||
| 2 days £21 |
3 days £225 |
4 days £430 |
5 days £634 |
| Afternoon (13:00 to 18:00) | |||
| 3 days £141 |
4 days £355 |
5 days £530 |
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Consumables charge per month
Over 3 years old: Food £29.50, Non-Food £3.50, Activities £12.50
| Full Day (07:00 to 18:00) | ||||
| 1 day £384 |
2 days £768 |
3 days £1,152 |
4 days £1,536 |
5 days £1,920 |
| School Day (08:00 to 16:00) | ||||
| 1 day £346 |
2 days £692 |
3 days £1,038 |
4 days £1,384 |
5 days £1,730 |
| Morning (07:00 to 13:00) | ||||
| 1 day £205 |
2 days £409 |
3 days £614 |
4 days £818 |
5 days £1,023 |
| Afternoon (13:00 to 18:00) | ||||
| 1 day £195 |
2 days £389 |
3 days £584 |
4 days £778 |
5 days £973 |
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We are located within the grounds of Leehurst Swan Independent Day School. We are a 6-minute drive or a 10-15 minute bus journey from Salisbury city centre.
Sandra Johnson
Nursery Manager
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What is one of the most important things you should know about us? That’s easy: our fabulous teams! Pure and simple.
Dedicated to being the best that a family could ask for, our team are constantly developing themselves through our training program run by childcare and EYFS experts.
It is not just our little ones who are the passionate lifelong learners here at Kindred! It’s all a testament to their love of what they do, and what makes Kindred the incredible, loving place that it is.
Our doors open from 07:00, where you and your little one will be greeted by a member of our friendly team who will strive to ensure that the transition from home to nursery is a smooth and happy one. Wave ‘see you soon!’ to your child in the knowledge that they will be safe, well cared for and having endless amounts of fun as they settle in for the day ahead.
Our children start their day off correctly with a healthy range of options to choose from, such as cereals, fruit and toast for breakfast. For weaning babies at all mealtimes, a specially curated weaning menu is prepared by our trained chef and can be mashed, chopped or pureed depending on your child's individual needs.
We come together for circle time before beginning a morning filled with exciting opportunities for learning and discovery. Fuelled with a yummy breakfast, children enjoy a range of enrichment activities, adult-led learning linked to focus topics and child-led play experiences. From loose parts exploration and sensory activities to creative arts, imaginative role play and cosy reading corners, there is truly something for every child to enjoy. Outdoor play also forms an important part of the morning, allowing children to build confidence, develop physical skills and explore through active play. A healthy snack is available from 10:00 to keep everyone energised throughout their busy morning.
From 11:00, we enjoy lunch, freshly prepared by our on-site chef. Mealtimes provide a wonderful opportunity to socialise with friends, develop independence and explore a variety of flavours and textures. Our seasonal menus offer plenty of choice and are carefully adapted to accommodate individual dietary requirements and preferences.
Following lunch, our younger children can enjoy a well-earned nap or quiet time. For our little sleepers, we create a calm and comforting atmosphere using soft lighting, soothing music and cosy bedding to support rest and relaxation. Children who are not sleeping can enjoy quiet indoor activities, stories and gentle play, helping to create a peaceful transition into the afternoon.
Children continue their learning journey through a balance of indoor and outdoor experiences that encourage curiosity, creativity and independence. Whether exploring open-ended resources, engaging in imaginative play or enjoying active time outdoors, every afternoon offers opportunities for discovery and development.
To keep little ones fuelled and ready for all the awe and wonder their days hold, we offer a healthy mid-afternoon snack, including fresh fruit and vegetables alongside other nutritious options. From 16:15, our children enjoy a delicious evening meal before settling into a relaxed period of child-led play, giving them time to unwind and enjoy activities of their own choosing.
As the day draws to a close, children enjoy relaxed play with their friends before being collected throughout the evening. Families are kept up to date through Satchel during the day, and at collection time your child's key person will share highlights of their learning, achievements and wellbeing, along with any important information. Nursery closes at 18:00, when we wave our final goodbyes and wish everyone a safe journey home.
This is just an example day that the nursery follows, each day is subject to variation depending on activities and the needs of the children.
We offer a personalised and flexible settling-in process designed around the needs of each child and family. For the first session you will stay with your child to complete the All About Me booklet and meet their key person. During the second session your child will stay independently, we plan activities around their interests to help them feel comfortable. The final sessions lasts approximately 2 hours and includes a snack time, helping children become familiar with daily nursery routines.
If a child needs additional settling in sessions or shorter visits at quieter times of the day, we will work closely with the family to provide the support needed.
Our children have free-flow access to outdoor environments throughout much of the day and are encouraged to play outside in all weathers.
We offer convenient parking for our families. Located on a private school site, our families can use the school car park, including an area close to the nursery entrance.
We have strong relationships with the local primary schools, including a nearby school located just a short walk from the nursery. During the transition period. teachers visit the nursery to meet children in a familiar environment.
Within the nursery our children can explore school-themed role play through our home corner, complete with uniforms and book bags. We also run dedicated transition meetings for parents, sharing practical information about school readiness and how families can support their child's next steps.
Our staff-to-child ratios strictly adhere to UK regulations to ensure a safe, secure, and nurturing environment.
Our regulated ratios are as follows:
Babies (Under 2 years): 1 staff member to every 3 children (1:3)
Toddlers (2-3 years): 1 staff member to every 5 children (1:5)
Preschoolers (3-4 years): 1 staff member to every 8 children (1:8)
Hear what our families think on daynurseries.co.uk, the UK's most trusted nursery directory with ratings based on reviews from verified parents.
“We've had a wonderful experience with Kindred Salisbury. The staff are always caring, attentive and create a warm and welcoming environment. We've had one child who has moved through all of the rooms and on to school. She was well prepared and ready for the changes that lay ahead. Our son is still there and comes home with the biggest smile on his face every day. It is clear he has made excellent relationships with the staff.”
“My Daughter has been at kindred for 2 years and has absolutely thrived. They have done an amazing range of activities to enrich her time at nursery including ballet, football and French. I've personally really appreciated the continuity of staff they seem like a genuinely happy team who have all been at kindred for a long time. There focus on school readiness has been great the past few months, would highly recommend to all parents in the area.”
“From the very beginning, they've treated my daughter with such genuine care and warmth. The team really takes the time to get to know each child personally, and it shows in how happy and settled she is every day. Thanks to the nurturing environment and the team's support, I've seen such wonderful growth in her confidence. She's become more outgoing, eager to try new things, and excited to go to nursery each morning.”
Rated Good by Ofsted