Illustrative scene of children discovering plants in a garden

A place to grow and flourish

Inspiring spaces.
Extraordinary beginnings.

From their very first discoveries to their exciting journey towards school, every stage of childhood is filled with opportunities to learn, explore and grow.

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Growing up at Secret Garden

Every child is unique.
Every stage is special.

Birth to approximately 12–18 months

Ladybirds

Our Ladybirds room provides a gentle, nurturing introduction to nursery life, where secure relationships and individual routines create a reassuring sense of belonging.

Through sensory experiences, meaningful interactions and opportunities for early exploration, our youngest children are encouraged to discover the world around them at their own pace.

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Approximately 14 months to 2½ years

Butterflies

As curiosity and independence begin to flourish, our Butterflies room provides an engaging environment where children can explore, experiment and develop new skills.

Through purposeful play, language-rich experiences and supportive relationships, we nurture growing confidence, communication and a wonderful sense of discovery.

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Approximately 2½ to 3½ years

Dragonflies

Our Dragonflies room is a place where imagination, friendships and independence truly begin to blossom.

Through creative exploration, collaborative play and thoughtfully planned learning experiences, children develop their communication, problem-solving and social skills, building the confidence to embrace new challenges.

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Approximately 3½ years to school age

Bumblebees

Our Bumblebees preschool provides an inspiring environment where children develop the confidence, independence and enthusiasm for learning that will support their transition to school.

Through a carefully balanced approach to child-led exploration and purposeful learning, we nurture early literacy, numeracy, communication and social development, ensuring children feel prepared and excited for their next chapter.

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Experiences that inspire

Every experience.
An opportunity to flourish.

We believe the most meaningful learning happens when children feel confident to explore, question and discover.

From imaginative play and creative expression to outdoor adventures and everyday experiences, our approach encourages curiosity, independence and a genuine love of learning.

Discover more about the experiences that make every day at Secret Garden special.

A warm welcome awaits.

Your journey starts here

Come and see
where their story begins.

The best way to experience Secret Garden is to see it for yourself.

We’d love to welcome you and your child, introduce you to our team and show you how we make every day a special opportunity to learn, grow and flourish.

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Or call us on 0115 981 7837.