Babies 9 m – 2 y
Baby nursery for 9 months to 2 years
Gentle, attentive care for your youngest in Southall, with one adult to every three babies.
Babies need responsive adults who know them well. Our 1:3 ratio means your baby’s key person has the time to follow their sleep and feeding rhythm, respond to every babble and gesture, and notice the small things that matter.
Days are built around sensory exploration: treasure baskets, the ball pit, soft blocks on textured mats, tuff trays of oats and dough, music and songs in the small group room, and quiet time in the sensory room when the world gets too loud.
What baby care looks like at The Nurture Nest
Early communication
Eye contact, shared attention, gestures and first words, supported by Speech and Language Therapy principles.
Sensory play
Water, dough, oats, light and sound in a calm, purpose-built room.
Physical development
Tummy time, pulling up, cruising and the first steps, with space to move safely.
Daily updates
Feeds, naps, nappies and photos in real time on the EYParent app.
Health and safety
Paediatric First Aid trained staff, enhanced DBS checks, nut- and seed-free setting.
Parents welcome
Settling-in sessions at your pace, and free Stay & Play with you in the room.
Sessions and fees
| Session | Time | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Full day | 9:00am – 4:00pm | £120 |
| Morning session | 9:00am – 12:00pm | £60 |
| Afternoon session | 1:00pm – 4:00pm | £60 |
All session fees are fully inclusive of our specialist SEND provision. No additional fees apply.
Funded places (15 or 30 hours): SEND Specialist Support Fee
SEND Specialist Support Fee, payable instead of session fees on funded places. 15 or 30 funded hours a week, 38 weeks a year.
| Age | 15 funded hours | 30 funded hours |
|---|---|---|
| 9 months – 2 years | £80 per week | £160 per week |
| 2-year-olds | £120 per week | £240 per week |
| 3-year-olds | £160 per week | £320 per week |
Questions parents ask
What age can my baby start?
From 9 months. Some families join Stay & Play earlier and start nursery when their baby is ready.
Do you get funded hours for under-twos?
Working-parent funding for children from 9 months is accepted (15 hours, 38 weeks). On a funded place the SEND Specialist Support Fee is £80 a week for 15 hours or £160 for 30 hours.
What do I need to bring for my baby?
Nappies, wipes, labelled bottles with milk or water, a spare change of clothes, and lunch once your baby is on solids.
How do you settle a baby in?
Gradually. Short visits with you present, then short sessions alone, building up over a week or two with the same key person each time.
Come and see us
Free Stay & Play every Monday 10:00–11:30, or book a tour any weekday. Call or WhatsApp 07909 932193.