Coastal And Forest Nurseries - Outdoor Learning

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Where Little Minds Grow, Explore & Thrive

Our Locations

We have three nurseries in the south-east Kent area which you can find below by clicking onto the images

Pegwell Bay Nursery

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Deal Nursery and Forest School

Walmer Nursery

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At Coastal & Forest Nurseries, we believe childhood should be filled with wonder, exploration, happiness, and a strong sense of belonging.

Across our three unique settings — Pegwell Bay Nursery, Deal Nursery & Forest School, and Walmer Nursery — we create nurturing environments where children feel safe, valued, inspired, and deeply connected to the world around them.

Each of our settings has its own special character, thoughtfully designed to reflect the beauty of nature while providing warm and welcoming spaces where children can learn, grow, and thrive. Whether exploring the coastline, discovering the magic of forest learning, or engaging in meaningful indoor play experiences, every child’s journey is supported with care, creativity, and affection.

Our nurseries are calm and nurturing havens inspired by the natural world. Soft earthy tones, natural materials, wooden furnishings, greenery, and open-ended resources create peaceful, home-like environments that encourage curiosity, imagination, and emotional wellbeing. We believe children flourish best in spaces that feel secure, comforting, and joyful.

Above all, relationships are at the heart of everything we do. Our caring and dedicated team provide children with warmth, reassurance, encouragement, and genuine connection each and every day. Every child is celebrated as a unique individual, and we are passionate about helping them grow into confident, happy, respectful, and inspired young learners.

Our Ethos

At Forest & Coastal Nurseries, our ethos is rooted in love, respect, curiosity, and connection. We place children at the centre of everything we do, recognising that every child deserves to feel heard, valued, and empowered. We believe childhood is precious and should be nurtured through meaningful experiences, imaginative play, outdoor exploration, and rich learning opportunities that spark curiosity and wonder. By creating environments filled with warmth, calm, and creativity, we encourage children to become confident, resilient, and independent learners. Our approach combines a carefully planned and robust curriculum with child-led exploration, allowing children to learn through discovery, play, and real-life experiences. We value emotional wellbeing just as highly as academic development and strive to support every child socially, emotionally, physically, and intellectually. Nature plays a significant role in our practice. Through outdoor learning, forest school experiences, and connections with the coastal environment, children develop confidence, resilience, respect for the environment, and a lifelong love of learning.

Our Vision

Our vision is to create exceptional early years environments where children, families, and practitioners flourish together. We aspire to inspire a generation of curious, compassionate, and confident children who feel secure in themselves and excited about the world around them. We aim to provide magical childhood experiences that create lasting memories whilst laying strong foundations for lifelong learning and wellbeing.

We are committed to:

• Creating calm, inspiring, and nurturing learning environments

• Encouraging curiosity, creativity, and independence

• Supporting every child to achieve their full potential

• Building strong partnerships with families and the local community

• Promoting kindness, empathy, and respect

• Fostering a deep connection with nature and the outdoors

• Ensuring every child feels safe, valued, and celebrated

Our Values

Child-Centred Care

Children are at the heart of every decision we make. We listen, nurture, encourage, and celebrate each child as a unique individual, supporting them to grow with confidence and happiness.

Love & Kindness

We create environments built on warmth, compassion, patience, and genuine care, where children and families feel welcomed, valued, safe, and supported.

Curiosity & Creativity

We inspire children to explore, imagine, question, and discover through meaningful play, hands-on experiences, and engaging learning opportunities that spark a lifelong love of learning.

Respect & Inclusion

We celebrate diversity, individuality, and the unique strengths every child, family, and team member brings to our nursery community, creating a culture of respect, belonging, and inclusion.

Nature & Wellbeing

We believe in the power of nature to calm, inspire, and teach. Outdoor learning, forest school experiences, and natural environments are central to our philosophy and support children’s overall wellbeing.

Excellence & Growth

We are committed to delivering the highest quality care and education through reflective practice, continuous professional development, and a passionate dedication to helping every child thrive.