Get to know us

About Discovery World

Learn about our vision, ethos, and our dedicated educators.

Our Vision

Nurturing the Journey of Childhood

Our vision is to create a nurturing, child centred environment that mirrors the warmth and security of home, enabling children to develop confidence, independence, and strong early learning foundations through purposeful play, exploration, and high quality teaching practice. Develop strong partnerships with families to support every child’s learning and wellbeing. Childhood is the most beautiful journey we simply guide the way.

Happy children playing with educational wooden toys together
Our Ethos

Reggio Emilia Approach: Learning Through Discovery

At our nursery, we reinforce the Reggio Emilia approach, a child-led philosophy that views children as capable, curious natural-born researchers. Instead of traditional top-down lessons, our learning is driven by your child's unique interests—whether that's exploring a bug in the garden or building a complex block tower. Supported by teachers who act as partners in discovery, children learn in bright, natural spaces designed to spark creativity. Here, your child is encouraged to express their thoughts through "a hundred languages"—including art, music, building, and play—turning everyday curiosity into a lifelong love for learning.

Our Core Values

  • Compassion: We treat every person with empathy and kindness, offering support and care that acknowledges their individual circumstances.
  • Inclusion: We make everyone feel welcome and valued.
  • Empowerment: We enable individuals of all ages to live with independence, purpose, and joy.
  • Community: We cultivate meaningful relationships to build a sense of belonging and friendship.
  • Integrity: We act with honesty and transparency, guided by our ethical principles.
  • Family: We infuse our work with genuine care, creating nurturing and safe environments where everyone feels cherished and supported – a home away from home.
Children's wooden play materials and colorful paints
Common Inquiries

Frequently Asked Questions

Find quick answers to common questions parents ask about settling in, safety, food, and childcare policies.

Our nursery is open from 7:30 AM to 6:30 PM, Monday through Friday, 51 weeks a year. We close only for UK Bank Holidays and one week between Christmas and New Year. We are closed for 3 inset days training a year (advance notice will be given to parents)

We provide two settling-in sessions prior to your child's official start date. This allows them to become familiar with their room, practitioners, and activities, and helps parents discuss routines with their key person.

We provide an all-inclusive service for your child where all meals, nappies, wipes, and extracurricular classes are included in our fees. Please note that the nursery will not supply nappies and wipes after 3 years of age; parents will have to provide these for their child. Formula milk parents will have to provide due to their own preferences. For those in receipt of government funding, these are included as part of the Consumables Charge.

A change of clothes, any comfort items, and any bottles or formula if required.

Each child has a dedicated key person who tracks progress, plans next steps, and shares updates with families.

We use a secure parent app to share daily feeback updates, photos, observations, and developmental progress.

Yes — we offer regular parent consultations and are always available for informal chats.

A labelled water bottle and 3 sets of spare clothes.

Yes — we provide safe buggy storage and nearby parking options.

Have More Questions?

Our friendly registrations officer is ready to help guide you through Ofsted criteria, fee schedules, or curriculum outlines. Contact us today or schedule a call.