About the Nursery
Based in the renovated 1855 Building, the original Victorian Station Building opposite the museum, Eureka! Nursery is an ideal base for learning, with plenty of natural light and an outdoor play area in the Eureka! grounds.
Eureka! Nursery is outstanding!
...and it's not just us that thinks so. We were Ofsted inspected in October 2011 and rated "outstanding" in all 17 categories. Read the latest report.
We have four separate units, providing tailor-made facilities for each crucial stage of development, plus Eureka! Den, a holiday club for 5-14 year olds providing essential childcare during school holidays. 3 and 4 year olds can take advantage of FREE Nursery Places.
Inside the nursery, your child will be encouraged to develop socially at their own pace, build confidence and character, develop creative potential, good manners and communication skills.
We understand the needs of working parents and are open from 7.30am 'til 6pm. Our friendly and enthusiastic team is made up of qualified and experienced staff. We pride ourselves on our commitment to staff development and our team regularly attend external training, professional development courses and in-house training.
Links with Eureka!
As well as benefiting from Eureka!'s expertise in developing and delivering innovative informal learning programmes, all units visit Eureka! in small groups at least once a week. Activities include time inside the Eureka! park, the museum’s two under 5s galleries, as well as the museum’s other interactive galleries that include a real-life Town Square complete with a Post Office, Marks & Spencer’s, Bank and Garage.
Children will also spend time in the museum classroom and theatre, and take part in craft activities, workshops and outdoor games on the Eureka! Park.
Each child registered with the nursery will also receive a Eureka! Complimentary Admissions Card, giving your child unlimited free access to Eureka! during and after their time at the Eureka! Nursery - right up until they reach 11 years of age.
A tour of Eureka! The National Children's Museum is available alongside your tour of the nursery, so if you haven't visited before, please request this when you call.
Open Days
Come and find out all about the Eureka! Nursery and Den. Meet our amazing team, take a tour of our facilities and take part in seasonal activities!
We will be holding another Open Day early in 2012. In the meantime, please do get in touch if you'd like to come and take a tour of our outstanding facilities and meet the team.
Contact the Eureka! Nursery
Please get in touch to meet staff, tour facilities and find out about all the benefits on offer, including free passes to the museum, flexible hours and free places for 3 and 4 year olds.
To request a brochure about Eureka! Nursery or Eureka! Den, or to arrange a visit, please contact Sandra Thompson, Head of Nursery on +44 (0)1422 252112 or email nursery@eureka.org.uk
