Dottie Tots in Kingsley

Situated in the Kingsley Centre at the heart of Kingsley, our setting is enveloped by beautiful farmland and trees, offering children a fantastic opportunity to immerse themselves in the Hampshire countryside within a supportive learning atmosphere.
We boast our secure field space located beside the nursery, offering ample room for children to play, dig, and climb freely. Adjacent to our field, you can often spot lambs grazing in the neighbouring area. We have a good relationship with the local farmer and have even had the pleasure of bottle-feeding some of the lambs.
Our nursery school is situated in the Kingsley Centre, alongside the Kingsley Organisation that offers support for disabled adults, as well as opportunities for personal growth, education, training, and independence. The centre also houses a small grocery shop, Post Office, and café, creating a welcoming community atmosphere. Our nursery is located at the far end of the building, with our secure space and garden designed for the children to freely access the outdoors throughout the day, in all weather conditions.
We have established strong community ties and often collaborate with The Green Room School. Here, their teachers and students generously volunteer their time to teach our children bushcraft skills and read with them. Additionally, we take our children to The Green Room School, where they engage in forest school-inspired sessions and have hands-on experiences with farm animals and reptiles.
Our early years teacher conducts weekly phonic sessions for our children. The aim of these sessions is to enhance communication and language development, as well as to aid early reading and writing skills. The sessions are interactive and involve activities that boost listening and attention skills, as well as fine motor skills. These activities also help develop hand strength, which is a crucial aspect of children's pre-writing skills.
We offer weekly yoga classes for children, focusing on teaching them valuable skills, promoting mindfulness, and helping them understand their bodies and emotions. Yoga can improve emotional regulation, enhance self-esteem, build body awareness and mindfulness, boost concentration and memory, and increase strength and flexibility in children. Our children consistently show great enthusiasm and engagement during their yoga sessions – it's always a top choice!
Address:
The Kingsley Centre
Main Road,
Kingsley,
Bordon,
Hampshire.
GU35 9ND
Opening Times:
Monday: 7.30am - 6pm
Tuesday: 7.30am - 6pm
Wednesday: 7.30am - 6pm
Thursday: 7.30am - 6pm
Friday: 7.30am - 6pm
Phone:
023 8251 3285
Email:



A few wonderful comments from some of our current parents & guardians at Kingsley :
"Where do I start? When I first visited Dottie Tots I was really struggling with a child who suffered with
extreme anxiety and undiagnosed autism. From the first visit I was shown an environment that was loving,
supportive and inclusive.
I was reassured that my daughter would be in the best hands and this couldn't have been more true.
I honestly do not believe any other setting could have provided what Dottie Tots have provided. In the space of 9
months my daughter has gone from a child that could not be out in public or around a single other child to a child
that now has friends and is ready to go to school. Dottie Tots have supported us every step of the way. They have
been hugely flexible, very understanding and have gone above and beyond all expectations. Never in my dreams
did I think my child would have the opportunities that she now does.
Not only have Dottie Tots helped my daughter to gain confidence and to live her life to the fullest that she can,
they have been there every step of the way for her diagnosis, her EHCP and her TOPS therapy. They have
supported her challenging behaviour and never made her feel negatively about it. They have helped with
interventions and ideas of support. They will never know the gravity of what they have done for myself and my
family. I am literally crying as I write this because I have no idea how we walk away from them in September or
how we will ever thank them enough"
Louise - April 2025
"Our daughter is always excited to run into nursery, curious and eager to know what she will be doing each day.
The nursery as a whole and every person who works within it communicates excellently, both through the
Famly app and in person. We always know what is happening and also know what our daughter is working on.
Observations on Famly include links to the Early Learning goals. The nursery runs regular events, from
mothers day to parents evenings.
The nursery also is welcoming and inclusive. For example, they celebrated Eid beautifully, taking multiple days
to explore food, art and other cultural elements. We are so happy with the way that our daughter comes home,
talking about things like the life cycle of a seed, which is not just a paper actively but a practical experience.
I cannot speak highly enough of all that Dottie Tots do."
Laura - May 2025
"Our two children currently attend Dottie Tots Kingsley and we feel very lucky indeed to have found Nicky
and her wonderful team. Our children adore the staff at Dottie tots and we are continually impressed by their
amazing efforts to provide new and stimulating learning experiences.
Nicky clearly inspires her close knit team who create a loving and inclusive environment. As a parent I have been
especially impressed with their levels of communication. In particular, their diligent use of the ‘family app’ in order
to provide daily updates and photos of each child is nothing short of remarkable. As well as hosting a multitude of
parent events which I believe shows a real intent to foster a local community in a relatively rural area."
Greg - May 2025
"Our daughter is always excited to run into nursery, curious and eager to know what she will be doing each day.
The nursery as a whole and every person who works within it communicates excellently, both through the Famly app
and in person. We always know what is happening and also know what our daughter is working on.
Observations on Famly include links to the Early Learning goals. The nursery runs regular events, from mothers
day to parentsevenings. The nursery also is welcoming and inclusive. For example, they celebrated Eid beautifully,
taking multipledays to explore food, art and other cultural elements. We are so happy with the way that our
daughter comes home, talking about things like the life cycle of a seed, which is not just a paper actively
but a practical experience.
I cannot speak highly enough of all that Dottie Tots do"
Laura - April 2025
Since Max started at Dottie Tots in September 2024 we have been impressed by both their professionalism and their care. The staff communicate to us about his day through the Famly app and are always willing to talk to us about how he’s doing or listen to any questions or concerns we have.
We have noticed the positive impact they have had on Max’s growth and development since he started nursery. His social skills have developed and his confidence and curiosity have grown. They offer a wide range of engaging activities and resources to help him learn. We feel grateful that he has such a supportive, nurturing and safe nursery.
Gareth - May 2025



Meet the Team at


Sarah Harvey
Head of Nurseries
Qualified Early Years Teacher
BA (Hons) Childhood and Youth Studies - Level 6
Early Years Initial
Teacher Training (EYITT)
Paediatric First Aid

Nichola Scullion
Nursery Manager
Designated Safeguarding Lead
Special Educational Needs Coordinator (SENCo)
Level 3 Qualified
Paediatric First Aider
Fire Warden

Jessica Harkins
Deputy Nursery Manager
Designated Deputy Safeguarding Lead
Level 3 Qualified
Level 6 Degree in Music -
1st Class Honors
Paediatric First Aider
Fire Warden

Lynsey Bone
Interim Deputy Manager
Level 3 Qualified
BA (Hons) - Level 6
Childhood & Youth
Paediatric First Aider

Laura Browne
Early Years Educator
Level 3 Qualified
Paediatric First Aider

Aimee Bryant
Early Years Educator
Level 3 Qualified
Paediatric First Aider



Mark Steed
Early Years Educator
Undertaking Level 3 Qualification
Paediatric First Aider
Molly Barnett
Early Years Practitioner
Undertaking Level 3 Qualification
Paediatric First Aider
Sharon Best
Early Years Practitioner
Level 2 Qualified
Paediatric First Aider

Henry Forshaw
Early Years Practitioner
Level 2 Qualified

Kristy-Lee Roberts
Nursery Administrator
Level 3 Qualified

Janice Middleton
Early Years Assistant
Fees & Availability
We offer full time, sessions and the more flexible option of booking your place by the hour