
Situated in the Kingsley Centre and surrounded by beautiful Hampshire countryside, our nursery offers children a calm, nurturing place to learn through play, nature and exploration.
Space to explore
Children have free-flow access to our secure garden and dedicated field throughout the day. There is plenty of room to run, dig, climb and investigate—and they may even spot lambs grazing nearby. Our relationship with the local farmer has also created memorable experiences such as bottle-feeding lambs.
Learning within the community
Being part of the Kingsley Centre gives children a strong connection with village life. Everyday experiences, including choosing fruit and vegetables for snacks, help develop independence, responsibility and valuable life skills.
Nature-rich experiences
Our relationship with The Green Room School provides further opportunities for forest-school-inspired learning and encounters with farm animals and reptiles. Weekly phonics activities support communication, listening and early literacy, while yoga helps children develop mindfulness, movement and emotional awareness.
A few wonderful words from our current parents 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


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
Assistant Manager
Third in Charge
Level 3 Qualified
BA (Hons) - Level 6
Childhood & Youth
Paediatric First Aider

Sophie Poulter
Head of Operations
Level 3 Qualified
Paediatric First Aider

Mark Steed
Early Years Educator
Level 3 Qualified
Paediatric First Aider

Aimee Bryant
Early Years Educator
Level 3 Qualified
Paediatric First Aider

Sharon Best
Early Years Practitioner
Level 2 Qualified
Paediatric First Aider

Ellie-May Holwell
Early Years Apprentice
Undertaking Level 3 Qualification

Kristy-Lee Roberts
Nursery Administration Manager
Level 3 Qualified
Paediatric First Aider
Fees & Availability
We offer full-time and session-based places, with flexible options to suit your family's needs. Please contact us for our latest fee structure and current availability.





