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35 Austen Road
Guildford
Surrey
GU1 3NP
Monday – Friday: 08:00 – 18:00
Drayton House Nursery School is located on Austen Road, a central location in Guildford that is easy to find and convenient for access.
There are 2 hour parking bays at the front and side of the nursery school so dropping off and picking up is as smooth as possible.
Founded in 1943, Drayton House Nursery School provides education for children from 6 months to 5 years old and has an excellent reputation as one of the most enchanting, respected and sought after nursery schools of its kind in Surrey, and is well known as a friendly and happy place.
The nursery offers a warm and welcoming atmosphere, high standard of teaching, and individual attention is given throughout a child’s nursery journey. Class sizes are purposely small so that the children in our care have the best opportunity to build their confidence and independence whilst learning all the basic skills they need to give them a head start, as they take their next steps in life.
We believe in giving children the opportunity to learn traditional basic skills, both social and academic, while encompassing the values and objectives outlined in the Early Years curriculum. We provide a range of age-appropriate activities to extend and broaden each child’s learning experiences and encourage our children to learn and discover through play, remembering that childhood can, and should, have many magical moments.
We promote parent partnerships and provide updates and photos about your child’s routine and activities. New parents are warmly welcomed and shown around the whole setting so that you can see the progression from class to class, and as part of the initial visit we discuss your child’s individual needs. We will also share with you information about the class your child would join should you choose to send your child to Drayton House.
We have a safe place for you to store your buggy at our nursery.
We provide healthy meals and snacks as well as fresh water and milk. Our menus are seasonal and are certified by a children’s dietician ensuring the right balance of ingredients for the children. All dietary requirements are catered for by our professional chefs.
Our outdoor space offers an environment to explore and develop and provides a place where imagination comes to life.
Nursery fees are dependent on the age of your child and your specific childcare requirements. Funding options are available, including the government’s 15 hours funded childcare, and we also accept the Government Tax Free Childcare Scheme and childcare vouchers.
To request pricing and availability, please call us or complete the request a call back form below.
Our Drayton House school uniform is worn by all children in the school from the Kindergarten class upwards, throughout the school year.
Some of our Drayton House school uniform is only available to purchase directly from the School Office as these items include our logo or are a specific style.
Summer Uniform
Our summer uniform is a blue and white, small checked, dress from a well-known local high street supplier and, for boys, grey shorts with grey, white or red socks.
We also ask that sandals are not peep-toe or open heeled for safety reasons, and that each child has a sunhat for playtimes.
Joined: 2015
Hi, my name is Julie, my childcare journey began in 1993 after a long career in banking in the City. I graduated from The Maria Montessori Training Organisation in London with a level 4 qualification.
Since then, I have been fortunate enough to work in a diverse range of childcare settings. I have set up and managed nurseries in Dubai and South Africa and have worked in Australia and in Central London.
Drayton House has been providing childcare and early years education to children for many years and I have been privileged to be here for 8 years. We are now welcoming the children of parents who came here as a child themselves. It is such a rewarding experience to be part of such an incredible timeline. I will never tire of watching the children develop and grow in confidence towards the next steps in their educational lives.
Joined: 2004
After gaining my NNEB in 1989 I worked as a nanny in London until moving to Guildford and having my own children.
I joined Drayton House in 2004 and became room leader of the baby and toddler rooms. It has been a pleasure to have been a part of so many children’s journey here.
I became the Deputy Manager in 2022 and I look forward to a new challenge and whatever the future may bring.
Our nursery has a lovely family feel which makes it a wonderful place for your child to grow, learn and play. We have a passionate team, who aim to create something special and different, ensuring all children are nurtured, cared for, and inspired with their individual needs in mind.
We have a dedicated senior team who support the nursery management in striving for delivering excellence by enriching home from home environments with an expertly trained team.
All staff complete comprehensive training, further developing their knowledge and understanding of children’s development, covering all key aspects in keeping children safe.
We can provide advice and support for all our families on a vast range of topics by pulling together our combined experience.
Our delicious, healthy and nutritious food is sourced from trusted suppliers. All dietary and religious needs are met.
Our experienced team would love to meet you and your little one, so book a visit today and we will show you everything our nursery has to offer during your own personal tour at a time to suit you.
If you would like us to give you a call back at a time which is more convenient for you, please fill in the form below.
To arrange a personal tour at Drayton House , please contact our Parent Liaison Team who will be happy to help. Call us on 0330 333 1080 or fill in the form below.