At Wildflowers Kindergarten, we protect and nurture young children’s innate curiosity and sense of wonder in a calm and joyful environment. 

With us, children have space to move freely, immerse themselves in imaginative play and explore the world around them in the beautiful Hampshire countryside.

Our Education

At the core of our educational approach is fostering attitudes of active learning and encouraging children to be open and engaged. 

By ensuring that the children feel safe and by conveying trust in their capabilities, we support them to challenge themselves and to develop resourcefulness, perseverance and resilience.

Within Wildflowers’ culture of care, the children learn about respect and responsibility towards others, themselves and their environment.

Our Curriculum

When children show interest and ability, we playfully engage them in personalised learning games from our comprehensive and innovative curriculum that covers the Early Years Foundation Stage and parts of Year 1. 

We have extensive experience in teaching Reception-aged children. By remaining in a familiar environment and having more time to play in nature, those who stay with us have a greater opportunity to grow in confidence before starting school.

Our Day

Our day starts with a conversation and seasonal rhyme before walking to woods or parkland where the children run and climb, observe changes in the landscape, make discoveries and play with what they find. Mid-morning the group gathers to eat fruit and home-baked bread whilst creating a story together.

On returning to our converted barn, the children have a cosy rest and share a warm healthy meal. In the afternoon, they express their creativity and practise skills using carefully chosen resources.

The consistency of the Wildflowers day provides the children with security and a shared sense of ownership over our time together, which supports them in contributing to the well-being of the group.

  • “Wildflowers offers something so totally different to your standard preschool options. The teachers make an emotional investment in your child that I just am not convinced exists elsewhere. They put so much time and thought into each and every child that their learning programme is, in essence, bespoke.”

    Joanna Nield

  • “Our son has benefitted so much from his time at Wildflowers. I am most grateful for the educators’ tireless enthusiasm and energy in running the operation which allows children to learn so much on their own in an incredible environment. Those lessons are the ones which give children, in my opinion, the ability to stand on two feet securely in later life and withstand the weather of the world.”

    Arthur

  • “You are everything I hoped I would find in a teacher for my children’s critical foundation years. It remains my perspective that the way to educate young children and prepare them for the levels that life will engage them at is your way.”

    James Le Chevalier

  • “Wildflowers is what all early years provision should be, a place where children’s engagement with life is the very centre of its philosophy. This is high quality early years provision at its best.”

    Suzy Tutchell, senior lecturer in education

  • “Wildflowers is an amazing place. The team there are so incredibly dedicated and caring, with a real passion for early years education. They absolutely know what they’re doing and have built a special place where children are supported in all aspects of their development whilst having a great time.”

    Richard Williamson

  • “The staff at Wildflowers are not only hugely knowledgeable about early years education, but also invest love, genuine care and real engagement into each child. My children's creativity has grown and blossomed, as well as their inquisitiveness in the world around them. They have learnt to be independent, to think for themselves, and to show care and interest in those around them.”

    Julia Wright

  • “The Wildflowers children who have started at our school have been independent, resilient and able to problem solve with ease. Helena and her team ensure that a space is held for each child that supports them holistically.”

    Lauren White, primary teacher

  • “Wildflowers gives wonderful, open and playful experiences. The children are curious, physical, capable, creative and imaginative. Those qualities are nurtured and supported so beautifully by the team.”

    Mollie & Simon Morris

  • “Staff work tirelessly to ensure an environment where children feel safe and able to express themselves and grow.”

    Laura & Tom Carrick

  • “Words can’t express how privileged we feel that our children could experience Wildflowers. We truly believe this has been the best environment for them to grow in, and love how caring and nurturing you are with them all.”

    Jody Wincer

  • “I am so grateful for the magnificent experience that our sons have had, providing a foundation to their imaginations and perspective on the world for what I suspect will be the rest of their lives.”

    Allison Jordan

  • “It is such an exceptional place, a rare one that allows children to be children and connects them with nature and the natural flow of life.”

    Stefi Petrova

  • “Wildflowers not only enables, but encourages crucial right brain learning in preschool children – the chance to develop originality, creativity and song.”

    Juliet Geddes, psychologist

  • “Our daughter has grown in confidence and independence immeasurably over her first year at Wildflowers. She has an enriched sense of empathy for others and for nature, and she has enjoyed so much learning through rich, brilliantly thought through experiences.”

    Parent

  • “I’m astounded at the calm and mindful nature of Wildflowers and the love and care all show each other.”

    Clair James, early years professional

  • “Helena and her team are extremely attentive to the children’s needs and development. Wildflowers is truly a magical place.”

    Jacques Lloyd

  • “Wildflowers is a really special place. Both my children have been there and have had the most wonderful experience. Helena works tirelessly and puts so much care and love into every detail. I know that Wildflowers has given my children the best possible start.”

    Stacey Black

  • “Helena and her wonderful team have stoked both our children’s curiosity in the natural world around them and have given them a unique perspective and start to their education. This special place gave our boys such a rewarding and interesting time. I feel incredibly fortunate to live so close to an authentic Forest school and hope as many families as possible can experience this approach to early years education for themselves.”

    Sophie Nevin

  • “By watching and learning over the years, Helena has carefully crafted each process and activity they do. She is inspired by the children and their natural abilities, and creates the space for this to truly lead the way.”

    Gina Dombrock

  • “The Wildflowers philosophy is unique.”

    Advisory Teacher, Hampshire County Council

We have been rated ‘outstanding’ by Ofsted in the last three inspections.

For the most recent inspection report, click here.