Handkerchief Day Nursery
A nurturing and creative environment where every child feels safe, valued, and inspired to learn through play
We’re here for you Mon - Fri: 07:00 - 18:30
About Handkerchief Day Nursery
Handkerchief Day Nursery is an OFSTED GOOD (2025) nursery in Kegworth, based in a converted barn on the High Street. The nursery offers a cosy, home-from-home environment for children aged 3 months to 5 years, with a calm, nurturing atmosphere where children can feel safe, valued and ready to explore. A skilled, experienced team shares a clear focus on high-quality care and strong relationships with families.
Children enjoy carefully planned environments and activities that may include sensory play, early communication, creative experiences and opportunities to build independence. Each room has its own outdoor space, supporting regular time outside and free-flow play for younger children.
The nursery benefits from a spacious forest school area with trees, a pond and wide open space, alongside an additional large garden and growing zone. Experiences here may include healthy risk-taking, gardening or caring for the nursery's guinea pigs. Extra-curricular opportunities may include Dancing Digits, Jo Jingles and in-house clubs such as history, French, art, music and cooking.
Could Handkerchief Day Nursery be the right small-village, outdoor-focused setting for your child? Book a tour today and see the barn conversion for yourself.
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Nursery Facilities
Discover the facilities available at our nursery and how they support your child's care, learning, and development.
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Buggy Store
A dedicated space to safely store your buggy during the day, making drop-off and pick-up easier and hassle-free.
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Our Nursery Fees
We understand how important it is to have a clear picture of the costs associated with your child's care. Our fee sheet is designed to be transparent and straightforward, so please click below and take your time to look through it.
You can also learn more about fees and funding options on our dedicated pages Fees and funding page
If you have any questions at all, please do get in touch. We are always happy to talk things through with you.
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Nutritional Approach
We believe food is fundamental to healthy growth, happy minds, and positive lifelong habits. In the earliest years, what children eat shapes taste preferences, supports brain development, and lays the foundations for long-term health.
All meals are freshly prepared on site each day using quality, seasonal ingredients. Our menus are developed with expert guidance, designed for inclusion, and go beyond Early Years Foundation Stage requirements. We want every child to become a confident, curious eater.
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Meet Our Nursery Manager
Julie Stamps
I have built a diverse and extensive career in early years of education, including 16 years leading a preschool within a school setting. My experience also encompasses managing private day nurseries, leading individual rooms, and working as a nanny, giving me a well-rounded understanding of childcare across different environments.
I hold a BA (Hons) in Education, alongside the NNEB qualification. I am committed to fostering a supportive and nurturing environment for everyone I work with, including children, practitioners, parents, and families. Guided by my Christian values, I take a compassionate and collaborative approach to my work. I adopt a holistic perspective on childcare and firmly believe that all children can thrive and achieve when provided with the right environment and support.
I joined Handkerchief September 2025 and I love it here because there is so much support. Basically, I just love to make a difference to the lives of the people I encounter.
What to Expect on Your Nursery Tour


Our Next Open Day
of May:2pm-6pm
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Meet our friendly team
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Explore funding options
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Explore our rooms and areas
Our Commitments
Our curriculum is built around five core commitments that guide how we nurture every child.
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Our Curriculum
Our curriculum is child-based, as we know how much children learn through play. Children's interests are an important part of our planning, and we use practitioners' knowledge alongside parental contribution and each child's ability to shape learning experiences.
We focus on the holistic child and aim to meet children's needs by understanding who they are and what motivates them. All our children are included, as we are an inclusive provision, and we are very much an outdoor nursery.
What Parents Say About Us
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