Welcome to Puddleducks Wrest Park
Puddleducks Wrest Park joined the family in September 2017 and is set within the stunning 92-acre grounds of the Grade I listed Wrest Park estate. This unique location gives children a truly special setting to learn and play, with beautiful gardens and a children’s park nearby for visits before or after nursery.
The nursery itself is a charming cabin with excellent outdoor facilities, a secure double-door entry, and plenty of parking for easy access. Inside, children enjoy a large open-plan room for Ducks and Swans, plus a cosy Ducklings room for little ones to rest. Outside, the secure play area features a Pirates & Mermaids theme world and lots of space for imagination, with regular garden walks to spot wildlife. Sam leads our enthusiastic, fully qualified team that are trained in first aid, food hygiene and safety, with ongoing refresher training.
Our Rooms
Ducklings
Designed for babies and toddlers under 24 months, this room offers a safe, secure space for early exploration and learning, with regular visits to the main nursery and plenty of outdoor play. Our caring team builds strong bonds with each baby and works closely with parents to maintain home routines, while supporting key EYFS areas such as communication and language, personal, social and emotional development, and physical development. We tailor a development plan for every child, sharing daily diary updates on milestones and using the beautiful heritage gardens for walks and sensory experiences.
Ducks
After 24 months, when your child is ready, they move into the main room to join the Ducks, with a carefully planned transition to make the change smooth and happy. The room is divided into different learning areas that support play-based learning and help children develop key skills such as communication and language, personal, social and emotional development, and physical development. Being with the Swans also encourages strong relationships, positive behaviour and confidence, while activities like group play, story time, and independent choices support their growing curiosity and independence.
Swans
The Swans area is designed for children around age three, with a smooth transition when they’re ready. The space is full of resources for pre-school learning, including arts and crafts, water and sand play, and reading, supporting key areas like early literacy, maths, personal, social and emotional development, and physical development. Children also enjoy regular walks around the heritage gardens and have direct access to a secure outdoor play area where they grow plants and vegetables. With ever-changing activities and a full pre-school curriculum, the Swans are well prepared for a confident start to school.
Fees & Dates
At Puddleducks we are committed to offering great quality childcare at affordable and competitive prices. We have a clear and transparent pricing structure, and should you require any further information, please feel free to contact the nursery manager who will be happy to discuss your requirements further.
Fees based of 51 weeks a year, paid monthly in advance:
Fees as of January 2026
| Session | Private (£) | Funded Session Contribution (£) |
|---|---|---|
| Full Day (8:00–18:00) | 83 | 30 |
| AM (8:00–13:00) | 54 | 20 |
| PM (13:00–18:00) | 49 | 14 |
| Extra Hour | 12 | – |
* Government Funded Session Contributions – Government funded childcare hours only cover the cost of childcare and none of the fantastic food and consumables we provide to the children every day. To keep on providing the children with every opportunity and nutrition throughout the day, we request the voluntary contributions and thank you so much for your continued support! We couldn’t operate in the way we do without all of you helping us meet the challenge
Registration/Admin Fee (non-refundable) – £100
Please speak to the manager for a full list of fees with terms and conditions. The nursery will be closed between Christmas and the New Year.
This nursery accepts all Childcare vouchers, government funding and tax-free childcare schemes.
Ofsted
We are delighted that Puddleducks Nursery Wrest Park has been awarded ‘Good’ in all areas by Ofsted. To view a copy of our report simple click on the icon displayed.
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Our Manager: Sam Whittingham
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