Welcome to Horns Drove
Community Childcare
Welcome to
Horns Drove
Community Childcare
Our Guiding Principles
At Horns Drove Community Childcare, our ethos is rooted in five core values:
- Inclusivity – We welcome every child and family, celebrating diversity and ensuring equal access to opportunities and support.
- Safety – Children’s wellbeing is our highest priority, upheld through robust safeguarding policies and a secure, nurturing environment.
- Play-Based Learning – We believe children learn best through play, offering rich, hands-on experiences that spark curiosity and build confidence.
- Community Involvement – Founded by local parents, we remain deeply connected to our community, encouraging collaboration, volunteering, and shared purpose.
- Professional Integrity – Our team leads with transparency, respect, and accountability, maintaining high standards in everything we do.
Together, these principles shape a setting where children thrive, families feel supported, and volunteers know their contributions truly matter.
Safeguarding Children
At Horns Drove Community Childcare, safeguarding is at the heart of everything we do.
We are committed to creating a safe, secure, and supportive environment where every child can thrive.
- Our policies are clear, robust, and regularly reviewed to reflect best practice and statutory guidance.
- All staff receive ongoing safeguarding training and understand their responsibility to protect children from harm.
- We maintain open communication with families and act promptly on any concerns.
- We promote a culture of vigilance, respect, and accountability across our team.
We believe safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility—and we’re proud to uphold the highest standards of care and protection.
At Horns Drove we support children with additional needs, find out more …
Gallery Images Courtesy of ‘Hallett’s Early Years Photography’
Our Opening Times
May we kindly remind families of our morning schedule:
Breakfast Club runs from 7:45 am to 8:40 am (for school- aged children), 7:45 am to 9:00 am (for Pre-School children)
Breakfast is served between 7:45-8:15 am. Early Start sessions begin between 8:25 am and 8:40 am.
Preschool Morning Access
For children attending Pre-School, admission to the setting will be between 8:55 am and 9:10 am.
(Access to the grounds after 9:00 am should be via the school electronic gates)
Thank you for your cooperation in helping us maintain a smooth start to the day.
“HATCHLINGS” PRE-SCHOOL
Our pre-school provides 30 places per day for children aged 2 up to reception age.
We’re based in a purpose built lodge within the grounds of Rownhams St John’s primary school and provide children with a wide range of activities including cooking, messy play, story and song time, play dough, sensory play, and water play.
BREAKFAST & AFTER SCHOOL
Our Footprints team offer a breakfast club for children aged 2 to 11 years old, and are able to drop children off at Rownhams St John’s primary school.
We provide a breakfast consisting of cereal and / or toast, and an opportunity for children to play before (pre-) school.
HOLIDAY CLUB
We offer a holiday club for up to 30 children per day, aged 2 to 11 years old, providing a wide range of activities for children to enjoy.
We boast a large outdoor play area with a climbing frame, playhouse, sandpit, mud kitchen, and kitchen garden.
Link to: About Horns Drove Child Care
MEET YOUR TEAM
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Link to: Term Dates
TERM DATES
Autumn 2025 – Summer 2026
Link to: Register
DOCUMENTS
Registration / Terms & Conditions