Space to Explore Every Day
Our extensive grounds, highlighted in our Ofsted report, give children daily opportunities to grow, explore, and even plant their own fruits and vegetables from seed.
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21 January, 2026
A spacious nursery located in Walton, Milton Keynes, set in beautiful grounds, offering children space to explore, play and thrive while you work
Welcome to Walton Nursery, Milton Keynes
Walton Nursery, based at the Old Rectory in Walton, provides high quality care and early education for children from 2 months to 4 years.
Ages 2 Months – 4 Years
Supporting children from their earliest days
Extended Day Care
7:30am – 6:30pm · Monday to Friday
25 Years of Walton Nursery
Celebrating our anniversary in January 2026
Ofsted recognised our exciting and ambitious curriculum, wide range of experiences in extensive grounds, and the confident, content children who thrive here.
Space, character and real experiences, every day. Why Families Choose Walton Nursery
A Truly Unique Setting
Housed in a beautiful historic building with character, Walton Nursery offers a warm and welcoming environment that feels nothing like a standard nursery.
Learn MoreLearning Through Real Experiences
From growing vegetables to pond-dipping and outdoor learning, children develop curiosity, confidence and independence through hands on experiences.
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Walton is a phenomenal choice for any child! Warm welcoming staff that soon become family.
The nursery has got great facilities, amazing outdoor spaces and the staff are all wonderful! My daughter absolutely loves it!
A Typical Day at Walton Nursery
Every day at Walton Nursery is a balance of routine, exploration and play, with plenty of time
outdoors and space for children to follow their interests.
Morning arrival and settling
Children are welcomed into a calm, familiar environment where they
settle at their own pace and reconnect with friends and staff.
Play, learning and discovery
Learning happens naturally through play, creative activities, stories,
music and hands on experiences, guided by caring, experienced staff.
Outdoor time every day
Children spend time outside daily, exploring the grounds, nature areas
and play spaces, whatever the season.
Lunch and rest
Nutritious meals are shared together, followed by quiet time or rest
suited to each child’s age and needs.
Afternoon activities and home time
The day continues with a mix of indoor and outdoor activities before a relaxed end to the day and home time.
Learning That Feels Natural at Walton Nursery
At Walton Nursery, learning is woven naturally into each day through play, exploration and meaningful experiences.
Guided by the Early Years Foundation Stage, we focus on building confident, curious children who feel secure, supported and excited to learn.
Rather than rushing outcomes, we give children the time and space to develop at their own pace, supported by caring, experienced staff who know them well.
Our approach supports children through:
- Language and communication through conversation, stories and play
- Social and emotional development through friendships and routines
- Physical development through daily movement and outdoor play
- Early foundations for school through confidence, independence and curiosity
Our 2023 Ofsted report noted that “children at Walton Nursery develop into confident talkers who can express themselves with enthusiasm”.
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Walton Nursery Location and Opening Hours
Situated in south east Milton Keynes, off H9 (Groveway).
Open Mon-Fri, 7:30am – 6:30pm
Our Nursery is in our beautiful period building, the Old Rectory, Walton, which is located near the Open University.
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Additional Information About Walton Nursery
First Class Education for Children, First Rate Service for Parents
Walton Nursery, based at the Old Rectory in Walton, provides high quality care and early education for children from 2 months to 4 years.
Situated within the Grade II listed Old Rectory and Coach House in Milton Keynes, the nursery offers a safe, nurturing and homely environment where children play, explore and learn in a relaxed and happy setting.
Our Setting
The nursery benefits from extensive grounds, including woodland gardens, a nature trail and dedicated outdoor play spaces. We encourage children to spend time outside in the fresh air as often as possible.
Each room is thoughtfully equipped with age appropriate resources, and our experienced staff and key workers understand and support the individual needs of every child.
Key Information
Located south east of Milton Keynes
Ages 2 months to 4 years
Open 7.30am to 6.30pm
Set within a Grade II listed historic building
Spacious outdoor grounds and woodland areas
Visiting Walton Nursery
Choosing the right nursery is an important decision. We warmly welcome families to visit and experience the setting for themselves.
If you are looking for a nursery in Milton Keynes, please contact us to arrange a visit or attend one of our Open Mornings.
You can also find out more about our wider school and nursery provision on our Why Us page.