For families in Oldbrook looking for dependable nursery care that fits around work, commuting and daily routines, Walton Nursery offers full day early years care from 2 months to 4 years.
Located around 3.4 miles from Oldbrook, Walton Nursery is approximately 7 minutes away by car via Groveway/H9, making it a realistic daily nursery journey for families in and around central Milton Keynes.
Set within The Old Rectory, a Grade II listed building in spacious grounds, Walton Nursery gives children space to explore, play and thrive while parents have the reassurance of a warm, secure and established early years setting.
Finding the right nursery is about more than distance.
For many Oldbrook parents, nursery needs to work around early starts, work commitments, commuting routes, funded childcare, full day care and the confidence that their child is happy and settled.
Walton Nursery supports families with:
For working parents, this combination helps make nursery feel more manageable, consistent and reassuring.
Walton Nursery is around 3.4 miles from Oldbrook and can usually be reached in approximately 7 minutes by car via Groveway/H9.
This makes the nursery a practical choice for families living in Oldbrook, as well as nearby areas including Central Milton Keynes, Fishermead, Coffee Hall, Eaglestone, Knowlhill, Winterhill, Bradwell Common, Leadenhall, Bleak Hall, Springfield, Campbell Park, Woolstone, Woughton on the Green, Peartree Bridge, Netherfield and Tinkers Bridge.
For parents travelling across Milton Keynes for work, the route can fit naturally into the morning and afternoon routine.
Walton Nursery is based at The Old Rectory, a Grade II listed building set within beautiful grounds.
The setting gives children more than a room to spend the day in. It gives them space to play, move, explore and build confidence.
Children benefit from:
This balance of structure, warmth and space is especially important for young children who are settling into nursery life.
Babies are supported through close relationships, familiar routines and gentle care. Staff work with families to help children feel safe, settled and understood from the beginning.
Toddlers are encouraged to explore, communicate, create and develop independence. The focus is on confidence, movement, play, relationships and early language.
Preschool children are supported as they prepare for the next stage of learning. Activities help develop communication, independence, early literacy, early numeracy, social skills and school readiness.
Walton Nursery follows the Early Years Foundation Stage, helping children develop through play, exploration, communication and everyday experiences.
The nursery’s curriculum supports children across key areas including:
Ofsted described the curriculum as exciting and ambitious, with children taking part in a wide range of enjoyable experiences.
Children are encouraged to talk, ask questions, build vocabulary, develop early reading skills and explore the outdoor environment with confidence.
For working parents, one of the biggest concerns is whether their child will feel happy, safe and settled while they are at nursery.
Walton Nursery places strong emphasis on relationships, routine and communication.
Children remain in small groups throughout their time at nursery, helping them form close relationships with their key person and with other children. Parents know who their child’s key person is and can share information regularly to support learning and development at home.
Inspection comments also noted that children feel confident and content at the nursery, separate from parents with confidence and are eager to start learning.
Good communication matters when parents are busy.
Walton Nursery keeps parents involved in their child’s learning and development, helping families understand what their child is doing, how they are progressing and how they are settling.
Ofsted noted that well-established systems are in place to enable parents to be fully involved in their child’s learning.
For Oldbrook families balancing work and childcare, this gives reassurance that nursery life does not feel separate from home life.
Walton Nursery offers part-time care with 15 hours funding and 30 hours funding available in full-time places.
The nursery also offers full day care, with opening hours from 7:30am to 6:30pm, Monday to Friday.
Parents are welcome to contact the admissions team to discuss:
Walton Nursery is part of the wider Milton Keynes Preparatory School community.
For families who may later consider independent education, Walton offers a familiar early years starting point and a natural pathway towards MKPS.
Children are supported to develop confidence, independence and early learning foundations, helping them feel ready for the next stage.
These comments reflect what many parents want from nursery: a setting that feels caring, capable and personal.
The best way to decide whether Walton Nursery is right for your child is to visit.
We warmly welcome families from Oldbrook and the surrounding areas to see the setting, meet the team and ask questions about care, routines, funded hours and availability.
During your visit, you can:
Walton Nursery is around 3.4 miles from Oldbrook. The journey usually takes approximately 7 minutes by car via Groveway/H9, depending on traffic.
Yes. Walton Nursery offers full day care from 7:30am to 6:30pm, Monday to Friday, and is open 46 weeks of the year.
Walton Nursery cares for children from 2 months to 4 years.
Yes. Walton Nursery offers both 15 and 30 hours of funded childcare for eligible families.
Yes. Walton Nursery has dedicated baby, toddler and preschool rooms.
Yes. Walton Nursery is set within spacious grounds, with gardens, outdoor areas and woodland spaces for children to enjoy.
The admissions team can help with availability, funded childcare, start dates and next steps.
Yes. Families are encouraged to book a visit, meet the team and see the nursery before making a decision.