For families in Wavendon looking for a nursery that feels warm, personal and easy to reach, Walton Nursery offers early years care in a beautiful Grade II listed setting in MK7.
Located around 2.4 miles from Wavendon, Walton Nursery is approximately 7 minutes away by car via Groveway, making it a practical choice for local families looking for high-quality nursery care close to home.
Set within The Old Rectory on Walton Drive, the nursery offers children space to explore, play and thrive, with gardens, outdoor areas and woodland spaces that support learning through real experiences.
Choosing a nursery is one of the first big decisions many parents make. For families in Wavendon, it often comes down to finding somewhere close enough for daily routines, but special enough to feel like the right place for your child.
Walton Nursery offers:
For Wavendon parents, Walton Nursery combines practical convenience with the reassurance of a caring and established early years setting.
Walton Nursery is close enough to fit naturally into family life.
The nursery is around 2.4 miles from Wavendon, with a typical drive time of around 7 minutes in usual traffic via Groveway.
We also welcome families from nearby areas including Wavendon Gate, Old Farm Park, Walnut Tree, Woburn Sands, The Kingston Centre area, Brooklands, Aspley Guise and the surrounding parts of south-east Milton Keynes.
For parents balancing work, home life and daily routines, having a nursery close by can make mornings calmer and collection easier.
Walton Nursery is based at The Old Rectory, a Grade II listed building set within spacious grounds.
This gives children a nursery environment with character, space and a strong sense of calm.
The setting offers children opportunities to enjoy indoor learning, outdoor play, nature, gardens and woodland areas as part of everyday nursery life.
For families used to the village feel and green spaces around Wavendon, Walton Nursery provides a setting that feels close to that same rhythm: peaceful, personal and full of opportunities to explore.
Our baby care supports each child’s individual routines, comfort and early development. Staff build close relationships with babies and families, helping children feel safe, settled and cared for from the beginning.
Toddlers are encouraged to explore, communicate, move, create and build confidence through play and everyday experiences. The focus is on independence, curiosity and positive relationships.
Preschool children are supported as they grow in confidence and prepare for the next stage of learning. Activities help develop communication, early literacy, early numeracy, social skills, independence and school readiness.
At Walton Nursery, children learn through play, exploration, conversation and hands-on experiences.
The nursery follows the Early Years Foundation Stage, helping children develop across key areas including communication, physical development, personal and social development, literacy, mathematics, understanding the world and expressive arts.
Learning may happen through:
The aim is to help children feel happy, secure and curious, while building strong foundations for future learning.
Parents often choose Walton Nursery because it feels warm, familiar and personal.
Children are known as individuals, staff build strong relationships with families, and communication with parents is an important part of nursery life.
The nursery’s long-established setting and experienced team help create continuity for children, which can be especially reassuring when they are settling into nursery for the first time.
Walton Nursery has been recognised for its ambitious early years approach and the confidence of its children.
Inspection comments include:
For parents in Wavendon comparing nursery options, these comments give reassurance that Walton Nursery offers not only care, but a thoughtful and supportive early years environment.
Walton Nursery is open Monday to Friday from 7:30am to 6:30pm and operates 46 weeks of the year.
This helps support families who need dependable childcare that fits around work, commuting and daily routines.
The nursery offers full day care, as well as 15 and 30 hours of funded childcare for eligible families.
Parents are welcome to contact the admissions team to ask about availability, funded hours and the best options for their child’s age and routine.
Walton Nursery is part of the wider Milton Keynes Preparatory School community.
For families who may later be considering independent education, Walton can provide a familiar early years starting point before children move on to the next stage.
Children benefit from a nurturing nursery environment that supports confidence, independence and school readiness, helping them feel prepared for future learning.
The best way to decide whether Walton Nursery is right for your child is to visit.
We warmly welcome families from Wavendon and the surrounding areas to come and see the setting, meet the team and ask questions about rooms, routines, funded hours and availability.
During your visit, you can:
Walton Nursery is around 2.4 miles from Wavendon. The journey usually takes approximately 7 minutes by car via Groveway, depending on traffic.
Walton Nursery is open Monday to Friday from 7:30am to 6:30pm.
Walton Nursery cares for children from 2 months to 4 years.
Walton Nursery is open 46 weeks of the year.
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 explore.
Yes. Families are encouraged to book a visit, meet the team and see the nursery before making a decision.