Everything Your Family Needs
in Newmarket
At Sensory Nest, we have built something rare: a full range of childcare and family services in Newmarket, all under one roof and all rooted in the same Montessori philosophy.
Childcare, creative classes, home education, language learning, therapy, chess, birthday celebrations and family events - each one shaped by the same belief: that children thrive when they are genuinely seen, heard, and trusted to learn.
Whether you are looking for registered childcare, an after-school art club, support for your home-educated child, or professional therapy for your family, you will find it here in Newmarket. This is what we do, and we do it all with care.
Childminder
in Newmarket
Safe, warm, and Montessori-inspired registered childcare for children from 9 months.
We are an Ofsted-registered childminder in Newmarket with a 1:3 adult-to-child ratio, which means every child receives genuine individual attention from the moment they arrive.
Government funding accepted, including 15 and 30 hours of free childcare.
Kids' Art Classes
in Newmarket
Creative, hands-on art sessions for children every Tuesday.
Kids explore drawing, painting, cutting and collage, and 3D modelling, guided by a qualified teacher in a calm, small-group setting.
Sessions run for homeschool children (14:00–15:30) and as an after-school club (15:45–17:15).
Home Education Hub
in Newmarket
Three Montessori-inspired learning rooms available to hire for home-educating families in Newmarket and Suffolk.
Sessions are available from £18 per hour with no minimum commitment. We accept Tax-Free Childcare, 15-hour and 30-hour government funding.
Run by a homeschooling family ourselves, we understand exactly what home-educated children need.
Children's Birthday Parties in Newmarket
Make your child's birthday genuinely memorable at Sensory Nest.
Our birthday party packages combine creative activities, a warm, home-like setting, and a relaxed, joyful atmosphere that works for children of all ages.
Leave the decorating and clearing up to us; you just show up and celebrate.
Polish Lessons
in Newmarket
Polish language lessons for children and adults, available face-to-face and online.
Taught by Ania, a qualified Polish language teacher, our sessions cover conversational Polish, grammar, and GCSE preparation for older children.
Whether your child is a heritage speaker or a complete beginner, we tailor every lesson to where they are.
Therapeutic Support
in Newmarket
Professional, compassionate therapeutic support for children, young people, and families, available without a GP referral, in a warm home environment rather than a clinical corridor.
We work with two experienced practitioners: a psychotherapeutic counsellor for children and adolescents, and an HCPC-registered music therapist. No waiting lists, no intimidating waiting rooms.
Chess Club for Kids in Newmarket
Our weekly chess club for children in Newmarket is coming soon. We're currently finding the right coach to lead our sessions, which will be open to all ages and skill levels.
Chess builds strategic thinking, patience, confidence and resilience, and it's a skill children can enjoy for life. Register your interest and we'll let you know as soon as sessions open.
Family Events in Newmarket & Suffolk
From theatre trips and seasonal celebrations to skill-based workshops and intergenerational get-togethers, Sensory Nest runs events throughout the year for children and families in Newmarket and beyond.
Events are where our community really comes alive. Check what's coming up and grab your spot before they fill.
Why Parents Choose our Childcare and Family Services
in Newmarket
Our childcare and family services in Newmarket are not delivered by a chain, a franchise, or a rented hall. Sensory Nest is a family-run, home-based setting where every single offering, from childcare to chess, is built on the same Montessori principles: trust the child, prepare the environment, and follow the lead. It is what makes our Montessori activities in Newmarket genuinely different.
Small groups by design
Genuine Montessori in practice
Every session at Sensory Nest is kept small so that every child gets real attention and real space to grow.
Not as a selling point, but as a daily reality. Our spaces, our sessions, and our whole approach are built around the child's natural curiosity and independence.
One community
Run by Parents Dedicated to Children
Families who come to us for childcare often find their children joining the art club as well. Home-educated children make friends at chess. Parents meet at birthday parties. It all connects.
Ania is a qualified teacher and homeschooling parent. Kamil is a gymnastics coach. We are parents first, which is exactly why Sensory Nest exists.
