Stramash

Stramash Outdoor Nursery Oban, Ganavan Rd, Oban, UK
2-5 Years
Paid

Description

Stramash Social Enterprise is one of the largest providers of outdoor nurseries in Scotland, offering high-quality outdoor care and learning experiences for children aged 2–5 since 2009. With years of hands-on experience, the practice, settings, and approach at Stramash have continually evolved, drawing from a deep well of real-life knowledge and practical solutions. A passionate and highly experienced team has built a strong reputation for delivering exceptional outdoor education and childcare.

The training offer is rooted in a strong belief in the power of nature and place-based learning, and is delivered by a core team and a network of skilled associates and partners.

Session fees, effective from April 2025, reflect the quality of provision: for 2-year-olds, a morning session or afternoon session is £32.25, a short day is £50.00, and a long day is £58.50. For 3–5-year-olds, morning or afternoon sessions are £31.00, a short day is £47.25, and a long day is £55.75. Stramash has earned a strong reputation as a trusted provider in outdoor learning across Scotland, with training and support services enriched by years of practical experience in the field.

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Features

  • Paid
  • Host birthday parties: No

Features

  • Elgin Nursery: Passionate and experienced practitioners support and encourage children in their learning and development. Learning outcomes and milestones are met through planning in the moment and extending the child’s learning by following their interests. This child led pedagogy creates curious and robust learners with high self esteem and wellbeing indicators.Children learn through play and are supported to develop skills to risk assess their environment and play, for their own (and each other’s) safety and comfort.
  • Oban Nursery: The outdoor nursery in Oban was the first of the Stramash outdoor nurseries and with stunning views over to the islands of Lismore and Mull and a fantastic climbing tree, mud kitchen and fire circle, children from 3 to 5 can have the childhood we all dreamed about.The mixed woodland and open field give a variety of areas for the children to play, explore and learn. Two purpose built outdoor classrooms with wood burning stoves provide a warm shelter when the weather gets a little rough.The nursery based at theTree Tops site (Ganavan) is open Monday to Friday, from 8am to 5.30pm, 48 weeks of the year. 
  • Fort William Nursery: In the wide grassy area stretching to 50 acres, and with woods to explore and a real life castle to hear stories in, Stramash Outdoor nursery gives the children of the “UKs Outdoor Capital” the chance to learn and play, explore and communicate in a truly unique outdoor setting. Year round fun and learning in all Highland weathers, various clever shelters and cosy cabins keep your wee ones adventuring Jan – December. Situated in the heart of Fort William with easy access from the A82. 
  • Inverness Nursery: Part of the community at Tornagrain since Aug 2018 and based behind the allotments in the beautiful bluebell woods, a new generation of Stramashers are here and the children have already begun to make the space their own. A cosy bell tent and wood burning stove keeps off the Highland chill and a purpose built nursery building provides a transitional space for the start and end of the day. With trees to climb and friends to make there is always fun, adventure and learning to be had; rewilding childhood from 2-5 years old.

Facilities

  • Toilets available
  • Onsite restaurant and snacks are available

Price

Price: Paid

Price Details

2 Year Olds

  • Morning (8:30am – 1:00pm): £32.25 & Afternoon (1:00pm – 5:30pm): £32.25
  • Short Day (8:30am – 3:30pm): £50.00
  • Long Day (8:30am – 5:30pm): £58.50

3 – 5 Year Olds

  • Morning (8:30am – 1:00pm): £31.00 & Afternoon (1:00pm – 5:30pm): £31.00
  • Short Day (8:30am – 3:30pm): £47.25
  • Long Day (8:30am – 5:30pm): £55.75

Pricing URL: https://stramash.org.uk/nursery-quick-info-sessions-prices-contact/

Birthday Parties

Offer Birthday Parties: No

Session Times:

  • Monday – Friday
    • AM Session: 8:30am – 1:00pm
    • PM Session: 1:00pm – 5:30pm
    • Short Day: 8:30am – 3:30pm
    • Full/Long Day: 8:30am – 5:30pm
  • Wrap Around Option: 8:00am start time available as an add-on at all nursery sites

Address: Stramash Outdoor Nursery Oban, Ganavan Rd, Oban, UK

Post Code: PA34 4SD

Council: Argyll and Bute

County: Oban North and Lorn

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