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With the government's expansion of funded childcare hours, nurseries and childcare providers are facing increased demand for space. Rather than opting for costly, time-consuming renovations, why not expand your existing nursery or develop your school-based nursery provisions with an additional outdoor building designed and installed by Cabins for Schools?
 

With the increasing demand for early years education, many primary schools are looking to expand their facilities to offer school-based nursery provision. However, not all schools have the space or resources to convert existing classrooms into suitable nursery areas. This is where our modular buildings and log cabins can provide the perfect solution—offering flexible, affordable, and purpose-built spaces designed to meet the unique needs of early years education.

We’ll work closely with you to choose the ideal build style and size to meet the specific needs of your nursery, school-based nursery or pre-school.

Expanding Nursery Capacity with A Log Cabin

Log cabins offer a charming, nature-inspired solution for expanding nursery space, making them ideal for eco-friendly or outdoor-focused childcare environments. Key benefits include:

Natural Aesthetic: Log cabins create a warm, rustic atmosphere that blends beautifully with natural surroundings, fostering a cosy and inviting space for children to learn and play.


Expandable Design: We can connect two log cabins together to form a larger structure and include covered porches and side room extensions. We will create the log cabin nursery building that's perfect for your requirements.


Eco-Friendly: Made from sustainable Scandinavian slow-grown redwood, our log cabins align well with environmentally conscious practices, which can be a strong selling point for parents who prioritise eco-friendly childcare.

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Expanding Your Nursery Capacity with a Bespoke Modular Building

Modular classroom-style buildings are a bespoke, cost-effective solution for nurseries and pre-schools needing additional space. They offer several advantages:

Bespoke Design: Our Modular nursery buildings are custom designed to suit your specific needs. This tailored approach ensures that the space perfectly aligns with your operational requirements. From building size to cladding to opting for a partition or the placement of windows and doors, you will have so much freedom when we design your new nursery or pre-school building.


Fast Construction: Since our modular buildings are constructed off-site at our factory in Derbyshire, they can be assembled on-site quickly, minimising disruption to existing nursery operations and reducing overall construction time.

Nursery Case Study: The Happy Homestead Eco Nursery

The Happy Homestead Eco Nursery & Forest School, located on a 1.5-acre meadow near Scunthorpe, provides outdoor-focused childcare for children from birth to age 5.

The nursery selected a design of two 17m² log cabins connected by a 1.2m porch, creating a cosy and nature-centered learning environment for children who love spending time outdoors.

Funding for Nursery and Pre-School Buildings

We understand the financial challenges of expanding childcare facilities. That’s why we’re here to support you in securing funding for your new building.
We’ll provide a free design and free no-obligation quote to help you with your funding application.
 
Check out our tips for writing a successful funding bid to increase your chances of securing financial support.

 

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Consultation

Chat to a member of our team about your ideas for your new nursery, pre-school or childcare space. 

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Free Site Survey & Quote

We can conduct an in-person or virtual site survey to ensure your new nursery building will fit your site perfectly. Our team will provide a detailed quote and breakdown of costs for your new nursery building. 

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Installation

Our fully trained teams of DBS checked fitters, electricians and painters will install your new nursery building in a matter of days.

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Ongoing Support

Our aftercare team are on hand to provide help and advice to schools and other educational settings across the UK. 

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is a Modular Nursery?

A modular nursery is a childcare building made from prefabricated sections built off-site and assembled on location. Modular nursery buildings are a fast, cost-effective solution to expanding nursery space with minimal disruption during installation.

Why Expand Nursery Provision in Schools?

The government’s recent expansion of funded childcare hours means more schools are under pressure to provide pre-school and nursery facilities for children as young as two. By offering school-based nursery provision, primary schools can:

  • Meet local demand for early years childcare.
  • Support working families by offering seamless early years education on-site.
  • Enhance the school’s reputation by providing a high-quality learning environment for young children.
  • Ensure a smoother transition for children moving from nursery to primary school, creating continuity in their education.

Do modular nursery buildings need planning permission?

Planning permission requirements for modular nursery buildings vary depending on the size, location, and specific regulations in your area. It’s essential to consult your local planning authority to determine whether planning permission is needed for your project. In some cases, modular nursery buildings may fall under permitted development rights, which do not require planning permission.

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Testimonials Hear from our customers

'The Eco School room is quality beyond belief, we were struck at how beautiful it was on the outside and then we went inside and it went to a whole new level! Can't thank Cabins for Schools enough, absolutely amazing to work with, very professional and amenable to our needs and the needs of our children, would highly recommend.' 

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Miles Newey

Testimonials Hear from our customers

 'We can’t praise enough the whole team at Cabins for Schools. From the planning and designing of our cabin that is bespoke for our school requirements, to the efficient, polite and experienced teams of fitters (completed in less than a week), to the aftercare and attention to detail. Highly recommended.'

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Asfordby Hill Primary School

Testimonials Hear from our customers

'I cannot praise Cabins for Schools enough. They offered a personalised design service suited to our school needs, amazing value for money and installed the cabin in just a matter of days working around us and without any fuss.
It has already had such a huge impact on our school and the children accessing the cabin. We can’t thank you enough!'

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Shardlow School

Testimonials Hear from our customers

'We had a fantastic experience with Cabins for Schools and would highly recommend!'

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Kerry Hearsey

Testimonials Hear from our customers

'Anne-Marie was fantastic at showing us all the available styles of cabins which could suit our school and the needs of our pupils. We had secured a Local Government grant to enable us to create more room for outdoor learning and the whole experience with Cabins for Schools has been problem free, which is rare in this day & age. The communication levels have been great from signing our forms, through to installation. The children adore their new cabin which we have called The Hut. We often have reading time in there and it's lovely that all the children can sit around the edge of the cabin on the built-in benches.'

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Sarah Graham

Testimonials Hear from our customers

'We have recently had our beautiful cabin installed at Primrose Hospice in Bromsgrove. We are absolutely delighted with the service we have received as well as the end product.'

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Primrose Hospice

Testimonials Hear from our customers

'What an incredible build! We wanted this cabin specifically to help our children celebrate reading, and this helps to create that snug, warm, fairy-tale, idyllic environment where our children can get cosy with a book and weave in and out of different worlds as they please. Cabins for Schools were an absolute pleasure and delight to work with, and we can't recommend them enough! Very professional and polite, a great project for us all!'

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St Andrews Primary School

Testimonials Hear from our customers

'Excellent service and support from start to finish. Anne- Marie was very helpful with excellent customer care and patience as we went through the process of getting planning permission (!) and the cabin builders were skilled, professional and impressively weatherproof building our cabin in soggy conditions! The cabin itself is awesome, very impressed. Thank you to the whole team, this cabin will be loved and enjoyed for many years to come 🛖❤️'

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Ruby Cox

Testimonials Hear from our customers

'We are so excited to use our new lodge for Forest Schools and outdoor learning. It will be well utilised as a hub for outdoor learning and we have already held an external visits meeting in there for local colleagues. It is the perfect addition to our extensive grounds and woodland area. We are already getting excited about when we can build the next one!'

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Allesley Primary School

Testimonials Hear from our customers

'Cabins for schools were brilliant to deal with. Right from our first enquiry through to the finish build they were helpful, pleasant and very informative. All the staff were very professional and flexible with school needs. They also helped us to get the best value cabin for the budget we had available. The process of buying a cabin from them was very smooth. We now have a wonderful cabin on our playground which we have called The Hive which is used daily by our SEN staff and children.'

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Park Hill Primary School

Testimonials Hear from our customers

'The space that has been provided is invaluable to us as we now have an eco garden surrounding the area so its created greater student interest in the great outdoors, bug hunting, den building, gardening, nature etc. The hut creates a calm dry place for interventions, small class groups and staff who run the eco garden use it for planning of the garden too.  

The install team were brilliant - extremely polite and left the site tidy. Thank you so much!'

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Limehurst Academy

Testimonials Hear from our customers

'Your staff have been brilliant each time we have used you. The products are amazing. No complaints from any of our customers. Thank you'

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Testimonials Hear from our customers

'The Cabins for Schools team have been very supportive, communication and explanations of the work have been first class. The costs and the support received has been great. We have decided to call the building the book nook and are going to use it as a library and a place for pupils to read in a cosy welcoming environment.'

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Croft Community School

Testimonials Hear from our customers

'We are absolutely thrilled with the two reading pods you recently installed in our playground at St Marys C of E Primary School, Byfleet. We wanted to express our sincere thanks for the outstanding service and quality throughout the entire process. From the initial planning stages, your communication was exceptional. We particularly appreciated your patience and guidance as we determined the optimal size for our space, and your flexibility in accommodating our request for a second pod when we secured additional funding was fantastic. The installation team was incredibly professional and efficient. They arrived on time as scheduled, worked seamlessly around our school day timings, and completed the setup quickly with minimal disruption. The finished cabins both inside and out look fantastic and have already become a much-loved addition to our school. The cabins are proving to be incredibly popular with our pupils during break and lunchtimes. They offer a welcome respite from the hustle and bustle of the playground, providing a quiet and calming space where children can choose to read, chat with friends, draw, or simply relax. It's wonderful to see them being used in such a variety of ways and we've already noticed a positive impact on the overall playground atmosphere. Thank you again for providing such a positive experience. We would highly recommend Cabins For Schools to any educational institution looking for high-quality outdoor learning spaces.'

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St Marys C of E Primary School Byfleet

Testimonials Hear from our customers

'From the initial stages, Cabins for Schools worked closely with us to deliver our vision, ensuring the project remained within budget without compromising on quality. The team’s dedication meant that the cabin was not only completed on time but was ready to use immediately—a seamless experience from start to finish. The cabin itself has exceeded all expectations. Its quality has stood the test of time through extreme weather conditions, from scorching summers to freezing, wet winters, and it still looks as pristine as it did on the day of installation. The structure has truly proven to be a durable, long-lasting investment. Our woodland cabin has transformed our outdoor area into an incredible extension of the classroom, offering a versatile and inspiring learning environment. It has been the hub of a wide array of activities and events, such as Yoga Classes, Forest Schools, Wellbeing Writing Sessions, Santa’s Grotto at Christmas, and School Community Days, to name just a few. Its charm and functionality have enriched our pupils' learning experiences in countless ways. The "wow" factor of the cabin is undeniable, impressing visitors and sparking joy in everyone who steps inside. We have even had the privilege of sharing this remarkable facility with other schools in our city, particularly those with fewer resources for outdoor education. It has been heartwarming to see the positive impact it has had not only on our own pupils but also on the wider community. We feel incredibly fortunate for the opportunities this cabin has brought our children, enabling them to enjoy the great outdoors every day, regardless of the weather. The cabin is more than just a building—it is an inspiring space that fosters creativity, wellbeing, and connection. Thank you once again for bringing this vision to life. We are proud to showcase our cabin as a testament to the exceptional quality and service provided by Cabins for Schools.'

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Sunnyfields Primary School

Testimonials Hear from our customers

'Our cabin is used for quiet time and reading spaces. It is a very calm and chilled area with coloured lights and heating so this can now be used all year round. Our cabin has a very fairytale feel to it and will also be used this winter for the first time this year as a Santas grotto for the children in the school.'

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Ludlow Junior School

Testimonials Hear from our customers

'Cabins for Schools provided a great service- they were very open to ideas and suggestions, and communicated well throughout. Our new building will be for quiet activities at play and lunch times and used as an outdoor classroom for whole class activities across the curriculum.'

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The Alderton Junior School

Testimonials Hear from our customers

'The Eco School room is quality beyond belief, we were struck at how beautiful it was on the outside and then we went inside and it went to a whole new level! Can't thank Cabins for Schools enough, absolutely amazing to work with, very professional and amenable to our needs and the needs of our children, would highly recommend.' 

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Miles Newey

 'We can’t praise enough the whole team at Cabins for Schools. From the planning and designing of our cabin that is bespoke for our school requirements, to the efficient, polite and experienced teams of fitters (completed in less than a week), to the aftercare and attention to detail. Highly recommended.'

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Asfordby Hill Primary School

'I cannot praise Cabins for Schools enough. They offered a personalised design service suited to our school needs, amazing value for money and installed the cabin in just a matter of days working around us and without any fuss.
It has already had such a huge impact on our school and the children accessing the cabin. We can’t thank you enough!'

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Shardlow School

'We had a fantastic experience with Cabins for Schools and would highly recommend!'

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Kerry Hearsey

'Anne-Marie was fantastic at showing us all the available styles of cabins which could suit our school and the needs of our pupils. We had secured a Local Government grant to enable us to create more room for outdoor learning and the whole experience with Cabins for Schools has been problem free, which is rare in this day & age. The communication levels have been great from signing our forms, through to installation. The children adore their new cabin which we have called The Hut. We often have reading time in there and it's lovely that all the children can sit around the edge of the cabin on the built-in benches.'

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Sarah Graham

'We have recently had our beautiful cabin installed at Primrose Hospice in Bromsgrove. We are absolutely delighted with the service we have received as well as the end product.'

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Primrose Hospice

'What an incredible build! We wanted this cabin specifically to help our children celebrate reading, and this helps to create that snug, warm, fairy-tale, idyllic environment where our children can get cosy with a book and weave in and out of different worlds as they please. Cabins for Schools were an absolute pleasure and delight to work with, and we can't recommend them enough! Very professional and polite, a great project for us all!'

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St Andrews Primary School

'Excellent service and support from start to finish. Anne- Marie was very helpful with excellent customer care and patience as we went through the process of getting planning permission (!) and the cabin builders were skilled, professional and impressively weatherproof building our cabin in soggy conditions! The cabin itself is awesome, very impressed. Thank you to the whole team, this cabin will be loved and enjoyed for many years to come. 🛖❤️'

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Ruby Cox

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