our story
Welcome to Victoria House, an award-winning Nursery & Pre-School in the heart of Douglas.
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Since 2005, we have been dedicated to nurturing young minds through combining a bespoke and comprehensive learning program with the latest research in child development, building a nursery that ticks every box imaginable for parents and is a home from home for young children.
Working with leading experts, we’ve created a progressive curriculum that is unique to Victoria House. Our outstanding early years educators build on each child’s individual strengths and passions, encouraging them to grow at their own pace, creating a magical environment where children can play, learn, grow, and thrive, fostering their innate curiosity and creativity.
trusted excellence
Over 1,000 families have trusted us with their children's early education, and we are proud of our award-winning programs and consistently excellent inspection reports.
Building a brighter future for the next generation.
At Victoria House, our mission is to make the Isle of Man a better place for the next generation and we are committed to providing an environment where children feel safe and inspired, setting the foundation for lifelong learning and success.
We believe nurseries are more important than ever before.
As well as being crucial years for your child’s development and preparation for life in the modern world, it’s also the place for families to come together. Victoria House is more than a Nursery; we are a community of families and educators passionate about providing the best possible outcomes for our children.
A nurturing start with innovation and comfort.
We’ve gone to great lengths to create an inspiring environment that ensures the best possible start for your children and feels like a home-from-home for our families. By integrating advances in pedagogy, design and technology to create the highest-quality nursery on the Isle of Man.
Victoria House was opened in 2005 by our Founder, Carolyn Nicholson.
With a remarkable teaching career spanning five decades, and after returning to the Isle of Man from Cyprus (where she lived as an expatriate with her young family) Carolyn was inspired to establish a nursery that embodied her philosophy: raising a child truly takes a village, where everyone involved becomes like family.
The nursery has flourished over the years.
From humble beginnings with 12 children and 6 staff members, Victoria House has flourished into an award winning, leading Nursery and Pre-School on the Isle of Man. Synonymous with High Quality Staff, low-staff to child ratios, extensive outdoor space and consistent excellent inspection reports, our nurturing environment is designed to make every child feel loved, secure, and ready to explore the world around them.
In 2024, Alex took the helm.
As Carolyn approached retirement, she carefully prepared her son, Alex, and his wife, Sarah, for the transition. With Sarah’s extensive background in Early Education in London, the couple was well-equipped to carry forward the nursery's values. Since 2024, Alex has taken the helm, continuing to embody Carolyn's vision with passion and dedication, supported by an outstanding team of highly qualified Early Years Educators and Teachers.
Our Team
Meet our expert team: dedicated to your child's growth and happiness.
