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Crèche

We are delighted to offer our members a thoughtful and practical solution – a state-of-the-art, free Crèche service. We believe parents deserve peace of mind while they focus on their workouts, and our Crèche is designed to provide a nurturing and secure environment for your little ones.

Peace of mind while you stay active

Your little ones are cared for in a safe, friendly setting with experienced caregivers

Fun and engaging care for children

Age-appropriate play and activities help keep young ones entertained and happy

Flexible childcare that works for you

Short sessions available with easy booking through the Horizon app 

A secure space for early development

Offering a nurturing environment that complements play and learning

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You can book the Crèche over the telephone or via the Horizon app. Waterlooville: 02392 245900

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Welcome to Our Safe and Caring Crèche

At Horizon, we understand that balancing a commitment to fitness with the demands of family life can be challenging. We are delighted to offer our members a thoughtful and practical solution – a state-of-the-art, free Crèche service. We believe parents deserve peace of mind while they focus on their workouts, and our Crèche is designed to provide a nurturing and secure environment for your little ones. Our trained and caring staff ensure that your children are engaged with fun, age-appropriate activities, so you can exercise confidently, knowing that your kids are in good hands. Enjoy your workout, knowing that your family’s needs are well taken care of at Horizon.

Our Crèche is not just another childcare facility; it’s a place where your children’s development and wellbeing are at the heart of everything we do. From a team of qualified and compassionate caregivers to a meticulously crafted play and learning environment, we have carefully curated every aspect to ensure your child receives the best care possible.

New Member Induction

All new parents are required to complete a short induction before using the creche.

This takes place without children present, typically during quieter periods, so our team can provide full attention and ensure all information is clearly understood.

This approach helps us maintain a safe and well-managed environment for both children and staff.

A Space for Little Adventures

Every visit to the crèche brings something new to explore. From creative activities and play areas to quiet corners for stories and games, children can spend their time discovering, playing and making new friends while you enjoy the centre.

Photo of Parent and Baby swimming lessons at Horizon Guildford

Swimming Support

Our team will support parents with preparing children for swimming, including helping with changing where possible.

While we aim to assist at poolside, this is dependent on staffing levels and the number of children in the creche at the time, as maintaining safe staff-to-child ratios is always our priority.

What our members say

There is no other gym that offers such an incredible Creche service included in the price of the membership! The Creche and its staff ate the best thing the gym has to offer, and they should be rewarded greatly! It is a service in such big demand, and it is so necessary in order to allow parents and guardians to exercise, which massively helps people’s mental health!

We can do this knowing our children are in such incredible care! The ladies who run the Waterlooville Creche are outstanding. I would not have joined had it not been for the Creche and I would not recommend it to other parents or friends if it didn’t have one.

The Crèche – Horizon Waterlooville
What our members say

Thank you so much for taking care of me. Love Jess

Thank you so much for welcoming us so warmly to the creche. Ellie settled so well, and I’ve been so happy and comfortable for Ellie to stay with you while I get some ‘me’ time.

Thank you so much for being so kind and welcoming. You always put the boys at ease if they were upset and always reassured me when I needed it.

Thank you so much for taking such good care of Miles in the creche while I go to the gym. He loves coming into you, and it’s so nice knowing he is so well looked after.

Thank you for looking after me and making mummy feel okay about leaving me! I have loved playing with you and will miss you. We think you are wonderful!

The Crèche – Horizon Waterlooville
What our members say

I would love to shout out to the ladies I’m the crèche at Waterlooville. My daughter has loved going to the crèche and had her last session today before starting school. The ladies are excellent with the children and do so much with them. It has made me feel much less guilty knowing she’s enjoying the crèche while I workout. We will both miss seeing their smiley faces every week.

The Crèche – Horizon Waterlooville

What to expect at The Crèche

You can book the Crèche over the telephone or via the Horizon app.

Havant: 02392 476026
Waterlooville: 02392 245900

You can if the child is in your care at the time; however, friends cannot book for them if their parent is also in the centre.

We do not provide snacks. However, you can bring fruit or vegetables (only) for your child.

You can book more than one child, but you have to call reception rather than booking on the app. Call Waterlooville on 02392 245 900 or Havant on 02392 476 026.

Yes. All new users must complete a short induction without children present before using the creche.

Our Crèche team are here if you need help with Swimming lessons or looking after one child while you are swimming with the other.

For more information, ask one of our Crèche staff, subject to availability.

We can collect your child from the pool at your preferred time, bring them into the crèche and get them dried and dressed. We can also change your child into their swim stuff in the creche and pass them into the pool to you as the parent, or we can offer to drop off the child and then pick back up service. We ask parents to ensure they book this correctly on the creche bookings to allow ratio numbers to be followed in the crèche.

Slots of 30 minutes, 60 minutes and 90 minutes will be available for booking on a first come first serve basis via the Horizon app.

Creche sessions can be booked for up to a maximum of 2 hours.

The Crèche is free to members and £3.50 per 30 mins to non-members.

  • There is a sign-up form that parents need to read and sign on their first visit to the crèche.
  • We advise new customers to arrive 10- 15 minutes before they are booked to ensure all paperwork is completed and your questions are answered.
  • Your child may take up to three 30-minute sessions to settle fully.

The Crèche is open Monday to Friday, 9.00 am until 12.30 pm. It is closed on Bank Holidays.

We take children from 12 weeks until the day before their sixth birthday.

Three children to one staff member ratio
We will always inform the parent after 15 to 20 minutes if we cannot settle their child.

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Exploring memberships at the local leisure center can open up a world of fitness and fun. With a variety of options available, from family packages to individual plans, there’s something for everyone. Members enjoy access to state-of-the-art gym facilities, swimming pools, and a range of classes like yoga and spin. Whether you’re looking to get fit, meet new friends, or simply unwind, a membership could be your ticket to a healthier lifestyle.

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