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Blossom Barn Nursery

Ofsted: Outstanding
(Aug 2022)
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5.0(6 parent reviews)
·Unit 1 Stansted Courtyard, Parsonage Road, Bishop's Stortford, CM22 6PU · Essex
Number of places
52 places
Age range
1–4 yrs
Last inspected
Aug 2022
Local authority
Essex

About this day nursery

Blossom Barn Nursery is dedicated to providing a nurturing and stimulating environment for young children, focusing on holistic development through a blend of modern and traditional educational approaches. The nursery offers a diverse curriculum that encompasses interactive phonics sessions with "Robot Reg," dance and yoga with ADC Dance, and immersive outdoor learning experiences at their Forest School.

Children also engage in community interaction through weekly visits to a local residential home and develop physical skills with balance bike lessons. The nursery further enriches its programme with Spanish classes and educational minibus outings, aiming to broaden children's perspectives and foster a comprehensive learning journey.

With a commitment to exceptional childcare and education, Blossom Barn strives to create a warm, welcoming "home from home" setting where every child can thrive in a safe, inspiring, and happy atmosphere.

Our ethos

Blossom Barn Nursery is committed to the holistic development of children through a blend of modern and traditional educational approaches. They offer a diverse curriculum including interactive phonics, dance, yoga, Forest School, community interaction, balance bikes, Spanish classes, and educational outings, all within a warm, welcoming "home from home" setting that aims to inspire and support every child's learning journey.

What it's like

Children thrive at this setting, receiving a very warm welcome and eagerly exploring exciting activities that build curiosity and independence. They show a strong love of books, develop practical life skills, and are supported to understand safety and manage risks.

Forest SchoolInteractive Phonics with Robot RegDance & YogaCommunity VisitsSpanish Lessons

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)
  • School Day Standard Rate£60 / day
  • School Day with additional Hour Standard Rate£74 / day
  • Full Day Standard Rate£85 / day
  • Additional Hours charged at£12 / hour
  • Consumables charge per Full day (funded hours)£18 / day

Key facts

Food

Breakfast, Lunch and Tea are included in Full Day fees. Lunch is included in School Day fees. Children are encouraged to bring a fruit snack.

Opening hours

Monday to Friday - 7.30am to 6.30pm

Term time / All Year

All Year

Established

2021

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Blossom Barn Nursery

Last inspected 30 August 2022 · Lorraine Pike

Safeguarding effective
Overall effectiveness
Outstanding
Quality of education
Outstanding
Behaviour and attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership and management
Outstanding

What it's like to attend

Children thrive at this setting, receiving a very warm welcome and eagerly exploring exciting activities that build curiosity and independence. They show a strong love of books, develop practical life skills, and are supported to understand safety and manage risks.

Inspector highlights

  • Children thrive and make rapid progress through a well-designed, challenging curriculum
  • Outstanding focus on emotional well-being, including the setting's well-being dog
  • Exceptional partnerships with parents and excellent communication
  • Highly skilled staff supported by inspirational leadership and tailored training
  • Strong development of physical skills through dance and balance bike sessions
Inspection #10246880 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

Outdoor space

Children take part in outdoor learning, including forest school sessions and walks, and the inspector observed activities outdoors. Physical development is supported through activities such as balance bike sessions and dance that increase flexibility and strengthen core muscles.

Parent Reviews of Blossom Barn Nursery

5.0
(6)
Melissa Ward
3 years ago

My son has been going to Blossom Barn since it opened in October 2021 (we moved him from a nursery we were unhappy with). He settled in really quickly and now loves it so much, he’s sometimes not ready to come home at pick up! They have great facilities, there are often new resources, but most importantly the staff are wonderful! They all deeply care about the children and that really shows. It’s well run, the communication from the management team is great, and as an added bonus, they do so many additional programmes with the kids that are included in the price. They go to the forest garden, have balance bike lessons (our son is now so confident), Spanish, phonics and yoga/dance. I plan to send my second there next year

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Camilla Foulger
3 years ago

We cannot thank the WHOLE team at Blossom Barn enough for looking after our babies so well over the last year. The transition of going back to work was made so smooth thanks to the Love and care of the Blossom Barn Team. The diary updates and photos through the APP are so appreciated especially in the earlier days whilst transitioning. The daily activities they set up and fun environment they create really is amazing and I know our girls are always having the best time at nursery as they run to the door keen to get in on nursery days. The team genuinely take an interest in each child individually and enjoy getting to know their funny little ways, encouraging development along the way. What a unique and special place Blossom Barn is and how lucky we are to have found it.

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Kurtis Waterman
3 years ago

My daughter has been in the care of Lauren since she was a year old, Evie was so Comfortable on the first settling in session and we’ve never had any tears of her going in she’s always loved every second of it. We was so grateful we had to opportunity to go to blossom barn. Lauren and her staff are incredible, Evie has learnt so much since being in you’re care from, Spanish lesson, phonics lessons and balance bike lesson and so much more. Evie has had the best 3 years with Lauren and her new staff members. We are so sad Evie now has to go onto primary school, I honestly can not recommend blossom barn enough. They’ve all been amazing. Thank you for the journey Evie experienced with you all. I wish you all the best! Xxxxx

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Rumtzu Pumtzu
3 years ago

I absolutely love Blossom Barn Nursery. Both my children have been with them since the beginning and I couldn't ask for a better environment for my kids to grow up in. From the balance bike sessions, spanish lessons, forest school, yoga and many more activities , to the police men and firemen coming over so the kids can ask questions and explore the vehicles involved in their jobs, to the wonderful outdoor and indoor play area, toys , books and accesories, to the lovely members of staff... Honestly I can't praise them enough. Would definitely recommend xx "Happy mummy of 2 - Romana"

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Sham Etienne
4 years ago

Our daughter has been going to Blossoms and we cannot complain. The extra curricular activities are great I.e. balance bikes, forest school! Always a happy baby when we pick her up!

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Inspection history

Most recent inspection

30 August 2022

Outstanding

Only one graded inspection on record — a trend chart will appear here once a second graded report is published.

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