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Country Kids Day Nursery Farndon

Ofsted: Good
(Jan 2024)
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3.7(3 parent reviews)
·Country Kids Day Nursery, Memorial Hall Playing Fields, Newark, NG24 3SZ · Nottinghamshire
Number of places
30 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Jan 2024
Local authority
Nottinghamshire

About this day nursery

Country Kids Day Nursery in Farndon aims to provide a nurturing environment where children are encouraged to direct their own learning experiences. The nursery places a strong emphasis on outdoor play and connecting with nature, offering opportunities for children to develop confidence and self-esteem through hands-on learning in the Nottinghamshire countryside.

They prioritise individual settling-in periods for children, understanding that each child adjusts differently, and provide support for both children and parents during any separation anxiety. The nursery operates with an inclusive ethos, ensuring equal access to its services for all children, irrespective of gender, race, disability, religion, belief, or parents' sexual orientation.

Our ethos

Country Kids Day Nursery Farndon encourages children to direct their own learning experiences, with a strong emphasis on outdoor play and connecting with nature. They are committed to hands-on learning in the countryside to build confidence and self-esteem, and operate with an inclusive ethos, ensuring equal access for all children.

What it's like

Children are happy and settled at the nursery. Staff greet children warmly and use settling-in visits to gather information about their likes and dislikes, helping them to form quick bonds with key persons. Children are taught to manage their emotions and deal with disagreements, and positive praise helps them build resilience.

Nature-focused learningOutdoor play emphasisedFlexible settling-in periodsInclusive environment

Pricing & funding

Fees are payable monthly in advance, and the nursery does not charge for bank holidays when closed. A non-refundable registration fee is required to book a place, and one calendar month's notice is required for withdrawals. Government funding is accepted for eligible two, three, and four-year-olds.

Funding accepted

15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)
  • Registration Fee£45 / session

Good to know

  • A non-refundable registration fee of £45 is required when booking.
  • Fees are payable monthly in advance.
  • One calendar month's notice is required for a child leaving the nursery.
  • No charges are applied for bank holidays, during which the nursery is closed.
  • Government funding is accepted, including the 15 and 30-hour offers for eligible children.
  • Payments are accepted via cash, debit/credit card, bank transfer, and childcare vouchers.

Key facts

Opening hours

Monday - Friday 07:00 - 18:00

Term time / All Year

All Year

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Country Kids Day Nursery Farndon

Last inspected 9 January 2024

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

What it's like to attend

Children are happy and settled at the nursery. Staff greet children warmly and use settling-in visits to gather information about their likes and dislikes, helping them to form quick bonds with key persons. Children are taught to manage their emotions and deal with disagreements, and positive praise helps them build resilience.

Inspector highlights

  • Leaders have a well-thought-out curriculum and know what they want all children to learn, striving for them to be confident and independent for their next stage of learning.
  • Staff prioritise children's communication and language development, using clear language and visual aids, and effectively supporting children who speak English as an additional language.
  • Children's key persons have in-depth knowledge of their key children and confidently explain their progress.
  • Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are well supported, with staff making adaptations to ensure the curriculum is accessible and ambitious.
  • Leaders follow robust procedures for staff vetting, provide regular training, and staff feel well supported with supervision and feedback.

Areas to develop

  • 1support staff to develop a more consistent approach to sharing information about children's development and learning priorities
  • 2enhance partnerships with parents to improve the two-way flow of information regarding children's learning and development.
Inspection #10308735 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

Parents say their children look forward to attending the nursery.

They appreciate the range of activities the nursery provides.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are well supported at this nursery. Staff make adaptations to ensure the curriculum is accessible and ambitious for all children. The special educational needs coordinator has an excellent understanding of how to make timely referrals for children and seeks guidance from external agencies and other professionals when needed.

Outdoor space

Children are becoming increasingly independent as staff teach them how to get themselves dressed with their coats, gloves and hats. Children demonstrate that they can put their wellies on before going outside. Staff place a strong focus on children spending time outdoors and developing a healthy lifestyle. Staff take children for a walk to a local farm, and children excitedly shout 'hello' to the donkeys.

Parent Reviews of Country Kids Day Nursery Farndon

3.7
(3)
Lisa Mcquaid
3 months ago

My daughter attended the farndon setting from age 2-4 and she literally loved every minute. She went in with a smile, always happy to see the staff and her friends and always excited to tell us about her day! The staff were really lovely and I felt completely at ease from the moment we went to visit and my daughter absolutely loved them. Communication was brilliant too, I was always told of all the lovely things she had done throughout the day.

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Georgina Blackhurst
2 years ago

Lovely small nursery, our daughter has really thrived there having started at 11mo. Very happy we chose it.

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Inspection history

Most recent inspection

9 January 2024

Good

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

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