--- title: "Farmyard Friends Day Nursery, Hornsea | Ofsted: Outstanding" url: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/farmyard-friends-day-nursery-ltd-hu18-1xr-2531381 description: "Farmyard Friends Day Nursery in Hornsea — rated Outstanding by Ofsted. See fees, opening hours, photos and contact details. Compare nearby nurseries." lang: en-GB --- Nursery Advice: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/ Claim Your Nursery: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/claim # Farmyard Friends Day Nursery Ofsted: Outstanding (Oct 2021) · 4.5 (2 Google reviews) · Hill Top Farm, Main Road, Hornsea, HU18 1XR · East Riding of Yorkshire Number of places 52 places Age range 0–4 yrs Last inspected Oct 2021 Local authority East Riding of Yorkshire ## About this day nursery Farmyard Friends Day Nursery, established in April 2007, is a family-operated childcare facility located on a working farm in Mappleton, East Yorkshire, and is conveniently close to Mappleton beach. The day nursery caters to children from birth to eight years old and operates 51 weeks a year, with closures only for Christmas and Bank Holidays. The setting is structured into three distinct age-appropriate sections: dedicated spaces for infants aged 0-2, toddlers aged 2-3, and a pre-school building for children aged 3-5. This allows them to accommodate up to 18 babies, 24 toddlers, and 24 pre-schoolers simultaneously. The nursery is proud of its outstanding reputation for providing high-quality childcare, focusing on all areas of learning and development. They achieve this through a team of highly qualified, dedicated, and caring staff who design stimulating, exciting, and fun learning experiences. A significant emphasis is placed on outdoor learning, with children encouraged to explore the extensive outdoor environment, including an all-weather play area, the surrounding farm, and the nearby beach, providing numerous opportunities for fresh air and engaging activities. Our ethos Farmyard Friends Day Nursery prides itself on providing high-quality childcare through stimulating, exciting, and fun learning experiences designed by their highly qualified staff. They place a significant emphasis on outdoor learning, encouraging children to explore the natural environment of the working farm and nearby beach. What it's like Children delight in being at this exciting and vibrant setting. As children arrive, they are greeted at the door by friendly staff who are warm and welcoming. Staff make sure that children's favourite resources are available for them, helping them to settle and feel safe and secure. Family-owned and operated Farm-based setting Close to Mappleton beach Emphasis on outdoor learning Highly qualified staff ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted Tax-Free Childcare - Full Day (7.45am-5.30pm) £58.40 / day - Short Day (7.45am-4.00pm) £53.80 / day - 8 Hour Day (8.30am-4.30pm) £53.25 / day - Morning Session (7.45am-12.00pm, over 2s only) £38.70 / session - Afternoon Session (12.30pm-4.30pm, over 2s only) £36.45 / session ## Key facts Opening hours Monday to Friday, from 7.45am to 5.30pm Age range Birth to 8 years Term time / All Year All Year Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Farmyard Friends Day Nursery Last inspected 27 October 2021 · Clare Cotton 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 Inspector highlights - Leaders and staff have high ambitions for every child to develop a love of learning and achieve to the best of their abilities. They have put in place a curriculum that inspires children to learn. - There is a strong focus on learning in the outdoor environment and through the local community. - Children hear rich language from staff, which fosters their communication, language and literacy skills. - Children show excellent behaviour for their age and ability, displaying high levels of confidence, independence and respect. - Transitions within the setting and school are superb, with highly successful strategies to share information with parents, school teachers and each other about children's personalities and learning. Inspection #10206592 · Source: Ofsted View full Ofsted report (https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50173340) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Inclusion is at the heart of the setting and is supported by highly successful partnerships with other professionals. Staff diligently monitor children's progress to identify developmental gaps or delay. This informs meticulous action plans and detailed early intervention programmes. Outdoor space There is a strong focus on learning in the outdoor environment and through the local community. Children's learning flows seamlessly between indoors and outdoors, and leaders and staff believe that the natural world provides children with a sense of wonder and excitement for learning that cannot be achieved elsewhere. ## Google Reviews of Farmyard Friends Day Nursery 4.5 (2 Google reviews) Katie Jewitt 2 years ago Fantastic nursery, I can not recommend enough! My 3 children all currently attend and the staff, facilities and overall feel of the nursery is amazing. The children are always doing so many engaging learning actives. The staff are all so warm and my children love them. They are always so happy and excited to attend. Read on Google (https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNwaUw3NmNREAE!2m1!1s0x4878a5baed5595e5:0x40266cfd6b541aac) Kelvyn Williams 4 years ago Read on Google (https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURXbDZUYW93RRAB!2m1!1s0x4878a5baed5595e5:0x40266cfd6b541aac) Reviews from Google for Farmyard Friends Day Nursery. See all on Google Maps (https://maps.google.com/?cid=4622501903225592492&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) Inspection history Most recent inspection 27 October 2021 Outstanding Only one graded inspection on record — a trend chart will appear here once a second graded report is published. View full Ofsted report (https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50173340) ## Frequently asked about Farmyard Friends Day Nursery ### What is the capacity at Farmyard Friends Day Nursery? ### What is the staff team like at Farmyard Friends Day Nursery? ### Which funding entitlements does Farmyard Friends Day Nursery accept? ### When did Farmyard Friends Day Nursery open? ### How can Farmyard Friends Day Nursery be contacted? ### How are meals and food handled at Farmyard Friends Day Nursery? ## Nearby day nurseries in Hornsea Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Farmyard Friends Day Nursery. - Ofsted: Good 2.7 mi ### First Steps Day Nursery Hornsea · HU18 1LN https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/first-steps-day-nursery-hu18-1ln-ey451795 - Ofsted: Good 7.4 mi ### Leven Pre-School Leven · HU17 5NF https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/leven-pre-school-hu17-5nf-314671 - Ofsted: Good 8.7 mi ### Mary Poppins Day Nursery Hull · HU12 9AX https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/mary-poppins-daycare-hu12-9dh-2684043 - Ofsted: Good 8.7 mi ### Westside Day Nursery Hull · HU8 9RW https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/westside-day-nursery-ltd-hu8-9rw-ey557662 - Ofsted: Good 9.0 mi ### Westside Day Nursery Bilton Grange · HU9 4DB https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/westside-day-nursery-hu9-4db-ey349651 - Ofsted: Good 9.0 mi ### Songbirds Preston Hull · HU12 8UY https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/songbirds-preston-hu12-8uy-2700193 See all nurseries in Hornsea →: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/search?q=Hornsea ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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