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Fun Farm Day Nursery

Ofsted: Good
(Jan 2024)
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4.4(5 parent reviews) ·Fun Farm, Stephenson Road, Lincoln, LN6 3QU · Lincolnshire
Number of places
89 places
Age range
0–5 yrs
Last inspected
Jan 2024
Local authority
Lincolnshire

About this day nursery

Fun Farm Day Nursery Lincoln City is a highly-regarded childcare provider located in the heart of Lincoln, specifically at 21 Newland. As an Ofsted-registered "Good" nursery, it prioritises creating a secure and nurturing setting where children from nine months old can flourish and develop.

The nursery aims to prepare children for school by providing a strong foundation through enjoyable and positive learning experiences. They offer a range of provisions from their baby room through to pre-school, ensuring a stimulating environment for all ages.

In addition to daily nursery care, Fun Farm Day Nursery also runs a holiday club during school breaks and half terms, including teacher training days and unexpected school closures, offering a variety of engaging activities like arts and crafts, outdoor play, movies, and themed weeks to keep children entertained and active.

What it's like

Children of all ages have opportunities to challenge their physical skills in the nursery's soft-play zone. Staff respond positively to children's needs and consider their personalities, different life experiences and home routines, nurturing their self-esteem.

Ofsted-rated GoodHoliday Club availableHome-cooked meals

Pricing & funding

Fees are payable monthly in advance and are due by the seventh of each month. One month's notice is required to withdraw a child or reduce their booked sessions. Full fees remain payable for any sessions missed due to family holidays, illness, or self-isolation.

Funding accepted

15 hours — working parents (9 months–2 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)Tax-Free Childcare

Good to know

  • Fees must be paid monthly in advance by the 7th of each month.
  • One month's notice is required to withdraw a child or reduce sessions.
  • Full fees are due for sessions missed through child illness, self-isolation, or holidays.
  • Late payment fees apply for payments received after the due date.
  • Charges apply for late pickups.
  • Payments accepted via debit card, bank transfer, and Tax-Free Childcare, but no cash.

Key facts

Opening hours

7:30am - 6:00pm, Monday - Friday

Age range

9 months old - Pre School

Term time / All Year

All Year

Session types

Holiday Club

Food

Home cooked, fresh hot lunches

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Fun Farm Day Nursery

Last inspected 17 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 of all ages have opportunities to challenge their physical skills in the nursery's soft-play zone. Staff respond positively to children's needs and consider their personalities, different life experiences and home routines, nurturing their self-esteem.

Inspector highlights

  • Children of all ages have opportunities to challenge their physical skills.
  • Staff recognise the uniqueness of every child and interact with them sensitively.
  • Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities make good progress.
  • Management places a strong focus on staff's well-being and professional development.
  • Effective partnerships exist between parents and staff.

Areas to develop

  • 1support staff to help children build on what they already know and can do
  • 2help children to identify and understand what to do if they encounter potential risks when they use the internet or digital technology.
Inspection #10308607 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

"Parents speak highly of the staff. They state the staff are supportive."

"Parents are pleased with the progress their children have made at nursery."

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities make good progress from their starting points. The special educational needs coordinators are perceptive and knowledgeable about how to meet the needs of individual children.

Outdoor space

The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning.

Parent Reviews of Fun Farm Day Nursery

4.4
(5)
Fiona Haye
5 months ago

We cannot thank the team enough for the incredible care and support you have given our daughter during her time with you. I was understandably nervous about how she would adapt, but any worries were quickly put to rest. She has absolutely loved her time here, and we are so grateful for the many positive, nurturing experiences she has had. We have been completely blown away by how smooth and confident her transition was – it is a real testament to the kindness, professionalism, and dedication of the team. Although her place here was always intended to be short-term I have genuinely struggled with the decision to move her on. That alone speaks volumes about how special this nursery is. Thank you for creating such a warm, supportive, and happy environment. You have made a lasting impact on our daughter and our family, and we will always be thankful 💛

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Deebunka Doin Deebunking
7 months ago

I was a single mum while I still am a single mum but it was when I was younger and I lived in Lincoln in North Hykeham I chose this nursery for my son because it was the best nursery that I could find the best nursery that I can find whilst being in the nursery they detected that my son had speech problems. We received the correct help and the reason why I'm writing this is because I'm sat in my living room downstairs right now listening to my son and his bedroom rapping and singing is hard time wlrapping and singing he writes songs he writes raps he writes everything and also freestyles and you know what I just want to say thank you to this nursery thank you to Jenny especially and thank you to Darren especially they probably are retired now however I just want to say thank you

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Lucy Hird
10 years ago

My 3 kids love this nursery. My youngest even throws a tantrum in the car when it comes to leaving. The are always improving the outdoor space, and in extremely poor weather they use the warehouse behind the indoor playarea normally reserved for bookings to ensure they get the space to run around. They are especially good at getting the rising 4s ready for 'big school' with cycling proficiency training, PE twice a week (getting them use to getting changed), school sports day, school plays and regular parents "evenings" normally on a sunday. Only ever expressed a minor concern twice in 6 years which turned out to be a misunderstanding and rectified immediately.

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Darren Parker
9 years ago

This is an o.k nursery with suitable opening and closing times.

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Inspection history

Date: March 2018

  • January 2024Good
  • March 2018Good

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