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Godstone Farm Day Nursery

Ofsted: Good
(May 2023)
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5.0(3 parent reviews) ·Godstone Farm, Tilburstow Hill Road, Godstone, RH9 8LL · Surrey
Number of places
83 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
May 2023
Local authority
Surrey

About this day nursery

Godstone Farm Day Nursery, nestled in a charming countryside setting, offers a stimulating environment for young children. The nursery prides itself on its newly renovated facilities and private gardens, providing ample space for play and exploration.

A key highlight is the supervised visits to Godstone Farm, offering unique learning experiences. The dedicated team of qualified and experienced staff ensures a caring atmosphere, focusing on the Early Years Foundation Stage curriculum to prepare children for school.

Healthy and nutritious meals are freshly prepared on-site, with provisions extending to free milk, nappies, nappy cream, and wipes for babies, ensuring a comprehensive and supportive experience for both children and parents alike.

Our ethos

The nursery focuses on the Early Years Foundation Stage curriculum to prepare children for school, offering unique learning experiences through supervised visits to Godstone Farm. They provide a stimulating and caring environment.`

What it's like

Children and their families are warmly welcomed at this happy and fun setting. Staff know their children well and plan engaging activities for them based on their needs and interests. Children are quick to settle and play well with their friends.

Countryside locationOn-site freshly prepared foodSupervised farm visitsRenovated facilitiesEYFS curriculum

Pricing & funding

Fees are structured by age bands for children under and over three years old, with options for full days, half days, or full weeks. All standard rates include breakfast, lunch, tea, snacks, milk, nappies, wipes, and creams. A weekly enrichment fee is also applied.

Funding accepted

15 hours — working parents (9 months–2 yrs)Tax-Free Childcare15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)

Good to know

  • Fees include breakfast, snacks, lunch, tea, milk, nappies, wipes, and creams.
  • Bank holidays and holidays are fully chargeable.
  • A weekly enrichment fee is charged to cover meals and extra experiences.
  • 10% discount available for NHS and Emergency Services staff.
  • 10% sibling discount is applied to the eldest child's fees.

Key facts

Session types

Full Day, Morning Session, Afternoon Session

Opening hours

7:30am to 6:30pm, Monday to Friday

Age range

9 months to 4 years old

Term time / All Year

All Year

Established

2021

Waitlist

Waiting list across all age groups

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Godstone Farm Day Nursery

Last inspected 24 May 2023 · Victoria Salisbury

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 and their families are warmly welcomed at this happy and fun setting. Staff know their children well and plan engaging activities for them based on their needs and interests. Children are quick to settle and play well with their friends.

Inspector highlights

  • Children with SEND make good progress. Leaders and managers use funding well to ensure children are provided with one-to-one support.
  • Staff morale is good, and they confirm they feel valued. The development of staff knowledge is a high priority.
  • Staff have designed the learning environments to support the needs of children.
  • Parents are overwhelmingly positive about the setting.
  • Children benefit from a wide range of opportunities to develop their knowledge and skills.

Areas to develop

  • 1increase the opportunities for children to develop their independence and do things by themselves
  • 2reflect on transition times for the youngest children to ensure that they do not have to wait unnecessarily.
Inspection #10286693 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

their children have made good progress in their social skills, confidence and speech

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Staff support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) very well. Leaders and managers use funding well to ensure children are provided with one-to-one support and purchase additional resources to promote children's communication skills.

Outdoor space

Staff have created outside areas to enhance children's physical skills. Children enjoy opportunities to visit the farm next door, supporting their understanding and appreciation of the natural world and care of animals.

Parent Reviews of Godstone Farm Day Nursery

5.0
(3)
Stephen Amos
9 months ago

Our son has spent three incredible years at this nursery, and we are leaving with nothing but gratitude and happy memories. The entire team has created a community that is nurturing, engaging, and exceptionally caring. A truly unique and magical feature is the link to the farm next door. Our son has had the priceless opportunity to see and learn about the animals every week, which has sparked so much joy and curiosity in him. These are the kind of unforgettable experiences that make this nursery stand out from the rest. The nursery is run beautifully, a true testament to the outstanding leadership of Leah, and the brilliant support of her deputy, Emily. Their passion and professionalism are reflected in every member of their team. They have all played a huge role in helping our son grow into the confident, kind, and school-ready boy he is today. We couldn't have asked for a better start for him. Thank you to Leah, Emily, and the whole team for everything. We will miss you all!

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Sarah OSullivan
2 years ago

We are so glad we chose Godstone Farm Day Nursery for our daughter, she loved being at nursery and the staff were amazing! The nursery staff team create warm & professional relationships with parents, the nursery puts on lots of brilliant events for the families and I always felt my daughter was in such safe hands when I left her. I honestly think we would have struggled to find somewhere we valued, as a family, as much as we did Godstone Farm. We will miss the nursery very much now our daughter is at school!

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Charlotte Allen
4 years ago

We couldn’t have chosen a better Nursery for our Son, the staff are incredible and warm and caring - they work with us to help our son’s development. Regular farm trips, loads of outdoor play and activities, beautiful setting. We’re so happy and so is our Son who happily walks in each morning. Would highly recommend! Thank you to the fabulous team for making it what it is 👏🏻 🌟

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Inspection history

Most recent inspection

24 May 2023

Good

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

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