Opening hours
Monday to Friday all year round. Sessions are from 7.30am until 6pm.
Inn Farm Private Day Nursery
Ofsted: Outstanding
(Jun 2023)
Number of places
85 places
Age range
0–5 yrs
Last inspected
Jun 2023
Local authority
Bedford
About this day nursery
Inn Farm Private Day Nursery, located in Melchbourne, Bedfordshire, is an Ofsted-rated "Outstanding" facility providing expert care for children aged 0 to 5 years. Situated on a working farm in the open countryside, the nursery offers a unique learning environment with extensive outdoor play areas and paddocks, enabling children to engage in experiences they might not typically encounter.
The philosophy at Inn Farm focuses on supporting children's physical development, allowing them to explore and learn in a natural setting, with access to animals and all-weather outdoor provisions. The nursery follows the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework, which guides their approach to learning, development, and care from birth to five years old.
Parents frequently commend the nurturing staff, the variety of stimulating activities, and the considerable outdoor space, highlighting the positive impact on their children's happiness, development, and social skills.
Our ethos
Inn Farm Private Day Nursery's philosophy centres on supporting children's physical development through exploration and learning in a natural setting, with access to farm animals and extensive outdoor play. They follow the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework to guide their learning, development, and care.
What it's like
All children thrive and flourish at this outstanding nursery, with exceptional access to a wide range of experiences and rural opportunities. Carefully planned activities ensure children gain an excellent understanding of difference and what makes them unique, with staff promoting equality and diversity. Babies are extremely well cared for and nurtured, with strong sleep routines and excellent manners promoted across all age groups.
Outstanding Ofsted ratingFarm-based settingExtensive outdoor learningEYFS curriculum
Pricing & funding
Funding accepted
15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)Tax-Free Childcare
Pricing on request
This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability.
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Age range
0 to 5 years
Term time / All Year
All Year
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted rating for Inn Farm Private Day Nursery
Last inspected 1 June 2023
Overall effectiveness
Outstanding
Quality of education
Outstanding
Behaviour and attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership and management
Outstanding
What it's like to attend
All children thrive and flourish at this outstanding nursery, with exceptional access to a wide range of experiences and rural opportunities. Carefully planned activities ensure children gain an excellent understanding of difference and what makes them unique, with staff promoting equality and diversity. Babies are extremely well cared for and nurtured, with strong sleep routines and excellent manners promoted across all age groups.
Inspector highlights
- Children have exceptional access to a wide range of experiences and rural opportunities.
- The baby room is a clean environment that is calm and nurturing.
- Staff have high expectations of the children and use every opportunity to introduce new words, leading to exceptionally confident speakers and an impressive vocabulary.
- The highly engaging curriculum is embedded securely and consistently across the nursery.
- Leaders ensure that highly effective and meaningful engagement takes place with staff at all levels and focus on staff's well-being.
Inspection #10286078 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report
What parents say
Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection
Parents speak highly of all the staff at the nursery. They comment that staff are friendly, warm and go beyond all expectations. Their children love coming to the nursery.
Inclusion & environment
How they support every child
Outdoor space
Children have exceptional access to a wide range of experiences and rural opportunities provided by the knowledgeable staff. Babies benefit from the surrounding environment through going on daily walks in the countryside, safely secured in a pram and carefully attended to by their key person.
Parent Reviews of Inn Farm Private Day Nursery
4.0
(8)
Justin Burrell
2 years ago
Disappointed in the lack of understanding of the owner of Inn Farm when we wanted to delay the start of our son at the Nursery due to very difficult family circumstances. We admit we had signed terms and conditions which stated we had to pay the full 2 months nursery care if we had not given 2 months notice before our son started, this was not explained however. This is no doubt a popular nursery as they do have a waiting list so why could they not offer some understanding when they can easily replace another child in the spot we had reserved for our son. We did ask for some consideration and still gave 5 weeks notice as we did not closely read the T & C's which requested 8 weeks but there was no compromise from the owner. The nursery might be excellent but just read the small print and don't expect any consideration if you fall foul of the small print. Unfortunately this left a sour taste and we questioned the ethics of the management so decided to chose another nursery for our son.
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Tiffany Page
a year ago
We are very happy at this nursery and were grateful for the thought about parent convenience when updating the driveway today. Not to mention the new gates are also fantastic. Slightly appalled at one comment here on the google reviews which, having been parents of a child here for quite a long time now, found very unfair. Because without the strict nature of planning, pay and organising from nursery admin, we might find a more chaotic scene rather than the service currently and exceptionally given to the children. Just a thought, and we couldn’t be happier. Thanks guys.
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Stephanie
4 years ago
The best private nursery around, beautiful setting, love the outdoorsy farm based play and learning, compared to other nursery’s which are mainly classroom and toy based! Staff are super supportive towards both children and their parents… would and have recommended the nursery to others!
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Jason Gordon
2 years ago
Fabulous nursery. Very understanding staff. My child had a great time. Thank you
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Rebecca Richards
8 years ago
A stunning nursery with amazing staff in an incredible setting
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Inspection history
Date: February 2009
- June 2023Outstanding
- October 2017Outstanding
- January 2014Outstanding
- February 2009Outstanding
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