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Manor Barn Day Nursery

Ofsted: Good
(Apr 2024)
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5.0(1 Google review) ·Manor Farm, High Street, LINCOLN, LN4 3SN · Lincolnshire
Number of places
54 places
Age range
0–5 yrs
Last inspected
Apr 2024
Local authority
Lincolnshire

About this day nursery

Manor Barn Day Nursery is a family-operated childcare facility located in Walcott, Lincolnshire, offering a nurturing and stimulating environment for children aged 7 weeks to 12 years. The day nursery prides itself on fostering a comfortable and happy atmosphere where young ones can thrive, learn, and have fun.

The dedicated team of highly qualified staff possesses a deep understanding of child development, with all members holding enhanced DBS checks and receiving continuous training in areas such as first aid, safeguarding, and health and safety. Manor Barn emphasises a collaborative approach, working closely with parents and carers to ensure each child's individual needs are met and their development is fully supported.

The nursery’s playrooms are thoughtfully arranged to encourage exploration, investigation, and hands-on learning experiences, both indoors and outdoors. The primary goal is to provide a home-from-home setting where children feel relaxed and secure, enabling them to achieve their full potential while enjoying their time at the nursery.

What it's like

Children are immersed in an environment full of rich and varied language. Staff use effective strategies to promote children's communication development. Children learn how to care and have consideration for living things through activities such as caring for pet chicks.

Family-runStimulating environmentHighly qualified staffEmphasis on teamworkIndoor and outdoor play

Pricing & funding

The nursery charges based on age bands for children aged 0-3 and 3-5 years, offering half-day and full-day sessions. A discounted full-time weekly rate is available for the baby room. Out-of-school care is offered via breakfast and after-school club sessions, with additional options for meals.

Funding accepted

15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)

Good to know

  • Eligible three-year-olds can access 15 hours of government-funded childcare during term times only.
  • Additional hours are charged at a flat hourly rate.
  • Optional hot meals can be added to the After School Club for an extra charge.

Key facts

Opening hours

Monday to Friday, all year round, except for bank holidays and a week over Christmas. Sessions are from 7.30am to 5.30pm.

Session types

Half day session (5 hours), Full day session (10 hours), Full time week (5 full days), Hourly rate, Breakfast Club and School Drop Off, Collection From School, Tea and After School Club, Breakfast and After School Club, Hot Meal With After School Club

Age range

7 weeks to 12 years

Term time / All Year

All Year

Registered with Ofsted

2012

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Manor Barn Day Nursery

Last inspected 18 April 2024 · Charlotte Whalley

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 immersed in an environment full of rich and varied language. Staff use effective strategies to promote children's communication development. Children learn how to care and have consideration for living things through activities such as caring for pet chicks.

Inspector highlights

  • The manager has a secure understanding of what children need to learn and a clear vision of how staff should teach this.
  • Staff are skilled at supporting children who have special educational needs and/or disabilities.
  • Children learn about what makes their community unique. Staff consider children's agricultural heritage when planning activities.
  • The manager prioritises staff's well-being, and as a result, the staff team is happy and motivated.
  • The manager has implemented an effective key-person system.

Areas to develop

  • 1Engage with parents effectively to make sure they fully understand the information that staff share.
  • 2Support staff to recognise and respond swiftly when children show less involvement in an activity.
Inspection #10337215 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

Staff say that it is a privilege to look after the children who attend the nursery.

Parents explain that staff regularly update the online app with photos and comments about their child's day.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Staff are skilled at supporting children who have special educational needs and/or disabilities. They work closely with external support services so that children receive the targeted intervention that they need to make good progress. Staff are committed and show tenacity when sourcing additional funding to help enhance the provision for children who have SEND. This includes fundraising for resources that support children's sensory development.

Outdoor space

Babies are taken on walks to feed local sheep. Staff organise visitors to bring lambs and a tractor into the nursery to further enhance children's understanding of the world around them.

Google Reviews of Manor Barn Day Nursery

5.0
(1 Google review)

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Inspection history

Date: February 2013

  • April 2024Good
  • November 2015Good
  • February 2013Requires improvement

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