Opening hours
Monday - Friday: 08:00 - 18:00; Saturday - Sunday: Closed
Manor Farm Day Care
Ofsted: Good
(Oct 2024)
Number of places
50 places
Age range
0–3 yrs
Last inspected
Oct 2024
Local authority
West Northamptonshire
About this day nursery
" The nursery is committed to child-led play, fostering natural curiosity, and enhancing knowledge through proven techniques like the "Scaffolding" approach. The dedicated staff team engages in continuous professional development, employing high-quality interactions and sustained shared thinking in their teaching methods, which include modelling language, explaining, demonstrating, and encouraging exploration.
Manor Farm Day Care prioritises strong partnerships with families, recognising their invaluable insight into their children’s development. The nursery is structured with a Baby Room, Toddler Room, and Pre-school Room, catering to different age groups, and is also expanding with a new nursery in Warkworth, Banbury.
They accept various government funding schemes for childcare, demonstrating their commitment to accessible early years education.
Our ethos
Manor Farm Day Care Ltd's philosophy is "To build better futures for children, together." They are committed to child-led play, fostering curiosity, and using techniques like "Scaffolding," modelling language, explaining, demonstrating, and encouraging exploration. They value strong partnerships with families and accessible early years education.
What it's like
Children and their parents are welcomed by staff as they arrive at Manor Farm Day Care Ltd, and children are happy to go into their group room to see their friends. All children are supported well, and staff help them learn to be considerate of others. Staff care for and provide appropriate attention and activities for toddlers, pre-school children, and babies.
Child-led playScaffolding approachStrong family partnershipsNew nursery opening soon
Pricing & funding
Funding accepted
15 hours — working parents (9 months–2 yrs)15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)Tax-Free Childcare
Pricing on request
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Term time / All Year
All Year
Established
2023
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted rating for Manor Farm Day Care
Last inspected 21 October 2024 · Melanie Eastwell
Overall effectiveness
Good
What it's like to attend
Children and their parents are welcomed by staff as they arrive at Manor Farm Day Care Ltd, and children are happy to go into their group room to see their friends. All children are supported well, and staff help them learn to be considerate of others. Staff care for and provide appropriate attention and activities for toddlers, pre-school children, and babies.
Inspector highlights
- Leaders and managers work effectively with staff, ensuring clear communication and encouraging ongoing training and reflective practice.
- Staff have introduced simple sign language, which has positively impacted children's communication, with children quickly learning new signs.
- Children show interest and curiosity in activities, and staff support them effectively to keep trying when faced with challenges.
- Staff know their key children well and plan for their learning, supporting them towards their next steps.
- Staff are respectful and caring, fostering positive relationships and emotional security, and encouraging children's independence.
Areas to develop
- 1strengthen curriculum planning and support staff to understand the intent of activities and guide children's learning to build on what they know already
- 2develop group activities to ensure they are purposeful and meaningful for each child who is taking part.
Inspection #10370671 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report
What parents say
Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection
parents say their children use these signs at home
Inclusion & environment
How they support every child
Outdoor space
The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact this was having on children's learning.
Parent Reviews of Manor Farm Day Care
5.0
(7)
Leanne Palmer
2 years ago
The staff at Manor Farm day care are fabulous they are warm and welcoming from the start. Alisha is our sons keyperson and the bond they have is amazing to see from dropping him off to picking him up. They cater for all needs and keep you informed of developments and observations through the journal. It is a small and cosy nursery and not too overwhelming and the children are really well cared for.
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Roxie Clarke
2 years ago
After some traumatic nursery experiences with my first child, I cannot tell you what a relief it was to come across Manor Farm with my second child. Alisha, Kayleigh and the team are incredible. Nothing is ever too much trouble. My son loves attending. I could not be happier and neither could he. Thank you, so much, for making this journey so much easier with the endless amounts of love, care, laughter and learning you provide. I can't recommend you guys enough!
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Jacqui Gough
2 years ago
My son started at Manor Farm Day Care at the beginning of June, and he’s already come on leaps and bounds with his development. The staff are all lovely and have made his transition to going to nursery super easy. It’s like a home from home for him.
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Laura Barron
2 years ago
My daughter absolutely loves going to this nursery . The staff are all jolly and friendly . Nothing is too much trouble for any of them . Excellent communication between the nursery and myself. I have also used them for playscheme for my older children and they love going there and the activities they get to do . I would highly recommend this nursery
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Jodie Houlihan
2 years ago
A fantastic nursery. A warm, welcoming yet highly professional setting. My son loves attending sessions and I am very happy sending him.
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Inspection history
Date: October 2024
- November 2024Good
- October 2024Good
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