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Natures Nursery Barn # Natures Nursery Barn Compare Contact Nursery Awaiting first inspection · East Barn, Clifton fields, Preston, PR4 0XG · Lancashire **Awaiting first Ofsted inspection.** This is a newly registered provider (registered July 2024). Ofsted has not yet carried out its first inspection, so no rating is available. Number of places 51 places Age range 0–5 yrs Last inspected — Local authority Lancashire About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Natures Nursery Barn is a family-operated day nursery located in Preston, providing a nurturing and stimulating environment for children aged 3 months to 5 years. Situated amidst mature trees and fields on a historic farmyard, the nursery offers an accessible rural setting. The facility is dedicated to delivering excellence, fostering learning through play both indoors and outdoors. Adopting The Curiosity Approach, the nursery encourages children's natural inquisitiveness, promoting independent choices and critical thinking. This method aims to ignite curiosity, prompting children to delve deeper into their understanding of the world around them. The nursery operates 51 weeks a year, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and Christmas. They offer various session times, including full day options, and accept eligible funding for specific age groups. Our ethos Natures Nursery Barn adopts The Curiosity Approach, aiming to foster children's natural inquisitiveness, independent choices, and critical thinking by encouraging them to explore and deepen their understanding of the world. Family-run Rural location Ages 0-5 The Curiosity Approach Learning through play ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs) Pricing on request This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability. ## Key facts Session types Full day, Funded only places (term time), Funded only places (stretched funding) Opening hours Monday to Friday, 7:30am - 6:00pm Age range 3 months to 5 years ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Natures Nursery Barn [Download full report (PDF)](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2791890)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2791890) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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