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[Nurseries](/nurseries) 3. [East of England](/search?region=East+of+England) 4. Once Upon A Time Nursery School - White House Farm # Once Upon A Time Nursery School - White House Farm Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Outstanding (Aug 2025) · Stable 1, White House Farm, Rackheath, NR13 6LB · Norfolk Number of places 49 places Age range 0–4 yrs Last inspected Aug 2025 Local authority Norfolk About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Once Upon A Time Nursery School at White House Farm, established in July 2017 with grants from Norfolk Community Foundation and Norfolk County Council Early Years, is situated in a converted stable block, offering a unique and engaging environment for children. The nursery embraces its natural surroundings, providing ample opportunities for outdoor exploration on the farm land. Led by Nursery Manager Alex Wells, who has a decade of experience across the organisation's settings, the team dedicates itself to fostering a secure, joyful, and stimulating learning atmosphere through imaginative, play-based activities. The facility includes two spacious nursery rooms, one for younger children with a dedicated sleep/changing room and kitchen, and another for older children with their own washroom. Both rooms provide direct access to secure outdoor play areas. The nursery uses the 'Tapestry' app for parents to track their child's learning journey and development. The White House Farm branch has consistently achieved an 'Outstanding' rating from Ofsted, most recently in August 2025. Our ethos The nursery is committed to fostering a secure, joyful, and stimulating learning atmosphere through imaginative, play-based activities, embracing its natural surroundings and providing ample opportunities for outdoor exploration on the farm land. What it's like Children flourish and thrive in this highly nurturing nursery. They quickly become absorbed in rich and engaging activities that ignite their curiosity and enthusiasm for learning. Staff are exemplary role models for children and consistently demonstrate positive behaviours and skills. Farm-based setting Ofsted Outstanding Online learning journal (Tapestry) Home-cooked meals ## Pricing & funding Charges are based on full-day rates with a minimum attendance requirement of two days per week over 51 weeks a year. Fees vary by age group, with separate rates for funded and unfunded sessions. Optional meals and snacks can be purchased or provided by parents. Funding accepted 15 hours — working parents (9 months–2 yrs) 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs) Tax-Free Childcare Good to know - Minimum attendance of two days per week for 51 weeks a year is required. - Consumables charges apply for two, three, and four-year-olds. - Meals and snacks are optional; parents can opt to provide these themselves. - Late collection fees apply for late pickups. - An administration fee may be charged for frequent late payments. ## Key facts Food Meals and snacks are provided, including breakfast, mid-morning snack, hot lunch, and afternoon tea. Parents can opt out and provide their child's food. Opening hours 51 weeks of the year, closed for one week at Christmas and bank holidays Age range 9 months to 4 years old Term time / All Year All Year Session types Full day Established 2017 ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Once Upon A Time Nursery School - White House Farm Inspection date Aug 2025 Inspection no. 10399391 Lead inspector Laura Redmond [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50287680)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY548884) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=once-upon-a-time-nursery-school-white-house-farm-nr13-6lb-ey548884) Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Once Upon A Time Nursery School - White House Farm Last inspected 28 August 2025 · Laura Redmond Overall effectiveness Outstanding What it's like to attend Children flourish and thrive in this highly nurturing nursery. They quickly become absorbed in rich and engaging activities that ignite their curiosity and enthusiasm for learning. Staff are exemplary role models for children and consistently demonstrate positive behaviours and skills. Inspector highlights - The nursery has an ambitious curriculum that gives children the broad range of knowledge, skills and experiences they need to succeed in life. - Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities receive superb support from highly skilled staff and special educational needs and/or disabilities coordinators. - Staff are exceptionally skilful in building on children's learning, embedding mathematical concepts superbly into the curriculum. - Staff develop excellent relationships with parents, who speak highly of the support they provide for their children. - The leadership and management team is inspirational, with a clear and ambitious vision for continuously enhancing the quality of provision for children, families and staff. Inspection #10399391 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50287680) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > Parents comment that the nursery is a 'home away from home', where children are at the heart of everything staff do. Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities receive superb support from highly skilled staff and special educational needs and/or disabilities coordinators. They expertly use their knowledge of each child to provide personalised targets and strategies to ensure they get the support they need at the earliest opportunity. Staff work closely with other professionals and parents and carers remarkably well. Outdoor space Children go on regular walks to the local farm, where they explore in the orchards and learn where their food comes from. Inspection history Date: November 2019 - August 2025 Outstanding - November 2019 Outstanding ## Frequently asked about Once Upon A Time Nursery School - White House Farm ### What grade did Ofsted give Once Upon A Time Nursery School - White House Farm? ### How does settling in work at the nursery? ### What are the opening hours at Once Upon A Time Nursery School - White House Farm? ### Which funded childcare options does the nursery accept? ### How many places does Once Upon A Time Nursery School - White House Farm have? ## About the setting Once Upon A Time Nursery School - White House Farm registered in 2017 and is located in Rackheath, Norwich. The nursery employs 20 members of childcare staff, with 16 holding appropriate early years qualifications at level 2 or above, including two at level 6. The nursery opens from Monday to Friday, all year round, except for bank holidays and for one week over the Christmas period, with sessions from 8am to 6pm. The nursery provides government-funded places for childcare. 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