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Red Hen Day Nursery # Red Hen Day Nursery Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Feb 2022) · Manor House Farm, Reston Road, Louth, LN11 8LS · Lincolnshire Number of places 72 places Age range 0–4 yrs Last inspected Feb 2022 Local authority Lincolnshire About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Red Hen Day Nursery is situated on a working farm in rural Lincolnshire, offering a distinctive environment for children aged 0-5 years. The nursery boasts extensive outdoor areas, providing daily access to nature, including fields, ponds, and woodlands. In 2019, The Granary area was established, which now serves as the car park and entrance to the nursery. The upstairs area of The Granary offers an impressive space overlooking paddocks and a nature reserve, utilised by staff and children when not enjoying the outdoors. Each age group benefits from a dedicated staff team and base area. " The nursery also publishes videos on its YouTube channel, offering further insights into its unique environment and activities. What it's like Children are enthusiastic learners who love coming to nursery, where exciting learning opportunities capture their imagination and attention. Their happiness is at the heart of every staff decision, and they radiate confidence and gain a breadth of skills through everyday experiences. Children independently pour their own drinks and develop hand muscles and social skills while making snack as a team. Farm-based setting Extensive outdoor play and nature access Award-winning home-cooked meals Food education "from soil to plate" Dedicated staff teams ## Pricing & funding This nursery offers both non-funded and funded sessions. Non-funded bookings include breakfast, morning, and full-day options. For funded children aged nine months to four years, voluntary fees apply to cover meals, enrichment, and any unfunded hours. Extra hours can also be booked. Funding accepted 15 hours — working parents (9 months–2 yrs) 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) Tax-Free Childcare Good to know - Non-funded morning and day sessions include snacks and lunch. - Funded sessions are subject to voluntary charges for meals, enrichment, and unfunded hours. - Extra hours include a light snack. - Late collection charges apply after 5pm Monday to Thursday and after 4pm on Fridays. - Late collection charges apply for any unarranged hours outside of standard session times. ## Key facts Opening hours Monday to Wednesday from 8am until 6pm, and on Thursday and Friday from 8am to 4.30pm Food Award-winning home-cooked meals; children participate in daily food experiences from soil to plate. Age range 0-5 years Term time / All Year All Year ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Red Hen Day Nursery Inspection date Feb 2022 Inspection no. 10138459 Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50179687)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY279807) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. Schedule a VisitContact NurseryJoin Waitlist Get in touch ### Contact Reveal phone number Contact Nursery [ Visit website ](https://www.redhendaynursery.co.uk/) Manor House Farm, Reston Road, Louth, LN11 8LS Opening hours Monday to Wednesday from 8am until 6pm, and on Thursday and Friday from 8am to 4.30pm [© Mapbox](https://www.mapbox.com/about/maps) [© OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright/) [Improve this map](https://apps.mapbox.com/feedback/?owner=bettersearch&id=cmr0xkm3n001m01shcu7igkjr&access_token=pk.eyJ1IjoiYmV0dGVyc2VhcmNoIiwiYSI6ImNtcjB4NzVvNDA0ZTkycHF5Z3g3aWNtZWcifQ.h8Ni35tijJSAoESKsGArhg#/0.0612/53.33897/14) [](https://www.mapbox.com/) ## Explore day nurseries near Louth - [Day nurseries in Louth](/search?q=Louth) - [Day nurseries in East Midlands](/search?q=East+Midlands) Is this your nursery? Claim this listing to add photos, pricing, and respond to enquiries. [Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=red-hen-day-nursery-ln11-8ls-ey279807) Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Red Hen Day Nursery Last inspected 11 February 2022 Safeguarding effective Overall effectiveness Good Quality of education Outstanding Behaviour and attitudes Outstanding Personal development Outstanding Leadership and management Good What it's like to attend Children are enthusiastic learners who love coming to nursery, where exciting learning opportunities capture their imagination and attention. Their happiness is at the heart of every staff decision, and they radiate confidence and gain a breadth of skills through everyday experiences. Children independently pour their own drinks and develop hand muscles and social skills while making snack as a team. Inspector highlights - Children are enthusiastic learners who love coming to nursery. - Staff know the children extremely well and meet their individual care needs with compassion. - Staff interact with children extremely well, which rapidly improves children's speech. - Staff and leaders have high expectations for all children. - Staff broaden children's understanding of the environment and wider world. Areas to develop - 1 Leaders do not always complete documentation that provides Ofsted with relevant information. For example, leaders failed to complete documentation informing Ofsted that an established member of staff had become part of the company. Inspection #10138459 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50179687) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > Children are welcomed, accepted, encouraged and challenged. Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Staff observe children playing and closely monitor their progress. They focus on fully supporting any potential gaps in children's learning and experiences, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities. Outdoor space Children show great strength and courage while exploring a range of outdoor opportunities. They show perseverance while climbing trees, explaining to each other how to keep safe by watching where they put their feet. Inspection history Date: March 2012 - February 2022 Good - October 2013 Outstanding - March 2012 Outstanding ## Frequently asked about Red Hen Day Nursery ### What is Red Hen Day Nursery working on improving? ### Which funded childcare entitlements does Red Hen Day Nursery accept? ### How does Red Hen Day Nursery support children with SEND? ### How was Red Hen Day Nursery rated by Ofsted? ## About the setting Red Hen Day Nursery registered in 2004 and is situated in Legbourne, Lincolnshire. The nursery is open Monday to Wednesday from 8am until 6pm, and on Thursday and Friday from 8am to 4.30pm, all year round, except for public holidays and Christmas week. The nursery employs 23 members of childcare staff in addition to the owner, 19 of whom hold appropriate early years qualifications at level 3 or above. The nursery provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children. URN EY279807 Registered person D R Harrison Ltd Day care type Full day care Register Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Establishment type Childcare on non-domestic premises Previous rating Outstanding ## Nearby day nurseries in Louth Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Red Hen Day Nursery. - [ Ofsted: Good 2.1 mi ### Little Lambs Preschool Louth · LN11 8UT ](/nursery/little-lambs-preschool-ln11-8ut-2647867) - [ Ofsted: Good 3.0 mi ### Limes Play And Learn Louth · LN11 9AR ](/nursery/limes-play-and-learn-ln11-9ar-ey496886) - [ Ofsted: Good 3.3 mi ### Town & Country Kiddies Louth · LN11 0JW ](/nursery/town-country-kiddies-ln11-0jw-ey551547) - [ Ofsted: Good 3.5 mi ### Greenwich House Independent School, Kindergarten and Creche Louth · LN11 0HE ](/nursery/greenwich-house-independent-school-kindergarten-and-creche-ln11-0he-2661290) - [ Ofsted: Good 3.6 mi ### Riverside Playgroup Louth · LN11 0HG ](/nursery/riverside-playgroup-ln11-0hg-ey427422) - [ Ofsted: Good 4.3 mi ### Puddle Ducks Pre-School Louth · LN11 0QD ](/nursery/puddle-ducks-pre-school-ln11-0qd-ey318294) [See all nurseries in Louth →](/search?q=Louth) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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