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Ryehills Farm Day Nursery

Ofsted: Good
(Jan 2025)
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4.2(10 parent reviews) ·Rye Hills Farm, Northampton Road, NORTHAMPTON, NN6 7AS · West Northamptonshire
Number of places
103 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Jan 2025
Local authority
West Northamptonshire

About this day nursery

Ryehills Farm Day Nursery, located in West Haddon, Northamptonshire, offers a nurturing environment where children can explore, learn, and grow. The nursery specialises in outdoor learning with an on-site forest school, aiming to foster curiosity and a deep connection with the natural world.

Open weekdays from 7:30 am to 6 pm, Ryehills Farm Day Nursery provides various session options for babies, two-year-olds, and pre-schoolers. The nursery’s mission is to provide an environment that supports holistic development, integrating the beauty of nature into each child's journey.

Parents can find more information about fees and funding on their website, which also features virtual tours of the baby room and two's room.

Our ethos

At Ryehills, we specialise in outdoor learning, offering an on-site forest school that sparks curiosity and fosters a deep connection with the natural world. Our mission is to provide a nurturing environment where children can grow and develop holistically, embracing the beauty of nature as an integral part of their journey.

What it's like

Children separate from their parents with ease and display strong bonds with their key person. Staff know children well and have high expectations for their behaviour, which children generally meet. Older children are confident to ask adults for help.

Outdoor learning specialistsForest SchoolHolistic developmentFlexible sessions

Pricing & funding

Fees include meals where applicable. Individual meals are priced separately for breakfast, lunch, and tea.

Good to know

  • Meals are included in the prices where applicable.

Key facts

Opening hours

Weekdays 7:30am - 6pm

Term time / All Year

All Year

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Ryehills Farm Day Nursery

Last inspected 7 January 2025

Safeguarding effective
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 separate from their parents with ease and display strong bonds with their key person. Staff know children well and have high expectations for their behaviour, which children generally meet. Older children are confident to ask adults for help.

Inspector highlights

  • Leaders have a clear, well-sequenced, and broad curriculum.
  • Children who speak English as an additional language are particularly well supported and make excellent progress.
  • Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) receive targeted support.
  • Staff generally support children's communication and language well, adapting their approach for different ages.
  • Children begin to develop a love of books and reading, accessing a wide selection independently.

Areas to develop

  • 1improve planning and implementation of activities to ensure that they are tailored to the needs of the children present to build on what they already know and can do
  • 2encourage children to remove dummies to further support their speech and language development.
Inspection #10364143 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

Parents say that the nursery is very helpful to their children with SEND.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) receive support from the nursery. Leaders ensure that timely referrals are made to other agencies and work closely with other professionals. Leaders develop specific targeted learning plans for children with SEND to help close the gaps in their learning.

Outdoor space

Children benefit from a vast outdoor environment and enjoy nature walks. Older children create bug hotels and learn about insects. Younger children practise using their large-muscle skills as staff teach them how to safely go up and down steps. Children learn how to keep themselves warm and how to put on their scarves and gloves.

EAL / language support

Children who speak English as an additional language are particularly well supported. Staff use a range of signs and visual aids to support children's understanding. They ensure that children who may need extra support are always in close proximity to an adult, who ensures that their needs are met. As a result, children who speak English as an additional language make excellent progress in their learning.

Parent Reviews of Ryehills Farm Day Nursery

4.2
(10)
Sally Willetts
8 months ago

My Son has just moved up from the baby room at Ryehills and his time here was absolutely great. Such a wonderful team of practitioners who certainly know there stuff and work very well together. It's wonderful that he's received such love, care and attention in the first stages of his life. It's hard enough for new parents to leave their precious little one in the hands of others, but they've certainly made it easier for us! We're just in next stages of moving into toddlers/two's where he's definitely finding his happy, energetic feet with more room to run around! The list of activities I hear he's done each day is just magical. The only thing I would say is very different is the que for pick up is obviously quite a bit bigger. So take it from me, it's worth collecting earlier to beat the rush! Each person does make sure to take the time to tell you about your child's day so that doesn't get effected even if you are running slightly late. We all do it, don't we!? I know my little man is exploring, learning and slowly but surely thriving each day in their hands. It sure does appear to be a haven for young minds to explore and I can see their only making improvements.

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Jasmine Temple
a year ago

Both our children have gone to this nursery and have been very happy. The outdoor forest school space can't be beaten by any other nursery, it is incredible! Communication with the staff is amazing and I feel like we are kept up to date with what the children do every day and how well they are doing. The manager Rachael is incredible and has a lovely relationship with my SEN child. She has been responsible for all of his referrals when he started nursery nearly 2 years ago and on going referrals and support. I feel like staff genuinely care about my son which is a lovely feeling! We highly recommend Ryehills ❤️.

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William Prigmore
a year ago

Our family love Ryehills Nursery. All the Staff are fantastic and really look after our Children. Miss Rachael and Miss Lizzy have been a fabulous help supporting our son through lots of challenges he has faced. The activities and adventures they go on are so well thought out especially when they go to Forest School.

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Charlotte Jenkins
a year ago

Both of our children love going to nursery at Ryehills. All of the staff are very friendly and supportive. Communication is great both on the Famly app and at the end of day handover. Our son adores Miss Ellie - she is incredibly calm and encouraging with the children. We would 100% recommend Ryehills!

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Ellen Karmios
a year ago

Our son absolutely loves Ryehills, as do we. They are so supportive and the staff truly care for all the children as if they were their own! Can’t recommend enough. Excited for our twins to start there next year.

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Inspection history

Date: September 2009

  • January 2025Good
  • January 2019Good
  • March 2014Outstanding
  • August 2013Outstanding
  • September 2009Outstanding

Frequently asked about Ryehills Farm Day Nursery

About the setting

Ryehills Farm Day Nursery registered in 2009 and is managed by Climbing High Nurseries Limited. The nursery employs 19 members of childcare staff, with 13 holding early years qualifications between levels 2 and 6. It opens from Monday to Friday, all year round, from 7.30am until 6pm, and provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

URN
EY379904
Registered person
Climbing High Nurseries Limited
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
Good

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