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The Learning Tree @ Hartley Farm

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·Hartley Farm, Hartley, Bradford-on-avon, BA15 2JB · Wiltshire
Awaiting first Ofsted inspection. This is a newly registered provider (registered June 2025). Ofsted has not yet carried out its first inspection, so no rating is available.
Number of places
62 places
Age range
0–5 yrs
Last inspected
—
Local authority
Wiltshire

About this day nursery

The Learning Tree Day Nursery at Hartley Farm offers a distinct childcare experience, situated within the picturesque Hartley Farm. This 70-place nursery provides a nurturing environment where children from 6 months to 5 years can thrive and explore.

Inspired by a nature-centric and Scandinavian approach to early childhood education, the nursery offers an inclusive, play-based curriculum. Children have daily opportunities to interact with farm animals like goats, cows, chickens, and rabbits, and enjoy the farm's natural beauty and adventure playground.

The facility operates Monday to Friday, from 7:30 am to 6:00 pm, with flexible options to accommodate families. The curriculum incorporates enriching activities such as Forest School and children's yoga, fostering creativity, independence, and a love for the outdoors.

The dedicated team focuses on child-led activities and genuine resources, ensuring a stimulating learning environment. The nursery prioritises a strong sense of family, aiming to feel like an extension of the children's homes.

They provide a quiet baby room for infants, a dedicated 2-year-old room, and a preschool area, all designed to be calming and inspiring. Children are encouraged to explore a beautiful garden that extends onto the farm, offering ample outdoor space for learning in all weathers.

Our ethos

The Learning Tree @ Hartley Farm embraces a nature-centric and Scandinavian approach, with a play-based curriculum that encourages child-led activities. They foster independence, creativity, and a love for the outdoors through interactions with farm animals, Forest School, and yoga, aiming to be a natural extension of the home environment.

Farm-based environmentNature-inspired learningForest SchoolChild-led activitiesOutdoor play

Pricing & funding

Fees are structured by age bands for children from 6 months to 5 years, offering full day, morning, afternoon, or hourly sessions. Additional charges apply for early starts and meals, and funded sessions are subject to consumable and service fees up to a daily limit. A non-refundable registration fee is required.

Funding accepted

15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)15 hours — eligible 2-year-oldsTax-Free Childcare

Good to know

  • A £95 non-refundable registration fee is required.
  • Early starts from 7:30 am are available for an additional charge across all age groups.
  • Meals (breakfast, lunch, tea, and snacks) are charged individually.
  • Funded sessions incur additional charges for food, consumables, and services.
  • Maximum daily charges for funded children are capped.

Key facts

Opening hours

Monday to Friday, 7:30 am to 6:00 pm

Age range

6 months to 5 years

Inspection history

This provider hasn't received its first Ofsted inspection yet. We'll show the trend here once a graded report is published.

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