The Little Elves and Fairies Woodland Nursery

About this day nursery

The Little Elves and Fairies Woodland Nursery, established in 2023, provides childcare for children aged 0-3 years old. Open Monday to Friday, from 8:30am to 4:30pm, the nursery offers a nurturing environment where children experience happiness, contentment, and high engagement.

The setting prides itself on an ambitious curriculum tailored to meet developmental needs, with a strong understanding of how children learn. Inspectors noted that children love going on walks to the woods, exploring their surroundings, getting fresh air, and benefiting from physical exercise.

During these outdoor excursions, they enjoy the company of ponies in the neighbouring field during snack time and learn to safely handle sticks while exploring. The nursery effectively uses music to support communication and language development, with children listening intently to songs and engaging with instruments.

Staff provide accurate assessments of children, adapting their interactions to support individual needs, such as using picture cards to enhance language development. This personalised approach ensures children make good progress.

The setting also promotes positive behaviour and attitudes to learning, with children learning safety rules and understanding expectations. Parents have praised the nursery for helping their children develop healthy eating habits, often with fresh food produced on the farm.

What it's like

Children at this setting experience happiness, contentment and high engagement. They love going on walks to the woods, where they explore their surroundings, get fresh air and physical exercise. Children develop independence and good social skills, initiating their own ideas with confidence instilled by staff.