--- title: "The Little Firefly Forest School and Outdoor Nursery" description: "The Little Firefly Forest School and Outdoor Nursery in Chinnor. See opening hours, fees, photos, parent reviews and contact details on Nursery Advice." lang: en-GB json-ld: | [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "WebSite", "name": "Nursery Advice", "url": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk", "description": "Search and compare UK nurseries. Ofsted ratings, fees, opening hours, parent reviews and inspection history — all in one place.", "inLanguage": "en-GB", "potentialAction": { "@type": "SearchAction", "target": { "@type": "EntryPoint", "urlTemplate": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/search?q={search_term_string}" }, "query-input": "required name=search_term_string" } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Organization", "name": "Nursery Advice", "url": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk", "description": "Search and compare UK nurseries. Ofsted ratings, fees, opening hours, parent reviews and inspection history — all in one place.", "logo": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/__l5e/assets-v1/18ee05cb-93ee-4d8a-b535-85644088f16f/nursery-advice-social-share.png", "sameAs": [ "https://twitter.com/nurseryadvice" ], "contactPoint": { "@type": "ContactPoint", "contactType": "customer support", "email": "hello@nurseryadvice.co.uk", "areaServed": "GB", "availableLanguage": [ "English" ] } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@graph": [ { "@type": "WebPage", "@id": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/the-little-firefly-forest-school-and-outdoor-nursery-ox39-4sa-2749370#webpage", "url": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/the-little-firefly-forest-school-and-outdoor-nursery-ox39-4sa-2749370", "name": "The Little Firefly Forest School and Outdoor Nursery", "description": "The Little Firefly Forest School and Outdoor Nursery in Chinnor. See opening hours, fees, photos, parent reviews and contact details on Nursery Advice.", "isPartOf": { "@id": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/#website" }, "about": { "@id": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/the-little-firefly-forest-school-and-outdoor-nursery-ox39-4sa-2749370#nursery" }, "breadcrumb": { "@id": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/the-little-firefly-forest-school-and-outdoor-nursery-ox39-4sa-2749370#breadcrumb" }, "speakable": { "@type": "SpeakableSpecification", "cssSelector": [ "h1", "[data-speakable]" ] } }, { "@type": "ChildCare", "@id": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/the-little-firefly-forest-school-and-outdoor-nursery-ox39-4sa-2749370#nursery", "name": "The Little Firefly Forest School and Outdoor Nursery", "url": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/the-little-firefly-forest-school-and-outdoor-nursery-ox39-4sa-2749370", "address": { "@type": "PostalAddress", "addressCountry": "GB", "streetAddress": "Kingston Blount Farm", "addressLocality": "1 Stert Road", "postalCode": "OX39 4SA" }, "mainEntityOfPage": { "@id": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/the-little-firefly-forest-school-and-outdoor-nursery-ox39-4sa-2749370#webpage" }, "geo": { "@type": "GeoCoordinates", "latitude": 51.691853, "longitude": -0.938547 }, "areaServed": [ { "@type": "City", "name": "Chinnor" } ], "audience": { "@type": "PeopleAudience", "suggestedMinAge": 2, "suggestedMaxAge": 5 } }, { "@type": "BreadcrumbList", "@id": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/the-little-firefly-forest-school-and-outdoor-nursery-ox39-4sa-2749370#breadcrumb", "itemListElement": [ { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 1, "name": "Home", "item": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/" }, { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 2, "name": "Nurseries", "item": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nurseries" }, { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 3, "name": "South East", "item": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/search?region=South%20East" }, { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 4, "name": "The Little Firefly Forest School and Outdoor Nursery", "item": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/the-little-firefly-forest-school-and-outdoor-nursery-ox39-4sa-2749370" } ] }, { "@type": "FAQPage", "@id": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/the-little-firefly-forest-school-and-outdoor-nursery-ox39-4sa-2749370#faq", "mainEntity": [ { "@type": "Question", "name": "What is the age range at The Little Firefly Forest School and Outdoor Nursery?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "The nursery accepts children from 2 to 5 years old. This age range covers toddlers through preschool-aged children." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "What outdoor learning space does The Little Firefly Forest School and Outdoor Nursery use?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Children spend their time in a natural outdoor setting with fields, streams, and log piles. The space supports walks, climbing, balancing, and other hands-on learning experiences in the countryside." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "Where is The Little Firefly Forest School and Outdoor Nursery located?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "The nursery is at Kingston Blount Farm in Chinnor, Oxfordshire, OX39 4SA." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "How does The Little Firefly Forest School and Outdoor Nursery support children with SEND?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Staff use observations and discussions with SEND coordinators to identify concerns and shape support. Leaders use additional funding where needed, work closely with parents and carers, and adapt communication and stories to help children through changes and learning needs." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "Is The Little Firefly Forest School and Outdoor Nursery a day nursery or preschool?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "The setting is classed as childcare on non-domestic premises." } } ] } ] } ] --- [![Nursery Advice](/__l5e/assets-v1/1c5557d3-f3fd-42f8-935a-3f2d2c3ac7e7/nursery-advice.webp "Nursery Advice")](/ "Nursery Advice") [Find Nurseries](/search)[Parent Hub](/parent-hub)[Compare](/compare)[About Us](/about-us)[For Nurseries](/for-nurseries) [Claim Your Nursery](/claim) 1. [Home](/) 2. [Nurseries](/nurseries) 3. [South East](/search?region=South+East) 4. The Little Firefly Forest School and Outdoor Nursery # The Little Firefly Forest School and Outdoor Nursery Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Expected standard · Kingston Blount Farm, 1 Stert Road, Chinnor, OX39 4SA · Oxfordshire Number of places 12 places Age range 2–5 yrs Last inspected Jan 2026 Local authority Oxfordshire About - About - Ofsted - Inclusion - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery The Little Firefly Forest School and Outdoor Nursery, registered in August 2023, provides a unique childcare experience for children aged 2 to 5 years at Kingston Blount Farm in Chinnor. Operating all year round from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, this outdoor nursery immerses children in the natural world. Its curriculum, which includes the EYFS framework, focuses on long-term learning and supports children in becoming independent, confident, curious, and resilient. The dedicated team is committed to creating an inclusive environment, providing flexible and targeted support for children with special educational needs or disabilities. They maintain open communication with parents, sharing personalised stories to support children through changes. Staff training prioritises emotional well-being and uses a "compassionate conversations" approach, positively impacting children's progress. The nursery's approach to risk-taking fosters problem-solving skills and a sense of achievement, as children learn to manage challenges within a safe, natural setting. What it's like Children are immersed in the natural world at this outdoor nursery, which provides real-life learning opportunities and fosters independence, perseverance, and resilience. Staff encourage children to make decisions about their learning, leading to a daily plan of activities. Children are happy, motivated, and engaged in a wide range of experiences within the countryside, becoming increasingly independent, confident, curious, and resilient learners. Outdoor learning Child-led activities Inclusive environment Emotional well-being Long-term curriculum ## Key facts Opening hours Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday : 08:30 - 16:30 Term time / All Year All\_year Established 2023 Ofsted Inspection — new report card ### Expected standard Last inspected Jan 2026 Headline: Expected standard Grade summary Exceptional — Strong standard — Expected standard Needs attention — Urgent improvement — Each dot represents one of the six inspection categories. Headline is the average of the six grades, rounded up. Category grades Achievement Expected standard Behaviour, attitudes and establishing routines Expected standard Children's welfare and wellbeing Expected standard Curriculum and teaching Expected standard Inclusion Expected standard Leadership and governance Expected standard Age range 2 to 5 Registers Early Years Register Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for The Little Firefly Forest School and Outdoor Nursery Last inspected 15 January 2026 What it's like to attend Children are immersed in the natural world at this outdoor nursery, which provides real-life learning opportunities and fosters independence, perseverance, and resilience. Staff encourage children to make decisions about their learning, leading to a daily plan of activities. Children are happy, motivated, and engaged in a wide range of experiences within the countryside, becoming increasingly independent, confident, curious, and resilient learners. Inspector highlights - Children are immersed in the natural world, allowing for learning through real-life opportunities. - Children benefit from a long-term curriculum that builds on their learning in all areas. - Children lead on their learning, and staff adapt teaching to build on this. - Leaders and staff create a unique outdoor learning environment that supports children to develop independence, perseverance, and resilience. - Children are happy, motivated, and enthusiastic to join in a wide range of experiences within the countryside. Areas to develop - 1 Leaders and staff should continue to embed their plans to strengthen links with other settings, including schools, to ensure that all children are very well prepared for the next stages in their education. - 2 Staff should model and encourage children more consistently to demonstrate care for the equipment and toys available to them in the nursery and develop good manners to maximise their attitudes to positive behaviour. Inspection #2749370 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50296644) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of The Little Firefly Forest School and Outdoor Nursery Inspection date Jan 2026 Inspection no. 2749370 [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50296644)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2749370) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. Schedule a VisitContact NurseryJoin Waitlist Get in touch ### Contact Phone not yet listed Kingston Blount Farm, 1 Stert Road, Chinnor, OX39 4SA [© 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#/-0.93855/51.69185/14) [](https://www.mapbox.com/) ## Explore day nurseries near Chinnor - [Day nurseries in Chinnor](/search?q=Chinnor) - [Day nurseries in South East](/search?q=South+East) Is this your nursery? Claim this listing to add photos, pricing, and respond to enquiries. [Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=the-little-firefly-forest-school-and-outdoor-nursery-ox39-4sa-2749370) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Leaders and staff are committed to creating an inclusive environment, providing flexibility for children with special educational needs or disabilities (SEND). Staff use observations and discussions with SEND coordinators to address concerns, and additional funding is utilised for targeted support. Communication with parents is key to a collaborative approach, including sharing personalised stories during times of change, and staff training focuses on emotional well-being through compassionate conversations. Outdoor space Children at The Little Firefly Forest School and Outdoor Nursery are immersed in the natural world, providing real-life learning opportunities. The unique outdoor environment nurtures independence, perseverance, and resilience, with children enjoying daily walks, running across fields, leaping over streams, and mastering balance on log piles. Inspection history Most recent inspection 15 January 2026 Expected standard Only one graded inspection on record — a trend chart will appear here once a second graded report is published. [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50296644) ## Frequently asked about The Little Firefly Forest School and Outdoor Nursery ### What is the age range at The Little Firefly Forest School and Outdoor Nursery? ### What outdoor learning space does The Little Firefly Forest School and Outdoor Nursery use? ### Where is The Little Firefly Forest School and Outdoor Nursery located? ### How does The Little Firefly Forest School and Outdoor Nursery support children with SEND? ### Is The Little Firefly Forest School and Outdoor Nursery a day nursery or preschool? ## Nearby day nurseries in Chinnor Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to The Little Firefly Forest School and Outdoor Nursery. - [ Ofsted: Good 1.4 mi ### Ladybird Pre-School (Chinnor) Chinnor · OX39 4PU ](/nursery/ladybird-pre-school-chinnor-ox39-4pu-ey474626) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.6 mi ### Buds that Blossom Chinnor Chinnor · OX39 4DU ](/nursery/buds-that-blossom-chinnor-ox39-4du-2675341) - [ Ofsted: Good 2.7 mi ### Busy Bees at Stokenchurch High Wycombe · HP14 3TG 3.6(7 reviews) ](/nursery/busy-bees-at-stokenchurch-hp14-3tg-ey292355) - [ Ofsted: Good 4.2 mi ### Rainbow Corner Day Nursery Watlington · OX49 5RB ](/nursery/rainbow-corner-day-nursery-ox49-5rb-134325) - [ Ofsted: Inadequate 4.3 mi ### Hill View Farm Nursery Princes Risborough · HP27 9NU ](/nursery/hill-view-farm-nursery-ltd-hp27-9nu-2831483) - [ Ofsted: Good 4.5 mi ### Lord Williams's School Day Nursery Thame · OX9 2AJ ](/nursery/lord-williams-s-school-day-nursery-ox9-2aj-133497) [See all nurseries in Chinnor →](/search?q=Chinnor) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? Claim this listing to manage photos, hours and contact details. [Claim listing](/claim?nursery=the-little-firefly-forest-school-and-outdoor-nursery-ox39-4sa-2749370) ### Share this nursery Send to a partner, friend or family member. Copy link[](https://wa.me/?text=The%20Little%20Firefly%20Forest%20School%20and%20Outdoor%20Nursery%20%E2%80%94%20on%20Nursery%20Advice%20https%3A%2F%2Fhug-your-search.lovable.app%2Fnursery%2Fthe-little-firefly-forest-school-and-outdoor-nursery-ox39-4sa-2749370 "Share on WhatsApp")[](https://www.facebook.com/dialog/send?link=https%3A%2F%2Fhug-your-search.lovable.app%2Fnursery%2Fthe-little-firefly-forest-school-and-outdoor-nursery-ox39-4sa-2749370&app_id=140586622674265&redirect_uri=https%3A%2F%2Fhug-your-search.lovable.app%2Fnursery%2Fthe-little-firefly-forest-school-and-outdoor-nursery-ox39-4sa-2749370 "Share on Messenger")[](mailto:?subject=The%20Little%20Firefly%20Forest%20School%20and%20Outdoor%20Nursery&body=I%20thought%20you%20might%20be%20interested%20in%20this%20nursery%3A%0A%0Ahttps%3A%2F%2Fhug-your-search.lovable.app%2Fnursery%2Fthe-little-firefly-forest-school-and-outdoor-nursery-ox39-4sa-2749370 "Share on Email")[](https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fhug-your-search.lovable.app%2Fnursery%2Fthe-little-firefly-forest-school-and-outdoor-nursery-ox39-4sa-2749370 "Share on Facebook")[](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?text=The%20Little%20Firefly%20Forest%20School%20and%20Outdoor%20Nursery%20%E2%80%94%20on%20Nursery%20Advice&url=https%3A%2F%2Fhug-your-search.lovable.app%2Fnursery%2Fthe-little-firefly-forest-school-and-outdoor-nursery-ox39-4sa-2749370 "Share on X")[](https://www.linkedin.com/sharing/share-offsite/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fhug-your-search.lovable.app%2Fnursery%2Fthe-little-firefly-forest-school-and-outdoor-nursery-ox39-4sa-2749370 "Share on LinkedIn")[](https://www.reddit.com/submit?url=https%3A%2F%2Fhug-your-search.lovable.app%2Fnursery%2Fthe-little-firefly-forest-school-and-outdoor-nursery-ox39-4sa-2749370&title=The%20Little%20Firefly%20Forest%20School%20and%20Outdoor%20Nursery "Share on Reddit")[](https://t.me/share/url?url=https%3A%2F%2Fhug-your-search.lovable.app%2Fnursery%2Fthe-little-firefly-forest-school-and-outdoor-nursery-ox39-4sa-2749370&text=The%20Little%20Firefly%20Forest%20School%20and%20Outdoor%20Nursery%20%E2%80%94%20on%20Nursery%20Advice "Share on Telegram") This listing has been compiled from official Ofsted records, the nursery's own website, details provided directly by the nursery where available, and other trusted public sources. We regularly review and update listings to keep the information as accurate as possible. [Learn more](/about-our-data) Report an issue [![Nursery Advice](/__l5e/assets-v1/1c5557d3-f3fd-42f8-935a-3f2d2c3ac7e7/nursery-advice.webp "Nursery Advice")](/) The independent UK nursery directory. Built with Ofsted data, kept current weekly. For parents - [Search nurseries](/search) - [Parent Hub](/parent-hub) - [Saved nurseries](/saved) - [Compare](/compare) For nurseries - [Promote Your Nursery](/for-nurseries) - [Claim a listing](/claim) - [Nursery dashboard](/owner) - [Sign in](/auth) Browse by location - [London](/nurseries/london) - [South East](/nurseries/south-east) - [North West](/nurseries/north-west) - [West Midlands](/nurseries/west-midlands) - [Yorkshire](/nurseries/yorkshire-and-the-humber) - [See all regions →](/nurseries) About - [About us](/about-us) - [Editorial policy](/parent-hub/editorial-standards) - [Contact us](/contact) - [Blog](/blog) - Data sources: Ofsted MI, GIAS [](https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61590427415951)[](https://www.linkedin.com/company/nurseryadvice-co-uk)[](https://uk.pinterest.com/NurseryAdvice/) Ofsted data & reports Inspection reports, ratings and provider details displayed on this site are sourced from [Ofsted](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/) and contain public sector information published under the [Open Government Licence v3.0](https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/). Nursery Advice is not affiliated with or endorsed by Ofsted or any government body. © 2026 Better Search Limited (company no. 17209315), trading as Nursery Advice. All rights reserved. Contact: [hello@nurseryadvice.co.uk](mailto:hello@nurseryadvice.co.uk). [Terms of service](/terms)[Privacy policy](/privacy)Made for parents.