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The Old Barn Day Nursery and Preschool

Ofsted: Good
(May 2024)
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5.0(1 parent reviews) ·The Old Barn, 5 Copt Oak Court, Leicester, LE19 3WY · Leicestershire
Number of places
45 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
May 2024
Local authority
Leicestershire

About this day nursery

The Old Barn Day Nursery and Preschool, part of the Grandir UK group, offers a nurturing environment for children in Leicester. They are dedicated to providing high-quality early years education and fostering a love of learning.

The nursery focuses on creating a supportive and engaging atmosphere where children can grow and develop at their own pace. Emphasising both play-based learning and structured activities, The Old Barn aims to prepare children for their future educational journeys while ensuring they enjoy their time at the nursery.

They also prioritise clear communication and support for parents, offering guidance on various aspects of childcare, including available funding options.

Our ethos

The Old Barn Day Nursery and Preschool emphasises a blend of play-based learning and structured activities, aiming to foster a love of learning in a supportive and engaging atmosphere where children can develop at their own pace. They focus on high-quality early years education and preparing children for their future.

What it's like

Children are supported by staff to feel emotionally secure, with staff getting to know them through settling-in sessions and following their interests. Younger children can interact with older children and staff outdoors, helping them to transition to new rooms. Children have opportunities to take age-appropriate risks, building physical skills and self-esteem.

High-quality early years educationPlay-based learningStructured activities

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

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

This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability.

Key facts

Opening hours

Monday to Friday, 7.30am until 6pm

Term time / All Year

All Year

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for The Old Barn Day Nursery and Preschool

Last inspected 13 May 2024

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 are supported by staff to feel emotionally secure, with staff getting to know them through settling-in sessions and following their interests. Younger children can interact with older children and staff outdoors, helping them to transition to new rooms. Children have opportunities to take age-appropriate risks, building physical skills and self-esteem.

Inspector highlights

  • The new manager has improved learning outcomes and safety, ensuring hygienic bathrooms.
  • The manager and staff focus strongly on supporting children's communication and language skills.
  • The manager and staff extend their professional development, especially in supporting children with SEND.
  • Staff support children in an age-appropriate way to manage their behaviour.
  • Staff help children in the pre-school room to understand what makes them unique and the similarities and differences between themselves and their peers.

Areas to develop

  • 1support staff to help children understand the importance of oral hygiene
  • 2support staff to share and gather information from staff at other early years settings children also attend, to help provide consistency in their care and learning
  • 3help staff to support all parents to understand how they can continue to support their children's learning at home.
Inspection #10298619 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

Parents appreciate the photos and information they receive about activities their children enjoy.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are supported by staff to help close gaps in their learning. Information obtained from training courses contributes to staff developing their knowledge of how to support children with SEND, including developing individual targeted plans.

Outdoor space

When younger children play outdoors, they can see and interact with older children and staff over a small fence that divides the garden. Children have plenty of opportunities to take and manage age-appropriate risks in a safe environment to help build on their physical skills, such as climbing steps and using a slide.

Parent Reviews of The Old Barn Day Nursery and Preschool

5.0
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Inspection history

Date: May 2023

  • June 2024Good
  • May 2024Good
  • June 2023Requires improvement
  • May 2023Requires improvement

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