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The Old Barn Day Nursery and Preschool # The Old Barn Day Nursery and Preschool Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (May 2024) · 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 - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - Reviews - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [Reviews](#reviews) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## 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 education Play-based learning Structured activities ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs) 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds Tax-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 ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of The Old Barn Day Nursery and Preschool Inspection date May 2024 Inspection no. 10298619 Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50249452)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2637839) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. Schedule a VisitContact NurseryJoin Waitlist Get in touch ### Contact Reveal phone number Contact Nursery [ Visit website ](https://www.grandiruk.com/nurseries/leicester/the-old-barn/) The Old Barn, 5 Copt Oak Court, Leicester, LE19 3WY [© 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#/-1.21754/52.57586/14) [](https://www.mapbox.com/) ## Explore day nurseries near Leicester - [Day nurseries in Leicester](/search?q=Leicester) - [Day nurseries in East Midlands](/search?q=East+Midlands) Is this your nursery? Claim this listing to add photos, pricing, and respond to enquiries. [Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=the-old-barn-day-nursery-and-preschool-le19-3wy-2637839) 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 - 1 support staff to help children understand the importance of oral hygiene - 2 support 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 - 3 help staff to support all parents to understand how they can continue to support their children's learning at home. Inspection #10298619 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50249452) ## 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 (1) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocJLGdLP_tVa4z8RsYCZtYUaP8G2JV3Go8kWA7LvFYQUnsDBvQ=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Face Man 8 years ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUN3cE11MnF3RRAB!2m1!1s0x48775da4517970f3:0xcb213247b74a98f4) Reviews from Google for The Old Barn Day Nursery and Preschool. 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