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White House Farm Day Nursery

Ofsted: Good
(Feb 2024)
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5.0(4 parent reviews) ·White House Farm, Village Street, GRANTHAM, NG32 2EN · Lincolnshire
Number of places
71 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Feb 2024
Local authority
Lincolnshire

About this day nursery

White House Farm Day Nursery, nestled in the rural village of Sedgebrook near Grantham, offers a nurturing "home from home" environment for children aged 6 months to 11 years. The nursery is purpose-built in beautifully restored stable blocks, retaining their original character while creating a stimulating space.

With a strong emphasis on outdoor play, the nursery boasts extensive outdoor areas, including an orchard and a dedicated outdoor school called Willow Cottage, where children are encouraged to thrive holistically. The curriculum is designed to foster exploration, creativity, and the development of essential skills.

Catering to varying age groups, the nursery has distinct rooms: Bunnies for 0-2 years, Squirrels for 2-3 years, and Hedgehogs for preschool-aged children. The nursery is also committed to healthy eating, providing freshly prepared, nutritious meals daily using locally sourced ingredients, with special dietary needs readily accommodated.

The dedicated team of staff, including the owners, are deeply involved in providing a supportive and engaging experience for every child, making learning a joyful and enriching journey.

Our ethos

White House Farm Day Nursery's pedagogical approach is rooted in fostering holistic development through exploration and creativity. They emphasise outdoor play, utilising their extensive grounds and dedicated outdoor school to encourage children to thrive in nature. The nursery aims to make learning a joyful and enriching journey in a supportive, 'home from home' environment.

What it's like

Children in the pre-school room are supported by staff to take and manage controlled risks in their play, for example with fire-starting outdoors. In the baby room, children form close attachments with staff and develop core strength, while toddlers develop small-muscle skills by copying staff using tweezers to pick up spaghetti. Children express pride in their achievements.

Rural locationPurpose-built in restored stable blocksExtensive outdoor space including orchard and outdoor schoolEmphasis on outdoor playFreshly prepared, locally sourced meals

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)
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 - Friday: 7:45am - 6:00pm (early start/late pick up between 7am-7pm available upon request and incurs an additional charge)

Session types

5 hour sessions, 6 hour sessions, full day sessions

Age range

6 months to 11 years

Term time / All Year

All Year

Established

2009

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for White House Farm Day Nursery

Last inspected 7 February 2024 · Hayley Ruane

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 in the pre-school room are supported by staff to take and manage controlled risks in their play, for example with fire-starting outdoors. In the baby room, children form close attachments with staff and develop core strength, while toddlers develop small-muscle skills by copying staff using tweezers to pick up spaghetti. Children express pride in their achievements.

Inspector highlights

  • Staff invite children to have a voice in the nursery and to talk about their views and wishes.
  • Staff know the children well and understand what they need to learn next to develop and grow.
  • The management team support staff's practice well, providing training courses to help them support parents.
  • Staff help children in the pre-school room to learn sign language, aiding communication and understanding of differences.
  • Children have plenty of opportunities to play outdoors in the nursery's spacious outdoor area, including planting vegetables and forest sessions.

Areas to develop

  • 1strengthen staff's interactions with children in the toddler and pre-school rooms to help engage and maintain children's focus and attention during planned group times
  • 2support staff in the toddler and pre-school rooms to help children learn how to take turns in conversations and to listen to the views of others during group times.
Inspection #10311942 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

Parents and carers comment positively about the nursery. They appreciate the support they receive from staff to put plans in place to help children with SEND in preparation for when they move on to school.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Additional funding for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) is used effectively. The manager uses the money to enhance adult to child ratios and to provide one-to-one support for children, enabling staff to provide small-group times and focused support to meet children's individual needs.

Outdoor space

Children have plenty of opportunities to play outdoors in the nursery's spacious outdoor area. Staff help them to plant and grow vegetables in the nursery orchard and children in the pre-school room join staff for forest sessions to explore and investigate nature.

Parent Reviews of White House Farm Day Nursery

5.0
(4)
Rachel Hardwick
3 years ago

Lovely, friendly and quality nursery. We use the school holiday clubs and little one absolutely loves it here. Totally recommend.

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katie Machin
4 years ago

Lovely nursery. People are amazing and my children have been very happy there.

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Inspection history
  • February 2024Good
  • April 2018Outstanding
  • March 2015Good
  • January 2010Good

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