9.4
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Day Nurseries Owned by Farm Day Nurseries
Farm Day Nurseries have a number of nurseries set across the UK. Each site offers day care in a countryside environment, giving children great access to the outdoors. At many settings, this includes opportunities to interact with farm animals, joining in with feeding and other farming tasks.
There are also plenty of opportunities to play, learn and explore inside the nurseries too. Each has dedicated areas to ensure children are given age appropriate tasks and resources, always supervised and supported by the fantastic team of practitioners employed in each nursery.
All Farm Day Nurseries are registered with Ofsted and work hard to maintain the best ratings, giving families peace of mind that their children are getting the very best start to life.
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"We moved our daughter to Godstone farm nursery in Jan 2026 as we required more SEN support than our previous nursery could provide.
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Godstone Farm Day Nursery & Pre-School is now open to offer childcare and education for children aged between six weeks and five years old.
It is set in a stunning converted farm house within a ... Read more
"This is a brilliant nursery-very well organised, with a genuine level of care and attention shown towards the children. The kids always…"
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Willows Farm Day Nursery & Pre-School in London Colney, near St Albans, offers high-quality childcare and early years education for children aged 0 to 5.
Set within the beautiful surroundings of ... Read more
"I could not recommend this nursery more. The staff are brilliant - they made the process of leaving my child with someone else seamless. I…"
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As part of the Farm Day Nurseries group, Adventure Valley Day Nursery & Pre-School is purpose-built to offer the very best early years education within a countryside environment.
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"My son started in February and is really enjoying going to nursery. Didn't take him long to settle in and smiles at his key worker as soon…"
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At Barleylands Farm Day Nursery & Pre-school, children from 6 weeks to 5 years old are immersed in a world of nature and learning. With supervised daily visits to the animals at Barleylands Farm, ... Read more
"Fantastic place, all the staff are so attentive and really care about all the children and their development. All amazing!…"
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Part of the Farm Day Nurseries group, their Day Nursery & Pre-School embraces nature-based play. Children from 6 weeks old up to 5 years of age have access to a number of stimulating environments, ... Read more
"The Little Chestnuts nursery at Thrift farm is brilliant. Staff are caring, friendly, welcoming and full of positive energy. We have a very…"
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Thrift Farm Day Nursery and Pre-school is a nursery based on the farm at Thrift Farm.
Thrift Farm Nursery were awarded ‘good’ by Ofsted in their most recent report (May 2024) for their quality ... Read more
"Odds Farm Day Nursery is brilliant. The friendliness, openness and overall enthusiasm from the staff is fantastic and heartwarming. The…"
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Caring for children from 6 weeks to 5 years, Odds Farm Park Day Nursery & Pre-School is part of the Farm Day Nurseries group, providing a modern setting within a farm environment.
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"Foxes Bridge Nursery has been exceptional in every way. It has been amazing to watch our daughter thrive, supported by your wonderful…"
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Foxes Bridge Farm is a newly opened nursery situated in the lovely village of Comberton in Cambridge. The setting offers day care for up to 40 children from birth to five years old and is open from ... Read more
"All I can say is thank you to Mead open farm for the care of my son. He has come on leaps and bounds since being at Mead, he may of only…"
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Mead Open Farm Day Nursery and Pre-school is part of the Farm Day Nurseries group and sits within a farm environment. It has two self-contained, nursery and pre-school buildings, a fantastic garden ... Read more
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Farm Day Nurseries Reviews (544)
9.4
Farm Day Nurseries has a Group Review Score of 9.4 (9.435) out of 10. The Group Review Score is calculated using the average from all locations with a Review Score, and in addition 75%+ of all locations belonging to Farm Day Nurseries must have a Review Score.
from Yurii T (Father of Child) published on 6 May 2026
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Overall Experience5.0 out of 5
We're very happy with this nursery. The staff are caring and professional, and our son has settled in well and enjoys going every day. We've seen great progress in his confidence and development. Overall, a safe and supportive environment .
Reply from Lauren Apperley, Nursery Manager at Barleylands Farm Day Nursery & Pre-SchoolThank you for your feedback! I am so pleased to hear how much your little one has grown within himself since starting with us and we can not wait to see him grow and develop further
from Tasha A (Mother of Child) published on 6 May 2026
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Overall Experience5.0 out of 5
It's hard to get a space for a reason - this nursery is absolutely fantastic! The staff are all really lovely, great communication and attention to detail to help your kid develop. The food is 10/10 as well. The daily farm trips are also such a highlight, and my baby really enjoyed attending the recent
Easter shows there too. They love a theme day and activity, keeping things exciting for the little ones.
We love the updates on the app and always look forward to seeing photos!
Reply from Lauren Apperley, Nursery Manager at Barleylands Farm Day Nursery & Pre-SchoolThank you for your wonderful feedback! It is so lovely to hear how much fun your little one has here at Barleylands and how much they enjoy all of the wonderful things we do at the farm too!
from Jodie H (Mother of Child) published on 6 May 2026
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Overall Experience5.0 out of 5
My son, Rory, has been attending this nursery since May 2025, and I truly cannot recommend it highly enough. From the moment I stepped inside on their opening day, I knew this was the perfect environment for him.
The "whole package" here is flawless-from the convenient location and pristine cleanliness
to the genuine warmth of the care provided. The management and staff are exceptional; they monitor every detail of the children's development with such care. It is wonderful to see Rory excelling in his learning and, more importantly, seeing how much he loves going in every single day. If you are looking for a nursery where your child will be safe, happy, and encouraged to grow, this is it.It's a massive relief to leave him in such capable hands. Huge thanks to the whole team!
Reply from Lauren Apperley, Nursery Manager at Barleylands Farm Day Nursery & Pre-SchoolThank you for your wonderful feedback! It is lovely to hear that you loved Barleylands from day one and how much Rory has developed since joining with us! It is lovely to hear how happy he is to come in each day and we look forward to seeing him grow and develop even more.
from Emma W (Mother of Child) published on 6 May 2026
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Overall Experience5.0 out of 5
I'm so happy we choose this Nursey setting for our child,
She has thrived so much here and the staff are so loving towards all the children,
From the mangers right through everyone is so friendly and welcoming. Morning drop off and pick ups are very formal and you can ask any questions to the staff
and they will speak to the relevant person to get that information there have the proven ability to bring your child's development on by leaps and bounds and will speak to you directly to get an idea of what your next steps are going forward with development.
Your child also have the best days with the experience of the farm there visit daily with the added bonus of special themes flouring half term which there get to be included in.
Reply from Lauren Apperley, Nursery Manager at Barleylands Farm Day Nursery & Pre-SchoolThank you so much for your heartfelt feedback. I am so pleased to hear your little one has developed so much since starting here at Barleylands and that you feel the team are all welcoming and supportive! We look forward to watching your little one grow and develop even more here!
from Lauren B (Mother of Child) published on 28 April 2026
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Overall Experience5.0 out of 5
We absolutely love this nursery, and our experience has been a game-changer for my little boy. He was initially very unsettled and frightened by the sound of other children crying, but with the help and support of the amazing staff, he has overcome so many challenges and is thriving and making so much
progression every day. Everyone is approachable, kind, and friendly, and I feel completely at ease leaving my little boy in their care. The freedom the children have to go outside and play and explore is a huge bonus. I could not recommend this nursery enough.
Reply from Julie Norton, Nursery Manager at Adventure Valley Day Nursery & Pre-SchoolThank you for this amazing review. Its been a pleasure supporting your little one along the way and seeing how much he has developed.
from Victoria S (Mother of Child) published on 28 April 2026
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Overall Experience5.0 out of 5
Where do I start. It is an amazing nursery all round. They have supported me and my son from the day he started. Making a huge transition so much easier. They have gone above and beyond for him making him feel included despite his visual impairment. I couldn't praise this nursery enough to anyone. Making
him feel comfortable and happy was just as much their priority as it was mine. Reassuring me at all times throughout his settling in sessions to put me at ease. And bonuses to this nursery are the amazing farm and the soft play. Love the photo updates too and the diary entries of how he is getting on throughout his day.
Thank you so much for everything you have done and will continue to do so for him in the future. You are all amazing. Keep doing everything you do. As you couldn't do any better than you do!
Reply from Julie Norton, Nursery Manager at Adventure Valley Day Nursery & Pre-SchoolThank you so much for this amazing review. Its been a pleasure helping your little one settle into nursery.
from Alexandra C (Mother of Child) published on 28 April 2026
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Overall Experience5.0 out of 5
I could not recommend this nursery more. The staff are brilliant - they made the process of leaving my child with someone else seamless. I always felt my child was in safe hands, he received the best care and was loved by the staff. As a mother I wanted my son to need that extra love and attention if
he was upset during transitions and this was exactly what he got. The staff knew my son inside and out. They were brilliant at updating the app with his achievements and what he had been up to. A detailed handover was always given and my son had a wonderful bond with the staff in the baby room. I genuinely could not fault anything and always felt like they had my son's interests at heart. As my son has moved to the next room, they planned lots of transition time for him to adjust and worked with the staff in both rooms so he felt safe. Hand on heart, this is the best nursery there is. My son has had a fantastic start in education thanks to this nursery.
Reply from Julie Norton, Nursery Manager at Adventure Valley Day Nursery & Pre-SchoolThank you so much for this amazing review staff will be thrilled with these comments.
from Amber S (Mother of Child) published on 23 April 2026
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Overall Experience5.0 out of 5
My son started in February and is really enjoying going to nursery. Didn't take him long to settle in and smiles at his key worker as soon as he sees her in the morning. I would recommend this nursery.
Reply from Lauren Apperley, Nursery Manager at Barleylands Farm Day Nursery & Pre-SchoolThank you for your review! It is so lovely to hear that your little one settled in so well with us and enjoys his time here so much!
from S R (Mother of Child) published on 8 April 2026
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Overall Experience5.0 out of 5
Can't recommend this nursery enough. My daughter has been attending this nursery since she was 14 months old and absolutely loves it. All of the staff are absolutely amazing and genuinely care for the children. There's a massive focus on outdoor play and the daily visits to the farm are fantastic.
Reply from Julie Norton, Nursery Manager at Adventure Valley Day Nursery & Pre-SchoolThank you for your lovely comments. We are really lucky to have access to so much outdoor facilities which the children thoroughly enjoy.
from G M (Mother of Child) published on 24 March 2026
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Overall Experience5.0 out of 5
I feel incredibly fortunate that my son attends this nursery. I've been so pleased about the level of care given since he was 8 months old. He is now over 2 years old and the quality of care has been very consistent. He has learnt so much from the amazing opportunities and experiences provided by the
nursery. Would recommend this nursery to other families.
Reply from Lucy Nicholson, Nursery Manager at Willows Farm Day NurseryThank you so much for your lovely review. We feel incredibly proud to have been part of your son's journey from such a young age, and it's wonderful to hear how happy you've been with the care he's received over time. Consistency in our care and providing rich learning experiences are so important to us, so it's fantastic to know this has made a positive impact and helped him learn and grow. Thank you for your recommendation and for trusting us with your son's early years.
from Siobhan M (Mother of Child) published on 24 March 2026
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Overall Experience5.0 out of 5
My son has been at Willows nursery for over a year now.
He has grown in confidence and absolutely loves going in.
They have fun filled mornings at the farm and do a lot of enjoyable activities throughout the day.
The staff are all so caring and create a safe and secure environment for the children.
He
has lots of healthy meals and there is a lot of variety.
I recommend this nursery to other parents all the time.
Reply from Lucy Nicholson, Nursery Manager at Willows Farm Day NurseryThank you so much for your kind review. We're so pleased to hear how much your son enjoys his time at Willows and how his confidence has grown over the past year - that's exactly what we love to see. It's wonderful to know he's enjoying the farm visits and the wide range of activities we provide, as well as our healthy, varied meals. Creating a safe, nurturing, and fun environment is at the heart of everything we do, so your feedback means a great deal to our team. Thank you also for recommending us to other parents - we really appreciate your support and trust.
from Lora W (Mother of Child) published on 24 March 2026
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Overall Experience5.0 out of 5
We couldn't be happier with this nursery. Both of our girls attend and they absolutely love it. The staff (including the management team) are absolutely fantastic - warm, attentive, and genuinely caring. We've seen both of our girls grow in confidence, knowledge, social skills, and independence since
starting here. Since the nursery introduced the app, the communication with parents has been absolutely fantastic. We feel very lucky to have found such a wonderful nursery and would highly recommend it to any parent.
Reply from Lucy Nicholson, Nursery Manager at Willows Farm Day NurseryThank you so much for your wonderful review. We're absolutely delighted to hear how happy both of your girls are with us - it's truly rewarding to know they enjoy their time at nursery so much. Your kind words about our team mean a lot. We pride ourselves on creating a warm, caring, and supportive environment, so it's fantastic to hear that this has come across and made a positive difference to your family. It's especially lovely to know you've seen such great progress in their confidence, independence, and social skills. We're also really pleased that the app has helped keep you connected and informed - strong communication with parents is something we value highly. Thank you again for your recommendation and for trusting us with your girls' early years.
from Ellie K (Mother of Child) published on 24 March 2026
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Overall Experience5.0 out of 5
My son absolutely loves willows nursery especially his key worker Emmie. The staff are great with all the children. On collection I'm told all about day fun day, what he has eaten and who he has played with. I wish he could stay longer. He starts big school in September and we are both going to miss
it very much.
Reply from Lucy Nicholson, Nursery Manager at Willows Farm Day NurseryThank you so much for your lovely feedback. It means a great deal to hear how happy your son has been at Willows Nursery, and we're so pleased that Emmie and the team have made such a positive impact on his experience. We always aim to make every child feel supported, cared for, and excited about their day, so it's wonderful to know you've felt well-informed and reassured at collection times too. It's bittersweet to see our children move on to big school, but we're so proud to have been part of his journey and know he'll do brilliantly in his next adventure. We'll miss you both very much and wish him all the very best for September!
from S J (Mother of Child) published on 23 March 2026
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Overall Experience5.0 out of 5
This is a brilliant nursery-very well organised, with a genuine level of care and attention shown towards the children. The kids always seem happy, engaged, and well supported. The staff are honest, professional, and consistently follow safeguarding policies, which is incredibly important and reassuring
as a parent.
Reply from Lucy Nicholson, Nursery Manager at Willows Farm Day NurseryThank you so much for your kind and thoughtful feedback. We are delighted to hear that you feel our nursery is well organised and that the care and attention we provide to the children is evident.
It's wonderful to know that the children appear happy, engaged, and well supported-this is always our top priority. Your recognition of our team's professionalism and commitment to safeguarding means a great deal to us, as we strive to create a safe and nurturing environment for every child.
from C P (Mother of Child) published on 23 March 2026
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Overall Experience5.0 out of 5
A fantastic setting for my little one. The staff are all so friendly and my little one absolutely adores them all. Communication on daily updates is always up to date and relevant. We have built such a bond with our little ones key workers and feel comfortable with leaving my children in their capable
hands.
Thank you!!
Reply from Lucy Nicholson, Nursery Manager at Willows Farm Day NurseryThank you so much for your lovely review!
We're so pleased to hear that your little one is happy and has built such strong bonds with our team - it really means a lot to us. Building trusting relationships with both children and their families is at the heart of what we do, so it's wonderful to know you feel comfortable and confident in our care.
It's also great to hear that you find our daily updates helpful and relevant. We always aim to keep parents informed and connected to their child's day.
Thank you again for your kind words and support - we truly appreciate it!
from Yuliia S (Mother of Child) published on 23 March 2026
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Overall Experience5.0 out of 5
We are incredibly grateful to this nursery for the love, care, and attention they give to the children every single day. The staff are truly wonderful - kind, patient, and genuinely passionate about what they do. It's clear that they create a safe, warm, and nurturing environment where children feel
happy, confident, and excited to learn.
Our child has grown so much since starting here - socially, emotionally, and in confidence. The activities are always creative and engaging, and it's lovely to see how much effort the team puts into making each day special for the children.
Communication with parents is also excellent, and we always feel informed and supported. It gives us great peace of mind knowing our child is in such caring and capable hands.
Thank you to the whole team for everything you do. We truly appreciate your dedication and would highly recommend this nursery to any family.
Reply from Lucy Nicholson, Nursery Manager at Willows Farm Day NurseryThank you so much for your incredibly kind and thoughtful review. It truly means a great deal to our whole team.
We are delighted to hear that you feel confident and supported by our staff, and that your child is happy, thriving, and enjoying their time with us. Creating a warm, nurturing environment where children feel safe, valued, and inspired to learn is at the heart of everything we do, so it's wonderful to know that this is reflected in your experience.
It's especially rewarding to hear about your child's growth in confidence and development - that's exactly what we strive to support every day. We're also really pleased that you enjoy the activities and feel well-informed through our communication, as building strong partnerships with families is so important to us.
Thank you again for your trust, support, and recommendation. It's a privilege to be part of your child's journey.
from Cheryl M (Mother of Child) published on 5 March 2026
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Overall Experience5.0 out of 5
I would recommend Adventure Valley nursery to anyone and everyone. The staff are amazing, my little boy absolutely loves coming here - from the second he walks through the door he just has the biggest smile on his face. He has been attending adventure valley since he was 12 months old and he has come
on leaps and bounds. Thank you ladies, you are all fab!!
Reply from Julie Norton, Nursery Manager at Adventure Valley Day Nursery & Pre-SchoolThank you for your lovely comments. Its great to hear how much children enjoy being at nursery.
from Bethany K (Mother of Child) published on 27 February 2026
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Overall Experience5.0 out of 5
Both of my children have attended this nursery, and I honestly couldn't be happier with our experience. The staff are absolutely brilliant - caring, attentive, and genuinely invested in the children's development and wellbeing. It's such a comfort knowing my kids are in such capable hands every day.
The facilities are outstanding and far better than any others in the area, with excellent resources and a fantastic learning environment. I would highly recommend this nursery to any parent looking for a safe, nurturing, and high-quality setting for their children.
Reply from Julie Norton, Nursery Manager at Adventure Valley Day Nursery & Pre-SchoolThank you so much for this lovely review, its great to hear how happy you are with the setting.
from M S (Mother of Child) published on 27 February 2026
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Overall Experience5.0 out of 5
Wonderful nursery with fantastic, friendly staff. My little one has settled in so well and it's a credit to the staff. They've been so helpful and got to know them so well. The nursery do so many fantastic activities with the kids and keep them well entertained. Finally, the development I've seen in
my little one already has been amazing - they're learning so much all the time. Sending your child somewhere is such a nerve wracking decision but I've been so reassured with Adventure Valley. Lovely place.
Reply from Julie Norton, Nursery Manager at Adventure Valley Day Nursery & Pre-SchoolThis is lovely to hear, we are so pleased that staff have made your first few weeks reassuring and your little one has settled well.
from J F (Mother of Child) published on 25 February 2026
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Overall Experience5.0 out of 5
We moved our daughter to Godstone farm nursery in Jan 2026 as we required more SEN support than our previous nursery could provide.
We have been blown away by the support and care they have provided us with so far and our daughter is thriving.
All the staff are exceptional and extremeley knowledgeable
in this area. They have provided us with a clear plan tailored to our daughters needs.
Their communication is excellent and always provide us with a detailed breakdown of our her day which is very comforting.
The facilities are wonderful and the fact that she gets to explore the farm and softplay is amazing for her development.
She has only been there a matter of weeks but we can already see she has formed great bonds with staff members.
We would highly recommend this nursery to anyone. Thank you!
Reply from Leah Lowman, Nursery Manager at Godstone Farm Day Nursery & Pre-SchoolWe're so pleased to hear your daughter is settling in well, forming strong bonds, and enjoying all the experiences we offer. Supporting her development in a way that meets her needs is incredibly important to us. Thank you again for your trust and recommendation!
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