Day Nursery Owned by Farm Day Nurseries in Essex

upset and crying which ruined his last day. They admitted this failing was due to poor staff communication. You don't get Regular updates on your child and their learning (their last update was provided 2.5 months ago via the app!) f2f updates only typically include the farm visit and what was consumed that day). Also there is a lack of structured play. They focus heavily on child-led free play which ultimately results in the children not actually learning vital skills. My child has left and recently attended a new preschool and is already focusing on practicing letter recognition, scissor skills, school readiness skills ect. Please think twice about sending your child here.

with the staff, other children and the animals on the daily trips to the farm!
During school holiday periods, my son is also privy to extra curricular activities, such as summer foam/UV parties, alongside entertainment that non nursery children have to pay for.
The app is frequently updated with details of his day such as nap times, nappy changing and feeding - with a breakdown of what he's eaten and quantity.
My son has extra needs as he is hard of hearing and wears hearing aids. The staff have been critical in his development adapting to his aids, having had training to ensure that they are fully equipped to deal with his needs.
I am very pleased with my choice to send my son here.

amounts to all the team here at barleylands we cannot thank you enough!! Ps- the farm trips DAILY are a huge success with our son, not to add it's so clean & our son eats Michelin star meals each time he attends. He's adapted so well and will be sad to see it end when he's off to big school :)

i drop him off with confidence that he'll have a fun day & love getting end of day updates of what he's been up to or what he's interested in most.
Most importantly, his eating has always been difficult & they've worked so hard in introducing foods, splitting his meals to encourage him to try things. The pride I felt when the staff excitedly told me he ate a strawberry!! It's truly lovely to have staff that are invested in his development.

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show great encouragement, are personable, friendly and are a delight to have look after my son. I have already recommended them to numerous other Mums. Thank you to all at Barleylands, you're doing a fantastic job :-)

new privacy fencing, which has significantly enhanced the outdoor play area. The improved fencing not only ensures the children's safety but also provides a more secluded space for them to explore and play freely. We are truly grateful for the positive impact Barleylands has had on our son's development and well-being. The combination of dedicated staff and thoughtful improvements like the new fencing makes it a standout choice for any parent seeking quality childcare. I would also like to give a massive thank you to one lady for the outstanding work and effort she puts in with the children. You should be extremely proud of yourself and so should your management team!

easier. I am extremely happy with what they offer and would highly recommend. Since being at the nursery, he has visited the farm every day which is such a fantastic opportunity. They have also catered very well to every changing dietary requirements.