Silks Farm Day Nursery and Preschool

Silks Farm, St Ives Road, Somersham, Huntingdon PE28 3ET
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Silks Farm Day Nursery and Preschool in Huntingdon is set on 7 acres of scenic countryside and rated Good by Ofsted (March 2023). This unique setting blends Forest School methodology with the Reggio Emilia Approach, offering a nurturing Early Years experience focused on exploration and creativity.

The nursery features spacious, open playrooms with rustic beams, a sensory room, nature trails, a sow-and-grow garden, and a dedicated Forest School area. Their on-site chef caters for all dietary needs with nutritious meals included in the all-inclusive pricing.

Families enjoy strong parent partnerships via the nursery app, regular stay-and-play sessions, and open mornings. With passionate, long-standing staff and a focus on outdoor learning, children thrive in a secure and enriching environment.
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Type of Service

  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Ronnee (Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 22

Total Places for Children

  • 103

Age Range

  • from 0 years 0 months
  • to 5 years 0 months

Opening Times

  • Monday 07:00-18:00
    Tuesday 07:00-18:00
    Wednesday 07:00-18:00
    Thursday 07:00-18:00
    Friday 07:00-18:00

When Closed

  • Bank Holidays & Christmas to New Year

Silks Farm Day Nursery and Preschool Reviews (94)

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Silks Farm Day Nursery and Preschool has a Review Score of 9.4 (9.436) out of 10, based on 11 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Silks Farm Day Nursery and Preschool has 94 reviews.

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Review from Kim R (Mother of Child) published on 14 March 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Silks Farm is a fantastic nursery, in a lovely setting with fantastic, caring and compassionate staff. My little boy has thrived here and loves all of his teachers. The outside space is fab too. I couldn't have asked for a better nursery experience. We moved out of the area recently, and it was a very
sad day when we said our Goodbyes! Thank you for everything, Silks Farm team!
Reply from Charlotte Whyatt, Marketing and Communications Executive at Silks Farm Day Nursery and Preschool
Hi, thank you for taking the time to leave a review. It's so great to hear that your little one thrived with us! Our dedicated team works so hard to provide a warm, supportive and nurturing nursery…read more
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Review from Kirsten G (Mother of Child) published on 14 March 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
The teams that have looked after my daughters have been amazing, so helpful and caring. I would easily give them five stars. Both my daughters have enjoyed their time there and have really benefitted developmentally. The location of the nursery is great, out in the countryside and with access to nature.
The administration, however, and overall nursery policies are sadly what let it down. I have struggled to get places for my daughters on days other than Monday and Friday, and that’s most likely because you are charged the full fee for bank holidays - even though the nursery isn’t even open. This is instead of spreading the cost equally across all attendees. I have also had to contact the nursery on a couple of occasions to sort out miscalculated invoices and settling-in plans. At times, it feels like the parents are asked to be flexible (eg when there are unexpected staff shortages), but this flexibility is not returned. Overall, I would still recommend it, but things could be improved.
Reply from Charlotte Whyatt, Marketing and Communications Executive at Silks Farm Day Nursery and Preschool
Hi, thank you for taking the time to leave your feedback. Please be assured that your concerns are being taken seriously and have been escalated to management. If there's anything else you'd like to…read more
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Review from Chloe D (Mother of Child) published on 14 March 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Silks Farm has been a wonderful nursery for my little girl; she’s had excellent care every day and she’s settled so well. I've had beautiful observations and wonderful feedback each day from her room. The team have been so heartwarming, and I can tell they really care; it’s made returning to work so
much easier.
Reply from Charlotte Whyatt, Marketing and Communications Executive at Silks Farm Day Nursery and Preschool
Hi, thank you for taking the time to leave a review. Our friendly, supportive team work hard to ensure that the settling-in process is as smooth and seamless as possible. Providing informative,…read more
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Review from Livy C (Mother of Child) published on 14 March 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our son (15 months) has been at Silks Farm for six months now, and we could not be happier with how he is progressing. It's very obvious how much the staff care about the children and are incredibly passionate about what they do. Our son is always so excited to go to nursery and is thriving in the environment
that the brilliant team provide for the children. Can't recommend them enough!
Reply from Charlotte Whyatt, Marketing and Communications Executive at Silks Farm Day Nursery and Preschool
Hi, thank you for taking the time to leave a review. Children thrive in our warm and nurturing nursery environment where they are given the right support needed to help them learn, grow and flourish.
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Review from Carlie R (Mother of Child) published on 14 March 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has been going to nursery since she was 9nine months old - she will be three in August.
The care she receives not just from her key worker, but all members of the team is impeccable.
They go out on little walks to the forest school; they do lots of activities, singing, dancing and teaching
sign language.
All children are well looked after, and I feel my daughter is safe in the environment.
Reply from Charlotte Whyatt, Marketing and Communications Executive at Silks Farm Day Nursery and Preschool
Hi, thank you for taking the time to leave a review. Children enjoy a variety of stimulating activities in our warm, nurturing and inclusive nursery environment, devised by our dedicated team and…read more
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Review from S W (Mother of Child) published on 14 March 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Great nursery. We relocated to the local area and our son was welcomed by everyone very warmly. Made the transition as a 3 year old, very smoothly. He gets to be outside a lot, has learnt a lot and we get updated on his progress every day. Only this morning at breakfast did he say (unprompted) ‘I love
my nursery’.
The staff are fun but fair and firm. Very happy with their care.
Reply from Charlotte Whyatt, Marketing and Communications Executive at Silks Farm Day Nursery and Preschool
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. Our kind, caring team strives to make the settling-in process as seamless as possible, ensuring children feel supported, happy and confident in our…read more
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Review from Sarah T (Mother of Child) published on 14 March 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Amazing staff and a lovely setting. The staff are always smiling and so helpful they understand families and are there to support individuals. Management is great always so understanding and supportive.
Reply from Charlotte Whyatt, Marketing and Communications Executive at Silks Farm Day Nursery and Preschool
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. Our friendly, knowledgeable team really take the time to understand the individual needs of our children and their families so they can provide the…read more
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Review from Olivia H (Mother of Child) published on 14 March 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our daughter started at Silks Farm just over a year ago when she was 6 months old, and has thrived ever since, thanks to the amazing staff who work so hard to support her. She is such a happy and confident little girl, and her key workers have all been so patient and kind as she has grown and developed
from a baby to a toddler! We love how spacious the nursery is, how many activities the kids have available to them, the relaxed yet professional attitude of the management and staff. They are continuously improving the environment for the kids, have a great outdoor space, and the forest school is such an asset. We would highly recommend the nursery to any new parents looking for a warm and inviting setting for their baby or young child, that is also exceptionally good value for money in the area. Oh and the meals they have on offer are fantastic - really diverse and nutritious - and have hugely helped our daughter to become a real foodie!
Reply from Charlotte Whyatt, Marketing and Communications Executive at Silks Farm Day Nursery and Preschool
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. In our warm, nurturing and inclusive environment, children experience a variety of stimulating activities which are informed by our education…read more
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Review from Simon R (Father of Child) published on 14 March 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
All staff are so lovely and my daughter is always having a great time at nursery along with developing her skills.
My daughter loves playing outside and at nursery they really do promote playing outside. Overall a very well-run nursery and the food for the children is always great as well.
Reply from Charlotte Whyatt, Marketing and Communications Executive at Silks Farm Day Nursery and Preschool
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. Children are given plenty of opportunities to enjoy playing outside in the fresh air, investigating and exploring the natural world, which is so…read more
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Review from Emily K (Mother of Child) published on 14 March 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our daughter loves attending nursery and is always happy to go in and be collected. The staff are brilliant both with her and at communicating with me throughout the day. We are always kept well informed of changes, how much she has eaten and what she has been up to. Our son attended for his preschool
years and still misses Silks Farm.
Reply from Charlotte Whyatt, Marketing and Communications Executive at Silks Farm Day Nursery and Preschool
Hi, thank you for taking the time to leave a review. Our team strives to maintain informed, detailed communication with our families and provide them with a great insight into their little one's day…read more
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Review from Phoebe P (Mother of Child) published on 13 March 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Silks Farm is amazing. The staff are great, and my son loves going. Management is always accommodating with extra days. The carers have checked in on me multiple times when I have been struggling and have also been so supportive.
Reply from Charlotte Whyatt, Marketing and Communications Executive at Silks Farm Day Nursery and Preschool
Hi, thank you for taking the time to leave a review. Our kind, supportive team works hard to build strong partnerships between nursery and home, which are so important in helping children thrive.
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Review from Y D (Mother of Child) published on 10 August 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our daughter joined the nursery at the age of 2.5 mid-pandemic and had a hard time settling in. Due to me being pregnant and wanting to avoid contracting Covid or childhood illnesses, we kept our daughter home every time there was an infection notice from the nursery. This means that she didn't settle
in properly until I have given birth and could send her in without being afraid of the repercussions. However, she has fully blossomed in the nursery once she joined the Rabbit's room and got her key worker. Now she is a happy and confident lady that loves going to Silks Farm and spending time with her key worker and her friends. No more tantrums at the door, and even more so, whenever she is forced to miss a session, our daughter gets upset and cannot wait to go back again.
To sum up, despite our bumpy start, our overall experience with Silks Farm has been positive. We will miss all the lovely staff members and especially her key worker when our daughter leaves for her big school adventure.
Reply from Charlotte Whyatt, Marketing and Communications Executive at Silks Farm Day Nursery and Preschool
Hi, thank you for taking the time to leave a review. Our friendly team strives to provide a warm and supportive atmosphere which allows children to thrive, so it’s great to hear that your little one’s…read more
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Review from K C (Mother of Child) published on 7 August 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son started with Silks Farm Nursery School when he was 6 months old and he's now almost 2 years old. Even with us moving house, we kept him at the nursery simply because of how amazing the staff are. He loves attending nursery and the activities are brilliant. His development has come on leaps and
bounds and the staff genuinely seem so pleased when he learns something new. Couldn't fault them!
Reply from Charlotte Whyatt, Marketing and Communications Executive at Silks Farm Day Nursery and Preschool
Hi, thank you for taking the time to leave a review. It's so great to hear that your little one is loving his time here! Our team are so passionate about helping children to learn, grow and thrive.…read more
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Review from Joanne F (Mother of Child) published on 7 August 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Lovely, attentive staff who really got to know our daughter. She always came home happy and clearly had lots of fun. It was great how often the children accessed outside space. She also had lots of opportunities to do activities and learned counting and how to write her name.
Reply from Charlotte Whyatt, Marketing and Communications Executive at Silks Farm Day Nursery and Preschool
Hi, thank you for taking the time to leave a review. Our friendly team work hard to build strong, supportive relationships with the children in their care. Providing a great variety of engaging…read more
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Review from Luke B (Father of Child) published on 27 March 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
All the staff are super friendly and always greeted with a smile. They always chat when we collect our little boy and tell us what he has been doing and are very helpful when he first started and used to be screaming upon arrival, but they soon calmed him down.
Reply from Charlotte Whyatt, Marketing and Communications Executive at Silks Farm Day Nursery and Preschool
Hi, thank you for taking the time to leave a review. Our kind, caring team go above and beyond for the children in their care. They work hard to create a supportive, nurturing environment where every…read more
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Review from Sophie S (Mother of Child) published on 27 March 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Amazing in every way. Both my girls have been so happy here and will be devastated to leave for school! Cannot fault this nursery in any way. The staff are fantastic, great outdoor space and many learning opportunities are provided.
Reply from Charlotte Whyatt, Marketing and Communications Executive at Silks Farm Day Nursery and Preschool
Hi, thank you for taking the time to leave a review. Our team are so passionate about providing exceptional childcare and education. They work so hard to provide a great variety of stimulating…read more
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Review from Rebekah J (Mother of Child) published on 27 March 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The staff have been great at helping my daughter settle. I don't think she has been to the nature school yet, so I wish this was used more often. I also wish there were more practical life activities. Overall, I am glad I moved my daughter over to Silks Farm Nursery.
Reply from Charlotte Whyatt, Marketing and Communications Executive at Silks Farm Day Nursery and Preschool
Hi, thank you for taking the time to leave a review. It's great to hear that our team has been so great with helping your little one to settle in! Providing a nurturing environment where children feel…read more
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Review from Jack J (Father of Child) published on 27 March 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The nursery staff are fantastic and friendly, communicative and very reassuring. Our son always seems to come out smiling. The nursery is in a nice rural setting and has invested in the garden recently, which is great.
Reply from Jessica Lawrence, Marketing Executive at Silks Farm Day Nursery and Preschool
Hello, thank you so much for taking the time to leave us a great review. We are glad that you and your family are enjoying your time at nursery. We will be passing on your comments to our nursery…read more
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Review from L F (Mother of Child) published on 23 March 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
An amazing, friendly nursery where every child is looked after and cared for. They take the greasiest pride in every child’s development. The environment is constantly being improved to cater for the children’s needs, and my children are so, so happy here!
Reply from Laura Wiltshire, Marketing Executive at Silks Farm Day Nursery and Preschool
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We are so pleased that you and your daughter are enjoying your time here at Silks Farm Day Nursery. We pride ourselves in hiring a friendly and…read more
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Review from Anna H (Mother of Child) published on 22 March 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Great people working there with a lot of dedication! My daughter loves going to Silks Farm, and she is always very happy when I pick her up! The manager of Silks Farm is great and very creative, and since she joined Silks Farm, a lot of good things happen. On a daily basis, kids go wherever they need,
and the team is always for them! Highly recommended!
Reply from Charlotte Whyatt, Marketing and Communications Executive at Silks Farm Day Nursery and Preschool
Hi, thank you for taking the time to leave a review and for the kind words about our team. They work incredibly hard to provide a warm, supportive environment and a variety of stimulating activities…read more
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Current Review Score: 9.4 (9.436)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.4 (9.436) out of 10 for Silks Farm Day Nursery and Preschool is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 4.9 out of 5 from 11 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.5 out of 5 from 11 positive Reviews in the last 24 months.

Detailed Breakdown of Review Score

The maximum Review Score for a Day Nursery is 10, which is made up from the Average Rating of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) and the Number of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) in the last 24 months:

  1. 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months. The Average Rating of 4.902 for Silks Farm Day Nursery and Preschool is calculated as follows: ( (122 Excellents x 5) + (7 Goods x 4) + (3 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 132 Ratings = 4.902
  2. 5 Points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 24 months. A Positive Review is defined as any Review with an 'Overall Experience' of '4' or '5' (out of a max rating '5'). The 4.534 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Silks Farm Day Nursery and Preschool is based on 11 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    1. 4 points are available for the first 10 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, and then 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews and then 0.1 Points for the next five Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.100, 7th = 0.100, 8th = 0.100, 9th = 0.100, 10th = 0.100) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 = 4
    2. 1 point is available for the number of Positive Reviews reaching 20% of the number of registered child places in the last 24 months. If this number is partially reached, then that proportion of 1 point is given. eg a Day Nursery registered for a maximum of 50 child places has to reach 10 Positive Reviews to receive 1 point, if it has 7 reviews it will receive 0.7 points. 20% of the 103 number of registered child places is 20.6. 11 Positive Reviews ÷ 20.6 = 0.534
  3. When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.
  4. If a Day Nursery does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.

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Ronnee

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Job Title: Nursery Manager

Ronnee has worked in childcare since 2009, bringing a wealth of experience and knowledge to her role. As a mum of two, she truly understands the importance of creating a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment where children can flourish. Passionate about supporting each child’s unique development, Ronnee also values building strong, trusting relationships with families and her team. Her calm and caring approach, combined with her dedication to high-quality early years care, makes her an invaluable part of Silks Farm.

Frequently Asked Questions about Silks Farm Day Nursery and Preschool

What is the Age Range of Children that Silks Farm Day Nursery and Preschool accepts?

Silks Farm Day Nursery and Preschool accepts Children aged from 0 years 0 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Silks Farm Day Nursery and Preschool Open?

Silks Farm Day Nursery and Preschool is open: Monday 07:00-18:00, Tuesday 07:00-18:00, Wednesday 07:00-18:00, Thursday 07:00-18:00, Friday 07:00-18:00.

How many Children does Silks Farm Day Nursery and Preschool have capacity for?

Silks Farm Day Nursery and Preschool has capacity for a total of 103 Children.

How far is Silks Farm Day Nursery and Preschool to the centre of Huntingdon?

7.3 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.

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