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, Huntingdon
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 (100)

8.6

Silks Farm Day Nursery and Preschool has a Review Score of 8.6 (8.616) out of 10, based on 6 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Silks Farm Day Nursery and Preschool has 100 reviews.

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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 PreschoolHi, 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 child can thrive.
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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 PreschoolHi, 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 activities alongside our fantastic education programmes.
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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 PreschoolHi, 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 confident and supported is incredibly important.
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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 PreschoolHello, 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 team, as they will be pleased to hear your feedback.
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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 PreschoolThank 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 hardworking team that goes above and beyond for each and every child. We are so glad that you and your daughter’s needs have been met in our care.
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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 PreschoolHi, 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 to ensure that each child is able to thrive at the nursery.
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Review from Kate M (Mother of Child) published on 22 November 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has sadly just finished up at Silks Farm. The little mice and field mice teams are amazing and took fantastic care of my daughter during her time spent here. I am so grateful for the regular updates and pictures of what she got up to when she attended nursery, as well as the lovely care
she received day-to-day! Silks Farm has a lovely, happy atmosphere, and my daughter absolutely loved her time there!
The manager and her team are doing an excellent job of running the nursery, and they are so kind, approachable and always happy to help!!
On a number of occasions, I called and needed to request extra days, sometimes with very little notice, and the girls were always so accommodating when I needed the extra childcare and would try their best to accommodate when possible and safe to do so!
I'm so grateful for the really positive experience we have had at Silks; it's all down to the amazing staff that work there. I would recommend Silks Farm to anyone!
Reply from Laura Wiltshire, Marketing Executive at Silks Farm Day Nursery and PreschoolHi, thank you for leaving a lovely review for Silks Farm. We are so glad that your daughter has enjoyed her time at nursery! We understand that leaving your little one in someone else's care is a big decision, and we aim to keep you fully involved in your little ones nursery life, so you are confident that your child is getting the best care. Good luck to you and your daughter with the next steps after nursery.
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Review from Adam C (Father of Child) published on 10 October 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our son has just moved on to Primary School after four incredible years at Silks Farm. Handing your firstborn to someone else is a huge event, and after viewing several nurseries, we knew immediately that Silks Farm was the nursery for us. Such a rich environment, attention to detail, constant new
activities and themes, games and songs and deep and a deep routed ethos that leaps out every time we drop off and pick up. His last day was incredibly moving as he has grown and developed so much, forming wonderful bonds with the staff along the way. We wouldn't hesitate to recommend Silks Farm and can speak highly enough of the facilities and all the staff. Thank you, Silks Farm, so, so much for looking after him, and we are so pleased to enjoy a couple more years with you for his younger brother!
Reply from Charlotte Whyatt, Marketing and Communications Executive at Silks Farm Day Nursery and PreschoolHi, thank you for taking the time to leave a review. It's fantastic to hear that you and your family have had such a lovely experience with us. We strive to empower, inspire and nurture children with a great variety of engaging activities and our specially designed education programmes. We wish your little one the very best of luck at school!
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Review from Ruth H (Mother of Child) published on 30 September 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Both of our children attended Silks Farm Nursery School as babies until they were ready to start school. The staff were caring and loving and gave our children the most fantastic start. They particularly enjoyed the outdoor space. The planned activities were varied and fun and the preschool room prepared
them well for school. Staff listened to any concerns or worries and we felt they genuinely cared. Thank you so much!
Reply from Charlotte Whyatt, Marketing and Communications Executive at Silks Farm Day Nursery and PreschoolHi, thank you for taking the time to leave a review and for the kind words about our team. They are incredibly passionate and work hard to ensure every family has a fantastic nursery experience. Our specially designed education programmes help children prepare both for school and the future, inspiring, empowering and nurturing them.
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Review from A B (Mother of Child) published on 30 September 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter thoroughly enjoyed her time at Silks Farm Nursery School. They have an amazing setting with staff who genuinely care for each child.
She thrived being in their setting, she had a strong bond.
Throughout Covid, we were kept informed and they managed as best they could.
Reply from Charlotte Whyatt, Marketing and Communications Executive at Silks Farm Day Nursery and PreschoolHi, thank you for taking the time to leave a review. Our team are incredibly passionate and work hard to provide a fun, friendly and supportive environment where each child can thrive. It's lovely to hear that your little one really enjoyed her time with us!
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Review from Helen O (Mother of Child) published on 10 May 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I have a 3-year-old and a 1-year-old at Silks Farm. They both love it. I can’t believe how fast they are developing. The nice touches for Mother’s Day and other events are so sweet.
The staff are so friendly and accommodating. My little ones love the team and have bonded with their key workers. The
manager and the admin side are so well organised.
I couldn’t recommend the place more. They’ve been through so much with Covid and all the rules but never lost that personal feel with the kids.
Reply from Jessica Lawrence, Marketing Executive at Silks Farm Day Nursery and PreschoolThank you for taking the time to leave a review; it is very much appreciated and will be passed on to the nursery management team.
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Review from Amy S (Mother of Child) published on 26 April 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
The nursery, on the whole, is good. Disappointed with the 10% increase in rates which was the second increase in less than a year. Wrote numerous emails to discuss, but not one was addressed. That is the first time I have had an issue with the nursery, along with when the food changed without consultation.
However, the staff are caring, and my son does enjoy his time there mainly. I do appreciate the calls telling me if he has fallen over etc, and the updates sent out.
Reply from Jessica Lawrence, Marketing Executive at Silks Farm Day Nursery and PreschoolThank you kindly for taking the time to review your nursery; it is very much appreciated. Your comments will be passed on to the nursery management team.
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Review from Louise K (Mother of Child) published on 25 April 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
I feel the staff at Silks Farm are very friendly, and I'm confident that my son has lots of fun when he goes. There is a varied menu, and the meals are cooked on site. O enjoy receiving photos of my son placing and learning on the portal. Overall, I am very pleased with the service Silka Farm provided.
Reply from Jessica Lawrence, Marketing Executive at Silks Farm Day Nursery and PreschoolThank you for taking the time to leave a review; it is very much appreciated, and your comments will be passed on to the nursery team.
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Review from Michael T (Father of Child) published on 21 April 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I feel Silks Farm Nursery School is an excellent place for my child. I have sent both my children to Silks now. The staff are always excellent with my little one. They always come out with a great big smile, and I can tell that they've had a good day. My child has come along in leaps and bounds, and
I feel a lot of that is due to the wonderful staff and excellent grounds the nursery has. Just exceptional all the way.
Reply from Jessica Lawrence, Marketing Executive at Silks Farm Day Nursery and PreschoolThank you kindly for taking the time to review your nursery; it is very much appreciated. Your feedback will be passed on to the nursery management team.
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Review from P A (Father of Child) published on 21 April 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
As with all settings in the current environment, there are times when queues and staffing have been an issue, but generally, the team work their socks off to make sure they are in a position to minimise as much disruption as possible. Personally, since there has been a change in management, the nursery
has improved drastically, and the girls in the rabbit room are an asset to the team. Subsequently, our boy thoroughly loves the rabbit's room, his development has been impressive, and that's all credit to the team and the work they put in.
Reply from Jessica Lawrence, Marketing Executive at Silks Farm Day Nursery and PreschoolThank you kindly for taking the time to review your nursery; it is very much appreciated. Your feedback will be passed on to the nursery management team.
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Review from K S (Mother of Child) published on 21 April 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
My 3-year-old daughter loves nursery, as did my son, both of whom were there from 13-months. I have been really impressed by how well my son has coped with school and finds many things easy "as we did that at nursery." They clearly get them well set up for school, and he made great friends there.
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is true that communication is not as good as it was. And the staff do occasionally change, without notice, but in a nursery of this size, I accept it.
The outdoor space is fabulous, and that's why we chose Silks Farm. I have never regretted that decision. They are outside lots and let children be children, ie play in the mud, in the puddles etc.
Reply from Jessica Lawrence, Marketing Executive at Silks Farm Day Nursery and PreschoolThank you kindly for taking the time to review your nursery; it is very much appreciated. Your feedback will be passed on to your nursery management team.
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Review from L B (Mother of Child) published on 21 April 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
The nursery is a very friendly, happy environment. The nursery works hard on different daytime activities, and my child's development and confidence have grown. I like how they encourage outside play and work to a routine that I have at home. The staff are very helpful and understand parent's worries
and are always contactable throughout the day.
Reply from Jessica Lawrence, Marketing Executive at Silks Farm Day Nursery and PreschoolThank you kindly for taking the time to review your nursery; it is very much appreciated.
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Review from Katie D (Mother of Child) published on 21 April 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My child started at Silks Farm last month, and I can't thank the team enough for how welcoming they have made both my child and myself feel. Everything has been great, from the activities they do within the nursery and following home routines as much as possible! As a family, we encourage Makaton (sign)
and asked the nursery if they could encourage the signing when in the nursery and she has really come on leaps. We love seeing what our child has been up to at nursery, and they really keep us updated and in the loop with the app.
Looking forward to many more years with Silks Farm.
Reply from Jessica Lawrence, Marketing Executive at Silks Farm Day Nursery and PreschoolThank you kindly for taking the time to review your nursery; it is very much appreciated.
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Review from Nicola B (Mother of Child) published on 21 April 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Silks Farm is a wonderful nursery that takes great care of babies, toddlers and children. My daughter always comes back happy and well looked after. Would definitely recommend to anyone who is looking to send their child to a nursery in the area.
Reply from Jessica Lawrence, Marketing Executive at Silks Farm Day Nursery and PreschoolThank you kindly for taking the time to review your nursery; it is very much appreciated.
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Review from T H (Mother of Child) published on 20 April 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We have been coming to Silks Farm for over four years. My daughter began when she was one, she has now left and gone to school. Now our son has been going for over 2-years. Our journey has had a few ups and downs, however, there has now been a change in management. Since the two ladies have taken over,
I can see so much improvement. The staff have always been great. My children love them all. I can see how much my children have enjoyed going and how much progress they have made. This is all down to the staff. I would like to thank them for everything they have done over the years.
Reply from Jessica Lawrence, Marketing Executive at Silks Farm Day Nursery and PreschoolThank you for taking the time to leave a review; it is very much appreciated.
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Current Review Score: 8.6 (8.616)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 8.6 (8.616) 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 4.8 out of 5 from 6 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 3.8 out of 5 from 6 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 4.775 for Silks Farm Day Nursery and Preschool is calculated as follows: ( (59 Excellents x 5) + (8 Goods x 4) + (4 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 71 Ratings = 4.775
  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 3.841 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Silks Farm Day Nursery and Preschool is based on 6 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 20 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews, 0.05 Points for the next five Positive Reviews, and finally 0.025 Points for the next ten Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.050, 7th = 0.050, 8th = 0.050, 9th = 0.050, 10th = 0.050, 11th = 0.025, 12th = 0.025, 13th = 0.025, 14th = 0.025, 15th = 0.025, 16th = 0.025, 17th = 0.025, 18th = 0.025, 19th = 0.025, 20th = 0.025) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.05 = 3.55
    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. 6 Positive Reviews ÷ 20.6 = 0.291
  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

Ronnee

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.

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