Farley, Salisbury Outdoor Nursery School

The family-feel of this nursery makes it the best. Each member of staff takes time to get to know every child. It is not a huge nursery which means this is possible. The staff members genuinely care about each child and show this through their regular communication, via app and in person, with families. The family-style mealtimes mean my son is independent and competent eating with a knife, fork and spoon, as well as serving himself and others, drinking from open cups, and cleaning up after himself. The fresh air and free-range style of play is exactly what children need. The setting allows children to lead their own play and explore to their hearts content. The huge field, massive sandpit, pond, woodland and indoor areas are all perfect and bring such joy to the children's play. The confidence, language skills, problem solving and independence my son has demonstrated since starting recently cannot be ignored. Thank you Farley!

I can't speak highly enough of Farley!

Since moving from London to a nearby village a year ago, Farley have gone above and beyond to make our life easier. They tried so hard to find a spot for us last minute when the house move went ahead, they were flexible when I needed to change dates based on work and they always manage to fit in extra sessions when needed. Our son absolutely adores Farley, and so do we. It's a daily relief to know that he's in such capable, kind and loving hands. The environment is beautiful and the staff are fantastic. We feel very lucky to be a part of the Farley community, it really is special.

The team at Farley are wonderful, and the transition from baby room to Bee Garden has been so easy; my daughter loves her time at Farley and we cannot wait for my younger daughter to join soon! The recent updates to the kitchen and menu mean even I am jealous of the lunches!

Outstanding in every aspect. A nurturing place that key skills and preparedness for onward education is given. All staff are caring and go above and beyond with every detail. The outside focus is what made us choose Farley.

Farley Nursery in Farley continuously blows me away with its support, warmth and care. They always go over and above. It feels like everyone that works there knows and takes a personal interest in each child. It feels like a family. Our family went through a tough transition in 2022 and Farley was a rock for our children. Creating an adventurous, fun, secure, consistent, safe and warm environment.

A really special place. My son bounces in every morning, and the nativity is such a wonderful experience we will always remember. The staff arranged a face-to-face meeting when I was concerned about my son and his potty training and really showed they cared.

Farley is just the best. Our little girl loves going in every day, she really enjoys the free flow of the setting as she has her very own favourites that she wants to walk around and see. The staff are all so fabulous and really care. Our daughter's speech and confidence have come on so much since being at Farley. We wouldn't want her to be anywhere else and we are very excited for our little boy to start in 2023.

My daughter started at Farley back in June 2022. I was very emotional at the beginning to leave her after being glued to each other for nine months. The staff were super friendly and really reassuring. Which gave me the confidence to leave her and know she was in safe hands. I cannot fault Farley and my daughter is thriving from being there. I would 110% recommend Farley Nursery to friends and family.

Both children started at Farley at six months old. The transition, settling and further four years for each were simply fantastic. Their home from home with so much creativity and joy. The staff inspire and support and most importantly help children love learning and resilience. Both girls are now at school and both of their new teachers said they always know when a child comes from Farley as they are super friendly, independent, and capable! Not just to learn, take turns but use cutlery and go to the toilets unassisted. I cried a lot when they finished and miss the staff and fun events terribly.

Farley is an incredible place. The children are so well cared for and the parents are made to feel welcome. The staff take time to get to know your child on an individual basis and adapt to suit their needs. You feel as though there is a genuine love for every child in their care. They are given some brilliant experiences such as bonfires, camel visits, water activities in the summer, ballet classes, and French lessons (in the oldest class) and they often have visits from professionals from different industries to talk to the children. The food is homemade and they are served a wide variety of foods. They have recently had a brand new kitchen installed. The huge outdoor space means it's not a noisy overbearing atmosphere like some indoor nurseries. Children are given the freedom to explore the natural world around them. My two both (as babies) had naps outside in vintage prams and napped brilliantly. I would 100% recommend Farley Nursery School.

We have been a part of Farley since my eldest was ten months old and now have a 3-year-old daughter who attends every day. It's the most magical start you could wish for. Snails, mud, sand, big builds, tree swings and a huge field to let their imagination run wild. The staff are amazing, nurturing and interested in offering the very best care. I could not be happier with our choice of childcare.

Farley Nursery School is such a special place, and we couldn’t love it more. My two girls (age 3 and 1) have attended since 9-months-old, and they are just so excited to go in every day. The outdoor ethos isn’t like anything I’ve seen before, but it’s been the best decision we’ve made for our children. It’s clear to see that they are both growing into independent, kind and happy children. The bond that they both have with the staff is just so wonderful to see. You can tell that they genuinely love their roles looking after all of the children with such compassion. So much planning and thought goes into their daily activities to make sure they are engaging and enjoyable for the children. It’s the perfect fun environment for inquisitive young minds, and I 100% recommend Farley.

The staff we have encountered have all been outstanding - always with a smile on their face, nothing is too much trouble, and clearly excellent at what they do, my child is thriving in their care.

Farley provides my children with the best possible starts in life.

I can't speak highly enough of this wonderful nursery and the amazing team which work there. When our son started in January 2021 following nearly a years worth of lockdown and a distinct lack of contact with other children, I was so nervous; however, my mind was eased almost instantly. My son absolutely loves his days at nursery; it's clear just how much he has grown and learnt in the last 12-months being there, it is the safest, most supportive and nurturing environment. He never stops moving, so the fact that it's an outdoor nursery facilitates him well. I am genuinely so grateful for all the love and support which the team have shown us as a family over the last year. A truly amazing nursery.

I will be eternally grateful to everyone at Farley.

My child has thrived at Farley Nursery School and loves everything about it. There is a real community feeling and you feel part of something very special. The staff are so kind and welcoming and the outdoor setting is so unique. It's a very special place.

As soon as we viewed Farley Nursery we knew it was where we wanted our daughter to go. The whole ethos, atmosphere and staff were just a perfect fit for the balance between play, education, care and adventure. Our daughter has attended since I returned to work and Farley Nursery helped make the transition smooth and an exciting time for our daughter. She has continued to develop and grow into a joyful little girl and Farley Nursery has played an important role in this. Really can't rate the place enough. If I'm lucky enough to have more children Farley Nursery will be the place for them.

What a magical place. Farley Nursery School really is like something from a fairy tale. Every day is a little adventure and I love that all the children play together, being exposed to different ages. I love that the team posts pictures for the parents on Instagram so we can see what they are up to.

My son is in the under 2’s and has been going since he was 6 months. He is so incredibly well looked after and loved by all the lovely ladies at Farley Nursery. This was never more apparent than last week when my son was unwell while at Farley Nursery. I was called to come and collect him and when I arrived he was wrapped in a blanket and being cuddled by one of the team. The staff had prepared a little kit for me to take him home in case he was sick on the journey back. I was helped out to the car and sent on my way with good wishes. It is really hard leaving your precious young ones but knowing they care for him as if he were their own, makes it much easier.