Bardykes Farm Nursery School

Our wee boy started at Bardykes Farm Nursery School when he was 2 and a 1/2. We were having issues with his speech and concerns he may have autism and a health visitor recommended getting him into nursery as soon as possible. We looked at local nurseries and just seeing all the open space and discussing our concerns, we felt this was the right place for him to attend. Not going to lie, it took him quite some time to adjust to going in but he would settle quickly and always seemed to have so much fun. His confidence and speech have improved so much and now at drop-off, I’m lucky to even get a goodbye. The staff are great and there are always daily updates on the kids learning journal so you always know what they have been up to. They say a messy child is a happy child and our son definitely seems very happy at Bardykes.

Our son has been attending Bardykes Farm Nursery School since July 2023. We have had a very positive experience. The staff are nurturing, child-centred and passionate about what they do. They were responsive to provide extra support following a bereavement. The children have quality learning experiences with a good balance of child and adult-led activities, from attending to the animals on the farm to exploring the secret garden and learning songs for the nativity! The children get a quality nutritious afternoon snack which they help prepare. We would highly recommend this nursery to anyone!

Highly recommended!

My little boy has been going to nursery since he was 2 - August 2022 to be exact! He has the most tremendous time there. He’s come on leaps and bounds with his learning and he actually enjoys his time there. The staff are great. They spend a lot of quality time and care with your child and it really shows. I’m glad we have him in there until school - and I’m hoping that they do after-school care by the time he goes to school because it’ll be a really sad day when he leaves! We can’t thank the team enough.

The staff at Bardykes nursery are second to none - it’s no wonder the parents refer to them as ‘The Dream Team’. The team are passionate and create a fun and nurturing learning environment for the children. My little girl learns valuable skills and knowledge through unique, hands-on learning activities including caring for animals on the farm and growing fruit and vegetables in the garden. I consider us really lucky to have such a fantastic nursery in our area and can’t recommend Bardykes enough.

Bardykes Farm Nursery School is a wonderful nursery with a unique learning experience. My child is in such good hands here, with the staff going above and beyond for the children. We like that the children are empowered to make choices about their play and learning, with staff supporting both us parents and our child. They really approach our child as an individual and support their development with genuine care and professionalism, which is reassuring as a parent.

My 2-year-old recently started at Bardykes after her sister spent three fantastic years there also. Both her speech and social skills have improved since starting, and she loves all the staff already. The environment and range of experiences are second to none, and the communication and care shown by the team are amazing.

A very child-led and nurturing environment for children to thrive, Bardykes Farm Nursery School is a nursery like no other in the area. When looking for a place for my child, I wanted a place he could learn in the outdoors and Bardykes provides this. I love that the children have the chance to learn about caring for animals and the environment. My child has attended the nursery since September 2021 and has settled with the help of the experienced team. The nursery are very open to suggestions and listen and respond to comments you make. He will miss it when he leaves for school!

We absolutely love Bardykes Farm Nursery School. The nursery has a homely feel about it. 2 of our 3 children have attended and both have enjoyed the amazing learning opportunities that Bardykes offers. Our children really enjoy being outside and getting close to nature in all its forms. The staff are really friendly, approachable and caring. They are all clearly working in the right field! Keep up the good work everyone!

My little two-year-old son has been attending the nursery since last August and for it being his first nursery settlement, he has been able to settle in perfectly. All the staff have been wonderful with him and he has come on leaps and bounds with speech. He attends two days per week and when I drop him off runs in to his teachers, he is also very excited to see the nursery cats. Overall such a lovely nursery I wish I had found it sooner for my older son, great location and wonderful staff.

My son has attended Bardykes Farm Nursery for a year and a half now and our experience has been nothing but amazing. We chose this nursery because of the outdoor experience they offer. The staff are so kind, welcoming and engaging. Always available to chat and provide regular daily updates on what my son is getting up to. He absolutely loves his nursery days, loves the staff and has made great relationships with the other kids. I would highly recommend the nursery to any other parents.

My wee girl started in January 2023 the day after she turned two. I couldn't wait to move her to this nursery as it's beyond exceptional. I've never felt so happy seeing her run into nursery in the morning and then moan when I have to come and pick her up as she'd rather stay in nursery. This in itself speaks volumes for the staff and the way they connect with the child. They all knew her within the first day, I felt safe leaving her and knew she was being nurtured and cared for throughout the day. I love the updates and daily pictures. The nursery is phenomenal, with a lovely indoor space, outdoor spaces to dream of and a secret garden, all so well kept. My daughter told me she was looking after the animals and feeding the rabbits, I love hearing about what excites her. I must have researched every nursery within a 15 mile radius and have to say none of them came close to Bardykes Farm Nursery School. I would honestly recommend it to the highest standard and I love how welcome everyone is made.

I currently have 2 kids at Bardykes Farm Nursery School and I could not recommend them enough, the dream team are amazing and the facilities that this nursery provides is unbelievable there is no other nursery like them. Once my other little girl is of age she will also go to Bardykes. On the mornings of nursery my kids honestly jump out of bed because they love going from being able to deal with the animals (which they both absolutely love), to seeing the staff and being able to do the activities their teachers have in store for that day.

We visited Bardykes Farm for an Easter Event in April 2021 and we fell in love with it and so did my son. My son started before he turned 3 and I was looking for a nurturing environment that would help bring him on as he had a speech and language delay. Being outdoors and surrounded by animals enhances his nursery experience and the staff are absolutely fantastic. Within a few months at Bardykes my son's confidence grew and his speech came on wonderfully. I am so impressed by the individualised approach and the opportunities for learning and growing that my son has. We wish found it sooner!

Our little boy has attended Bardykes Farm Nursery since August 2020, just shy of his 3rd birthday and it's been amazing to see how much he's come on since then! From his speech to his overall confidence, his time at the nursery has been invaluable. He's made great friends (and so have I!) The Outdoor spaces are magical and the staff are incredible. We feel very lucky to have the nursery on our doorstep and will no doubt send his little sister in a couple of years too. Highly recommend visiting the Farm yourself to see what an amazing setting it is. So happy that our son will have many lovely memories from his time there.

Staff amazing. My daughter adores the nursery and staff, can't fault at all. From the get go, we have been made to feel welcome. The care and setting provided are brilliant. My daughter has settled well, and we wouldn't want her to go anywhere else.

Bardykes have been fantastic at settling in my 2-year-old. Her speech and confidence have grown massively, and I’ve been really impressed with the range of experiences she gets to have on the farm. The staff are excellent, and she’s really taken to all of them.

The nursery has an amazing outdoor space, lots of farm animals and children are learning to take care of them. All staff is brilliant, and it feels like children's needs are a top priority. I also think that the nursery is very considerate of each family trying to accommodate and support us in every situation. We couldn't recommend Bardykes Farm Nursery School highly enough. So happy we are part of it!

My daughter four and son two both attend this nursery. My daughter previously attended her council catchment nursery, but we moved to Bardykes over a year ago. She has thrived unbelievably ever since. The outdoor environment is amazing. The days at the nursery are all child-led, and the experiences/opportunities she has had here are beyond what would be expected. She is always excited to go, and has such vast knowledge of things learned through the nursery. The staff are brilliant and go above and beyond for each child. My son recently started, and he is loving it. The nursery noticed he was a little upset on separating from his sister and have gone out of their way to ensure he can still see her at nursery and encouraged their strong sibling bond. The outdoor environment where you will not find anywhere else; it’s exceptional.

Excellent nursery with wonderful opportunities for the kids. My two children go to Bardykes and love it. A safe, nurturing nursery with great learning opportunities. Great choice of activities and outdoor space for my children to explore and development.