Thrift Farm Day Nursery & Pre-School

Thrift Farm, Buckingham Road, Whaddon, Milton Keynes MK17 0EQ
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9.2 67 Reviews
  • Thrift Farm Day Nursery & Pre-School, Milton Keynes
Thrift Farm Day Nursery and Pre-school is a nursery based on the farm at Thrift Farm.

Thrift Farm Nursery were awarded ‘good’ by Ofsted in their most recent report (May 2024) for their quality and standards that give children the very best start in life. At every stage, children are encouraged to develop with structured educational play and overall enjoy the ‘second’ home environment.

Caring for children aged from six weeks to five-years-old, the qualified and experienced staff actively work in partnership with parents and guardians to ensure the children are healthy and happy and ready for mainstream school.

The nursery provides the children with fantastic learning experiences out on the farm, including daily visits to see the animals. Regular informative parents evenings and holiday activity camps are also provided by Thrift Farm.
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Type of Service

  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Emma Hall (Nursery Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 15

Total Places for Children

  • 60

Age Range

  • from 0 years 3 months
  • to 5 years 0 months

Funding & Fees

  • Breakfast club: 7:30 am - 8:00 am
    Full-day session: 8:00 am - 6:30 pm
    Morning session: 8:00 am - 1:00 pm
    Afternoon session: 1:00 pm - 6:30 pm

  • Each situation is different and bespoke to your childcare needs. To find out more about our fees, please do get in touch so we are able to build a profile and give you a breakdown of what we believe best suits your child’s needs.

Opening Times

  • Monday 07:30-18:30
    Tuesday 07:30-18:30
    Wednesday 07:30-18:30
    Thursday 07:30-18:30
    Friday 07:30-18:30

When Closed

  • Bank Holidays & Christmas

Thrift Farm Day Nursery & Pre-School Reviews (67)

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Thrift Farm Day Nursery & Pre-School has a Review Score of 9.2 (9.212) out of 10, based on 7 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Thrift Farm Day Nursery & Pre-School has 67 reviews.

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Review from Maddalena S (Mother of Child) published on 8 February 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Our daughter has not been in this nursery but has enjoyed her experience and is no longer sad to leave me and is happy with her teacher. The teacher is very patient and calm and knows how to get out daughter to do things in a happy way. We will be sad to leave her as she starts preschool. Hope she connects
with someone there too.
Remember my son preferred the toddler area more as he kept on changing who looked after him.
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Review from Alysa B (Mother of Child) published on 24 October 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
My baby boy has been going to this nursery for over six months and he really enjoys his time here. The staff are very caring and attentive. They have been brought in special toys to help with my little one's development.
Management has been very helpful and also get involved with care for my little
boy which is really nice. I love that the nursery provides all nappies, cream, formula etc. So I don't need to think about these things and pack stuff up.
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Review from Nicola R (Mother of Child) published on 23 October 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Parent/play leader meeting.
As usual staff have gone above and beyond to support both my child and I reagrding his learning needs. Both the deputy manager and play leader understand my son's needs and look for creative ways in which they can work with me to support his development.
Staff are as ever,
kind, caring and considerate to our situation. I always feel supported by Little Chestnuts staff.
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Review from Emily C (Mother of Child) published on 22 October 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
This nursery has gone out of their way to help my son. My son has been diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder. The nursery has been understanding, helpful and are working closely to support his future. Thank you Little Chestnuts Day Nursery for all the help you've given and continue to give.
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Review from Maria W (Mother of Child) published on 22 October 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I am extremely happy at how my child has settled in. They have helped to create a polite independent boy, who has overcome so many eating issues and now eats a wide variety of foods, serves himself and cleans away his stuff at home.
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Review from L D (Mother of Child) published on 31 July 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Fantastic nursery, my daughters have settled so well and love every day they attend.
They have bonded so well with the staff. The setting is a child's dream! The staff go about and beyond, making everyday fun packed. I love how much my girls have learnt through play. We love the interactive learning
diary as well. So much information about what activities they are doing, what they have achieved and what they need to do next.
Highly recommend. Very professionally run.
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Review from S M (Mother of Child) published on 31 July 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Our little boy has enjoyed every day at Little Chestnuts. The day nursery has been very good at helping him in building up his confidence. They really interact with the children and give children a great learning experience. Will highly recommend.
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Review from Natalie T (Mother of Child) published on 26 July 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Little Chestnuts Day Nursery is an excellent nursery. My son loves going and always enjoys his time there. Two particular staff members are amazing with him and have taught him very well. I would definitely recommend Little Chestnuts Day Nursery.
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Review from C N (Mother of Child) published on 17 July 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
As my son does not have brothers or sisters, he's been learning about sharing and he is happy with his friends. I like this nursery so much because the staff always give me a review of my sons behaviour, his improvements and opportunities.
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Review from Satbar N (Father of Child) published on 17 July 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Little Chestnuts Day Nursery provides good learning and care for children. They pay special attention to each individual. They always support us and our children to help them move forward.
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Review from Aneta B (Mother of Child) published on 30 April 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We are happy how quickly our little girl has settled in nursery. Great staff and lovely atmosphere. She really looks forward to coming to nursery. She keeps asking every morning if she is going to nursery today. We are very happy with everything. Highly recommended.
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Review from Sarajane R (Mother of Child) published on 30 April 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The Holiday Club has given my children such joy over the year. The friendly, helpful staff of both nursery and club is fab. I recommend both to friends, work partners, always. Thank you for everything you do for both of mine.
The staff at the Holiday Club, the manager and another staff member covering
both areas deserve the highest of praises for both their work and care of those in their care.
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Review from Ana-Maria B (Mother of Child) published on 19 April 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
I'm very happy with the nursery. My son started to speak much better since he started to go to the nursery, to sing, to dance, to know the alphabet.
I can see a good difference.
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Review from Laura W (Mother of Child) published on 9 April 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son really enjoys his time at the nursery.
All the staff are very friendly.
He has built a good connection with a few key members of staff.
Learning new things whilst at nursery and being able to come home and show me, shows me staff are teaching them well.
Definitely recommend to friends for
their children.
Very knowledgeable, friendly staff.
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Review from Caroline S (Mother of Child) published on 9 April 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Overall we are very impressed with the staff and the service provided.
My child has come on leaps and bounds. Social skills have improved immensely.
I am looking forward to my child growing and learning more before starts preschool.
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Review from Holly L (Mother of Child) published on 28 February 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
I love my child when she comes to nursery. I am always happy with the staff when they look after her, always recommend them.
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Review from Joanne D (Mother of Child) published on 4 January 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 3.0 out of 5
My son has only been attending Little Chestnuts for a couple of months, 2 mornings a week. He has settled in very well. So far I have been happy with his care apart from the morning where one member of staff was looking after 2 rooms when children were arriving. The member of staff was greeting a lot
of children and I felt that I had to stay with my son until another member of staff arrived, Overall, I would say the nursery is satisfactory in what they fo, but feel it could do a little bit more.
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Review from Sherri C (Mother of Child) published on 9 December 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
My child has learnt a lot since starting nursery and has so much confidence. He loves it. My only concern was some issues he had with another child where he got hurt a couple of times. However, since speaking to management we have not had any more problems.
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Review from Anne A (Mother of Child) published on 9 December 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Little Chestnuts Day Nursery is great, the staff are all lovely and friendly, great with my child, helping with learning new things and development.
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Review from Manuel D (Father of Child) published on 9 December 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
the staff are all absolutely fantastic. Our little man has progressed so much since he started 1 year ago. He has really developed his interpersonal skills. The activities the staff arrange keeps the kids constantly busy and developing. Would highly recommend Little Chestnuts.
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Current Review Score: 9.2 (9.212)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.2 (9.212) out of 10 for Thrift Farm Day Nursery & Pre-School 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 7 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.3 out of 5 from 7 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 4.929 for Thrift Farm Day Nursery & Pre-School is calculated as follows: ( (78 Excellents x 5) + (6 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 84 Ratings = 4.929
  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 4.283 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Thrift Farm Day Nursery & Pre-School is based on 7 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 = 3.7
    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 60 number of registered child places is 12. 7 Positive Reviews ÷ 12 = 0.583
  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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Emma

Emma Hall

Job Title: Nursery Manager

Having worked in childcare for 20 years, Emma has a degree in Early Years Studies and Early Years Teachers Status. Emma loves spending time with friends and family and has two little girls who attended Little Chestnut’s Day Nursery. Emma's passion is watching children grow and develop their own personalities.

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