Farley, Sparsholt Outdoor Nursery School

Westley Lane, Sparsholt, Winchester SO21 2NB
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9.6 44 Reviews
  • Farley, Sparsholt Outdoor Nursery School, Winchester
At Farley Sparsholt Outdoor Nursery School, children learn and play in a unique outdoor environment. The nursery provides high-quality care and education for children aged 6 weeks to 5 years.

The nursery features the Yurt classrooms made from local and sustainable materials, and plenty of outdoor space. Activities include growing and harvesting vegetables, visiting the zoo and dairy farm at the neighbouring Sparsholt College, picnics, outdoor story time and many more opportunities to nurture each child's creativity and confidence.
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Type of Service

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

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Janine Hollands (Nursery Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 25

Total Places for Children

  • 70

Age Range

  • from 0 years 2 months
  • to 5 years 0 months

Funding & Fees

  • Full day (8:00am – 6:00pm) from £84.60

  • We want to make life simple, so our fees include infant formula, milk, freshly prepared snacks, and meals. We also provide nappies, wipes, and sun cream, or parents can bring their own if they prefer.

Opening Times

  • Monday 08:00-18:00
    Tuesday 08:00-18:00
    Wednesday 08:00-18:00
    Thursday 08:00-18:00
    Friday 08:00-18:00

When Closed

  • Bank Holidays & Christmas

Farley, Sparsholt Outdoor Nursery School Reviews (44)

9.6

Farley, Sparsholt Outdoor Nursery School has a Review Score of 9.6 (9.637) out of 10, based on 14 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Farley, Sparsholt Outdoor Nursery School has 44 reviews.

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Review from Claire C (Mother of Child) published on 24 January 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My toddlers have been at Farley since September 2022 and I have to say it is the best thing they do all week. They enjoy every second, so much so that one sometimes doesn't want to leave at the end of the day!! They get to do so many fun and messy things and are looked after so incredibly well. They
love the staff there and sometimes even run and hug them when we arrive in the morning! They both love animals so all the trips to the farm etc at the college is just wonderful. They always look for 'horsies' in the field when they arrive and just can't wait to get stuck in to the fun each day.
I am so glad we chose Farley, we have never looked back!
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Review from Sarah B (Mother of Child) published on 24 January 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Farley nursery has a wonderful caring staff that genuinely seems to enjoy looking after the children and creating fun and stimulating learning environments. They take the time to get to know your child as an individual and you always feel like they are in safe hands. They've really helped my boy to
eat more adventurously and the pack mentality helps! Keep up the good work.
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Review from T C (Mother of Child) published on 24 January 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
5 star nursery! My son attends 4 days a week, and loves 'Farley days'. He is always greeted with a jolly, bubbly welcome at the gates and is always happy to go in, skipping in with a smile on his face. I hear about all sorts of exciting activities, games and fun they have throughout the day at pick
up, where staff give a happy and thorough overview of the day. Pictures are updated to EY log and Instagram regularly so we get to see snippets of their day too. He has made some great friends and is thriving in the wonderful, engaging and nurturing environment they provide. The 'mum guilt' of work is alleviated knowing he has such great fun days in such good care. The stacks of muddy washing speak volumes for the amount of outdoor fun that is had!
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Review from Lee J (Father of Child) published on 24 January 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The team at Sparsholt are fantastic and offer a great care to my son. The activities they do and the fun they evoke are absolutely first class. The food provided give lady great variety and has helped expand the food that our son now eats
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Review from M K (Mother of Child) published on 24 January 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
One of the best decisions we have made for our son is to have him attend Farley Sparsholt Nursery. He absolutely loves his days there, filled with exploring, outdoor play and lots of learning. The team are the absolute best; smiley, positive, flexible and so engaging with the children. Thank you for
looking after our soon so well!
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Review from Emma A (Mother of Child) published on 23 January 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We have been with Farley Nursery at Sparsholt for 4 years and in that time have had the most wonderful experience. The staff are so dedicated and caring and fully embrace the outdoor learning mentality (they deserve 10 stars!!). Our children love attending and we love seeing them thrive in the setting.
Some of the highlights are the nativity in the barn and sports day, but the day to day activities and experiences are also so valuable and we are lucky that our children have had the chance of such a special start to their education. The addition of cooked meals has just topped the already great experience.
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Review from Rebecca H (Mother of Child) published on 1 February 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Both of my children attended Farley Nursery from the age of one up until starting school, and they loved every day there. The largely outdoor setting was perfect for them - it captured their imagination and enthusiasm and allowed them to expend their endless energy and develop their physical abilities
to a high level.
The staff are always attentive, caring and great fun. Farley had two managers over the time my children were there, and they are both still loved by my kids. They are very dedicated, great team leaders, very supportive and keep the team enthusiastic, even on the rainiest days!
Farley also benefits from its location - trips to see the cows being milked, lambing in Spring, and the Christmas Nativity held in one of the College farm barns with real donkeys add to the wonderful times the children have there.
I’m so glad my children went to Farley!
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Review from H M (Mother of Child) published on 1 February 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
A fantastic nursery where my daughter has been supported and guided by the wonderful staff. Farley at Sparsholt was always where we wanted our daughter to go, as her cousin had previously attended. In particular, their care of the children, and staff, throughout the Covid pandemic has been exceptional.
My daughter has made wonderful friends, is independent, kind and caring. It’s a joy to drop her to Farley, knowing she is so well cared for whilst I am at work.
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Review from S L (Mother of Child) published on 31 January 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We feel so incredibly lucky that our son has been able to attend Farley Sparsholt. The staff are caring and creative, and I always know he will have a great time there.
The handovers are detailed, and they make time to tell you about any special moments that happened in their day, and you feel like
the key workers really enjoy their job and have such special bonds with all of the kids.
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Review from Hannah P (Mother of Child) published on 27 January 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
A really fantastic nursery, fostering a sense of adventure and independence within a caring and nurturing outdoors environment. Highly qualified staff who really know and care about the children within a unique environment.
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Review from E K (Mother of Child) published on 27 January 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our son has attended since he was just over one, he is now in Top Conker and will start school this year. When we first visited Farley Nursery School, Sparsholt, we knew this was the right nursery for our son and haven't looked back. Outdoor focused, fun, lively and engaging for the kids. I know when
I drive off to work he has an action-packed day ahead, with carefully considered activities and learning opportunities. The staff are relaxed and approachable yet responsive. As someone who works in the NHS service where I know the importance of early years for child development and emotional wellbeing, I have always felt confident Farley Nursery contributes to creating a great start in life!
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Review from A H (Mother of Child) published on 26 January 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We have sent all of our 3 children to Farley Nursery School for their nursery years and it was the best decision we ever made, the staff are friendly, warm and fun and the setting is amazing. I’m so glad that my kids got to benefit from the outside space, the fresh air and the freedom that being a Farley
Nursery School kid gave/gives them. Not to mention the visits to the farm, the home-cooked food, campfires, climbing, messy play, French lessons, dancing, theme days, I could go on and on. The nursery feels like family now and I don’t know how I’m going to cope when my youngest stops going!
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Review from Kirsty L (Mother of Child) published on 26 January 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
After moving from London, and visiting the nursery, we decided to fully embrace being closer to the countryside and sent all three of our children to Farley Nursery School.


It really is a wonderful place, with fantastic and caring staff and constant opportunities to explore, learn and play in a

magical setting. The adventures to be had at Farley Nursery are countless and it becomes like family, to both the children and parents.


It truly is a special place and we feel incredibly lucky to have found it.

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Review from Victoria F (Mother of Child) published on 26 January 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We utterly adore Farley Nursery School in Sparsholt as do both our boys. It is the perfect set-up for a nursery and the outdoor learning approach could not be more suitable for young pre-school children. There are so many reasons why Farley Nursery - Sparsholt is simply the best.


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my children to be free to learn and explore as children rather than feel curtailed by classroom space. Secondly, all the staff know all the children and are supportive of their needs as individuals. I never feel worried if my child is upset at drop-off as I know that someone he loves will scoop him up and comfort him. They always know what will distract him or what will make him happy. Thirdly, both my boys have hardly had any days away from nursery because they are outside for the majority of the time, the children don't share their coughs and colds as easily with each other. Farley Nursery is unique and utterly wonderful and we love it! Five stars all around!
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Review from Jess M (Mother of Child) published on 26 January 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter loves Farley Nursery School! The staff are fantastic there, from the baby room where she started to now little bees. She comes home every day full of smiles and mud! Her key worker is just brilliant with her! Could not recommend them enough.
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Review from Tess C (Mother of Child) published on 25 January 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Farley Nursery is such a wonderful nursery, and I feel so lucky my children get to spend their days there! The staff are all so smiley and welcoming and happy, and my children talk so fondly of them and have such great bonds with them. They are all so nurturing and caring. It is such a lovely environment
and always looks so exciting and fun. As outdoorsy children, my two love that they can be outside most of the time, but the yurts are also very nice and cosy for particularly wet or cold moments and for nap times! I love that all the age groups mix and spend time together. The nursery is often planning events such as dress-up days, which my children love. The events such as sports days, the nativity, mothers and fathers day events, parents evenings are above and beyond any other nursery I know of. The children get to go out for walks and out exploring the farm at the college regularly. I couldn't recommend this nursery more and feel very grateful we are part of the Farley family!
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Review from L B (Mother of Child) published on 25 January 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
A wonderful and happy nursery. Great outdoor setting. So much energy and enthusiasm from all the staff; the children are loved, and every day is filled with fun and laughter. It is a unique and brilliant start for a child, and my daughter has loved her time there. Would highly recommend.
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Review from L H (Mother of Child) published on 21 January 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
What a wonderful experience my son has each time he arrives at the gate of Farley Nursery School! Dinosaurs trapped in the ice, a rope walk through the woods and a wonderful time making mud pies in the outdoor kitchen, and that’s just your average Monday! The team put so much effort into activities
and fun, learning and encouraging all aspects of being outdoors! They are simply amazing at what they do and I couldn’t think of anywhere better for my son to grow and learn.
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Review from Katie J (Mother of Child) published on 21 January 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
When we were choosing nurseries before my son turned 1, we visited Farley Nursery School at Sparsholt and left knowing there was only one place we were going to send him and that was there.


2 years on and my son loves going every day. “I’m so excited” are the words uttered each morning before he

goes. The staff make you feel like part of the family, nothing is ever too much trouble to help with the learning and development of the children.


The outdoor learning experience at Farley Nursery School - Sparsholt, is second to none with the encouragement to learn, grow, gain confidence and exploration skills that you would struggle to find anywhere else.

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Review from Ellie P (Mother of Child) published on 19 January 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Farley Nursery School at Sparsholt is simply outstanding. Both my children have been deeply cared for and nurtured throughout their time at the nursery. The staff are incredible, the children’s experience cannot be matched and it truly feels like we are part of the Farley family. I will be forever grateful
for the early years care provided to my children, I couldn’t think of a better place for them to spend these crucial years.
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Current Review Score: 9.6 (9.637)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.6 (9.637) out of 10 for Farley, Sparsholt Outdoor Nursery School is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 4.7 out of 5 from 14 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.9 out of 5 from 13 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 4.708 for Farley, Sparsholt Outdoor Nursery School is calculated as follows: ( (137 Excellents x 5) + (18 Goods x 4) + (8 Satisfactorys x 3) + (5 Poors x 2) ) ÷ 168 Ratings = 4.708
  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 4.929 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Farley, Sparsholt Outdoor Nursery School is based on 13 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 70 number of registered child places is 14. 13 Positive Reviews ÷ 14 = 0.929
  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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Janine Hollands

Job Title: Nursery Manager Joined: 2024

Every day at Farley we encourage children to be curious and imaginative in our wonderful outdoor learning environment. In doing so, they soon develop a real love of learning and a curious mind.


Our experienced team come with a wealth of early years learning insight. We know that every child is different with their own story to tell, so we make sure that your child learns in a way and at a pace that’s right for them.


Seeing is believing at Farley Sparsholt so do come along and say hello. We’re looking forward to welcoming you to our magical setting.

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