Farley, Steeple Langford Outdoor Nursery School

The Old School, Salisbury Road, Steeple Langford, Salisbury SP3 4NQ
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Farley, Steeple Langford Outdoor Nursery School has a unique approach to learning, aiming for children aged between 6 weeks and 5 years to spend as much of their time as possible exploring the outside world, where they can grow, create, and investigate no matter the weather.

The service follows the Early Years Foundation Stage to underpin their practices, and their team of experienced staff are there to cater for each child’s individual needs and requirements. There are 5 groups within the nursery, and each is tailored for a specific age range. Progression through these stages is focused on ensuring that each child is developmentally ready.

There is an on-site cook to prepare nutritional meals for children each evening, and the service always endeavours to meet different dietary requirements.

The nursery is open Monday-Friday, with the exception of bank holidays, between 8am and 6pm, and offers full and half day sessions (morning or afternoon).
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Type of Service

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

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Sophie Barnett (Nursery Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 16

Total Places for Children

  • 70

Age Range

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

Funding & Fees

  • Full day (8:00 am – 6:00 pm) from £78.00

  • 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, Steeple Langford Outdoor Nursery School Reviews (17)

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Farley, Steeple Langford Outdoor Nursery School has a Review Score of 8.1 (8.071) out of 10, based on 1 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Farley, Steeple Langford Outdoor Nursery School has 17 reviews.

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Review from S J (Mother of Child) published on 18 March 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We have had the best experience at Farley, Steeple Langford Outdoor Nursery School. My two children are so happy, it is often hard to get them to leave. Every member of staff brings so much positive energy every day. The team have been so supportive with getting help with speech and language. They adore
every child and really get the best out of every child for exactly who they are. Communication has really improved over the last few months.
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Review from C R (Mother of Child) published on 24 January 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Amazing nursery for both of my two boys. As soon as the front door is open they both stroll on in with not a fleeting glance back at me! They are both so happy there and when I pick them up it's a battle to get them back out the door! The staff are amazing and I love how they genuinely care and talk
about them when we get the daily debrief of the days activities. Such a gem of a nursery, even with all the piles of washing I do!
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Review from Tony M (Father of Child) published on 13 January 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My child loves Farley so much that he will sometimes say *I'm home!* when we arrive. The staff are incredible, the environment is perfect. I honestly don't think it could be any better. Our second will be starting later in the year and I couldn't imagine them going anywhere else.
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Review from M G (Mother of Child) published on 13 January 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We adore Farley Steeple Langford and so does our daughter. We love that she gets to be outside 24/7 with children of similar ages and wonderful nursery workers who she also adores! They do seasonal, topical and fun activities and she comes home each week learning something new.
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Review from Luci E (Mother of Child) published on 13 January 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
This is a really wonderful nursery, with attentive, caring and energetic staff, a beautiful setting, and a fantastic ethos with outdoor learning and learning through play at the core. Our son loves this place so much, is always delighted to hop through the door, and speaks of his days so fondly. He
gets such personal care and the staff are so knowledgable about everything from toilet training to behaviour. It feels like such a personal experience for the whole family and I would not hesitate to recommend this place 100%. So happy we chose Farley!
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Review from Sherrie S (Mother of Child) published on 18 October 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Farley Steeple Langford is a fantastic nursery that our little girl loves attending and thrives at. She is always full of stories of what she's been doing and who with, the staff know and care for each child with such dedication that we couldn't imagine her being at another nursery.
We love the outdoor
lifestyle that Steeple presents and offers so much in terms of development and attitude to life for our little one - we particularly look forward to their events throughout the year so we can see everything in action and always feel so welcomed by the team. Definitely 10/10 all around from us!
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Review from Amy W (Mother of Child) published on 3 February 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We moved to Farley Steeple Langford in September this year from Farley (Farley). We've been scooped up by the team and our daughter has continued to thrive in their care. She barely batted an eyelid at the change as the same wonderful Farley ethos flows through each of the family of nurseries. The emphasis
on outdoor and child led learning is what we were so drawn to and it's given both our children such an amazing sense of adventure and confidence.
There are so many charming things about Farley, we love the children's adventure books (scrapbooks) and the parents evenings and nativity. The staff are kind and dedicated, each knows our child and she always goes in happily and comes running out beaming. We know that she's in a wonderfully healthy setting with plenty of space to explore. We just wish that schools could be more like Farley!!
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Review from Amy S (Mother of Child) published on 1 February 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Farley Nursery School Steeple Langford have been an incredible part of my children’s lives! My eldest son attended from 9months old. I knew straight away I was leaving him in the hands of people that cared and loved their job and the children they cared for. I knew I didn’t need to worry about anything
and could trust the wonderful staff team! My eldest son left in August 2021 to attend school and he still talks about his Farley friends, and how much fun he had there!
My youngest son joined April 2021 and has enjoyed every second of his time there, he comes out happy and covered in mud, paint, and anything he’s been exploring during the day, which shows me as a parent how much fun he’s had!
The staff have been an amazing support towards myself during times when I needed them, due to my eldest son needing extra support, etc, they were always there to listen and give advice not just for my child whilst at nursery but for me as a parent to help him at home! Amazing team and nursery!
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Review from Callie B (Mother of Child) published on 1 February 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We absolutely adore Farley! The team are incredible, and the care they provide for our son is second to none. It’s most definitely his second home! The passion that the team have for play, craft, care, learning, engagement and more is truly amazing. They are supportive of all elements to do with your
child, especially when it comes to things like toilet training. As parents, you feel completely involved with all elements, and you definitely feel like family.
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Review from N W (Mother of Child) published on 28 January 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Farley Nursery is amazing! My eldest (currently year 1) still asks on a weekly basis if he can go to Farley Nursery and rangers is an absolute highlight of his holidays! My youngest is currently in Bee Garden and I will be so sad when we don’t have any children there anymore. Staff and setting are both
amazing. They are so supportive of the children and it is truly the most magical place for children to be! I feel incredibly lucky to have been able to send my boys there, if only they did Primary Schools!
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Review from Verena M (Mother of Child) published on 27 January 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Cannot speak higher of Farley Nursery School, as soon as I found out I was expecting my first child I was recommended Farley Nursery (Steeple Langford specifically) by a friend who would tell anyone who’d listen, how wonderful they are! I am now that person.


Both of my children thoroughly enjoy

their time at Farley Nursery, my eldest, now at school talks about it as her first and best school.


The staff are warm, knowledgeable but also normal people, who care about the well-being of children, who are as excited as the children about the play activities they set up. The staff genuinely enjoy their job and it’s reflected in the environment and children’s behaviour.


Honestly cannot rave about it enough, as a result of Farley Nursery and their values my children are confident, caring, adventurous and flourishing.

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Review from C H (Mother of Child) published on 26 January 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I cannot praise Farley Nursery School, Steeple Langford highly enough, we are so happy that both of our children could have such a wonderful place to spend their early years. The support and love the whole team show for the little ones in their care is obvious in every interaction. The outdoor ethos
is fantastic, the grubby smiling faces at pick up always tell me that they've had a great day (staff and children!).
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Review from Jenni W (Mother of Child) published on 26 January 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Farley Nursery School is such a magical place, I will be heartbroken when my youngest child goes to school and has to leave!


The staff are all so creative, wonderful and kind - it feels like they are part of your family and your children are going to a second home (except the staff at Farley Nursery

get way more stuck into the messy and muddy play than I would ever do at home!)


My eldest child learnt to read at the age of 3 and a half due to the support and encouragement of the staff at Farley Nursery and the keyworkers - they have got the perfect balance of making learning fun and creative.


Please can Farley Nursery open a Primary School too?

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Review from Frederique M (Mother of Child) published on 21 January 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
As some of the other parents have said, Farley Nursery School, Steeple, is like a second home to us - not just for the children but equally for us parents. The staff have become friends to us over the years (my second child is now at Farley Nursery) as well as our children and the relationships established
are deep-rooted.


Nothing is too much bother, the outdoor play ethos is so healthy and creative for our children’s mindsets and especially given the current climate of Covid, is the perfect ground on which to be - outside.


The team there go the extra mile and we love our time at Farley Nursery for our kids. Thank you Farley Nursery School for the fun, flexibility and dedication to our little ones!

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Review from Jenna B (Mother of Child) published on 19 January 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
This is by far a second home for my children, I have 3 children and they have all attended this nursery so I have been using this nursery for the past 9 years. My youngest is currently in her last year there. I will genuinely be sad to no longer have a child here. I couldn’t have asked for more from
them, they have absolutely provided my children with the most amazing start in life, learning lots of practical skills and problem-solving skills, completely preparing them for school and being able to navigate it themselves.


I would never send my children anywhere else! The staff are utterly fabulous and my children have adored them all!

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Review from Cristina W (Mother of Child) published on 19 January 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We love Farley Nursery School's outdoor learning ethos and it has been wonderful to see our children thrive at the nursery. The staff are amazing at providing a fun, safe and creative environment for learning and play, and always go out of their way to understand and accommodate the needs of each family.
There is a lovely 'family' culture within the nursery, where staff and children across all classes know each other. We also appreciate all the events they put on, involving parents in Farley life.


We would absolutely recommend Farley Nursery School - Steeple Langford, to family and friends.

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Review from Joseph S (Father of Child) published on 19 January 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Farley Nursery School has been like a second family for our son. He loves going to see his friends and all the friendly staff. The main reason for choosing Farley, Nursery School, Steeple Langford, was due to the outdoor and natural learning they encompass. We would 100% recommend this nursery to anyone
who not only wants childcare but a home from home for their children.
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Current Review Score: 8.1 (8.071)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 8.1 (8.071) out of 10 for Farley, Steeple Langford Outdoor Nursery School is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 5.0 out of 5 from 1 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 3.1 out of 5 from 1 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 5.000 for Farley, Steeple Langford Outdoor Nursery School is calculated as follows: ( (12 Excellents x 5) ) ÷ 12 Ratings = 5
  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 3.071 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Farley, Steeple Langford Outdoor Nursery School is based on 1 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 = 3
    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. 1 Positive Reviews ÷ 14 = 0.071
  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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Sophie Barnett

Job Title: Nursery Manager Joined: 2012

Hello and welcome to Farley Outdoor Nursery School, our Ofsted 'Oustanding' nursery in Steeple Langford.


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.


Our happy educators are long-standing members of our team and with that experience comes 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.


We’re proud of our village roots and our beautiful location offers so much, from excursions to Langford Lakes and the community care home to playtime sessions at our local park.


Come and see for yourself why we’ve been rated Outstanding and begin your child’s early years story with us.

Frequently Asked Questions about Farley, Steeple Langford Outdoor Nursery School

What is the Age Range of Children that Farley, Steeple Langford Outdoor Nursery School accepts?

Farley, Steeple Langford Outdoor Nursery School accepts Children aged from 0 years 2 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Farley, Steeple Langford Outdoor Nursery School Open?

Farley, Steeple Langford Outdoor Nursery School is open: 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.

How many Children does Farley, Steeple Langford Outdoor Nursery School have capacity for?

Farley, Steeple Langford Outdoor Nursery School has capacity for a total of 70 Children.

How far is Farley, Steeple Langford Outdoor Nursery School to the centre of Salisbury?

8.3 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.

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