Barleylands Farm Day Nursery & Pre-School

Barleylands Farm Park, Barleylands Road, Billericay CM11 2UD
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  • Barleylands Farm Day Nursery & Pre-School, Billericay
At Barleylands Farm Day Nursery & Pre-school, children from 6 weeks to 5 years old are immersed in a world of nature and learning. With supervised daily visits to the animals at Barleylands Farm, children have rich, hands-on experiences such as egg collecting, goat feeding, and animal petting.

This cutting-edge nursery and pre-school is equipped with new, natural resources, aligning with its ethos of providing a nurturing and stimulating environment. Convenient pick-up and drop-off points make it easy for busy parents.
Funded childcare options are available, ensuring every child can benefit from enriching programmes and activities. Join Barleylands Farm Day Nursery & Pre-school for a unique, farm-based early education experience.

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Type of Service

  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Naoise Whittle (Senior Childcare Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 26

Total Places for Children

  • 96

Age Range

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

Funding & Fees

  • Full-day session: 7:30 am - 6:30 pm
    Morning session: 7:30 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. We accept government grant.

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

Barleylands Farm Day Nursery & Pre-School Reviews (8)

8.6

Barleylands Farm Day Nursery & Pre-School has a Review Score of 8.6 (8.617) out of 10, based on 8 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Barleylands Farm Day Nursery & Pre-School has 8 reviews.

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Review from C H (Mother of Child) published on 29 September 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 1.0 out of 5
This nursery seems great at first with children being able to attend the farm but once you look past this aspect, you see the care and support is actually pitiful. On 2 occasions (my child's birthday & leaving day), they "forgot" to share his cake out with his friends, resulting in my child becoming
upset and crying which ruined his last day. They admitted this failing was due to poor staff communication. You don't get Regular updates on your child and their learning (their last update was provided 2.5 months ago via the app!) f2f updates only typically include the farm visit and what was consumed that day). Also there is a lack of structured play. They focus heavily on child-led free play which ultimately results in the children not actually learning vital skills. My child has left and recently attended a new preschool and is already focusing on practicing letter recognition, scissor skills, school readiness skills ect. Please think twice about sending your child here.
Reply from Naoise Whittle, Senior Manager at Barleylands Farm Day Nursery & Pre-School
Thank you for sharing your feedback. We are truly sorry that your experience with us did not meet your expectations.We apologise for the disappointment around your child's birthday and leaving…read more
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Review from Ella G (Mother of Child) published on 18 September 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
As a first time mum, I was dubious to send my son to nursery but had to return to work. I put my son in Barleylands when he was 11 months old - and he has done nothing but thrive since. Since attending Barleylands 4 days a week, he has learned to walk, say a few words and gain social skills from mixing
with the staff, other children and the animals on the daily trips to the farm!
During school holiday periods, my son is also privy to extra curricular activities, such as summer foam/UV parties, alongside entertainment that non nursery children have to pay for.
The app is frequently updated with details of his day such as nap times, nappy changing and feeding - with a breakdown of what he's eaten and quantity.
My son has extra needs as he is hard of hearing and wears hearing aids. The staff have been critical in his development adapting to his aids, having had training to ensure that they are fully equipped to deal with his needs.
I am very pleased with my choice to send my son here.
Reply from Naoise Whittle, Senior Nursery Manager at Barleylands Farm Day Nursery & Pre-School
Thank you so much for your heartfelt feedback. We're thrilled to hear how much your son has thrived since joining Barleylands, from learning to walk and talk to developing important social skills.…read more
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Review from Rianna H (Mother of Child) published on 3 April 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Being a first time mum & new to the feeling of sending our little one to a nursery was very daunting. However, I cannot fault barleylands nursery at all. Always so welcoming & friendly to our family and our little boy has learnt so many new skills in such a short period of being here. Thankyou endless
amounts to all the team here at barleylands we cannot thank you enough!! Ps- the farm trips DAILY are a huge success with our son, not to add it's so clean & our son eats Michelin star meals each time he attends. He's adapted so well and will be sad to see it end when he's off to big school :)
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Review from J O (Mother of Child) published on 2 April 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has attended since opening and the staff have been nothing but incredible.
He had a really hard time settling in & the staff worked so hard to help make him comfortable, even providing additional settling in sessions for him to ensure he wasn't out the rhythm of being there.
He's thriving,
i drop him off with confidence that he'll have a fun day & love getting end of day updates of what he's been up to or what he's interested in most.
Most importantly, his eating has always been difficult & they've worked so hard in introducing foods, splitting his meals to encourage him to try things. The pride I felt when the staff excitedly told me he ate a strawberry!! It's truly lovely to have staff that are invested in his development.
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Review from G L (Mother of Child) published on 2 April 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Cannot fault this nursery, I was so apprehensive to send little one into daycare but the transition has been seamless and fully supported by the staff
The team at Barleylands are lovely and there every step of the way. Our little one is thriving and we can't wait to see how they grow in this amazing
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Review from Vicki P (Mother of Child) published on 18 March 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Having moved my 3 year old son from another setting due to not being happy with them after he was with them for over 2 years, I was worried if I had done the right thing. I need not have worried. All the ladies at Barleylands are lovely and clearly love helping the children to grow and develop. They
show great encouragement, are personable, friendly and are a delight to have look after my son. I have already recommended them to numerous other Mums. Thank you to all at Barleylands, you're doing a fantastic job :-)
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Review from Bradlee L (Father of Child) published on 5 March 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our son has been attending Barleylands Farm since it opened and we couldn't be more pleased with the care and attention he receives. The staff are exceptionally nurturing and professional, creating a warm and welcoming environment that has made our son feel right at home.
Recently, the nursery installed
new privacy fencing, which has significantly enhanced the outdoor play area. The improved fencing not only ensures the children's safety but also provides a more secluded space for them to explore and play freely. We are truly grateful for the positive impact Barleylands has had on our son's development and well-being. The combination of dedicated staff and thoughtful improvements like the new fencing makes it a standout choice for any parent seeking quality childcare. I would also like to give a massive thank you to one lady for the outstanding work and effort she puts in with the children. You should be extremely proud of yourself and so should your management team!
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Review from Zoe J (Mother of Child) published on 24 January 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has just started the nursery, from the settle sessions to his first few days, all of the team has been incredible. For the first few days, as my son was very unsettled, we got messages and phone call updates and photos to reassure us he was settling which made the whole going back to work a lot
easier. I am extremely happy with what they offer and would highly recommend. Since being at the nursery, he has visited the farm every day which is such a fantastic opportunity. They have also catered very well to every changing dietary requirements.
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Current Review Score: 8.6 (8.617)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 8.6 (8.617) out of 10 for Barleylands Farm Day Nursery & Pre-School is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 4.6 out of 5 from 8 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.1 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 4.552 for Barleylands Farm Day Nursery & Pre-School is calculated as follows: ( (84 Excellents x 5) + (1 Goods x 4) + (1 Satisfactorys x 3) + (10 Very Poors x 1) ) ÷ 96 Ratings = 4.552
  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 4.065 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Barleylands 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 96 number of registered child places is 19.2. 7 Positive Reviews ÷ 19.2 = 0.365
  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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Naoise Whittle

Job Title: Senior Nursery Manager

Senior Nursery Manage for Barleylands Day Nursery.

Frequently Asked Questions about Barleylands Farm Day Nursery & Pre-School

What is the Age Range of Children that Barleylands Farm Day Nursery & Pre-School accepts?

Barleylands Farm Day Nursery & Pre-School accepts Children aged from 0 years 2 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Barleylands Farm Day Nursery & Pre-School Open?

Barleylands Farm Day Nursery & Pre-School is open: 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.

How many Children does Barleylands Farm Day Nursery & Pre-School have capacity for?

Barleylands Farm Day Nursery & Pre-School has capacity for a total of 96 Children.

How far is Barleylands Farm Day Nursery & Pre-School to the centre of Billericay?

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

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