Orchard Barn Stratford St Mary

6 The Row, Higham Road, Stratford St Mary, Colchester CO7 6JU
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9.9 47 Reviews
  • Orchard Barn Stratford St Mary, Colchester
Orchard Barns Stratford St Mary is a beautiful nursery providing care and education for children aged 3 months to 5 years from Monday to Friday 8 am to 6 pm.

The Nursery’s approach goes above and beyond the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) to foster deep-level learning and optimise potential.

They offer a range of unique educational experiences that enable children to become successful, lifelong learners including, Wake Up and Shake Up, a range of bespoke activities that promote your child’s well-being and confidence, and Garden Champions. They also have weekly Rhythm Time sessions run by an outside company.

Garden Champions is the Nursery's own bespoke Above and Beyond Educational Experience gardening activity. This activity extends children’s knowledge of the outdoor environment, habitats, caring for living things, growth cycles, and growing vegetation outdoors.

The Garden Champion activities are an effective method of harnessing the children’s curiosity in this area and shaping their understanding of the world around them. Staff are supported to deliver these sessions through The Royal Horticultural Society’s School Gardening Awards scheme.

The garden at Stratford St Mary has undergone a major refurbishment which was finished in mid-December. The children are now benefitting from an enhanced and exciting outdoor space.

The Nursery Chef prepares all the children’s meals fresh on the premises each day, and the menus have been designed using the latest nutritional software to ensure they are nutritionally balanced, as well as delicious.

The dedicated staff team supports children to fulfil their potential through a range of engaging experiences and learning opportunities, which are tailored to each child’s own developmental needs and interests, ensuring they are fully prepared for their next steps in education.
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Funding & Fees

Fees include all food, nappies, wipes, sun cream etc.
Please contact us for a copy of our current fees or for any information on funding.

Fees include all food, nappies, wipes, sun cream etc.
Please contact us for a copy of our current fees or for any information on funding.

Contact Orchard Barn Stratford St Mary to get a personalised quote.

Contact Orchard Barn Stratford St Mary to get a personalised quote.

Type of Service

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

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Olivia Pulford (Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 14

Total Places for Children

  • 37

Age Range

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

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 Holiday & 1 week at Christmas

Parking

  • Parking is available in the village hall car park next door.

Orchard Barn Stratford St Mary Reviews (47)

9.9

Orchard Barn Stratford St Mary has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.908) out of 10, based on 20 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Orchard Barn Stratford St Mary has 47 reviews.

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Review from Natalie C (Mother of Child) published on 16 March 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has been at Orchard Barns for nearly a year now in both the baby and toddler rooms. It was the best thing we did moving her there after an awful experience at another nursery. Amazingly, she settled at Orchard Barns from day one and has loved it ever since.


It has a small, home from home

feel and all the staff are very kind and caring. They actually care about the children and it isn't just a job for them.


Well thought out, enriching activities happen every day my daughter is there and time outside is plentiful. The chef makes home cooked, nutritious meals which my daughter loves and we are kept well up to date of everything through the app.


I highly recommend Orchard Barns! It can be daunting handing over your baby but I know my daughter is in safe hands with all the staff there.

Reply from Olivia Pulford, Manager at Orchard Barn Stratford St MaryThis is a lovely review, thank you for taking the time to write it. We pride ourselves on having a home-from-home feel for our children, which helps them feel confident, safe, and secure to thrive during their time with us. Our chef, Maria, is a wonder at getting the children loving nutritious and nutrient-packed meals.
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Review from M R (Mother of Child) published on 16 March 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our eldest has been at Orchard Barns for a few years and our youngest is due to start in a few weeks. We love the nursery and the team there and have always felt complete confidence in leaving our child in their care. The facilities are great and the way they structure the day is fab for giving the
kids both routine with freedom. My child's favourite activities include 'rhythm time' and forest school, plus playing in the garden. Any concerns we've raised about our child's personal abilities within the nursery setting have been immediately and professionally addressed in the most supportive and caring way. Our child has thrived going to nursery here and we would highly recommend it to anyone and everyone.
Reply from Olivia Pulford, Manager at Orchard Barn Stratford St MaryThis review highlights some key points of our nursery - the extra-curricular activities we have on offer, including Forest School, which allows the children to grow and develop in their risky play, confidence, problem-solving skills and love of nature. We are always excited to have siblings join the nursery and see how they grow and develop. Thank you for this lovely review.
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Review from L B (Mother of Child) published on 16 March 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Great nursery - really welcoming and friendly staff who I trust completely. My little girl has been there 1.5 years now and just loves it. Good healthy food and lots of opportunities to play outside. The staff are great at coming up with creative activities to do as well.
Reply from Olivia Pulford, Manager at Orchard Barn Stratford St MaryWe are so glad that you are happy with our nursery for your little girl. We are honoured to have been part of her journey over the last year and a half. Thank you for this review!
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Review from Tom B (Father of Child) published on 13 March 2026 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
WE moved our child from another setting in 2024. We were attracted by positive feedback from other parents and the rural/outdoor setting and space. We are very pleased with Orchard Barn, staff, environment, food and would recommend to others.
Reply from Olivia Pulford, Manager at Orchard Barn Stratford St MaryThanks for this lovely review! We are glad to hear how happy you are with our setting, the food, and the staff.
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Review from Kiera N (Mother of Child) published on 3 March 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My little boys been at Stratford St Mary's Orchard Barn for coming up to two years now.
We are both very pleased with the staff at the nursery. They're very friendly, helpful and polite.
My little boy always comes out smiling and incredibly happy saying his had a good day. He especially loves playing
outside in the mud kitchen with his wellies on and making dens!
Seems like every day they do different activities from the way my little man talks about his day with great excitement. They also seem to have a very good meal selections throughout the day!
Added bonus they open 51 weeks of the year.
Visited a lot of different nursery and orchard barn was without a doubt the most comforting and accommodating when making our choice.
Thank you.
Reply from Olivia Pulford, Manager at Orchard Barn Stratford St MaryWe are very glad to hear how happy you and your son are with our nursery! We try and accomodate each family's needs individually. Our setting, being open for 51 weeks of the year, allows working families to have access to quality childcare for the whole year. Thank you!
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Review from E C (Mother of Child) published on 2 March 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We feel so lucky to have both of our children at Orchard Barns - one in the Baby Room and one in the Preschool Room.
From day one, it has been clear that all of the staff genuinely care for the children. Every member of the team is warm, attentive, and dedicated, creating a safe and nurturing environment
where little ones can thrive. It's so reassuring as a parent to know they are surrounded by people who truly have their best interests at heart.
What really stands out is that the nursery listens to what parents say. They value feedback, take on board any concerns, and work in partnership with families. We always feel heard and supported.
Most importantly, our child actually asks to go to nursery - which says everything. Seeing both of our children so happy, confident, and excited each day gives us complete peace of mind.
We honestly couldn't recommend Orchard Barns highly enough!
Reply from Olivia Pulford, Manager at Orchard Barn Stratford St MaryThis review sums up why we work in childcare! The children come first, always, and are at the heart of each day. Thank you for this review, we are very happy that you enjoy Orchard Barns like you do!
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Review from L P (Mother of Child) published on 26 February 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We couldn't be happier with Orchard Barns. It truly is an amazing place, and we feel so lucky that our daughter attends.
The staff are absolutely brilliant - warm, caring, and genuinely invested in the children's happiness and development. They create such a nurturing environment where every child
feels valued and supported. It's clear how much love and dedication goes into everything they do. They keep us updated through the app and give detailed handovers.
The nursery is always clean and well-organised, which gives us great peace of mind. The environment is welcoming, safe, and thoughtfully set up to encourage learning and play. They also have their own chef who creates home cooked meal everyday. My daughter loves stopping her for a chat.
Our daughter is thriving, and we couldn't ask for more. We would highly recommend this nursery to any parent looking for a caring and professional setting for their child.
Reply from Olivia Pulford, Manager at Orchard Barn Stratford St MaryThank you for this review, we are glad you feel so happy with the care your daughter recieves.
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Review from Grace P (Mother of Child) published on 26 February 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son attends the baby room and is always happy to go in every morning and always has the best time. The staff are wonderful, caring people who have helped our son develop and share our joy in each milestone he reaches. The different activities they do every day look great fun, and the regular updates
on the app keep me in the loop of everything going on.
They always have a fantastic variety of food which he happily polishes off.
The outside space is perfect and I love that they go out in all weathers.
Fantastic nursery, and glad we chose to take our son here!
Reply from Olivia Pulford, Manager at Orchard Barn Stratford St MaryThank you for this shining review! Our baby room staff take such joy in each milestone a child reaches. The app we use allows us to update parents as the day goes on.
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Review from R C (Mother of Child) published on 19 February 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has been attending this nursery for some time now, and I couldn't be more pleased with our experience. The outdoor garden areas are especially impressive-there's so much space and so many opportunities for the children to explore, learn, and develop new skills. The activities are engaging and
thoughtfully planned, and the facilities are excellent. Most importantly, the staff are all incredibly warm, caring, and supportive. It's a wonderful nursery with fantastic activities, beautiful outdoor space, and a truly nurturing environment.
Reply from Olivia Pulford, Manager at Orchard Barn Stratford St MaryThank you, this review is lovely. We are glad you are happy with your experience, and how your son has learnt and developed from his time with us.
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Review from T O (Mother of Child) published on 19 February 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We couldn't be happier with our daughter's nursery. The staff are incredibly warm, caring, and genuinely invested in each child, creating a real home-from-home environment.
We love the strong focus on outdoor learning, with the children spending most of their day in nature and fresh air. Forest school
sessions and regular trips out and about are fantastic and really enrich their experience. Nutrition is a priority too, with a great variety of foods - plenty of fruit, vegetables, and protein to keep them energised and focused while they learn through play.
The space is beautiful, homely, and thoughtfully designed, and rhythm time makes learning and reading practice so engaging and fun. It truly is a special place.
Reply from Olivia Pulford, Manager at Orchard Barn Stratford St MaryThank you for this shining review! We love to focus on children's time with outdoor learning. Food is a crucial part of nursery life, so making sure it is nutritious, fresh and free from added sugar or salt is imperative. We are grateful for this review!
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Review from Anniek v (Mother of Child) published on 20 November 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We are extremely happy with this nursery! Its small scale creates a warm, family-like atmosphere where every child is truly seen and cared for. The strong connection with nature is something we value deeply - the children spend plenty of time outdoors, exploring, playing, and learning in a natural environment.
The caregivers are wonderful: kind, attentive, and genuinely dedicated to the children's well-being and development. We've also noticed great improvements in the management over the past few months, which has made everything run even more smoothly. We couldn't imagine a better place for our son to grow and thrive!
Reply from Olivia Pulford, Manager at Orchard Barn Stratford St MaryThank you for this lovely review, Anniek! Our outdoor areas, and love of nature is a fundamental part of our nursery!
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Review from S H (Mother of Child) published on 4 July 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I cannot speak more highly of tis wonderful nursery. We have had two children here over four years and they have both adored it. The staff feel like family and treat every child with care, respect and thoughtfulness. The rural setting is beautiful, the facilities excellent and the activities planned
every day for the children are educational, entertaining and exciting for all ages. Orchard Barn is a happy and fulfilling place to learn and play - and our children have adored it.
Reply from Olivia Pulford, Acting Manager at Orchard Barn Stratford St MaryThank you for this lovely review. We are pleased that both of your children have enjoyed their time with us, and we can see that you, as a parent, have had a full picture of our nursery!
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Review from C S (Mother of Child) published on 4 March 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has been at Orchard Barns for the last 2 years, and my now school age daughter also previously attended. It is the most wonderful nursery with lovely, caring and dedicated staff, fantastic facilities both indoors and outdoors and great food. Communication between staff and parents is great. My
children have really flourished here, making lovely friends and learning lots of new skills. I cannot recommend this nursery highly enough.
Reply from Diane Sexton, Manager at Orchard Barn Stratford St MaryThank you so much for this amazing review. I am so glad you and your children have enjoyed being in our setting.
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Review from K W (Mother of Child) published on 26 February 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Would give Orchard Barn Stratford St Mary 10 stars if I could.
No other nursery compares. Since our first visit, we completed our child's application on the same day. Always a warm welcome by all staff. Each room has been thought through and is full of creativity and creations from the children. You
can just see how much children love it there and that's key.
Our daughter loves it at Orchard. We are always greeted with a smile and given time to let our key person know how our night/morning went.
The staff are incredible, and all put so much time, passion and care into everything they do. Like a home from home.
Outside play is always encouraged and the forest school is great. The food is fantastic. The rooms are always clean. They're Always at the end of the phone.
We receive updates on the app throughout the day and a full handover on pick-up. They truly care and go above and beyond and I never feel rushed out the door.
If you're looking for an incredible nursery, look no further than Orchard Barns.
Reply from Diane Sexton, Manager at Orchard Barn Stratford St MaryThank you very much for this amazing review, we are so pleased that you and your daughter love our nursery.
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Review from T P (Father of Child) published on 26 February 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I am so pleased to have the opportunity to send my daughter here. She is always happy to go in and comes out smiling without fail, excited to tell me about her day. She adores her key person and is non-stop talking about her. It's clear she receives the best care possible and is given loads of opportunities
to explore a variety of activities every day. Thank you so much to all of the staff.
Reply from Diane Sexton, Manager at Orchard Barn Stratford St MaryThank you for your lovely review, we are so glad to hear how happy your daughter is at Orchard Barns.
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Review from J P (Mother of Child) published on 26 February 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has only been at Orchard Barn Stratford St Mary for nearly a couple of months now, but the difference it has made to her development is remarkable. She is one of the younger ones in her room and has picked up so many new skills so quickly from watching the slightly older children like using
cutlery and drinking on her own.
We enjoy getting updates through the app during the day. She absolutely loves the food, the most common thing we chat about when I pick her up!
The baby room feels safe, secure and cosy and the outdoor space is great for little ones. All the staff we have met are lovely and clearly care for all the children they look after.
It is daunting trying to find a nursery that you would be happy to leave your child in, especially when they are your first. But we couldn't be happier with Orchard Barns and the initial guilt of having to put our daughter into nursery has completely gone when we know she enjoys it so much and is cared for so well.
Reply from Diane Sexton, Manager at Orchard Barn Stratford St MaryThank you for your lovely review, we are so happy to hear that your daughter loves being at nursery and you are able to leave her guilt-free.
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Review from L P (Mother of Child) published on 12 February 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Orchard Barns is the only nursery I would send my daughter to. The staff are phenomenal at their jobs, making sure to give the best care possible. My daughter truly loves everyone there, they went above and beyond to help her settle in. It's clear that the staff are passionate about their job and provide
a clean, happy environment every day for the children, giving a warm welcome upon arrival and a full handover about their day at pickup.
Reply from Diane Sexton, Manager at Orchard Barn Stratford St MaryThank you so much for your kind words. We are glad you are happy with the nursery and all our staff offer!
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Review from G S (Mother of Child) published on 22 November 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Possibly the best nursery in the area. Our son has come in leaps and bounds since attending. The staff are fantastic so caring, professional and they really care about their job. I would recommend this nursery to everyone.
Reply from Diane Sexton, Manager at Orchard Barn Stratford St MaryThank you for this amazing review, i am so glad you are happy with all that we offer.
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Review from R F (Mother of Child) published on 17 September 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
We have loved our time at Orchard Barn. The team helped our 3 year old settle in quickly after a move from London. She has since flourished and is a confident, happy girl, who is ready for school.
Reply from Diane Sexton, Manager at Orchard Barn Stratford St MaryThank you for your review, we are so glad your daughter enjoyed her time with us.
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Review from H F (Mother of Child) published on 6 September 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
This nursery was the only one willing to take my child with physical disabilities and from the first meeting, I knew this setting was perfect. My boy has flourished so much. He has enjoyed his time here so much. The activities are so varied. The support he has been given to develop his skills ready
for school can really be seen. They have been a support to me as a parent and my child. They have not let his disability stop him and worked with him to find ways to make it work.
Reply from Diane Sexton, Manager at Orchard Barn Stratford St MaryThank you for this amazing review. It was a pleasure to have you and your child in our setting and wish him all the best at school.
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Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.908)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.908) out of 10 for Orchard Barn Stratford St Mary 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 20 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 20 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 4.908 for Orchard Barn Stratford St Mary is calculated as follows: ( (218 Excellents x 5) + (20 Goods x 4) + (1 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 239 Ratings = 4.908
  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 5 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Orchard Barn Stratford St Mary is based on 20 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 20 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews, 0.05 Points for the next five Positive Reviews, and finally 0.025 Points for the next ten Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.050, 7th = 0.050, 8th = 0.050, 9th = 0.050, 10th = 0.050, 11th = 0.025, 12th = 0.025, 13th = 0.025, 14th = 0.025, 15th = 0.025, 16th = 0.025, 17th = 0.025, 18th = 0.025, 19th = 0.025, 20th = 0.025) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 = 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 37 number of registered child places is 7.4, which has been reached with 20 Positive reviews. Points = 1
  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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Meet the Team (15)

Olivia

Olivia Pulford

Job Title: Manager Joined: 2021

Olivia is the nursery manager.

Jessica

Jessica Hazlewood

Job Title: Deputy Manager and Baby room leader Joined: 2025

Jess works in our baby room. She provides a calming atmosphere to help the babies grow and flourish.

Bethany

Bethany Black

Job Title: Baby room staff Joined: 2024

Bethany is a core member of our baby room, and is working hard to complete her level 3 childcare qualification.

Abby

Abby Constable

Job Title: Toddler Room Leader Joined: 2023

Abby loves football and enjoys teaching the children new football tricks!

Roxanne

Roxanne Stanton

Job Title: Nursery Practitioner Joined: 2025

Roxy works with us in Toddler Room Monday to Thursday.

Paige

Paige Michaelis

Job Title: Pre-school Room Leader Joined: 2025

Paige is the room leader of our preschool room.

Lila

Lila Pointon

Job Title: Pre-school Room Staff Joined: 2024

Lila is a member of our pre-school team on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday. Lila is completing her level 3 qualification with us currently.

Erin

Erin Allsop

Job Title: Pre-school Practitioner Joined: 2025

Erin works in our preschool room on Wednesdays and Fridays.

Emma

Emma Childs

Job Title: Nursery Practitioner Joined: 2025

Emma works in our Pre-school room on Tuesday and Thursday.

Maria

Maria Durrel

Job Title: Nursery chef

Maria is our chef within the nursery and cooks fresh, homemade meals and snacks every day.

Jazybeth

Jazybeth Cato

Job Title: Lunch Cover and Housekeeper Joined: 2021

Jazybeth helps to cover our lunches and enjoys playing with the children. She also prepares our tea and helps keep us tidy.

Abbie

Abbie Lane

Job Title: Bank staff Joined: 2024

Abbie is a member fo bank staff, helping to cover in any of the rooms.

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Louise Robinson

Job Title: Bank Staff Joined: 2025

Louise is a member of our bank staff, working across the rooms as needed.

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Janet Avery

Job Title: Bank Staff Joined: 2025

Janet works with us as bank staff and brings a wealth of knowledge and experience.

Ellen

Ellen Francis

Job Title: Bank staff

Ellen is a practitioner in our preschool room. She is passionate about engaging the children in creative projects.

Frequently Asked Questions about Orchard Barn Stratford St Mary

What is the Age Range of Children that Orchard Barn Stratford St Mary accepts?

Orchard Barn Stratford St Mary accepts Children aged from 0 years 3 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Orchard Barn Stratford St Mary Open?

Orchard Barn Stratford St Mary 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 Orchard Barn Stratford St Mary have capacity for?

Orchard Barn Stratford St Mary has capacity for a total of 37 Children.

How far is Orchard Barn Stratford St Mary to the centre of Colchester?

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

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