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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...
Funding & Fees
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Type of Service
- Day Nursery
Opening Schedule
Open all yearFull days available
YesHalf day sessions offered
YesGroup/Owner
- Bright Stars Nursery Group Ltd
- Private Owned
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
Meals Provided
NoConsumables provided
NoOpening 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 (51)
Orchard Barn Stratford St Mary has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.860) out of 10, based on 24 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Orchard Barn Stratford St Mary has 51 reviews.
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.
Thank you so much for your kind words. We are glad you are happy with the nursery and all our staff offer!
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.
Thank you for this amazing review, i am so glad you are happy with all that we offer.
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.
Thank you for your review, we are so glad your daughter enjoyed her time with us.
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.
Thank 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.
Fantastic nursery. My daughter has been attending this nursery for a year now and is really happy here. The outside space and forest school are wonderful. Seems to take part in lots of varied activities and eats nice healthy meals. Lots of photos and updates of what she is up to are provided over the app and staff are always really friendly and communicative.
Thank you for this lovely review. We are pleased that you and your daughter are so happy with our nursery.
This place is absolutely amazing! The best nursery I have come across throughout my children’s early years experience. Our only regret is that we didn’t find it sooner. The staff are all really lovely and kind. The nursery inside is really clean and has a lovely warm friendly feel. Lovely home-cooked lunches. The garden has recently been updated the place is really well kept and looks like the children have so much fun. My best part about this place though is the staff you drop your child off knowing they are happy and really well looked after the staff actually care about the children and it makes all the difference.
Thank you for this fantastic review. we really appreciate you taking the time to do this and are so glad that you are happy with the service we provide.
Thank you for the organisation and hospitality. This day was really wonderful. We received many wonderful emotions. Now I understand even more why my daughter likes kindergarten so much. And because of the updated playground, you can't walk away at all.
Thank you for your kind comments; we are so glad you enjoyed our open day.
My children have had great experiences at this nursery, and continue to do so. It’s a lovely homely setting with supportive staff, making it somewhere my children have settled into well. The outside spaces are good, my eldest loves her forest school sessions. As the children have grown so has their education and knowledge, learning lots of new information and life skills. Communication between myself and the nursery staff has always been brilliant, they can answer any questions I have regarding my children and the app is kept up to date with the children’s daily activities.
Thank you very much for this lovely review, we are pleased your children have had such good experiences in our nursery.
My Son has settled so well into Orchard Barns; he loves his key person and all the fun activities he gets up to throughout the day that is shared on the app, so I get to see them too. He loves all the homemade cooked lunches and has done great for his weaning!
both of my children attend Orchard Barn Stratford St Mary and I could not be happier with the facilities and care provided to each of them. Their teachers have a genuine passion and commitment to what they do and I know that my children are in safe hands every day. The app they use to provide updates throughout the day is very detailed amd informative and I love seeing all the photos.
Our daughter has settlled in very well and is enjoying taking part in some new activities. She is well cared for by the team and we enjoy looking at the updates on the app. She has had lots of yummy meals to try as part of her weaing journey.
Our daughter loves Orchard Barn Stratford St Mary she gets excited as soon as we pull up outside. She has a great relationship with her key worker. She eats healthy food, and takes part in some excellent activities. We feel extremely happy with the level of care she receives and highly recommend this nursery.
My son started at Orchard Barn Stratford St Mary a few months ago and all of the staff have been fantastic at helping him to settle in and supporting us both with the transition. The learning and development updates we receive on the app are excellent and help keep us up to date with his progress.
Thank you for your kind review, we are delighted to hear your positive feedback.
I have been so impressed with the care and attention shown by the staff. They have got to know my little girl really well in such a short space of time, and it's clear they really understand her personality and the things she enjoys. All the staff are incredibly friendly and professional, and it's clear they are a happy team who love spending time with the children they look after. I'm always delighted to see how many activities they have been doing, and they spend lots of time outdoors.
Thank you for your kind review; we are delighted to hear your positive thoughts and feedback on our nursery.
From the initial visit and from my daughters first day, we have been very impressed with the kindness and professionalism of all members of staff. The nursery has a lovely, friendly feel, and all of the children seem very happy there. When my daughter was upset at drop-odd and taking a while to settle, I was always kept up to date and reassured, and she very soon settled and became comfortable at the nursery and with the staff. I would highly recommend to other parents.
Thank you for your kind review; we are delighted to read your positive feedback on our nursery.
This is a wonderful nursery, and the staff are excellent, friendly, welcoming and caring. There are lots of different activities for the children to take part in, and they always make sure the children are safe and happy. Great outdoor forest school, which our son loves. We couldn't be happier with our choice of a nursery and would highly recommend it to any of our friends and family. We would like to say a big thank you to all of you at Orchard Barn Stratford St Mary; you are amazing.
Thank you for your lovely review; we are delighted to hear your positive feedback on our nursery.
My daughter joined Orchard Barn Nursery at the age of 10 months. It was after a few stressful months and I was concerned about her reaction to such a change. I was amazed at how quickly she adapted and what a difference the last four months have made. The kind, welcoming and professional approach she's received from everyone has helped her become the confident cheeky toddler she is. As much as I miss her, I know I leave her in a safe and friendly place. She clearly enjoys spending time with her peers and gains new skills daily. The Parentzone app with regular updates is very helpful. The calm rural location is also a great benefit. Overall, I feel lucky we joined Orchard Barn Nursery. Thank you.
Thank you for your kind review, we are delighted to hear how much your daughter has settled in with us.
I cannot praise Orchard Barn Stratford St Mary highly enough and at the very top is their loving care. My granddaughter started at aged eight months and the staff very quickly realised that after her nap each day, she likes to have a cuddle for a few minutes before venturing off to play. They know all of her special, lovely ways. The nursery is situated in a countryside environment with an emphasis on outdoor play. The staff go to so much effort to make the daily activities interesting. Recently there have been celebrations of Australia Day, Chinese New Year and St David’s Day. The meals are home-cooked, very nutritious and of such a wide variety. I am so glad that my granddaughter attends Orchard Barns, Stratford St Mary. Thank you to all the staff.
Thank you for your kind review, we are delighted to hear your positive feedback!
This is such a lovely, friendly nursery. My fifteen-month granddaughter has been attending for seven months and absolutely loves it. The staff are very caring, friendly and patient. Even though she is very young, they help her to join in all the activities safely so she can learn and have fun. The meals are excellent and well balanced. Regular assessments are provided and my granddaughter has a clear affection for the staff. Great nursery and lovely staff.
Thank you for your kind review, we are delighted to hear your positive feedback!
Orchard Barn Stratford St Mary is such a joyful place for our daughter. We moved back from abroad and English wasn’t her first language at the time however, she settled in so quickly. We truly believe this was due to the tremendous effort from her key person and all the other staff! From day one we knew we made the right choice and felt welcomed. Our daughter loves everything about the nursery: the lovely staff, her friends, food and numerous activities including forest school in the woods which is located literally next door. Everyone is very professional, knowledgeable, friendly and if we have any questions or worries we know who to ask which is reassuring. They also provide very detailed daily reports as well as added tips for home learning. We highly recommend Orchard Barn, Stratford St Mary.
Thank you for your kind review, we are delighted to hear how happy your daughter is with us and is having such a positive experience and journey.
Child Vacancies
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News (1) & Events (0)
- Posted: Tuesday 09 Jun 2026We recognise the incredible value grandparents bring to children’s lives and learning. Our nursery is proud to offer opportunities for grandparents to join our team. If you are passionate about...
There are no upcoming events for Orchard Barn Stratford St Mary.
Awards / Recognitions (7)
- Recipient: Bright Stars Nursery Group LtdDate: Thursday 13 Jun 2024
- Recipient: Bright Stars Nursery Group LtdDate: Friday 29 Apr 2022
- Recipient: Orchard Barn Stratford St MaryDate: Friday 28 May 2021
Meet the Team (15)
Olivia is the nursery manager.
Jess works in our baby room. She provides a calming atmosphere to help the babies grow and flourish.
Bethany is a core member of our baby room, and is working hard to complete her level 3 childcare qualification.
Abby loves football and enjoys teaching the children new football tricks!
Roxy works with us in the Toddler Room from Monday to Thursday.
Emma works in our Toddler room on Tuesday and Thursday.
Lila is a member of our Toddler team on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday. Lila is completing her level 3 qualification with us currently.
Paige is the room leader of our preschool room.
Erin works in our preschool room on Wednesdays and Fridays.
Maria is our chef within the nursery and cooks fresh, homemade meals and snacks every day.
Jazybeth helps to cover our lunches and enjoys playing with the children. She also prepares our tea and helps keep us tidy.
Abbie is a member fo bank staff, helping to cover in any of the rooms.
Louise is a member of our bank staff, working across the rooms as needed.
Janet works with us as bank staff and brings Forest School to life with out Pre-school children.
Ellen is a practitioner in our preschool room. She is passionate about engaging the children in creative projects.
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