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We know that choosing a childcare provider for your child is an incredibly personal and emotive decision for any parent; there are several factors to take into account. We are very happy to have a chat on the phone to find out what is important to you and your child, and we will also be happy to answer any of your questions. Of course, we always recommend that parents come to visit us. In order to answer some potential immediate questions that you might have, we’ve created an FAQs here:
Outstanding Care From Six Weeks to Pre-School
We’re offering a truly unique farm-based environment filled with a whole host of encounters and adventures to create nature-based experiences for children in their formative early years.
There will be free flow access to the day nursery’s garden plus daily visits to the farm to see animals and to learn about field to fork food cycles as well as how to care for our furry friends.
As many of us have realised over the recent months, access to the great outdoors has a significant effect on our wellbeing. A large number of studies show that children who play outside are smarter, happier, more attentive, and less anxious than kids who spend more time indoors.
Godstone Farm day nursery & pre-school is also a practical choice for many parents due to its close location to several major transport routes such as the M23, M25 and several A roads in close proximity to aid pick-up and drop-off for working parents, and close to several local towns for parents who may be working at home now.
The core values of Kidsplay Childcare are:
Welcoming: Our caring approach ensures that we all value ourselves and our community
Inspiring: We spark a belief that our children can achieve their potential
Quality: We are dedicated to providing high standards with endless possibilities
Nature: We provide opportunities to discover, take risks and explore the natural world.
What is the youngest age that children can attend?
The day nursery will have babies from 6 weeks old.
How many children will you have in the day nursery at one time?
We follow the early years guidelines in terms of child to carer ratios. On a day to day basis, numbers will vary according to the number of sessions that each child attends.
How large is the day nursery and pre-school?
There will be four aged-based rooms comprising a baby room, pre-toddler room, toddler room and a pre-school room. Overall the purpose-built day nursery will be 396 sq. mt, set within Godstone Farm’s 45 acres of countryside.
What types of facilities will exist within the day nursery?
With such an emphasis on hands-on fun and nature-based learning, we will have a small-world role play area with natural props (e.g. fresh fruit and veg instead of plastic toys), messy play with spices and natural ingredients, mud kitchens, a day nursery garden and book corner.
What types of provision is made for health and safety, especially in terms of keeping the nursery Covid-secure?
As you can imagine, we have a wealth of experience in health and safety as a family farm, therefore we will employ many of the enhanced cleaning protocols that we have introduced in recent months to mitigate the risks. We will of course be following the latest public health guidance and have made detailed scenario plans for a range of circumstances.
What is the food provision?
The day nursery will offer full catered menu plans which can be adapted for all types of dietary requirements. As you would expect from a farm-based nursery, our focus is on fresh, wholesome and nutritious food with a clear provenance. Children can enjoy a hot lunch each day and high tea for dinner, on top of breakfast and snacks throughout the day.
Are nappies provided?
Yes nappies are provided as part of the fees.
Does the day nursery & pre-school offer flexible hours?
The day nursery is open from 7.30am to 6.30pm five days a week. Children are required to attend a minimum of two half-day sessions per week – we find that this is the minimum consistency to ensure children feel settled.
Is the day nursery open all-year round?
The day nursery is open 52 weeks a year – we are only closed for bank holidays.
What are the prices of the day nursery and pre-school? Can parents use childcare vouchers?
Pricing is due to be finalised, but we intend for it to be in line with the local authority guidelines. The nature-based experiences that we offer from our unique farm setting will not affect prices and we will be competitively priced against other local providers.
Do you offer two, three/four year old funded sessions including 30hrs?
Yes, we plan to offer funded sessions, we will need to check your eligibility.
Is there as discount for siblings?
Yes, there is a 10% discount for siblings where minimum session rules are met in order to qualify. We will be happy to provide a tailored quote.
Who is your day nursery and pre-school partner?
Kids Play Childcare is an award-winning specialist provider of day nurseries, pre-schools and kids’ activity clubs across the UK. It has been operating for over 20 years and operate high-quality Ofsted settings in the Home Counties and is considered a leader in its field for its expertise in farm-based day nursery settings. 100% of Kids Play Childcare nurseries are rated Good with many Outstanding elements by OFSTED.
What is the admission process?
We hope to be offering open-day tours in February 2021 for parents to see the facilities and meet the team. After this, we will be inviting parents who wish for their child to attend to pay a deposit to secure a place. From there, the day nursery team will work closely with parents to plan settling-in sessions in March, ready for our formal opening after Easter 2021.
Are there any benefits for families who attend the day nursery and pre-school, when visiting Godstone Farm?
Plans are yet to be finalised, but we intend to offer perks for families whose children attend the day nursery and pre-school.
Where can I find out more?
We plan to keep this page updated over the coming months. Currently, parents wishing to register an interest should sign up on our “Register” page. You will be kept informed as the refurbishment of the nursery building progresses and be the first to hear of our hard hat tours taking place in early 2021.
Who do I contact about any potential jobs at the nursery?
Please see the Careers section of this website.
