Nurturing Young Minds In Farndon
Farndon Day Nursery & Forest School in Farndon, Cheshire provides high-quality childcare and early education for children aged 0 to 5 years.
We offer a unique combination of indoor and outdoor learning, blending a Reggio Emilia-inspired approach with daily sessions of Forest School. This encourages creativity, independence, resilience, and a lifelong love for nature from an early age.
As a trusted nursery in Farndon, our experienced and caring team is committed to creating a safe, stimulating, and nurturing environment where every child can grow, explore, and thrive.
Whether indoors or outdoors, children at Farndon Day Nursery benefit from a rich learning experience tailored to their individual needs.
Our Mission
What Sets Farndon Day Nursery & Forest School Apart?
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Expansive Outdoor Play Spaces
Children enjoy a minimum of three hours outside every day, with plenty of fresh air, freedom to move, and space to explore.
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On-Site Kitchen
Our talented cook prepares fresh, healthy meals and snacks every day, specially designed to fuel growing bodies and satisfy curious appetites.
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Nursery Pets
Our calm, friendly animals help children build empathy, confidence, and responsibility. Daily, supervised interaction encourages kindness, curiosity, and a deeper connection with the world around them.
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School Readiness
We nurture each child’s development through meaningful play, building emotional resilience, and encouraging growing independence.
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Celebrating Seasons & Cultures
Throughout the year, we come together to celebrate joyful moments and shared traditions.
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Family Gatherings & Community Connections
Early learning grows stronger when nurtured together with parents, carers, and our supportive local community.
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Onsite Allotment & Greenhouse
Our onsite allotment and greenhouse gives children the chance to plant, grow and explore nature up close.
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Forest School
Our children have the freedom to explore, play and learn in nature.
Our Ethos
At Farndon Day Nursery & Forest School, we believe in nurturing the whole child through a unique blend of child-led learning and daily connection with nature. Rooted in the Reggio Emilia approach and enriched by our dedicated Forest School programme, our ethos centres around curiosity, independence, and kindness.
Children thrive in our carefully designed indoor and outdoor environments - exploring our wildflower meadow, orchard, allotments, and natural play areas. Through meaningful play, hands-on discovery, they build resilience, confidence, and a deep respect for the world around them.
We foster strong emotional wellbeing, encourage lifelong learning habits, and work in close partnership with families to ensure every child is seen, valued, and celebrated. Whether tending to animals, planting vegetables, or storytelling under the trees, every moment at Farndon is an opportunity to grow - in heart, mind, and spirit.
Food & Nutrition
At Farndon Day Nursery & Forest School, we provide freshly prepared, nutritious meals and snacks each day to support children’s growth, wellbeing, and development. Our food introduces a variety of tastes and textures, helping to establish healthy eating habits from an early age. Mealtimes are an important part of the learning experience, where children are encouraged to develop independence, social skills, and good table manners.
As part of our forest school ethos, children have opportunities to explore where food comes from through activities like growing fruit and vegetables in our garden. We cater for all dietary requirements and work closely with families to ensure every child’s individual needs are met, making food and nutrition a positive, inclusive, and enjoyable part of life at Farndon.
Where Creativity Comes Alive
At Farndon Day Nursery & Forest School, we believe that creative and imaginary play is essential to early childhood development. Through imaginative activities, children explore new ideas, express themselves, and build important social, emotional, and cognitive skills.
Our nurturing environment encourages little learners to invent stories, role-play, and transform their surroundings into vibrant worlds of discovery and fun - helping to foster confidence, problem-solving, and collaboration.