The Old Barn Day Nursery and Preschool in Narborough

About Our Nursery

Curriculum

At The Old Barn, we deliver a varied and high‑quality Early Years curriculum that adapts to each child’s interests and developmental stage. Our approach supports children’s learning across all areas, helping them grow socially, emotionally, and physically. We draw inspiration from the Hygge Approach and Curiosity Approach, fostering creativity, independent thinking, and a love of learning. Our education programmes further enhance children’s experiences, ensuring learning remains engaging, meaningful, and fun.

Playrooms

All playrooms at The Old Barn are located on the ground floor, offering easy access and a bright, spacious environment. Our rooms include Little Roosters (babies and younger toddlers) Little Chicklets (toddlers), and our Barn Owls (older toddlers). Each room is thoughtfully arranged with age‑appropriate resources to encourage play, learning, and exploration, with direct access to the outdoor garden.

Outdoor Play and Garden

Outdoor play is a key part of daily life at our nursery. All rooms benefit from free‑flow access to our large, well‑resourced garden, allowing children to move seamlessly between indoor and outdoor learning. Our outdoor space includes a dedicated baby garden with wetsuits provided for all weather, a tunnel and resources for under‑2s to support movement and curiosity and a spacious over‑2s garden with climbing frames, ropes, and balance equipment. Children develop physical confidence, coordination, and motor skills through outdoor play. We also have a lovely growing garden and mud kitchen encouraging creativity, exploration, and connection with nature.

Food and Nutrition

We provide nutritious, balanced meals designed to support children’s wellbeing and development. Mealtimes are relaxed, social moments where children are encouraged to enjoy food and develop independence.