Red Hen Childrens Day Nursery

Red Hen Children's Day Nursery

 

An outstanding, multi award-winning nursery on the owners working farm. A friendly homely setting with talented, qualified and experienced early years practitioners. Excellent meals cooked on site, daily outdoor play and real experiences in the countryside, engaging children daily with nature and Forest School. Children thrive in the relaxed happy atmosphere for children. Parents are encouraged to participate in an open honest partnership with the nursery staff to help the staff fulfil every child's potential.

Enquiries should be via email or phone. Viewings by strict appointment only.

Who to contact

Contact Name
Lucy Harrison
Contact Position
Owner
Telephone
01507 603535 01507 603535 07979098320 07979098320
E-mail
office@redhendaynursery.co.uk
Website
www.redhendaynursery.co.uk
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Where to go

Name
Red Hen Day Nursery
Address
Manor House Farm
Reston Road
Legbourne
Louth
Lincolnshire
Postcode

LN11 8LS

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Notes

The main nursery is situated in thoughtfully converted farm buildings with daily access onto extensive outdoor play areas and nature areas where 'Forest school' experiences are integral to the daily learning and fun of every day at Red Hen. The children also participate in cooking every day.

 

Other Details

Costs

Table of costs
Table of costs
AmountCost Type
£8 Per Hour

Availability

Other notes

Various sessions available between 8am and 5pm (or 4pm on Fridays). Minimum sessions apply. Visits are essential before taking up a place. These are conducted outdoors and a virtual tour is available for the indoor areas. All by prior arrangement. Please phone 01507 603535

Inclusion Information

Premise Accessibility

Has Provision
No
Details
Children spend most of their time outdoors in the countryside. One of the rooms is upstairs.

Wheelchair Access

Has Provision
No
Details
Indoors (see below)

Special Needs

Has Provision
Yes
Details
All children are treated as individuals and we will endeavour to support extra needs and/or source relevant support if possible.

Dietary Needs

Has Provision
Yes
Details
We provide excellent home cooked, hot meals daily. Children enjoy family-style mealtimes and cooking experiences from soil to plate.

Languages Spoken

Languages
English

Childcare Information

Age Range

Do you cater for over 8's?
No

Funded Places

2 year old funding
Yes
3 & 4 year old funding
Yes

30 Hours Extended Entitlement

Intending to provide 30 hours entitlement
Yes
Registered to provide 30 hours entitlement
Yes

Vacancies

Registration exempt?
No
Immediate vacancies
Yes
Maximum number of vacancies (registered)
60
Maximum number of vacancies (unregistered)
0
Is there a waiting list?
Yes
Details
Have some vacancies depending on their age and the day(s) or times needed.

Costs

Contact provider for cost details?
Yes
Are there any cost reductions?
No - Charges vary according to the sessions - please contact us for details.
Are there any age related price differences?
No

Facilities

Facilities
  • Arts & Crafts
  • Baby Facilities
  • Baby toys
  • Projector
  • Push-alongs
  • Pet Small Mammals
  • Accessible Parking
  • Adventure playground
  • Picnics
  • Playroom
  • Allotment Plot
  • Refreshments
  • CCTV security cameras
  • CDcassette
  • Ride-ons
  • Role play dressing up
  • Sandpitsand play
  • Climbing Frame
  • PuzzlesJigsaws
  • Books & Storytelling
  • Both indoor and outdoor activities
  • Quiet Area
  • Car Parking
  • Quiet Room
  • CCTV
  • Reading
  • Sleeping Area
  • Computer
  • Screen
  • Construction toys
  • Secure Access
  • Cookery
  • Sensory Play
  • Swing
  • Toys
  • Full cooked lunch
  • Small world toys
  • Environmental Area
  • Songs, Rhymes and Music
  • Under Floor Heating
  • Healthy Eating
  • Heuristic play
  • Visit & Outings
  • Home Corner
  • Walks to local park etc
  • Water play
  • House based activities
  • Games
  • Garden
  • Treasure baskets
  • Laptop
  • Meals cooked on premises
  • Meeting Rooms
  • Messy Play Area
  • ICT Facilities
  • Woodwork Room
  • Internet Connection
  • Kitchen
  • Kitchen Facilities
  • Nature Exploration
  • Open Space
  • Multicultural Themed Play
  • Music Room
  • Music time
  • Nappy changing facility
  • Pet Dogs
  • Out-door Play
  • Outdoor Playspace

Transport & Pickups

Offers pickups
No
Provider has their own transport?
No
Provider is near public transport routes?
Yes

Ofsted Information

Ofsted URN
EY279807
Link to latest ofsted inspection report 
Inspection history
Inspection History
Inspection DateInspection typeInspection Outcome
12/10/2007IntegratedGood
12/03/2012Inspection (Early Years Register)Outstanding
16/10/2013Inspection (Early Years Register)Outstanding
11/02/2022Inspection (Early Years Register)Good

Local Offer

Description

All children are treated as individuals and we will endeavour to support extra needs or source relevant support as necessary and if possible (may depend on being able to recruit the relevant specialist staff)

Contact Name
Lucy Harrison
Contact Telephone
01507 603535
Contact Email
office@redhendaynursery.co.uk
Experience

We have an on-site SENDCo

Training details

All staff are qualified from level 3 to level 6. All have paediatric first aid, food hygiene and various other specialist early years training.

Links
http://www.redhendaynursery.co.uk

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