Silks Farm Nursery School

Silks Farm, St Ives Road, Somersham, Huntingdon PE28 3ET
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9.8 94 Reviews
  • Silks Farm Nursery School, Huntingdon
Silks Farm Nursery School, set in rural Cambridgeshire between St Ives and Somersham, is within easy access from Huntingdon.

They offer flexible childcare options to suit every family’s needs, as well as accepting the free funded hours for preschool children, which entitles you to all year round free childcare up to 22 hours a week.

The nursery has provided childcare and education to the surrounding area for over 20 years, with age-appropriate rooms for your child to transition through until they are ready to take their next big step to start school. The extensive school readiness programme will prepare them for this next stage in their education.

Fresh air and exercise is a daily part of every child’s routine at the nursery. Outside, the nursery has a vast amount of land for the children to explore - over seven acres! Including, woodland trails, vegetable patches and animals to look after. There is plenty for the little ones to do whatever the weather.

They offer an all-inclusive activity programme from Sing & Sign to Boogie Mites, all are fun activities, carried out by practitioners, with lots of educational benefits. The children love to get involved throughout the week and there is no extra charge for these activities.

Staff are passionate and committed to ensure your child has fun at nursery and thrives as individuals with activities throughout the day, based on their interests. The Early Years Practitioners are highly skilled, highly qualified and have excellent relationships with their key children and families alike.

Silk Farm recommends families book a personalised visit to find out all the childcare options currently available, costings, childcare savings schemes and to spend time with the dedicated and knowledgeable staff.

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Care Provided by Silks Farm Nursery School

  • Type of Service
  • Day Nursery – Privately Owned
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Chloe (Manager)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 22
  • Total Places for Children
  • 94
  • Age Range
    • from 0 years 0 months
    • to 5 years 0 months
  • Opening Times
  • Monday 07:00-18:00
    Tuesday 07:00-18:00
    Wednesday 07:00-18:00
    Thursday 07:00-18:00
    Friday 07:00-18:00
  • When Closed
  • Bank Holidays & Christmas to New Year

Silks Farm Nursery School Reviews (94)

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9.8

Silks Farm Nursery School has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.813) out of 10, based on 18 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Silks Farm Nursery School has 94 reviews.

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Review from Jamie N (Father of Child) published on 2 August 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

All three of our children have attended or are still attending Silks Farm Nursery School.
The kids are always happy to attend and the older ones come back talking about their day with enthusiasm. Lots of outdoor play when the weather isn't horrible. The kids do come home muddy but happy! The staff
are very friendly and helpful and have been very flexible with the numerous dietary requirements of our children. The hours that the nursery are open (7am-7pm) are perfect for juggling both of our jobs around childcare, pickup and drop-off. Would 100% recommend this nursery for anyone thinking of sending their kids here.

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Review from Matt M (Father of Child) published on 19 January 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our daughter has been at Silks Farm for 1 year now and I can honestly say the experience she has received has been World class. Within this time she has been in 2 different classes and has struck an amazing relationship with each of her lead careers she has been assigned to which has been so important
for her development.


What comes across so well is the caring and friendly nature every employee has at the nursery which is visible in every interaction you have with them. Whenever we arrive or leave I have never seen any staff with anything other than a welcoming smile on their faces. The standards they have set are visibly to a high standard with any issues discussed and resolved quickly with minimal impact. The feedback we receive at the end of each day is also full of great detail and the regular updates we receive via the website are great to see how she is developing. If I could use one word to describe the experience so far it would be faultless.


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Review from Louise H (Mother of Child) published on 19 January 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Silks Farm has been such a great start to my child's education. In her time here, they have developed her confidence greatly. All the staff have been great with many forging great relationships with both my child and us as her parents.

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Review from Rebecca O (Mother of Child) published on 19 January 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Both my children have attended this nursery and I cannot recommend it highly enough. My eldest is now at school but still enjoys speaking about his time there and the staff who helped to care for him.
Both my children have thrived in the setting and they certainly ensured that my oldest child was
well prepared to deal with the demands of school.
My youngest loves being at nursery and there is always new and exciting activities going on. The nursery has some incredible outdoor space which they make the most of and the food makes me want to go and have lunch there! The staff are incredibly supportive of any queries or changes that need to be made and know all the children by name. My youngest has blossomed under their care from a shy and clingy baby to a confident and independent young child. I know she is in very capable hands with them. It has got busier since we started going there four years ago, but the level of care and attention has not diminished.

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Review from Dianna C (Mother of Child) published on 19 January 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Choosing Silks Farm as the nursery for my little one was the best decision I ever made. My son has gone from strength to strength supported by fantastic staff who always go the extra mile, I particularly like the sensory play toys which the staff makes themselves. As a working mum, I know my son is
in safe hands and the opening hours ensure that we can balance our work with our childcare. The all-inclusive nature of the nursery means less worry and hassle when rushing out the door and is one less thing to worry about. The learning focus of the nursery is great right from the very start balancing fun with educational development. The outdoor and indoor facilities are fantastic including the forest school which the children love to explore.

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Review from Suzanne P (Mother of Child) published on 19 January 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The staff are all lovely. I know that she is in safe hands and she really looks forward to going there which is a good sign!

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Review from Jennifer P (Mother of Child) published on 11 January 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Both of my children love it here. My eldest even asks to go to nursery on her day off. There’s lots of outdoor space, the children are outside in the fresh air as much as possible. They enjoy so many activities - Tatty Bumpkin (yoga), crafts, sessions with a local rugby coach, collecting eggs & exploring
an ambulance to name a few. As the price is all-inclusive, I don’t need to worry about bringing anything except some spare clothes. Meals prepared on site are healthy & from a balanced menu. Management is very responsive to queries & whenever I have had a problem, it has been rectified straight away (eg napping at a certain time). The biggest asset is the staff who are fantastic. Although there does seem to be a fair amount of turnover, I guess this is the nature of the occupation. My children’s key workers know their personalities so well and other staff have gone above & beyond the call of duty at times. This is all so much appreciated. I would highly recommend this nursery to anyone.

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Review from Lindsay C (Mother of Child) published on 11 January 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The staff can not do enough to help and reassure you. The nursery is well maintained and everyone very helpful.
The nursery allows a slightly earlier and later time slots than other nurseries in the area and location is good for not having to sit through lots of traffic to get there and back.

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Review from Elaine D (Mother of Child) published on 11 January 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My child has thrived at nursery with the support of the teaching staff and management. I always receive thorough updates on her progress which helps with discussing her day at home with the family. She loves this nursery and all the friends she has made. Thank you Silks Farm.

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Review from Jemma (Mother of Child) published on 10 January 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I have 3 children. All 3 of my children have or will go to Silks Farm. It is an amazing nursery and the childcare provided is second to none. My oldest son who is now 7 still talks about his time at Silks, the staff and the learning that took place. My 2 year son has been at Silks Farm since he was
6 months old. He has a great time, every day. He loves the outdoor learning in particular the forest school. He has made great relationships with the staff and other children. He is learning and having great fun at the same time. My 7 month old baby is due to start in a couple months. I know he will be looked after and will have a great start to his education. It is not always easy to be a single working Mother but I know my children are looked after, cared for and loved at Silks Farm, in addition to the great learning experiences they have. As a teacher I cannot fault the early education and communication received from the nursery. Keep going you are all doing a fab job :)

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Review from Joanne H (Mother of Child) published on 10 January 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our daughter has been at Silks Farm since the age of eight months. She is now in her final few months at the nursery before starting at Primary school in September 2018. Her development has completely amazed us, especially over the last couple of years. We receive regular updates from her key-workers
and staff working closely with her on her achievements, progression and learning objectives for the future. The nursery really involves us as parents and allows us to follow on from activities/themes/future learning at home. 'Lesson plans' and daily activities are displayed in the rooms so parents can see what is going on in the room weekly. Our daughter really enjoys going to nursery and has made some close friendships. The staff are knowledgeable, friendly, approachable and it is clear they enjoy their work. We will certainly miss Silks Farm since it has been a big part of our daughter's and our lives for the last four and a bit years.

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Review from R S (Mother of Child) published on 4 January 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Amazing nursery! My son has had ongoing ear infections and struggled with his behaviour. At times he cries, not in pain, but gets very frustrated, taking it out in his behaviour. The staff have been exceptionally patient and offered him extra help from a speech therapist. This has empowered his speech
and he is now able to sit down for up to 15 - 20 mins when it used to be seconds. This is because of the staff that work with him.


I know I still have a long way to go with him but he is a full character which the staff embrace. The staff listen and are more than helpful if parents are struggling with any aspect of their child. The Silks Farm team are been brilliant and patient. My son is a strong-minded child and hard work which the but the staff are willing to help him with his development and behaviour to become the character that he is.


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Review from Erica H (Mother of Child) published on 4 January 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Silks is an extremely friendly nursery that puts the child's care first. The staff are welcoming and ensure they get to know each child well. My daughter loves attending Silks and has built strong relationships with the staff and children alike.

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Review from Jen A (Mother of Child) published on 4 January 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Both my girls absolutely love it here. The staff are so great and I always get a lovely update as to what they have been doing each day which is lovely for a busy working mum.

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Review from Lisa B (Mother of Child) published on 4 January 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has been going to Silks since she was 7 months old. All the staff have gone above and beyond to ensure she has had a happy time there. Endless cuddles, especially at drop off time, encouragement to join in meaning her confidence has soared especially being a hedgehog.


I have never felt

that she is just another number, she has had 1 to 1 care since the beginning with the help of Tapestry marking her goals and achievements along the way. She still won’t eat fruit or vegetables though, and not through trying!!

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Review from Lucy W (Mother of Child) published on 4 January 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son took a while to settle in but the staff made every effort to make his dropping off a better experience, he now walks in and is happy to leave me and start playing.
They go outside at every opportunity which my son loves.
The management also make an effort to get to know the children and are
very approachable.
I feel very happy entrusting the care of my son to the staff.

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Review from Vicki Y (Mother of Child) published on 4 January 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I cannot speak highly enough of Silk’s Farm. My son absolutely loves his time at nursery. All of the staff are so welcoming. The love, care and dedication of all the staff is outstanding. I would recommend this nursery without reservation to other parents.

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Review from Taleyna (Mother of Child) published on 4 January 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The manager and all the team at Silks Farm are fantastic! They have looked after my daughter since she was 9 months old, she is now 4. She has received the best of care in each of the rooms she has been in and developed close bonds with key workers and staff. The carers are all so attentive and have
nurtured her development and encouraged her at every stage.


She has had a couple of episodes of sudden illness and they have given her the best possible care and treatment. I can’t think of anywhere I would rather she had been during these worrying times. The management team have been brilliant guiding us through the recent complications we have experienced whilst applying for additional hours funding! I would have no hesitation in recommending Silks Farm to anyone!


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Review from Arlene C (Mother of Child) published on 20 December 2016
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My little girl has been going to Silks Farm for nearly a year now. The staff are all very kind and welcoming and so are the children. The management and running of the office are great and they always have time to speak with you and never make you feel as though you are an inconvenience to them. My
Little girl loves going to silks farm and is so happy there. She speaks about the nursery constantly even at home and doesn't want to leave some days. The ladies in all rooms are all lovely and couldn't be more kind and compassionate.
The outdoor space on offer is fantastic.
It is comforting in the fact that I don't have to worry about her when she is in the capable hands and I'm sure she will thoroughly enjoy the remainder of her time there before going off to school. What a wonderful nursery. Thanks everyone, definitely the best locally in my opinion.

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Review from Kirsty S (Mother of Child) published on 18 November 2016
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My little boy only started nursery in September but he settled in really quickly. The staff are great and do a wonderful job at making the children feel safe, secure and loved and are always approachable and friendly. The grounds of the nursery is fantastic allowing plenty of outdoor activities to happen
and there is always plenty of things going on indoors. My little boy loves it so much that he never wants to leave, spending extra time in the building and even more time outside visiting the chickens, running around the field and looking at the tractors before thinking of going home. I would definitely recommend Silks Farm Nursery to anyone looking.

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Current Review Score: 9.8 (9.813)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.8 (9.813) out of 10 for Silks Farm Nursery School is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 4.9 out of 5 from 18 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 18 positive Reviews in the last 24 months.

Detailed Breakdown of Review Score

The maximum Review Score for a Day Nursery is 10, which is made up from the Average Rating of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) and the Number of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) in the last 24 months:

  • a) 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months.

    The Average Rating of 4.856 for Silks Farm Nursery School is calculated as follows: ( (190 Excellents x 5) + (21 Goods x 4) + (5 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 216 Ratings = 4.856

  • b) 5 Points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 24 months. A Positive Review is defined as any Review with an 'Overall Experience' of '4' or '5' (out of a max rating '5').

    The 4.957 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Silks Farm Nursery School is based on 18 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    • i) 4 points are available for the first 10 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, and then 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews and then 0.1 Points for the next five Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.100, 7th = 0.100, 8th = 0.100, 9th = 0.100, 10th = 0.100) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 = 4

    • ii) 1 point is available for the number of Positive Reviews reaching 20% of the number of registered child places in the last 24 months. If this number is partially reached, then that proportion of 1 point is given. eg a Day Nursery registered for a maximum of 50 child places has to reach 10 Positive Reviews to receive 1 point, if it has 7 reviews it will receive 0.7 points. 20% of the 94 number of registered child places is 18.8. 18 Positive Reviews ÷ 18.8 = 0.957

  • When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.

  • If a Day Nursery does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.

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Chloe

Chloe

Job Title: Nursery Manager

Chloe has been an integral part of the leadership team at Silks Farm, bringing passion and expertise to her role. With a dedication to creating a nurturing and inspiring environment, Chloe works closely with her team to support every child’s development and ensure families feel welcomed and valued.


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