The Old Barn Day Nursery

The Old Barn, Copt Oak Court, Narborough, Leicester LE19 3WY
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8.9 46 Reviews
  • The Old Barn Day Nursery, Leicester
Set within a beautifully renovated barn, The Old Barn Day Nursery in Narborough, Leicester, offers a unique blend of home-from-home comfort and high-quality Early Years education. Rated Good by Ofsted (May 2024), the nursery features well-resourced, ground-floor playrooms with free-flow access to a spacious outdoor garden.

Children enjoy a curriculum inspired by the Hygge and Curiosity Approaches, plus enrichment activities such as Boogie Mites and Sing & Sign. With experienced SENCo staff and a dedicated team, every child is supported to thrive.

The nursery app keeps parents informed, while stay-and-play sessions and community outings foster strong partnerships with families. A growing garden, mud kitchen, and tailored baby areas further enhance this nurturing and engaging setting.

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Care Provided by The Old Barn Day Nursery

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

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Natasha (Nursery Manager)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 17
  • Total Places for Children
  • 47
  • Age Range
    • from 0 years 2 months
    • to 5 years 0 months
  • Opening Times
  • Monday 07:30-18:00
    Tuesday 07:30-18:00
    Wednesday 07:30-18:00
    Thursday 07:30-18:00
    Friday 07:30-18:00
  • When Closed
  • Bank Holidays & Christmas to New Year
  • Parking

  • There is plenty of parking for families dropping off and collecting their children.


The Old Barn Day Nursery Reviews (46)

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The Old Barn Day Nursery has a Review Score of 8.9 (8.948) out of 10, based on 6 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time The Old Barn Day Nursery has 46 reviews.

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Review from Erwin S (Father of Child) published on 18 March 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My child has attended the nursery since September 2023. She always enjoyed going to the nursery and she has made a lot of friends. While in the nursery, she has developed her skills, especially in arts/drawing. The staff are exceptionally warm and welcoming.

Reply from Charlotte Whyatt, Marketing and Communications Executive at The Old Barn Day Nursery

Hi, thank you for taking the time to leave a review. Children enjoy a great variety of fun, engaging activities throughout the nursery day which appeal to their interests and empower them to develop important skills for the future.


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Review from Rebecca T (Mother of Child) published on 21 February 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My child has attended the nursery since 2020, and throughout the duration of this time to now, I have continuously found the nursery and staff to be welcoming, warm and nurturing. My child has always enjoyed attending nursery and has thrived here, participating in a range of different activities and
providing her with the opportunity to mix with other children and make friends. As a parent, I have always felt reassured by staff that my child is well cared for and that all of her needs have been continuously met. If any problems have ever arisen (extremely rarely), I have always felt comfortable voicing these, and my worries have always been listened to and acknowledged. I continue to feel happy with my child attending the nursery and look to enrol my other child at the nursery soon.

Reply from Charlotte Whyatt, Marketing and Communications Executive at The Old Barn Day Nursery

Hi, thank you for taking the time to leave a review. Our friendly, welcoming team provide a range of great activities throughout the nursery day, which offers children the chance to develop their all-important independent social skills like sharing, making friends and turn-taking.


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Review from John G (Father of Child) published on 16 February 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Our daughters have absolutely loved their time at the old barn and adore the girls who work there. Our eldest has been at school for 2 years but still talks about the old barn and how she misses all the staff. Our youngest will be going this September - we will be extremely sad to leave. The graduation
party is always emotional and just, another example of the extra mile this nursery goes to, above and beyond their core hours. There are always creative playful setups made for the children, and the App keeps us updated with what they have been up to each day.

Reply from Charlotte Whyatt, Marketing and Communications Executive at The Old Barn Day Nursery

Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. Our graduation events are always such a fantastic day, and bring our nursery team and families together to celebrate the children's many brilliant achievements.


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Review from Amy B (Mother of Child) published on 16 February 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter absolutely loves nursery! She goes to each of the ladies in her room happily and always enjoys playing and getting involved in all the activities. The food selection is great and she will always eat all of her food.

Reply from Charlotte Whyatt, Marketing and Communications Executive at The Old Barn Day Nursery

Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. Children enjoy a variety of fun, engaging and educational activities throughout the nursery day alongside nutritious, healthy meals freshly prepared by our in-house nursery chefs.


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Review from C B (Mother of Child) published on 15 February 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Since moving up to the Roosters Room, my son has developed in many ways. He is more social, he is confident around others and using his voice to communicate in many ways. He absolutely loves the staff and their kind, caring nature. He regularly talks about the staff at home and his experiences at the
nursery. He particularly loves the lady in the mornings at breakfast because she is so excited to see him and welcomes him in. The staff know my son so well, and they appeal to his interests and needs always.
The activities are fun and engaging, and my son loves the creativity they allow him to explore. The safety and safeguarding of the Old Barn and the children in its care are excellent. It would be really lovely if the Old Barn were able to take my son out of the barn more to experience the world around him with his caregivers and friends. It would also be nice if external visitors visited the children to offer their experiences. We would be willing to pay for these.

Reply from Charlotte Whyatt, Marketing and Communications Executive at The Old Barn Day Nursery

Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. It's lovely to read that your little one's development is coming along so well! Our team really take the time to get to know each individual child so they can provide the right support and great activities which keep them excited and engaged.


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Review from Jessica F (Mother of Child) published on 20 May 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The Old Barn Day Nursery has been a really great nursery. It really is the lovely staff that make it possible. The girls are so caring and great with our son and it really makes me feel at ease knowing they look after him like their own. He has loved this nursery and I always feel like things are communicated
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The only downfall has been the invoicing, which we have had numerous issues with but hopefully, this has now been resolved. That aside, it's a great place with lovely staff.

Reply from Charlotte Whyatt, Marketing and Communications Executive at The Old Barn Day Nursery

Hi, thank you for taking the time to leave a review. It's so great to hear that your little one is loving is time here! Our friendly, knowledgeable team works hard to create a nurturing environment where every child feels happy, confident and supported.


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Review from R C (Mother of Child) published on 27 April 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

It's a lovely facility, the staff are very welcoming and always have time to stop and chat with the parents. The children always seem happy when you walk into the room, with lots of stimulating activities and toys to keep them busy. Wouldn't send my child to any other nursery.

Reply from Charlotte Whyatt, Marketing and Communications Executive at The Old Barn Day Nursery

Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. Our friendly team works hard to provide a great variety of stimulating activities for children to enjoy alongside our specially designed education programmes.


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Review from K T (Mother of Child) published on 27 April 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The nursery staff give great care for my child. She is happy when she goes in the mornings and as well positive and content when she goes home. She enjoys her time there. All the staff are wonderful and well trained to react in any situation, even in accidents and they give their best everyday. They
helped a lot with her shyness, speech and potty training. Her keyworker identifies skills that could improve and keeps working with her.
We love having access to the app and see how she goes with her day and see snapshots of her, however, there could be more information on what children have done during the day (either on the app or on pick up) so that parents can work on certain activities at home too.

Reply from Charlotte Whyatt, Marketing and Communications Executive at The Old Barn Day Nursery

Hi, thank you for taking the time to leave a review. It's so great to hear that our team have been so brilliant in helping your little one with her social skills, speech and potty training! We welcome all feedback and have taken your comments on board.


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Review from Sophie K (Mother of Child) published on 27 April 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has settled in brilliantly. The staff are caring, approachable and nothing is too much trouble. I feel confident when dropping my son off that he will be well cared for, looked after, and developmentally challenged.

Reply from Charlotte Whyatt, Marketing and Communications Executive at The Old Barn Day Nursery

Hi, thank you for taking the time to leave a review. It's great to hear that your little one has settled in so well! Our team works hard to provide a range of fun, engaging activities in conjunction with our fantastic education programmes.


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Review from Amelia A (Mother of Child) published on 27 April 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My little boy has been attending The Old Barn Day Nursery and is absolutely loving his time there. He has built great relationships with both the staff and other children there and always comes back extremely happy. I am happy with the variety of activities done with the children.

Reply from Charlotte Whyatt, Marketing and Communications Executive at The Old Barn Day Nursery

Hi, we are so happy to hear that your little one loves attending our nursery! Our friendly team works hard to provide a great variety of stimulating activities alongside our specially designed education programmes. Thank you for taking the time to leave a review, it is very much appreciated!


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Review from Martin M (Father of Child) published on 27 April 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our son has been at the nursery for two years now and we can only say good things about it; excellent staff, well-trained in child care and first aid. Supplying a broad range of quality food and social/developmental enrichment.
His first year was spent entirely in lockdown so this was very much appreciated
and his continued growth in their additional care was very much appreciated.

Reply from Charlotte Whyatt, Marketing and Communications Executive at The Old Barn Day Nursery

Hi, thank you for taking the time to leave a review. Our passionate team works so hard to provide a supportive and nurturing environment where all children can thrive.


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Review from Jade Y (Mother of Child) published on 27 April 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Brilliant nursery! Our daughter loves going here and they always make sure she is learning as well as having fun. Special mention to her key worker, we are so happy she returned to The Old Barn, she truly is amazing with children and makes our daughter feel very happy and settled at nursery! As are
all the other girls, our daughter has a couple of other favourites. Updated throughout the day with images and notes on how her day is going through an app, which is really nice if you sometimes leave them in the morning unsettled.

Reply from Charlotte Whyatt, Marketing and Communications Executive at The Old Barn Day Nursery

Hi, we are delighted to hear that your little one loves attending our nursery! Our friendly, knowledgeable team really takes the time to build strong relationships with all the children in their care. Thank you for taking the time to leave a review, it is very much appreciated.


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Review from B M (Mother of Child) published on 27 April 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Not only has my son developed some wonderful social skills, he eats better than I do. Though it would be much financially better if I kept him at home, I do not regret my decision to send him to The Old Barn Day Nursery.

Reply from Charlotte Whyatt, Marketing and Communications Executive at The Old Barn Day Nursery

Hi, thank you for taking the time to leave a review. It's so great to hear that your little one has been able to develop their social skills whilst with us! All our nutritious nursery meals are freshly prepared by our onsite chef. They give the children the chance to experience a range of delicious flavours and new textures.


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Review from Daniel M (Father of Child) published on 6 April 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our daughter seems like she loves going to nursery. All the staff welcome her like they see her every day, even though it's only once a week. One staff member makes it seem as though she is genuinely happy to see her each time as if she is her favourite (even if she isn't, making her feel that special
is great!). Always really secure on pick up/drop off; if a newer member of staff sees me they check with experienced staff to make sure I'm the right person. She will walk gladly to all the staff with open arms, really support her with the activities - even if she's trying to be very independent at the minute - and give a good summary at the end of the day.
Brilliant nursery that really cares, put thought into the day and makes us feel safe where our daughter is. We'd recommend them to anyone.

Reply from Charlotte Whyatt, Marketing and Communications Executive at The Old Barn Day Nursery

Hi, we are so pleased to read your kind comments about our nursery! Our team are so passionate about providing exceptional childcare and education. Thank you for taking the time to leave a review, it is very much appreciated.


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Review from Louise F (Mother of Child) published on 29 March 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our daughter has been going to the nursery for around 3 months now. She settled in so well and loves going, she seems disappointed when we go to pick her up sometimes. She has come on leaps and bounds in this time too. The staff are so helpful and welcoming. We get updates during the week of how she
is doing and she always has a cheeky smile on her face!

Reply from Charlotte Whyatt, Marketing and Communications Executive at The Old Barn Day Nursery

Hi, thank you for taking the time to leave a review. Our friendly team strives to create a nurturing environment where all children feel happy and supported. They provide a great variety of stimulating activities alongside our fantastic education programmes.


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Review from S C (Mother of Child) published on 26 April 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We absolutely love The Old Barn because our daughter has the best time on her days there. We’ve had the experience is being in both rooms now and our daughter just thrives. The staff are so attentive and she thinks the world of them. Though I’m concerned there’s been a lot of staff changes of late.
The only thing I would say negative, is the lack of parents' app updates now. We used to get them regularly and whilst I appreciate the care of the children is much more important than the worker spending time on an iPad. What would be really nice is a ‘this week we’ve done…’ so you can understand and see what your child has been up to, as some are still too little to tell you what they’ve done and you don’t want to spend ages at the door when collecting your child, as there is always a large queue of other parents waiting. This is not a criticism of the Old Barn as I believe this was a Head Office decision but it’s something that should have been taken into consideration. Thanks.

Reply from Jessica Lawrence, Marketing Executive at The Old Barn Day Nursery

Thank you for taking the time to review your nursery, it is very much appreciated. Your feedback and concerns will be passed onto the nursery management team and to our Support Office. If you would like to discuss further, please contact us on 0800 028 4500.


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Review from Jessica T (Mother of Child) published on 25 April 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our twins have been going to the Old Barn since 2019 and absolutely love it there. Can’t fault the care and compassion of the staff and the children always come home happy. Thanks for looking after them so well.

Reply from Jessica Lawrence, Marketing Executive at The Old Barn Day Nursery

Thank you kindly for taking the time to review your nursery, it is very much appreciated. Your feedback will be passed on to the nursery management team.


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Review from Sarah H (Mother of Child) published on 22 April 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The Old Barn is, without doubt, the best choice for my boys that I ever made. The older two love their time there and are always keen to go and see their friends and the staff too. The staff are kind and caring and take a real interest in the boys and their development. The third is just about to start
his time there but I know he will be well looked after and will also love it too. It makes my days at work easier knowing the boys are so happy and thriving in such a nurturing environment.

Reply from Jessica Lawrence, Marketing Executive at The Old Barn Day Nursery

Thank you kindly for taking the time to review your nursery, it is very much appreciated. Your feedback will be passed on to the nursery management team.


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Review from S W (Mother of Child) published on 22 April 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

So pleased that we chose this nursery for my daughter. She has attended since she was a baby. She is cared for so well, always comes home having learned new things, speaks highly of the staff and is very happy there.

Reply from Jessica Lawrence, Marketing Executive at The Old Barn Day Nursery

Thank you kindly for taking the time to review your nursery, it is very much appreciated. Your feedback will be passed onto the nursery management team.


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Review from Michele S (Mother of Child) published on 21 December 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has been going to the Old Barn for some time now, and he really enjoys going. He gets so excited to come. The members of staff are fantastic and are always happy to help. My son has come a long way since starting nursery, his speech has come along amazingly and he shares so well. I would recommend
the nursery to anyone.

Reply from Jessica Lawrence, Marketing Executive at The Old Barn Day Nursery

Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. It is much appreciated.


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Current Review Score: 8.9 (8.948)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 8.9 (8.948) out of 10 for The Old Barn Day Nursery is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 4.7 out of 5 from 6 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.2 out of 5 from 6 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 4.710 for The Old Barn Day Nursery is calculated as follows: ( (51 Excellents x 5) + (16 Goods x 4) + (2 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 69 Ratings = 4.71

  • 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 4.238 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for The Old Barn Day Nursery is based on 6 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 = 3.6

    • 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 47 number of registered child places is 9.4. 6 Positive Reviews ÷ 9.4 = 0.638

  • 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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Awards / Recognitions (9)

Top 20 Large Nursery Groups 2025

Recipient: Grandir UK

Date: Monday 31 Mar 2025 More details

Great Place to Work Certified November 2023 to November 2024

Recipient: Grandir UK

Date: Friday 01 Nov 2024 More details

Top 20 Large Nursery Groups 2024

Recipient: Grandir UK

Date: Thursday 28 Mar 2024 More details

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Natasha

Job Title: Nursery Manager

Natasha has been passionate about working in nursery settings since 2008, beginning her career as a student and steadily advancing to the role of Nursery Manager. With 16 years of experience in early childhood education, she holds a Level 3 qualification and serves as the Designated Safeguarding Officer. Natasha is also Paediatric First Aid trained, ensuring the highest standards of safety and care for all children.


Frequently Asked Questions about The Old Barn Day Nursery

What is the Age Range of Children that The Old Barn Day Nursery accepts?

The Old Barn Day Nursery accepts Children aged from 0 years 2 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is The Old Barn Day Nursery Open?

The Old Barn Day Nursery is open: Monday 07:30-18:00, Tuesday 07:30-18:00, Wednesday 07:30-18:00, Thursday 07:30-18:00, Friday 07:30-18:00.

How many Children does The Old Barn Day Nursery have capacity for?

The Old Barn Day Nursery has capacity for a total of 47 Children.

How far is The Old Barn Day Nursery to the centre of Leicester?

5.4 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.

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