The Old Barn Day Nursery

The Old Barn, Copt Oak Court, Narborough, Leicester LE19 3WY
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9.9 46 Reviews
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The Old Barn Day Nursery in Copt Oak Court, Narborough, is a beautiful early years setting and part of the Kiddi Caru Day Nurseries Group.

The Leicestershire nursery is set within a renovated barn with plenty of parking for drop-offs and collection.

The nursery and its staff pride themselves on the exceptional standards of care and education they offer at all stages, from when children are as young as six weeks old and all the way up to preschool age.

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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
  • Vanessa Tanser (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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9.9

The Old Barn Day Nursery has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.859) out of 10, based on 15 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time The Old Barn Day Nursery has 46 reviews.

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Review from Mandy W (Mother of Child) published on 11 June 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Although I don't live in the Narborough area, I happily travel so my Son can attend The Old Barn. The staff are fantastic and the setting itself is wonderful. They provide a happy, safe and supportive environment that my son thoroughly enjoys, to the point where he doesn't want to leave some days.

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Review from Anna SS (Mother of Child) published on 23 April 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

This is a wonderful nursery that my son has been attending for the last twelve months and he absolutely loves it. We loved the natural setting of The Old Barn Day Nursery with its wooden beams and lots of wooden and sustainable toys to play with. The outdoor space has recently had an upgrade and is
much enjoyed by our son. He adores his carers, chatting about them every time he comes back from nursery and the staff are all brilliant. They really are like a second family to our little one and are very supportive and proud of him when he's able to master a new skill, which is really lovely! He always eats well there and even naps pretty well too, which I didn't expect at all before he started! We get regular updates on how our son is enjoying his day and how he's progressing, which I love to read about and of course, this really helps to settle the nerves when they first start. I recommend this nursery without hesitation.

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Review from Naomi H (Mother of Child) published on 30 March 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son started attending the nursery in August last year. I was very apprehensive about leaving him especially during the Covid-19 pandemic but all of the staff couldn’t have done more to make sure my son felt safe, happy and kept me fully informed of his progress. My son now absolutely loves going
to nursery and it has really helped to aid his emotional, social and language development. I love the updates we get throughout the day, letting us know how he is getting on and I really appreciate it when the staff update me on the progress he’s making and the activities that he chooses to engage with. Also, the management staff are great at dealing with any queries we have and have been very supportive. I’d highly recommend anyone to send their child to this nursery.

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Review from Yvette O (Mother of Child) published on 17 March 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

All my children have been to The Old Barn Day Nursery. They have always been so happy going and felt that they have always been ready for school when they have finished at The Old Barn Day Nursery. The team do an amazing job! Thanks so much.

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Review from Pola W (Mother of Child) published on 10 March 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

My little one started the nursery about a month ago and she's settled in really well. All the staff are amazing, so caring and just lovely. They are keeping us informed throughout the day about how my baby is as she still gets upset when I leave, not just here, she just has separation anxiety at the
moment. They send a daily handover note about food, naps and nappies which is good. The food served seems to be nice, varied and nutritious. They have a little garden out the back for kids to play too. As my daughter hasn't been there for long I can't rate every single aspect but so far so good.

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Review from Tina T (Mother of Child) published on 10 March 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter loves it here! She giggles and gets excited every time we pull up to the nursery! The staff are all so lovely and caring. I was apprehensive during the settling in sessions, especially during Covid-19 but the staff were so reassuring and I received regular updates. My little girl has really
progressed since starting and I would highly recommend.

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Review from Emma B (Mother of Child) published on 10 March 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My baby has started at The Old Barn Day Nursery this year and we couldn’t be happier! Her whole life has been in lockdown so far, so we were unsure how she would adapt to being away from her parents and mixing with other adults and children, something she’s never been able to do! The staff have been
so understanding and professional throughout her settling in sessions and since she started nursery. She loves going and has come on so much in such a short time. The parent app updates me of her day and communication from the nursery has been fabulous and very reassuring. Thank you for everything.

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Review from Dan T (Father of Child) published on 28 August 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Amazing team with very low turnover of staff, our two children have been at this nursery since 2015. Our youngest has just left for preschool and was so disappointed to leave.
The staff are very caring and happy, our children have had lots of fun with all children and staff, you know the staff are
engaging when they talk about them too!
The nursery's security processes are very good, plenty of activities for the children to do and I'm reliably informed that the chefs food is great!
I believe they have also recently been awarded outstanding by Ofsted.
Would highly recommend this nursery.

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Review from Stephanie (Mother of Child) published on 26 February 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The nursery is absolutely fantastic and that reflects not only in their Ofsted rating but in how my child feels about nursery. He really enjoys his days at nursery with the varied activities they do, the varied menu (he eats anything there as he loves it) and the great relationships he has built with
the other children and staff alike. My second son will be starting soon and I am so excited for him. They are very on top of things and I feel confident when I go to work that my son is in good hands.

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Review from Sam (Mother of Child) published on 11 February 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Really happy with nursery overall - the team are lovely and my daughter is very happy to go there.
The only thing that I have found 'less positive' is that I am charged on bank holidays and there is very little flexibility to change days occasionally unless planned very far in advance. Also, the new
payments changing every month is not as easy as the same each month.

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Review from Smita (Mother of Child) published on 10 February 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter thoroughly enjoys her time at nursery when she attends. The nursery caters very well for my daughter's needs and offers a variety of great vegetarian food. The staff show great passion in helping my daughter develop and learn. My daughter enjoys French lessons on Wednesday and learns a
lot of different things each week. The managers are always at hand when needed either over the phone and email. Overall, great management, staff and activities offered.

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Review from Louise (Mother of Child) published on 10 February 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I wish I had always sent my son here, we transferred to the old barn from a different nursery and I couldn't be happier. My son is so happy here does lots of activities and loves all the staff. The staff are so friendly and helpful to parents and work with them to get the best results for the child.
Can't recommend this place enough.

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Review from Antonia (Mother of Child) published on 10 February 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My little boy loves coming to The Old Barn and is always welcomed by all the staff. The monitor his learning and is doing well, all in a safe learning environment. A brilliant nursery and a well deserved outstanding rating.

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Review from Kerry G (Mother of Child) published on 10 February 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My little girl attends The Old Barn and really enjoys her time there. She has really gained in confidence and has made some lovely friends.
The carers are lovely and attentive and my child speaks highly of the staff. The activities they do are varied and my little girl loves to do different things.

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Review from Milly J (Mother of Child) published on 12 March 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The Old Barn Day Nursery in Narborough is fantastic. I wish we sent our son sooner. He looks forward to it so much and I have peace of mind when I know he’s in there. It’s safe and just an all round lovely place to send him. Thank you to every single one of the lovely ladies there, that no matter what,
will ask the million and one questions that a first time parent has!

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Review from Emma S (Mother of Child) published on 12 March 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The staff and management are lovely. My daughter loves going to The Old Barn and it’s like a second family to her. She learns new things every day and is well looked after. I wish I had found the nursery sooner. To all the staff and management. You are a credit to the nursery.

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Review from Nichola (Mother of Child) published on 11 March 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The Old Barn Nursery in Narborough has been a place where the staff have created a safe, educational and loving environment for my daughter. Thank you for all you have done.

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Review from Nicole B (Mother of Child) published on 4 March 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Both my daughters attend The Old Barn and they really have flourished. My eldest is in the preschool class. The activities are engaging and challenging covering a broad range of topics, my daughter really enjoys her time here. My youngest in the baby room loves all the staff and is always happy playing
and exploring. Overall, I think The Old Barn is an excellent nursery and one I would recommend to anyone.

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Review from Ellie M (Mother of Child) published on 4 March 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter who is nearly four has attended the setting since she was 12 months old. She has special educational needs and the nursery have been fantastic. Nothing is too much trouble. I will be sad come August when she leaves to start school.

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Review from R G (Mother of Child) published on 4 March 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The guilt of being a working mum is eased massively by how much my son loves going to nursery, which I think says a lot about the Old Barn team. All the carers know my son and he is happy to go to any of them. I feel he is well looked after and his best interests are always met.
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team are friendly and approachable, I've never hesitated to contact them with any concerns.

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Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.859)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.859) 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 4.9 out of 5 from 15 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 15 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 4.859 for The Old Barn Day Nursery is calculated as follows: ( (154 Excellents x 5) + (21 Goods x 4) + (2 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 177 Ratings = 4.859

  • 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 5 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for The Old Barn Day Nursery is based on 15 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 47 number of registered child places is 9.4, which has been reached with 15 Positive reviews. Points = 1

  • 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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Vanessa

Vanessa Tanser

Job Title: Nursery Manager

Vanessa joined the nursery in June 2023. She has 19 years of experience in the childcare sector and has been working as a Nursery Manager since 2012. Vanessa holds designated safeguarding training.


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