Finkley Down Farm Nursery & Pre-school Andover

Finkley Down Farm, North Way, Andover SP11 6NF
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Finkley Down Farm Nursery & Preschool is a unique childcare facility in the heart of Andover. Located adjacent to the award-winning Finkley Down Farm attraction, the setting provides exceptional childcare and outdoor opportunities for the children to discover.

They provide a safe, secure and stimulating environment for children aged 3 months - 5 years, which enables the children to learn through play, explore and be curious.

The provision's partnership with Finkley Down Farm allows for a rich, hands-on learning experience in which both formal and informal education can flourish.

Their children will be active learners, given opportunities to experience the world through their senses, physical involvement and active play in a way that is unique to the area.

If you would like to find out more or book a visit, please pop over to their website or give them a call.

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Care Provided by Finkley Down Farm Nursery & Pre-school Andover

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

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Charlie Edwards (Nursery Manager)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 20
  • Total Places for Children
  • 40
  • Age Range
    • from 0 years 3 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 & 1 week at Christmas

Funding & Fees Guide for Finkley Down Farm Nursery & Pre-school Andover

  • 0-2 Years:
    Non-Farm Member Full Day (8am – 6pm) - £87.50
    Farm Member Full Day (8am – 6pm) - £79
    Half Day (8am – 1pm or 1pm – 6pm) - £55.70
    Ad Hoc Hourly Rate - £12.85


    2-5 Years:
    Non-Farm Member Full Day (8am – 6pm) - £85.50
    Farm Member Full Day (8am – 6pm) - £77
    Half Day (8am – 1pm or 1pm – 6pm) - £54.20
    Ad Hoc Hourly Rate - £12.45


    Early Club 7.30am – 8 am is £5 per session, payable in advance via the parent area.


    We accept the 9-month, 2, 3 and 4 year old funding, however this funding does not cover certain sundries so any child using the grant will be charged a sundries fee of £2 per hour on these days.

  • We are approved providers of Hampshire County Council’s free early year’s educational grant for 2, 3 and 4-year olds. This funding is available for all children from the term after their third birthday regardless of family circumstances. We will supply you with all the required information and parent declaration forms for you to complete, as your child reaches the appropriate age. This funding does not cover certain sundries, activities, visits and hot meals so if a child is using the grant a daily charge of will be payable. Details on this can be provided from the Nursery Manager. Children eligible for 2-year-old funding and EYPP may qualify for a discount.


    There is a charge of £2 per funded hour for meals/sundries.
  • Parking

  • They have parking directly outside of the nursery. Additional parking can be located at Finkley Down Farm.


Finkley Down Farm Nursery & Pre-school Andover Reviews (84)

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Finkley Down Farm Nursery & Pre-school Andover has a Review Score of 10 (9.976) out of 10, based on 28 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Finkley Down Farm Nursery & Pre-school Andover has 84 reviews.

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Review from K H (Aunt of Child) published on 12 March 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Finkley Nursery is so wonderful. The care and compassion they have for the children's wellbeing are outstanding. My niece absolutely loves attending Finkley and hates going home at the end of the day. For the children to have the outdoor area to learn and play and being next to the farm where they
can learn about all the animals is truly amazing for the children's development and caring nature. All the staff who work here and care for the children, cannot do enough for these children and work tirelessly and effortlessly to ensure their individual needs are met while ensuring their safety and health are looked after at all times. I couldn't recommend this nursery enough.

Reply from Charlie Edwards, Nursery Manager at Finkley Down Farm Nursery & Pre-school Andover

Thank you so much for your kind words and wonderful review! We are absolutely delighted to hear how much your niece enjoys her time at Finkley Nursery. Creating a nurturing and engaging environment for our children is at the heart of what we do, and it means so much to know that our care and dedication are making a positive impact. We take great pride in our outdoor learning spaces and our close connection to the farm, as we believe hands-on experiences with nature and animals play a crucial role in children's development. Knowing that this has contributed to your niece's growth and enjoyment fills us with joy! Our team works tirelessly to provide a safe, supportive, and enriching space for every child, and your kind words truly mean the world to us. Thank you for your heartfelt recommendation-we look forward to continuing to provide the best possible care for all our children!


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Review from Kimberley C (Aunt of Child) published on 12 March 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I was recently invited along to join my niece for a little gathering for Valentines day. We had the loveliest time together. The nursery staff had put together some sweet little activities for all of the children to do with their grown ups. It was so nice to be welcomed into my nieces daily environment
and to see the great opportunities the children get to experience.

Reply from Charlie Edwards, Nursery Manager at Finkley Down Farm Nursery & Pre-school Andover

Thank you so much for your lovely review! We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed the Valentine's gathering with your niece. It was so special to welcome families into our nursery and create a space for shared moments and fun activities.Our team loves putting together events like these, as we know how important it is for children to connect with their loved ones in their daily environment. Seeing everyone engaged and enjoying the activities made it all the more special!We truly appreciate your kind words and hope to welcome you back for more wonderful experiences in the future.


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Review from Adele M (Aunt of Child) published on 12 March 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Lovely place. Staff are great and so friendly and professional. My niece settled in so quickly and cannot wait to get in and hates to leave at the end of the day. What more could a child want. Lots of outdoor space animals lots of fun and care. She has also come on in leaps and bounds in relation to
her speech vocabulary and confidence.

Reply from Charlie Edwards, Nursery Manager at Finkley Down Farm Nursery & Pre-school Andover

Thank you for your wonderful review! It's so lovely to hear how much your niece enjoys her time at Finkley Nursery. Seeing children settle in quickly and thrive in our care is exactly what we strive for, so your kind words mean the world to us.We're especially delighted to hear about her progress in speech, vocabulary, and confidence-watching children grow and develop is the most rewarding part of what we do! Our outdoor spaces and interactions with animals provide such great learning opportunities, and we're so glad she's making the most of them.Thank you again for your support and for sharing your experience. We look forward to continuing to support your niece's learning and happiness!


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Review from K R (Mother of Child) published on 12 March 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter started here in December.
She absolutely loves her time here and everyday has fun!


Every morning when she wakes up she asks if she is going to "nursery to see the animals and her friends"


The staff have been incredible with her! Give her lots of love and she says that they are

all her "best friends"


I would never choose anywhere else for my child!


I really love the app they use that shows you everything throughout the day, gives peace of mind!


Reply from Charlie Edwards, Nursery Manager at Finkley Down Farm Nursery & Pre-school Andover

Thank you so much for your lovely review! It is amazing to hear how much your daughter enjoys her time at Finkley Nursery. Knowing that she wakes up excited to see the animals, her friends, and our staff makes us so happy!Our team is dedicated to creating a warm, caring, and fun environment, so it's wonderful to hear that she feels so loved and supported. Being called her "best friends" is the highest compliment we could receive! We're also glad you're enjoying the app-it's so important for parents to feel connected and reassured throughout the day.Thank you again for your kind words and trust in us-we love having your daughter as part of our nursery family


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Review from Tom H (Father of Child) published on 10 March 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son started recently at Finkley Nursery in the baby room and we have had nothing but a great experience! He absolutely loves going to nursery and has come on leaps and bounds with his development. The staff are incredibly friendly and knowledgeable, giving detailed updates about his day during hand
over. I love seeing my son in all areas of the setting from climbing around the soft play, exploring the farm and engaged in the sensory room.

Reply from Charlie Edwards, Nursery Manager at Finkley Down Farm Nursery & Pre-school Andover

Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're delighted to hear that your son has settled in so well and is enjoying his time in our baby room. Watching children grow and develop in a nurturing environment is at the heart of everything we do, so it's fantastic to hear how much progress he has made. Our team works hard to provide engaging and stimulating experiences, from soft play to farm exploration, and it's lovely to know that you value the updates we share about his day. We truly appreciate your kind words about our staff - they will be thrilled to hear your feedback! Thank you again for taking the time to give feedback on your experience with us!


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Review from A J (Grandmother of Child) published on 6 March 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Everytime I've collected my granddaughter, she always tells me what a great day she has. Also the staff are very knowledgeable about my granddaughter and what she likes to do She always comes away happy. The staff are incrediable and also deal with her health issues with love and care.

Reply from Charlie Edwards, Nursery Manager at Finkley Down Farm Nursery & Pre-school Andover

Thank you so much for your lovely review! It truly means the world to us to hear that your granddaughter enjoys her time with us. Our team is dedicated to creating a fun, nurturing, and supportive environment for every child, and we're so glad to know she feels happy and well cared for. We also appreciate your kind words about our staff-they work hard to ensure every child's needs are met with love and attention.


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Review from Jade D (Mother of Child) published on 12 February 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

After moving both of my children from a previous setting to Finkley in September, they have both thrived in every aspect with their learning and development. It has been fantastic to see everything they get up to and hear all the wonderful stories in the evenings about their day. Communication between
my family and staff have always been brilliant and both my children absolutely adore their key workers alongside the other brilliant staff members they spend their day with.

Reply from Charlie Edwards, Nursery Manager at Finkley Down Farm Nursery & Pre-school Andover

Thank you so much for the 5* review. It is lovely to hear how you feel that both your children have thrived since starting with us. We strive to make sure that children are happy and communication with our families is outstanding to make you as parents feel just as settled as your children so I am thrilled to know that you have had this experience with us!


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Review from Chris R (Father of Child) published on 20 January 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Over the past month, my child has been attending Finkley Down Farm Nursery. I couldn't be happier with the experience. From the very first day, the staff have been welcoming, attentive, and genuinely passionate about creating a nurturing, home from home environment for the children with the added bonus
of a farm! Every day brings exciting opportunities for little ones. They have the most amazing balance between education and play. The activities are thoughtfully planned.


The staff go above and beyond to communicate with parents, providing regular updates and photos of the day's activities. It's clear they take the time to truly understand each child's individual needs and strengths. If you're looking for a nursery that, encourages exploration, choices and builds strong foundations for early learning then I highly recommend Finkley Down Farm Nursery.


Reply from Charlie Edwards, Nursery Manager at Finkley Down Farm Nursery & Pre-school Andover

Thank you so much for the 5* review! It is so lovely to read how much of a great start both your little one, and yourselves have had to your Finkley journey!


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Review from E A (Mother of Child) published on 10 January 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Finkley Farm Nursery has been absolutely amazing for my daughter. The staff are incredibly supportive, caring, and attentive, creating a warm and nurturing environment where she has truly thrived. My daughter's key person went above and beyond to ensure she felt valued and happy, and my daughter's enthusiasm
to return each day speaks volumes about how much she enjoyed her time there. I couldn't be more grateful for the kindness and dedication of the team.

Reply from Charlie Edwards, Nursery Manager at Finkley Down Farm Nursery & Pre-school Andover

Thank you so much for the great review! We absolutely loved having your daughter with us - she was a pleasure to look after! Thank you for mentioning that she felt valued and happy as we aspire to ensure all our children feel this way during their Finkley journey!


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Review from D A (Mother of Child) published on 30 December 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Amazing nursery - five-star. My son started at Finkley Down Farm Nursery & Pre-school only a few months ago and has settled instantly - he loves it! This is, without question, down to the amazing staff who genuinely care and love their job. He has formed amazing bonds with the staff already, in particular
his key workers who have invested in learning about my son and indulging his interests. He runs into nursery in the morning, eager to see his friends and have fun. The setting itself is seriously impressive - no wonder he enjoys it so much. Communication is excellent from the nursery with daily updates and photos. As a parent, I could not be happier to have secured him this start in life. Thanks team Finkley.

Reply from Charlie Edwards, Nursery Manager at Finkley Down Farm Nursery & Pre-school Andover

Thank you for the incredible 5* review!! It is amazing to hear how your son settled instantly and how much he loves our setting. We absolutely love looking after your son, and love providing such a fun environment for him and his friends! Thank you for mentioning our communication, we strive to make sure this is excellent!


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Review from Aisha H (Mother of Child) published on 18 December 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I cannot recommend Finkley Down Farm Nursery highly enough! First of all - what other nursery do you know that has a farm, a soft play, and all these amazing facilities every day? I wish every child had access to an experience like this.


The staff are incredibly kind, caring, and dedicated - it's

clear that they are happy and satisfied with their jobs and are well looked after. With other nurseries having a high turnover of staff, Finkley has a team that stays with them for years - that says it all. My daughter adores her key worker who has gone above and beyond to really personalise her experience and support her journey.


The communication with parents is also outstanding. We get a comprehensive handover each day, along with photos uploaded on the app so we can see what our little one has been up to. They highly deserve their Ofsted Outstanding rating. Our daughter is very happy here and we would highly recommend it to anyone as the best nursery in the area.


Reply from Charlie Edwards, Nursery Manager at Finkley Down Farm Nursery & Pre-school Andover

Thank you so much for the 5* review! We absolutely love having your daughter with us, and are so proud of all the experiences we are able to provide her whilst at our setting. It is lovely to hear the bond that your daughter has with her key worker! We know how much her key person adores her too! Thank you again for the outstanding review to match our Ofsted rating!


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Review from L K (Father of Child) published on 8 August 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Finkley is amazing - the best institute in Hampshire. They make the difference! Their attention to detail, is seen throughout their amazing awards and the delight on every child's face that they care.

Reply from Laura-Jane Coleman, Acting Nursery Manager at Finkley Down Farm Nursery & Pre-school Andover

Thank you so much for your review! It has been lovely having you be a part of our Finkley family!


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Review from H S (Mother of Child) published on 1 August 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We have had our son attend Finkley Nursery for the past year and only have amazing things to say about this setting. My son joined in September 2023 and is now leaving a confident, independent happy boy ready for school a year later. This is completely down to the lovely staff and his amazing key worker.
The facility itself is always immaculately clean, serves nutritious yummy food which my son really enjoys, the activities are always well thought out and stimulating and the weekly themes are an amazing touch as he's always excited for the week ahead! A huge benefit and selling point of this nursery is that they are able to use the farm/soft play, throughout the day which my son has enjoyed so much! What other nursery can offer this on a day-to-day basis (sometimes twice a day!) the staff, setting and everything is 10/10 highly recommended. Thank you Finkley we will miss you so much!

Reply from Laura-Jane Coleman, Acting Nursery Manager at Finkley Down Farm Nursery & Pre-school Andover

Thank you so much for your kind words and this lovely review! We have loved having your son join us at Finkley and we wish you all the best of luck going off to school!


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Review from Carl K (Father of Child) published on 19 July 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Finkley Nursery has been a huge part of our children's lives with both attending from 2 years old right up until they started school. We would not have sent out children anywhere else. Finkley is a safe, nourishing and exciting setting which creates learning opportunities every day. The quality and
variety of educational activities are huge and learning opportunities are endless. Having the farm so close to the nursery is great and provides a unique childcare setting which really helps the children to develop key early years skills. Plus, it's great fun and who wouldn't want to visit animals every day? The care the staff show towards the children is second to none. It's not just about the children's physical wellbeing but their emotional and mental wellbeing too. Finkley provides support to everyone who needs it, and we especially like the experience bags they have to help explain difficult life situations such as a poorly family member. Thank you Finkley for being so amazing!

Reply from Laura-Jane Coleman, Acting Nursery Manager at Finkley Down Farm Nursery & Pre-school Andover

Thank you so much for your wonderful comments. We have enjoyed you all being part of our Finkley Family. We are lucky to have such an amazing team and unique facilitates for all children to grow, learn, have fun and make lots of friends. I will share all of your wonderful comments with the whole team. Thanks again


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Review from M L (Mother of Child) published on 24 April 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Finkley is an outstanding nursery and pre school which I would highly recommend! Staff are so personable and tailor their care to the child's individual needs. The day is planned well and each calender event is covered, for example, mothers day stay and play event with afternoon tea. Whether they are
at the nursery, the yurt or at the farm my child always comes out having had a fun filled day!

Reply from Laura-Jane Coleman, Acting Nursery Manager at Finkley Down Farm Nursery & Pre-school Andover

This is a lovely review to read! Thank you for your kind words about the nursery, we loving having you a part of our Finkley family!


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Review from C S (Mother of Child) published on 28 March 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has been attending Finkley Nursery for over a year now, the staff are just amazing. My youngest daughter will also be attending the nursery which I'm super happy about. As a family, we couldn't fault the nursery or any member of staff. The communication and compassion is every parent's dream.
My daughter left nursery the other day and said 'I had a really nice time at nursery'. The app is such a lovely touch to any parent wanting that update or photo of their child. My daughter also loves looking through nursery pictures, so it's an added bonus. Nothing is ever too much trouble for any of the staff there. Always so accommodating, professional and caring. Thank you for continuing to make my daughter's journey with you the best.

Reply from Laura-Jane Coleman, Acting Nursery Manager at Finkley Down Farm Nursery & Pre-school Andover

Thank you for a lovely review, we love having you with us here at Finkley!


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Review from Andrew Y (Father of Child) published on 29 February 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Great facility with good access to the farm and other educational resources. Strong staff ethos of care and tailored interventions to address behaviour. The food is good too! Nominated leads provide detailed updates each day, and the use of an online system to show what the kids are up to is a great
way to keep in touch.

Reply from Laura-Jane Coleman, Acting Nursery Manager at Finkley Down Farm Nursery & Pre-school Andover

Thank you for such a detailed review! We love having you with us each day and exploring and seeing what your son is involved in each day!


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Review from Sophie K (Mother of Child) published on 22 February 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our little boy absolutely loves Finkley Down Farm Nursery, he runs through the door every morning eager to see his key worker and start playing. All the staff are great at keeping us updated on the day-to-day as well as development stages. We wouldn't want him to be at any other nursery.

Reply from Laura-Jane Coleman, Acting Nursery Manager at Finkley Down Farm Nursery & Pre-school Andover

We love having him with us too and look forward to seeing him every day! Thank you so much for your review this is lovely to hear!


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Review from Kelda F (Mother of Child) published on 22 February 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter adores Finkley Nursery; there is a wide range of activities inside the nursery, as well as access to the farm and soft play. There are frequent opportunities for parents to be invited in to engage with the nursery’s activities, such as sports day, Mother’s Day etc. We will miss the nursery
when she goes to school in September.

Reply from Laura-Jane Coleman, Acting Nursery Manager at Finkley Down Farm Nursery & Pre-school Andover

Thank you so much for this lovely review! We love having you with us and will miss you come September!


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Review from B H (Mother of Child) published on 13 December 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We absolutely love Finkley Down Farm Nursery & Pre-school Andover, the experiences the children get are fantastic. Not only do they have an amazing preschool itself. They have the yurt, soft play, farm and go out on regular bus trips to various local spots. The key worker system they use is brilliant,
your child spends most of their time with their key worker and their key group. Meaning they have such close bonds with the staff and children. We wouldn’t choose anywhere else, and if we have another child we absolutely know where we will be sending them. Couldn’t recommend enough!

Reply from Laura-Jane Coleman, Acting Nursery Manager at Finkley Down Farm Nursery & Pre-school Andover

Thank you so much for your lovely review! We love having you a part of our Finkley Family!


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Current Review Score: 10.0 (9.976)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 10 (9.976) out of 10 for Finkley Down Farm Nursery & Pre-school Andover is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 5.0 out of 5 from 28 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 28 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 4.976 for Finkley Down Farm Nursery & Pre-school Andover is calculated as follows: ( (328 Excellents x 5) + (6 Goods x 4) + (1 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 335 Ratings = 4.976

  • 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 Finkley Down Farm Nursery & Pre-school Andover is based on 28 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 40 number of registered child places is 8, which has been reached with 28 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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Charlie Edwards

Job Title: Nursery Manager (Maternity Leave)

Joined: 2020

Charlie is the Nursery Manager of Finkley Down Farm Nursery & Preschool and has been working here since March 2020. Charlie has a degree in Children's Development and Learning and is Level 6 Qualified.


We asked Charlie what her favourite part about working with children is and she said;


"I love seeing how confident and curious the children are and how they are able to extend their own learning with the support of their peers and adults. I always feel so proud seeing such happy children at the nursery throughout the day".


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Laura-Jane Coleman

Job Title: Deputy Manager

Joined: 2022

Laura-Jane started working at Finkley Nursery in September 2022. She has a Level 6 Qualification and has lots of experience working with different-aged children!


We asked Laura-Jane what her favourite part about working with children is and she said;


"Watching the children grow and develop through all the different activities and opportunities which are given to them. From climbing trees and getting messy in the sand."


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Jen Russell

Job Title: Deputy Manager

Joined: 2017

Hello my name is Jennifer Russell or you can call me Jen. Some of the children fondly call me Jen Jen!


I am the Deputy Manager here at the farm and I have worked in the Finkley family since we opened in September 2017!


I have worked in early years for 18 years and I pride myself on working closely with both the children and you the parents/carers.


I have a Level 5 qualification as well as extended learning in portage and special education needs in early years.


Kirsty-Anne

Kirsty-Anne Rumble

Job Title: Nursery Practitioner/SENCO

Joined: 2022

Kirsty-Anne started with us in February 2022 and is one of our Nursery Practitioners at Finkley Down Farm Nursery. She also has her SENCO Qualification and works closely with our settings SENCO to support any SEN needs.


We asked Kirsty-Anne what her favourite thing about working with children is and she said;
"I love being with the children and all of their individual personalities and how each child is different in their own way. It has always been a big reward to see SEN children reach milestones and succeed in their learning."


Chloe

Chloe Parker

Job Title: Nursery Practitioner/Preschool Coordinator

Joined: 2017

Chloe started with us in September 2017, when we first opened and is a Level 3 Qualified Practitioner and also our Pre-School Co-Ordinator.


We asked Chloe what her favourite thing about working with children is and she said;
"I love watching the children develop and seeing how much they change from the time they first start with us to when they leave. I also enjoy watching the children become their own person with their own personalities and characters”.


Amy

Amy Ransome

Job Title: Nursery Practitioner

Joined: 2017

Amy has been part of our Finkley Family since 2017 and is one of our longest-serving members of staff. Amy has a Level 2 qualification in Childcare and is currently studying for her Level 3 Qualification.


We asked Amy what her favourite part of working at Finkley was and she said;


"My favourite part about working at Finkley is building really strong bonds with my key children and getting to know their families too! I also enjoy how every day is different and no day is ever the same as it always makes me wonder what each day has in store! One of my favourite things to do at Finkley is setting up exciting Tuff Trays for the children and I love seeing their reactions when they come to play with them!"


Sarah

Sarah Gough

Job Title: Finkley Group Manager

Joined: 2017

Sarah is the Finkley Group Manager of Finkley Nurseries. She has been working at Finkley since it opened in September 2017, starting as the manager of Finkley Andover before being promoted to the Finkley Group Manager in June 2021, where she now oversees all of the settings. She also has a degree in Early Years Education.


We asked Sarah what her favourite part about working with children is and she said;
"Working with children allows me the opportunity to develop a new purpose every day. I love watching the children's curious minds explore the environment that we as a setting create for them and find this particularly rewarding."


Danielle

Danielle Wall

Job Title: SENCO Manager

Joined: 2021

Dani is our SENCo Manager and supports all of our Finkley Nurseries in meeting the needs of all children within our care, Danielle joined the Finkley family in March 2021. Dani is currently working towards her degree in Special Education Needs and Inclusivity.


We asked Dani what her favourite part about working with children is and she said;


"I love seeing the impact that both myself and our wonderful staff have on the children and their future outcomes. I love to get involved and enjoy running both Bucket time and BLAST sessions within all of our settings."


Frequently Asked Questions about Finkley Down Farm Nursery & Pre-school Andover

What is the Age Range of Children that Finkley Down Farm Nursery & Pre-school Andover accepts?

Finkley Down Farm Nursery & Pre-school Andover accepts Children aged from 0 years 3 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Finkley Down Farm Nursery & Pre-school Andover Open?

Finkley Down Farm Nursery & Pre-school Andover 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 Finkley Down Farm Nursery & Pre-school Andover have capacity for?

Finkley Down Farm Nursery & Pre-school Andover has capacity for a total of 40 Children.

How far is Finkley Down Farm Nursery & Pre-school Andover to the centre of Andover?

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

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