Rand Farm Park Day Nursery & Pre-School

Rand Farm Park, Rand, Market Rasen LN8 5NJ
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  • Rand Farm Park Day Nursery & Pre-School, Market Rasen
Set in the heart of the farm park, Rand Farm Park Day Nursery and Pre School is an exciting purpose-built setting, offering children the highest standards of early year’s childcare.

Perfectly located to provide an accessible farm environment for children to grow and flourish.

- Open Monday to Friday, 08:00 - 18:00
- Full time and part-time spaces available from baby room to Pre-School
- 2, 3 & 4-year-old funding available
- NEWLY Purpose-Built Pre-School
- 30 Hours Funded Places available
- Childcare vouchers and tax-free childcare accepted
- Hands-on animal experiences
- Daily visits to Rand Farm Park
- Mini Farmers Programme
- Weekly trips to the local woodland
- Fees inclusive of nappies, wipes and milk
- Freshly prepared healthy meals cooked on site
- Free-flowing access to the extensive private garden.

Care Provided by Rand Farm Park Day Nursery & Pre-School

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

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Sarah Hutson (Nursery Manager)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 28
  • Total Places for Children
  • 104
  • Age Range
    • from 0 years 2 months
    • to 5 years 0 months
  • Opening Times
  • Monday 07:30-18:30
    Tuesday 07:30-18:30
    Wednesday 07:30-18:30
    Thursday 07:30-18:30
    Friday 07:30-18:30
  • When Closed
  • Bank Holidays, Christmas Day & New Years Day

Funding & Fees Guide for Rand Farm Park Day Nursery & Pre-School

  • Full-day session: 7:30 am - 6:00 pm
    Morning session: 7:30 am - 1:00 pm
    Afternoon session: 1:00 pm - 6:00 pm
    Late collection: 6:00 pm - 6:30 pm


  • Each situation is different and bespoke to your childcare needs. To find out more about our fees, please do get in touch so we are able to build a profile and give you a breakdown of what we believe best suits your child’s needs.


Rand Farm Park Day Nursery & Pre-School Reviews (70)

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Rand Farm Park Day Nursery & Pre-School has a Review Score of 10 (9.973) out of 10, based on 31 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Rand Farm Park Day Nursery & Pre-School has 70 reviews.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The staff are always very welcoming and put you at ease. It’s hard to leave your child in the beginning but knowing that the staff are so kind and caring and that there going to have an amazing time each day makes it much easier.
The children have the most amazing hands on experiences and alway come
home exhausted which is a plus!! The food they eat is incredible! And we can’t compliment the staff enough.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I have two grandchildren that attend here and all staff members go above and beyond what is required to provide a safe and caring environment.
My grandson is always so excited to be going to nursery and I’m sure his little sister will be the same.
Thank you

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My little boy has been coming to Rand Farm since December. The ladies are the best with him, so friendly and welcoming. He has come on leaps and bounds since starting here. He absolutely loves that he can go on the farm every day and seeing the animals

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

A dear friend once said to me that everything you learn that enhances you as an individual can be classed as a life stripe. Our granddaughter goes here and it is the most fabulous pre-school ever! She loves the staff, she loves the new building, and she loves all the activities they provide, above and
beyond a normal school setting. Where else would they get to feed lambs or weigh out animal feed, watch cows milked weekly and have fabulous home-cooked meals and snacks so they learn where food comes from. This has been such an invaluable experience for her and I thank everyone at Rand Farm Park Nursery and Pre-school for these life stripes.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has been going to Rand Farm Park Day Nursery & Pre-School since September 2021. She looks forward to every day when she’s there! The staff are supportive and helpful when you would like to work towards a goal and if you have a concern. They have just opened a new preschool room there and
it is just what three to four-year-olds need, a big open planned room. The children have regular visits to the farm and get to be mini farmers by helping collect the chicken eggs and feeding the lambs. Friendly staff! Meals vary from hot and cold meals which are made on the farm.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Excellent nursery, my little boy loves it here! He loves the staff, visiting the farm and the variety of activities they get involved in! The staff and friendly and wonderful and I love the feedback after each nursery session. We’ve even booked him in for an extra day each week he loves it that much

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has just started mini farmers which is a great initiative. They get to learn about looking after the animals as well as time to play. The staff have been very welcoming since my son started and I like that all staff know his name, from those in his room to management. My only feedback would be
if we could get photos to keep of our children doing activities during the day.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter started at Rand 4 months ago and from day 1 the staff have been fantastic. She has a strong bond with her keyworker and I feel the keyworker and other staff genuinely care about my daughter and her well-being. Having moved from a city I also love the whole experience she gains from a farm-based
nursery. She loves the outdoors and all the animals.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Absolutely love this nursery. They have helped my very nervous daughter settle in and she really loves going. My daughter always tells me what fun things she has been doing. The handover process is great and I always get detailed feedback as to how my daughter has been each day. The staff are lovely
and very friendly, cannot recommend this nursery enough. Great place!

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

From the first day, our girls started at Rand Farm Park Day Nursery they have thrived! The care and attention delivered by all the staff have been truly the best you can expect. The surroundings that the nursery is situated is perfect and allows children of all ages to enjoy all it has to offer. My
youngest daughter loves playing in the park area and visiting the farm but also bonded really well with all the staff.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has come on in leaps and bounds since starting here. He has already developed into such a confident little man and has only been attending the nursery for the last 5 months. The staff are fantastic and are so helpful and supportive. They listen to your specific child's needs and always fulfil
them where possible. I don't have any worries when leaving my son here at all and he's usually so excited to go in!

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter went here before going to school and now my son attends. I cannot praise the staff enough. They all go above and beyond for the children and the parents. My son loves going and I never have to worry when he’s there. They go on the farm nearly every day, no matter what the weather is like.
Can’t recommend this place enough to people.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Nothing is too much trouble. All staff are so friendly and helpful. My daughter absolutely loves going! She's learnt so much there. She comes home telling me all about it. Can't fault it. Thanks Rand Farm Park Day Nrusery & Pre-School team.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has attended Rand Farm Park Day Nursery & Pre-School since September 2020 when she was six months old. They have been so accommodating with helping her keep to settle in and she has built up a really good relationship with her key worker. She enjoys going now and it's a relief to know she's
happy there. I love hearing about her progress in focus week, she's always impressing me. The nursery is so accommodating and tailors the care they provide each child to their needs, like my daughters allergies, that she has breast milk that I take in frozen and purchasing equipment for the nursery for my daughter to use when she couldn't sit unaided. I'd recommend Rand Farm Park Day Nursery & Pre-School to anyone looking for a nursery in the area, it's fabulous!

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

A fantastic nursery. My daughter is absolutely thriving and always enjoys attending, she is always learning and her confidence has grown so much since she started at the nursery. Its such a brilliant environment and the children are so lucky to be able to visit the farm almost daily. The staff are brilliant
and really give me confidence that my daughter is receiving the best care and having lots of fun. Would recommend this nursery to any parent.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

All the staff there are brilliant. The fact they take the kids to play and out to the farm to see all the animals is worth every penny you pay. It’s a big help knowing your child is somewhere they are happy, and it takes a huge weight of your head regarding childcare. Thank you.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has been attending this nursery since it opened. I couldn’t be happier with the progress he’s been making, and how happy he is to go there. He asks every single morning if he can go. The staff always go the extra mile and you can see how hard they are all working. After lockdown when he returned
again after a long break, I was very worried it wouldn’t be the same for him, spending so much time at home with parents and things being ‘different’ but I couldn’t have been more wrong. The safety measures they are following really reassure me. He is so happy to be back and I know they are doing everything they can do make it a safe but still the same fun-loving environment for the children. Thank you to all the staff at Rand Farm Park Day Nursery!

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I have been so impressed with Rand Farm Park Day Nursery & Pre-School so far. All of the staff are so friendly and attentive and after only 3 weeks my son has built a strong bond with his key workers. I have already seen developmental changes which I didn't expect for a while. I love the ethos at Rand
Farm Park of a 'child-led' approach and I'm always excited to hear about the range of activities my son has been up to.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has been attending Rand Farm Park Day Nursery for the last few weeks, and I cannot say enough how amazing they have been with him. He struggled to settle after being away from any childcare settings since Covid-19 caused a lockdown, and he has really been made to feel at home at the nursery.
His key worker listened to all my concerns and my son's needs and preferences. I know he loves it as he’s so excited to go and always has a big smile on his face at pick up. I’d recommend it to anyone.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Rand Farm Park Nursery has been fantastic for our son. We have seen him grow and develop into a confident and independent young man. His key workers have played a huge role in this as they have built fantastic relationships with him.
Regarding COVID they have been fantastic and that sense of normality
and routine for him was like he had never been off.
They are a fantastic team and we look forward to seeing him grow furthermore before he starts school.

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Current Review Score: 10.0 (9.973)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 10 (9.973) out of 10 for Rand Farm Park Day Nursery & Pre-School 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 31 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 31 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 4.973 for Rand Farm Park Day Nursery & Pre-School is calculated as follows: ( (363 Excellents x 5) + (8 Goods x 4) + (1 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 372 Ratings = 4.973

  • 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 Rand Farm Park Day Nursery & Pre-School is based on 31 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 104 number of registered child places is 20.8, which has been reached with 31 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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Meet the Team (7)

Sarah

Sarah

Job Title: Nursery Manager

Joined: 2019

Sarah: Nursery Manager


You know, when we first looked at bringing you a ‘Meet the Team’ segment over the Summer holidays, it never dawned on me that I’d have to write something about myself!


Don’t worry, there won’t be any “I like to take long walks on the beach” or “My favourite colour is…”


So, hello, I’m Sarah… the one who loves to jump in and help with the rooms, bring all of the messy, paint and wet play out and then be ‘called away for something’ leaving the rest of the team to clean up the mess?


When I first saw the yet-to-open Nursery was advertising for vacancies in 2019 I thought; A) Why can’t I be a kid again growing up and learning on a farm? Where do I apply?


At the time I was currently studying for my degree but jumped at the opportunity to join what is, truly, an amazing Nursery setting.


Since then, over the last three years, I have completed my degree, became Room Leader, Deputy Manager and now Nursery Manager.


Last weekend, Myself, Lucy and especially Holly, said a very teary goodbye to some of our Pre-Schoolers. Some of these amazing little humans were just babies when I started my adventure here at the Nursery and if I’m asked what my greatest achievement here is I, can hand-on-heart say, it’s every single one of the children I will miss terribly when they move on up into Big School
(It’s always harder to talk about yourself isn’t it, sorry!)?


Next week will be Lucy P. If you don’t know who Lucy is you 100% would have heard her – even from the car park.


Sarah x


Lucy

Lucy

Job Title: Deputy Manager

Joined: 2019

Lucy: Deputy Manager


If you’re reading this out loud in your head then you’ll probably want it to be EXTRA loud and talk REALLY quick to best capture how I would say it haha?


So, I’m Lucy, the Deputy Manager here at the Rand Farm Park Day Nursery & Pre-School.


I’ve worked in Nurseries for 16 years and, at the end of this month, would have been here for 3 years. A bit of a fun fact, I’ve had the pleasure of working with most of the children who have come through the doors and have met the majority of the parents as I think I’ve held almost every position available. When the Nursery first opened I was the baby room leader and can remember laying out all these brand-new toys and resources… imagine it, it was picturesque, Instagram-worthy, tidy and clean... for about ten minutes.

So away from the obvious things I love about my role like cuddling with the children, singing with them and hosting karaoke parties and I’m probably best known for drinking lattes, being loud, slipping Sean Paul into the office playlist or always sporting some form of Fairfax and Favor clothing/accessory.

My family have been members of Rand Farm Park for over five years now since Jessica was actually 6 weeks old, and we love seeing the new animals and the amazing events the team at Rand Farm Park put on and then sharing the experience with all of the children in the Nursery too.


Lucy x


Holly

Holly

Job Title: Preschool Room Leader & Kids Club Leader

Joined: 2019

Preschool Room Leader & Kids Club Leader


Many of you will know me as the one who embarrassingly cried her eyes out during our recent Pre-School Graduation!

Lots of these (so very nearly) big school-ready children have been there by my side through toddlers and now preschool and have helped me develop and grow over the years.


I’m so proud of how far they’ve all come on their journey in life and I wish them all the very best!


I’m very lucky to have had the amazing opportunity of being here from the very start, helping to frantically build nursery furniture and set up our rooms ready to nervously open the doors back in September 2019, which then came back around again earlier this year when I was doing the exact same thing when we opened the purpose-built Pre-School!


Holly x


Phoebe

Phoebe

Job Title: Baby Room Leader

Joined: 2022

Phoebe: Baby Room Leader


Let me just start by saying; Hey I’m Phoebe!
Some of you may recognise me as the lunchtime cover in Pre-school for the last 6 months, but you’re now looking at the new Baby Room Leader and I’m beyond ecstatic to start in my new position.


So here goes a little bit about me… I’ve had the pleasure of working in childcare for 8 years and the best part about it is not just the obvious cuddles, laughter and craziness with the children but watching/supporting them conquer the things they didn’t know were possible.
If you happen to cross paths with me in the Nursery, I will be the one walking around with a crazy foam beard or busting some awesome dance moves or, the usual for me is walking around in an inflatable cow costume... But please say hi I’m super friendly.


If you happen to see me on the farm I’m probably the one giving the cows a big cuddle but, 7 months ago before I started working here, that never would have been me as I was scared of anything bigger than a rabbit haha!


Growing up I never really visited farms, so this was all new to me but most definitely wasn’t an opportunity I was going to throw away.


Working in the Nursery and on the farm has shown me the importance of child interactions with animals and how they teach children to be patient and have responsibility for others as well as how it advances their confidence and self-esteem.

Even on my days off you’re bound to see me taking my two children to Rand Farm Park and telling them everything I have learnt about the animals I’ve grown to love.


Phoebe x


Holly

Holly

Job Title: Wellness Ambassador

Joined: 2021

Holly E: Wellness Ambassador


Hello, I’m Holly E a preschool practitioner and wellness ambassador here at Rand Farm Nursery!


Most of you will know me as tall Holly, but I have had the pleasure of working in the preschool room for over/around a year and a half now!


I have been so fortunate to have been here for lots of the nursery’s milestones like when we launched our mini farmer's programme, opened our amazing new preschool room and our very first preschool graduation (which I still haven’t stopped crying over!)


A little bit about me… I love everything to do with animals and self-care! My ideal day would be something along the lines of puppy yoga or sunbathing in a field with some cows! I love being outdoors and trying new things, from kayaking in the Lake District to snorkelling with turtles in Mexico, I will try absolutely anything!
I am really fortunate to be able to express my love for wellness through my wellness ambassador role too. I always try to have my positive pants on and draw the best out of anyone that surrounds me, including the children! So, if your child comes home insisting you do cat and cow yoga or talking about blowing up a balloon in their belly as a breathing technique, my apologies that’s my fault!!


Holly E x


Kayleigh

Kayleigh

Job Title: Senior Practitioner

Joined: 2020

Kayleigh: Senior Practitioner
Hello, you’ll probably hear me before seeing me but if you’ve seen me around and don’t know my name… I’m Kayleigh.


I “work” in the under twos department and I’m a senior practitioner based in the Pre-Toddler Room. As soon as I was qualified for college, I wasted no time and jumped straight into my career! I currently hold a level 3 in childcare and children’s education which was hard work but gosh is it worth it!

Working with our little people is so personally rewarding in many ways!


Being a part of their little journey and helping them along the way, being able to see them grow into the beautiful little people they are/turning into! Not to mention all the cuddles and hearing how many different ways my name’s apparently pronounced (kiwi is currently my personal favourite)!

As well as spending time with our dinky darlings, I get to see the lovely ladies at Rand too! They never fail to make me smile or laugh, the lovely family bond we have is like no other workplace!


A little about me… Just like at work, I like to stay busy in my free time too and will say yes to any type of trip! Anything to get me out of the house really ?????
Whilst I’m young and without any babies of my own, I turn most of my Friday or Saturday nights into nights out and love a good boogie! (Not on a school night though)?


I have a little Russian Hamster called Obi (Star Wars nerd alert) and two border terriers called Max and Penny. My fur babies are my world and couldn’t imagine life without them around! I’m a bit of an adrenaline junky, totally obsessed with rollercoasters, theme parks, water parks, and anything to do with heights really! I’m not really scared of many things but tell me I need an injection or blood test and I’ll cry my eyes out ??! Oh, I’m petrified of Mr Blobby, he’s a big no thank you!
To wrap it up, childcare is the only career I’ve ever wanted to excel in, my journey at Rand has 100% allowed me to do so! I’m super grateful to be a part of our fab team and to be a part of all your little people’s childhood!


Emily R

Emily R

Job Title: Pre-School Senior

Joined: 2019

Emily R: Pre-School Senior


Hello, I'm Emily and I am the Pre-School Senior.
Believe it or not but I actually grew up on a farm myself so being involved with farm life, welcoming a new life into the world and getting stuck is almost second nature to me.


So, when I saw the Nursery was opened in 2019 I didn’t hesitate to apply.


Sharing my upbringing and educating young children on nature, animals, care and getting stuck in is something I am not only incredibly proud of but something I love to do.


Outside of the Nursery, I like to make precious memories for my daughter and family and have recently started more adventurous activities such as Kayaking! I’ve always said no to riding the Skyrider at Rand Farm Park but, seeing as everyone in this building is an adrenaline junkie, maybe one of the girls could ‘push me’? ??