Godstone Farm Day Nursery & Pre-School

Tilburstow Hill Road, Godstone RH9 8LX
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  • Godstone Farm Day Nursery & Pre-School, Godstone
Godstone Farm Day Nursery & Pre-School is now open to offer childcare and education for children aged between six weeks and five years old.

It is set in a stunning converted farm house within a natural environment, giving children endless opportunities for nature-based adventures every day.


With the nursery's 45 acres of natural countryside, children will enjoy enriching experiences to help them develop in all areas and prepare them for their next step and beyond.

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Care Provided by Godstone Farm 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
  • Leah Lowman (Manager)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 12
  • Total Places for Children
  • 96
  • 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

Funding & Fees Guide for Godstone Farm Day Nursery & Pre-School

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

  • A bespoke quotation is provided according to the number of sessions, age of child and any government funding eligibility.


    Please get in touch with us to request a registration form.
  • Parking

  • There is a dedicated car park in front of the nursery.


Godstone Farm Day Nursery & Pre-School Reviews (43)

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Godstone Farm Day Nursery & Pre-School has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.868) out of 10, based on 18 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Godstone Farm Day Nursery & Pre-School has 43 reviews.

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Review from Kate B (Mother of Child) published on 11 March 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

It is such a great opportunity to be able to send my child to Godstone Farm nursery. She is on the farm, feeding, looking after and learning about the animals every week. Not only that but she also gets to play on the farm play area and go on the dinosaur trail. Without fail she goes to play outside
every day which she loves, especially riding the bikes and playing in the sand. In addition to all of these physical and extra curricular activities, my daughter is being taught numeracy and literacy skills, learning about themed topics each week and always being read to. The only niggle I have is that staff handovers aren't always great. It's either rushed, or from a staff member who wasn't with my child that day. There has also been a noticeable lack of photos and updates on the parents group which is a shame because it's lovely to see what they're up to. Despite this, staff are all so welcoming and my daughter is pleased to see them all when I drop her off which is lovely

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Review from Hannah N (Mother of Child) published on 6 March 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Thank you all! Our nearly 3 year old daughter has been attending Godstone Farm Day Nursery since we moved home around 8 months ago and my husband, daughter and I all couldn't be more pleased! It is not the closest nursery to us but we chose it following visiting several around our local area, and feeling
that Godstone stood out as a place which focused on developing curious and creative toddlers, who enjoy being outdoors (with a very large garden and farm visits), getting messy, having fun and nurturing independence. We felt this was where she would thrive. Over the past year, my daughter has developed wonderfully. She is eager to attend and comes home proud to show us the artwork she has created or the newborn piglets she has seen or friends she has played with. The staff are skilled, friendly and warm with both children and parents. Her key worker and room leader are both brilliant at their jobs and caring and we feel blessed to have them. Thank you everyone for what you do!

Reply from Leah Lowman, Nursery Manager at Godstone Farm Day Nursery & Pre-School

Thank you for writing such a lovely review about our nursery and what we offer here. We know just how much your little one loves coming into nursery, seeing all her friends and learning facts she can tell others about. We feel proud to provide the outdoor areas that our children love to visit such as our large garden, play park on the farm and the dinosaur trail.


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Review from G S (Mother of Child) published on 18 February 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

A lovely nursery with staff who my daughter has developed genuine bonds with, she runs to press the button at drop-offs and excitedly tells me about her day at pick-ups. With the unique aspect of farm visits and a huge outdoor area, I feel this is a special place, which gives her the kind of experience
of a home-from-home. She has allergies and the staff are always on top of her well-being, thank you Godstone Farm Day Nursery!

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Review from Cherry B (Mother of Child) published on 18 February 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My children went to two different nurseries at the same time and I saw first-hand how they much preferred Godstone Farm over the other one they went to. The fact that they have access to the farm and the soft play is a major plus.
The staff are great and approachable, and are accommodating to parents
as well as the children which includes dietary and medical needs. Management is amazing and on the ball. I can see developments with my toddler in the way he speaks and acts so I know the interactions and engagement are positive and consistent with the staff. Highly recommend.

Reply from Leah Lowman, Nursery Manager at Godstone Farm Day Nursery & Pre-School

Thank you so much for your kind review of our nursery, we really do appreciate the feedback. Our children really do love visiting the farm, and we feel so lucky to have this as part of the experience we offer!


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Review from Laura O (Mother of Child) published on 27 November 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our daughter has attended Godstone Farm Day Nursery since May. She was only 9 months old when she started but settled really quickly and formed great bonds with both the staff and other babies and children - a real testament to how dedicated, caring and professional the staff and team are.
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is lucky enough to go to the farm, spending time outdoors, in nature and with all the animals - sometimes multiple times a day.
We're so pleased she is at Godstone Farm and confident it's the best nursery we could have found for her. And for those days when working parent guilt creeps in, knowing she is so happy, cared for and developing so well makes it so much easier!

Reply from Leah Lowman, Nursery Manager at Godstone Farm Day Nursery & Pre-School

Thank you for taking the time to write such a lovely review for our nursery. We are so lucky to be able to offer such a great space for our children to learn and develop, your daughter is a big fan of the farm visits! We can't wait to watch her grow and continue her journey with us!


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Review from A T (Father of Child) published on 27 November 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Amazing nursery with lovely staff. Our son has developed so much having been here since he was 1. He is now in his final year.
Thank you so much for everything you do! He has made lots of friends and has developed huge independence.

Reply from Leah Lowman, Nursery Manager at Godstone Farm Day Nursery & Pre-School

Thank you for your kind words about our nursery. We have loved caring for your son and cannot believe this is his final year before big school!


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Review from Darcy D (Mother of Child) published on 13 November 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has attended Godstone Farm Day Nursery since he was 9 months old he is now 2 and a half. I have not one single complaint all the staff are friendly welcome and always willing to help. They know every child so well and generally really care about each one! My son loves going to the nursery, the
range of activities arts and crafts, going to the farm outdoor play and many more all aid child development so well and are always new things that my son loves doing.

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Review from Sophia L (Mother of Child) published on 9 October 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our daughter has been attending Godstone Farm Day Nursery for the past 18 months and has developed wonderfully. She runs to the door every morning and loves being able to get messy and creative with hands-on play and has made lots of wonderful friends. The daily farm visits are a real highlight and
we are delighted with the variety of meals offered and the team are always on hand to help with enquiries with a swift response. A special highlight to the care of the team when our daughter developed RSV earlier this year. The team spotted the signs, acted fast and cared for our daughter until we could arrive. We will always be thankful to the team for this. I would recommend any parent looking for a great team and their child to thrive in a safe and creative environment to choose Godstone Farm Day Nursery.

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

My eldest has been with the nursery since she was just about 1 year old and my youngest joined when 6 months old. Throughout the years the nursery has gone from strength to strength and is amazing at looking after little people. The staff are always happy to go the extra mile, conscious of my children's
continued development and also great for tips on behaviours in and outside of their nursery time. I personally would recommend placing your little ones here as they blossom in the environment around them. From great meals, playtimes, activities and events - both my children are thriving under the care of this nursery.

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Review from Ryan H (Father of Child) published on 20 September 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Godstone Day Farm Nursery has been excellent for the development and well-being of our little girl. We moved her to the setting in 2022 as we'd moved to the location. We found the staff really friendly, approachable and knowledgeable. They were definitely a positive factor in her settling in as well
as she did.
Facilities are excellent as the kids get to visit the farm nearly every day and are exposed to the animals as well as getting to take part in different jobs/activities. In doing so, they get to learn about life on a farm.
There's always been space in the car park for parents. The only downside is that drop off and pick up can be very busy. However, the setting opens at 07:30 and closes at 18:30 which is a godsend for working parents.
All in all, an excellent Nursery where children get to play, make friends, develop relationships and start their learning journey. Highly Recommended.

Reply from Leah Lowman, Nursery Manager at Godstone Farm Day Nursery & Pre-School

Thank you for taking the time to give us such a lovely review. We love being able to give our children a unique learning experience by having access to such an amazing farm. It helped their overall learning, confidence and independence to support the next transitions in their lives! We have loved looking after your little girl, and wish her the best of luck in her new big school. We will miss her lots!


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Review from Rezgar M (Father of Child) published on 29 January 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The nursery's support during my daughter's autism diagnosis proved invaluable. Unlike previous experiences, the deputy manager played a crucial role in navigating this challenging process. Her professionalism and guidance significantly smoothed the journey. I appreciate the nursery's commitment to understanding
and addressing the unique needs of my child. Given their excellence, we decided to enrol our boy as well, and since six months ago, he has been in the baby room. He is progressing magnificently, thanks to the baby room staff, especially the nursery lady.

Reply from Leah Lowman, Nursery Manager at Godstone Farm Day Nursery & Pre-School

Thank you for your lovely review. It is so warming to hear how our staff have positively impacted both your children's nursery experiences and early years. I will be sure to pass these comments on to the team.


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Review from Hannah C (Mother of Child) published on 29 January 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

A fantastic team. There’s a wide range of experience levels at Godstone Farm Day Nursery. Some staff have their own children, others have great experience over the years and some new staff with less experience are all eager to learn. All of them contribute so much overall. The staff have been so kind
to our little one, providing closer care and cuddles when those days arrive. Equally encouraging them to become more independent too. They follow a fixed protocol when little ones are unwell to look after their well-being. The staff are patient with us as parents and provide a level of support I didn't expect. They have supported our decisions with nap changes, learning objectives and our baby's milk needs etc. A really lovely group of people who make time for handovers even when they have busier days. The facilities are good and going to the Farm is a special bonus. The arts and crafts they do is brilliant. We like the variety of food served and it's helped our baby's appetite.

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Review from Rebecca B (Mother of Child) published on 7 November 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

My son started the nursery in October 2022, the nursery put me at ease as a first-time Mum and I found the updates on the app really reassuring. The staff are friendly and have genuine care for my son.

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Review from Katie D (Mother of Child) published on 2 August 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our little girl has come on leaps and bounds since starting at Godstone Farm Nursery. She has food allergies plus some other health needs and they take excellent care of her. All the staff seem happy and genuinely interested in our daughter.

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Review from A M (Mother of Child) published on 24 July 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our daughter has the best time at Godstone Farm Nursery and has developed so much even from coming just two days a week. All of the staff are amazing and genuinely care for the kids. Our daughter's key worker puts so much time and effort into her care it's so reassuring and lovely to see. Thank you
to you all!

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Review from Rowan N (Mother of Child) published on 10 April 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our daughter has flourished since joining Godstone Farm Day Nursery. She tells me all about her day and is so happy to get to nursery each morning. Since joining her speech has improved so much and her confidence has grown. Cannot recommend more to any new parents looking for the best care for their
child.

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Review from Sonia D (Mother of Child) published on 10 April 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Great environment for babies. My fifteen-month twins love coming to nursery. They get so excited when they see the entrance. They have developed and learnt so much since they started attending. Best decision to have them come to this nursery.

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Review from C H (Mother of Child) published on 10 April 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our eighteen-month-old goes to Godstone Farm Day Nursery and loves it. The staff are caring and the children seem really happy. We are so pleased to have found somewhere that encourages the children to be outside and that offers them the opportunity to go to the farm regularly. We have recommended the
nursery to all our friends.

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Review from T G (Mother of Child) published on 29 September 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I would not hesitate to recommend Godstone Farm Day Nursery to anyone. Currently, my children are 3 and 1 and have been attending for eight months and we don't have any complaints or criticisms. My eldest has Special Educational Needs and Disability and the nursery have been incredible in helping to
identify and support her needs, referring for support and assessments and always keeping us updated on everything. All the staff are so friendly and caring, always smiling and chatting in the reception at pick up and drop off and telling us little stories of what the kids have been up to or an interesting observation of the day - not only from their key workers but other staff members who have noticed them that day.
Both of our children have settled in so quickly and happily, they are happy to be held and comforted by staff and they seem very happy and well cared for at collection time. They love the regular visits to the farm and the open access to the garden to play outside when they choose to.

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Review from Louise L (Mother of Child) published on 14 September 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My 1-year-old son currently goes to Godstone Farm Day Nursery and we absolutely love it. The staff are amazing. They have built a great relationship with him, especially his key worker and the manager.
We use the app to keep updated with what is going on during the day and they also keep in touch
via phone call and email when necessary.
They go to the farm regularly, which is such a lovely and unique experience from other nurseries. The rooms and resources are great. They are great with their planning cycle that is specific to the learning of each child and always tries to incorporate my ideas and opinions as a parent into the daily routine for him.
My son absolutely loves it here!

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Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.868)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.868) out of 10 for Godstone Farm Day Nursery & Pre-School is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

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

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.9 out of 5 from 18 positive Reviews in the last 24 months.

Detailed Breakdown of Review Score

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

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

    The Average Rating of 4.930 for Godstone Farm Day Nursery & Pre-School is calculated as follows: ( (199 Excellents x 5) + (15 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 214 Ratings = 4.93

  • 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 4.938 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Godstone Farm Day Nursery & Pre-School is based on 18 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

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

    • ii) 1 point is available for the number of Positive Reviews reaching 20% of the number of registered child places in the last 24 months. If this number is partially reached, then that proportion of 1 point is given. eg a Day Nursery registered for a maximum of 50 child places has to reach 10 Positive Reviews to receive 1 point, if it has 7 reviews it will receive 0.7 points. 20% of the 96 number of registered child places is 19.2. 18 Positive Reviews ÷ 19.2 = 0.938

  • 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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Leah

Leah Lowman

Job Title: Nursery Manager

Joined: 2023

The Nursery Manager is the first point of contact for our staff and parents.


Frequently Asked Questions about Godstone Farm Day Nursery & Pre-School

What is the Age Range of Children that Godstone Farm Day Nursery & Pre-School accepts?

Godstone Farm Day Nursery & Pre-School accepts Children aged from 0 years 2 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Godstone Farm Day Nursery & Pre-School Open?

Godstone Farm Day Nursery & Pre-School is open: 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.

How many Children does Godstone Farm Day Nursery & Pre-School have capacity for?

Godstone Farm Day Nursery & Pre-School has capacity for a total of 96 Children.

How far is Godstone Farm Day Nursery & Pre-School to the centre of Godstone?

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

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