Testimonials

"I cannot praise Orchard Barn Stratford St Mary highly enough and at the very top is their loving care. My granddaughter started at aged eight months and the staff very quickly realised that after her nap each day, she likes to have a cuddle for a few minutes before venturing off to play. They know all of her special, lovely ways. The nursery is situated in a countryside environment with an emphasis on outdoor play. The staff go to so much effort to make the daily activities interesting. Recently there have been celebrations of Australia Day, Chinese New Year and St David’s Day. The meals are home-cooked, very nutritious and of such a wide variety. I am so glad that my granddaughter attends Orchard Barns, Stratford St Mary. Thank you to all the staff."

"Every member of staff is caring, showing warmth and compassion, even if it’s just to say hello in the mornings. We couldn’t be happier with our choice of nursery and always highly recommend them to all our friends and family."

"As a parent, Orchard Barns is such a positive and secure environment for the children to grow, but the real testimony is from the children. Both are so happy going to nursery, really seem to enjoy their experiences and it is evident through the obvious bonds they have developed with the staff."

"My 16-month-old son started Orchard Barn Stratford St Mary this year, after looking at many nurseries around this area we found Orchard Barn was the best by far. His skills of sharing and interaction with other children has improved immensely since attending. The staff are amazing with him, very attentive and caring. Their communication with myself is everything I could wish for, from the weekly parent updates to the Parent App to see what he's been up to that day. Would highly recommend to anyone, 5* outstanding in my opinion."

"This is a wonderful nursery. I have two children who currently attend the nursery and they couldn’t be happier there. The care and attention from staff are excellent. The range of activities that they plan for the children is varied and interesting. Best of all they get messy! Plus the forest school element to the nursery is fantastic- they build bird hides, make popcorn, make bird feeders and so much more. The staff are always willing to go the extra mile for the children. The updates you receive throughout the day are lovely with photos and detailed comments and the food that the children are provided with is healthy, varied and sounds delicious! A wonderful nursery!"

"Orchard Barn Stratford St Mary is such a joyful place for our daughter. We moved back from abroad and English wasn’t her first language at the time however, she settled in so quickly. We truly believe this was due to the tremendous effort from her key person and all the other staff! From day one we knew we made the right choice and felt welcomed. Our daughter loves everything about the nursery: the lovely staff, her friends, food and numerous activities including forest school in the woods which is located literally next door. Everyone is very professional, knowledgeable, friendly and if we have any questions or worries we know who to ask which is reassuring. They also provide very detailed daily reports as well as added tips for home learning. We highly recommend Orchard Barn, Stratford St Mary."

"I cannot praise Orchard Barn Stratford St Mary highly enough and at the very top is their loving care. My granddaughter started at aged eight months and the staff very quickly realised that after her nap each day, she likes to have a cuddle for a few minutes before venturing off to play. They know all of her special, lovely ways. The nursery is situated in a countryside environment with an emphasis on outdoor play. The staff go to so much effort to make the daily activities interesting. Recently there have been celebrations of Australia Day, Chinese New Year and St David’s Day. The meals are home-cooked, very nutritious and of such a wide variety. I am so glad that my granddaughter attends Orchard Barns, Stratford St Mary. Thank you to all the staff."

"I have been so impressed with the care and attention shown by the staff. They have got to know my little girl really well in such a short space of time, and it's clear they really understand her personality and the things she enjoys. All the staff are incredibly friendly and professional, and it's clear they are a happy team who love spending time with the children they look after. I'm always delighted to see how many activities they have been doing, and they spend lots of time outdoors."

"Thank you for organising a lovely send off for the children. Our son was delighted with all his gifts, especially his pencil case and photo frame. It was a lovely way to end his time at Nursery and what a great start you have all given him. I have been so pleased with the experience he has had at Orchard Barns. From the kind and caring staff to the range of experiences he has had with the varied activities and fantastic forest school; it has given him a great start and set him up so well for school. Thank you all for your hard work! "

"As a parent, Orchard Barns is such a positive and secure environment for the children to grow, but the real testimony is from the children. Both are so happy going to nursery, really seem to enjoy their experiences and it is evident through the obvious bonds they have developed with the staff."

"Every member of staff is caring, showing warmth and compassion, even if it’s just to say hello in the mornings. We couldn’t be happier with our choice of nursery and always highly recommend them to all our friends and family."

"I Joined the Orchard Barns team in July 2013 as a key practitioner and I have since been given the opportunity to futher develop my skills and qualifications. I have completed my level 3 and an NVQ in team leadership along with other in house and external training courses, all of which have supported me as I have progressed through my role in the setting. I enjoy working with young children, supporting them through all areas of their development and watching them grow, also sharing knowledge and offering advise to parent and families, helping them to continue supporting their child at home."

"From the first day I visited the nursery I was impressed by the welcoming, happy atmosphere that I found. Both the staff and the children were keen to take part in my ballet lessons! The interactions between the staff and the children are warm and it is clear that the key practitioners know their children well… The nursery itself is kept beautifully clean and is set out in a stimulating and interesting way offering challenging but achievable opportunities and experiences for the children."

"We’ve had the fortune of being associated with Orchard Barns for over ten years and we are so glad we found it. Our three children started at the Ardleigh site and then moved to the Stratford St Mary site when they were two. As parents we could not have asked for more from our childcare providers. Orchard Barns has taken amazing care of them, and given them some fantastic learning experiences in a safe, secure and fun environment. The only disappointing thing is that next September we won’t have any children left to send to Orchard Barns and we will miss everyone a lot."

"Both the staff and the children were keen to take part in my ballet lessons! The interactions between the staff and the children are warm and it is clear that the key practitioners know their children well… The nursery itself is kept beautifully clean and is set out in a stimulating and interesting way offering challenging but achievable opportunities and experiences for the children."

"I cannot praise Orchard Barn Stratford St Mary highly enough and at the very top is their loving care. My granddaughter started at aged eight months and the staff very quickly realised that after her nap each day, she likes to have a cuddle for a few minutes before venturing off to play. They know all of her special, lovely ways. The nursery is situated in a countryside environment with an emphasis on outdoor play. The staff go to so much effort to make the daily activities interesting. Recently there have been celebrations of Australia Day, Chinese New Year and St David’s Day. The meals are home-cooked, very nutritious and of such a wide variety. I am so glad that my granddaughter attends Orchard Barns, Stratford St Mary. Thank you to all the staff."

"I would like to take this opportunity to thank you and all the staff for taking such good care of my daughter and giving her the best start. We have always been so happy that we chose to send Thea to your nursery and every day she comes home with a beaming smile which just reinforces how happy we are we made that choice. I take any opportunity to tell everyone I know how amazing your setting is and how they shouldn't hesitate to send their children."

"We could not ask for more from a nursery." A caring and fantastic staff team with a home from-home feeling. We could not recommend it higher. "

A huge thank you to you and all the staff at Orchard Barns for a wonderful 2 and a half years. From the first moment we visited we knew it was the best place for our daughter