Business Details
3 Years
experience
Nature-Inspired Childcare in Bury
Established in 2023, Fairytale Forest Day Nursery provides quality childcare and education in a safe, stimulating environment inspired by nature. Our experienced team prioritises individualised care, fostering creativity, social development, and environmental awareness through Steiner-led principles and the Early Years Foundation Stage framework. We serve children aged 2 to 5 years in Bury, West Sussex, offering tailored learning experiences in natural indoor and outdoor spaces. Our woodland-themed rooms, including Bear Mountain for babies and The Enchanted Garden for pre-schoolers, promote sensory exploration and literacy. We maintain strong parent partnerships, celebrate diversity, and adhere to the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child.Our compassionate practitioners, selected for their expertise, create a homely atmosphere that nurtures confidence and independence. The nurserys converted farm shop location provides extensive outdoor areas with planting zones, water play, and animal interactions. We are committed to anti-discriminatory practices, equal opportunities, and continuous improvement through reflective practice. Our mission is to raise childcare standards by blending traditional values with innovative, nature-based education. Regular staff training ensures compliance with current legislation while maintaining a focus on each childs unique developmental needs.
Services
Childcare for 2-5 year olds
Early years education
Outdoor learning environments
Sensory play activities
Transition support for school readiness
Parent partnership programmes
Animal interaction sessions
Literacy-focused curriculum
Messy play workshops
Nature conservation education
Details
- Year established: 2023
Highlights and features
- We offer Steiner-led, nature-based learning tailored to individual needs
- Our woodland-themed rooms promote sensory exploration and creativity
- Experienced practitioners prioritise emotional security and independence
- We maintain strong parent partnerships and celebrate cultural diversity
- Extensive outdoor areas include animal interactions and seasonal play
Associations and certifications
- Early Years Foundation Stage
- United Nations Convention on the Rights of a Child
Services
Nature-Inspired Childcare
Our nature-inspired childcare programme immerses children in woodland-themed environments that stimulate sensory development and environmental awareness. Using Steiner-led principles, we create tailored learning experiences that foster creativity, literacy, and physical development through natural resources and outdoor exploration. The curriculum integrates seasonal changes and wildlife habitats to enhance educational outcomes.
Early Years Education
Delivered through the Early Years Foundation Stage framework, our education programme focuses on key developmental areas including communication, physical development, and personal, social, and emotional growth. Themed learning spaces like The Enchanted Garden and Bear Mountain provide age-appropriate environments where children develop literacy skills and mathematical thinking through play-based activities.
Sensory Play Activities
Designed to enhance cognitive and motor skills, our sensory play activities incorporate natural materials, wooden toys, and messy play experiences. These sessions stimulate children's senses through textured resources, science experiments, and creative exploration, supporting neural pathway development while encouraging imaginative interpretation and problem-solving abilities.
Transition Support
Our transition support programme ensures smooth adaptation to nursery life through individualised care routines and gradual integration processes. Practitioners work closely with families to understand each child's needs, implementing consistent approaches that build emotional security and confidence during key developmental transitions like potty training and school readiness.
Parent Partnership
We maintain strong parent partnerships through regular communication and collaborative planning. Our approach includes sharing developmental progress, involving families in activity planning, and providing guidance on supporting learning at home, ensuring continuity between nursery and home environments while fostering children's social and emotional development.
Questions
What age range do you cater for?
We provide care and education for children aged 2 to 5 years.
What is your educational approach?
We follow Steiner principles with nature-inspired learning aligned to the Early Years Foundation Stage framework.
Do you offer outdoor learning opportunities?
Yes, our extensive outdoor areas include planting zones, water play, climbing frames, and animal interactions.
How do you support children's transitions?
We provide personalised care routines and gradual transitions with dedicated support for new arrivals.
Are meals provided at the nursery?
Details about our meal provision can be obtained by contacting us directly for specific dietary requirements.
How can parents get involved?
We encourage parental involvement through regular communication and partnership programmes focused on child development.
Reviews (1)
Simon Spyers
Jun 18, 2021
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Our boy have developed amazingly since starting just over a year ago here. He loves the days he goes and loves all of the other children too. The team are brilliant and have helped us out with extra days when they have capacity. We wouldn't consider sending our newborn anywhere else when she is old enough to attend. There is plenty of time spent outside having fun and our son LOVES the animals that are kept here, goats, rabbits and recently some chickens. A real credit to the local community and a brilliant place for our little one to grow safely.
