Nature Barn Nursery

Nature Barn Nursery Children's day nursery in Little Bentley near Clacton and Colchester CO7 8SD. Open now!

Register your interest today! ๐Ÿ’š๐ŸŒฑ๐ŸŒป

www.naturebarnnursery.co.uk
[email protected]
01206 804104

๐ŸŒปWeโ€™re Hiring! ๐ŸŒปAre you passionate about working with children and looking to join a friendly, supportive nursery team? ...
27/08/2026

๐ŸŒปWeโ€™re Hiring! ๐ŸŒป

Are you passionate about working with children and looking to join a friendly, supportive nursery team? ๐Ÿ’›

Weโ€™re looking for:
๐ŸŒฑLevel 3 Early Years Practitioner
๐ŸŒฑBank Staff

If youโ€™re enthusiastic, caring and committed to giving children the best possible start, weโ€™d love to hear from you!

๐Ÿ“ฉ Get in touch today to find out more and apply.

Come and be part of our amazing nursery team! ๐ŸŒŸ

๐Ÿน๐ŸŒฟ Meet Nate & Barney! ๐ŸŒฟ๐ŸนWeโ€™re delighted to introduce two very special new members of our nursery family-Nate and Barney...
26/08/2026

๐Ÿน๐ŸŒฟ Meet Nate & Barney! ๐ŸŒฟ๐Ÿน

Weโ€™re delighted to introduce two very special new members of our nursery family-Nate and Barney! ๐Ÿ’•

Named after Nature Barn, our lovely guinea pigs are already bringing lots of excitement, curiosity and smiles to the children ๐Ÿ’›

Having guinea pigs at nursery gives our children wonderful opportunities to learn about kindness, empathy and responsibility. Caring for animals can help children develop confidence as they learn to gently handle, feed and care for them, while also teaching them about animal needs, healthy routines and respect for living creatures๐Ÿฅ•๐Ÿ’š

Our guinea pigs will also support learning through observation โ€” watching their behaviour, talking about what they eat, where they live and how they communicate. Theyโ€™re a fantastic way to encourage children to ask questions, build vocabulary and develop a deeper connection with nature๐ŸŒฑ๐Ÿ”Ž

We canโ€™t wait to watch the special bond between our children and Nate & Barney grow! ๐Ÿน๐Ÿนโค๏ธ

Welcome to the nursery family, boys! ๐Ÿฅฐ

Summer Adventures at Nursery โ˜€๏ธ๐ŸŒฟWeโ€™ve been making the most of every moment this summer at nursery! ๐Ÿ’› Our days have been ...
20/08/2026

Summer Adventures at Nursery โ˜€๏ธ๐ŸŒฟ

Weโ€™ve been making the most of every moment this summer at nursery! ๐Ÿ’› Our days have been filled with exciting adventures, new experiences and plenty of opportunities to learn through play๐Ÿ™Œ

From visiting the farm and exploring Forest School with our new swing and bikes, to picking blackberries, painting, baking and enjoying ice play, thereโ€™s been something for everyone! ๐Ÿซ๐ŸŽจ๐Ÿงโ„๏ธ

Weโ€™ve also been discovering the fascinating world beneath the sea, caring for our garden, learning about the solar eclipse and enjoying lots of hands-on exploration along the way. ๐ŸŒŠ๐ŸŒฑ๐ŸŒž

So many wonderful memories, so much learning, and plenty of summer fun! ๐Ÿ’šโ˜€๏ธ

๐ŸŒป Summer Picnic and Graduation 2026! ๐ŸŒปWhat an amazing day we had on Saturday, the sun was shining and the turn out was a...
12/08/2026

๐ŸŒป Summer Picnic and Graduation 2026! ๐ŸŒป

What an amazing day we had on Saturday, the sun was shining and the turn out was amazing! ๐Ÿ™Œ

Thank you to for putting on the biggest and best entertainment! Keeping that many children engaged is incredible! ๐Ÿ‘

Thank you to for creating a wonderful display that will help these memories last forever ๐ŸŒŸ

Another big thank you to the most incredible staff team and nursery and parent could ask for. Your commitment, kindness and love you share each day is inspirational and I couldn't do it without you!๐Ÿ™ We hope you enjoyed the staff BBQ after! ๐Ÿซถ

A huge thank you to all our families for creating such a wonderful community, it really means so much to us, we wouldn't be a Nature Barn family without you!๐Ÿฅน

And finally thank you of course, our amazing Little Barners and our 2026 graduates! Watching you grow and become more confident, resilient, independent, curious and generally hilarious makes our days so bright...we are so incredibly proud of you all! ๐Ÿฅฐ

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11/07/2026

๐Ÿ’› This week at Nature Barn ๐ŸŒป

To keep cool, the children enjoyed lots of water play, developing their pouring skills while exploring early maths through measuring, filling and emptying. ๐Ÿ’ฆ

Our activities were inspired by our Books of the Month, Sharing a Shell ๐Ÿš and The Tiger Who Came for Tea ๐Ÿฏ, encouraging sharing, imagination and plenty of fun learning through play! Here are just some of the amazing activities that were on offer this week!๐Ÿ’›

At nursery, learning goes far beyond letters and numbers ๐Ÿ’›Every day, our children build confidence and independence thro...
28/06/2026

At nursery, learning goes far beyond letters and numbers ๐Ÿ’›

Every day, our children build confidence and independence through meaningful, hands-on experiences:
๐Ÿงบ Hanging up their own coats
๐Ÿ›’ Going to the local shops to help choose ingredients for their meals
๐Ÿฅ› Pouring their own drinks
๐Ÿฝ๏ธ Serving themselves at mealtimes
๐Ÿงน Sweeping and caring for their environment
๐Ÿงผ Washing up after meals
๐Ÿฅ• Peeling vegetables
๐Ÿ‘ฉโ€๐Ÿณ Helping to prepare and cook healthy meals
๐ŸŒฑ Gardening and caring for plants
๐Ÿ‘Ÿ Putting on their own shoes

These everyday experiences help children develop fine motor skills, confidence, responsibility, problem-solving, communication, resilience, and independence ๐Ÿ™Œ

They also encourage healthy eating, an understanding of where food comes from, and a sense of pride in contributing to their nursery community ๐Ÿฅฆ

By giving children real responsibilities in a safe and supportive environment, we're helping them build essential life skills that will stay with them for years to come. Every small achievement is a big step towards becoming confident, capable, and independent learners ๐ŸŒŸ

๐Ÿ’› Happy Father's Day to all our wonderful dads and father figures! ๐Ÿ™ŒToday, we celebrate all the amazing fathers, grandfa...
21/06/2026

๐Ÿ’› Happy Father's Day to all our wonderful dads and father figures! ๐Ÿ™Œ

Today, we celebrate all the amazing fathers, grandfathers, stepdads, uncles, carers, and father figures who provide love, support, guidance, and encouragement every day ๐ŸŒป

Thank you for the special role you play in our children's lives and for helping them grow, learn, and thrive. Wishing you all a wonderful day filled with love, laughter, and precious memories ๐Ÿฉต

Happy Father's Day from all of us at Nature Barn ๐ŸŒŸ

๐ŸŒฟ Weโ€™re Hiring! ๐ŸŒฟWe are looking for enthusiastic and reliable team members to join our small, friendly, independent nurs...
19/05/2026

๐ŸŒฟ Weโ€™re Hiring! ๐ŸŒฟ

We are looking for enthusiastic and reliable team members to join our small, friendly, independent nursery team.

โœจ Current Vacancies:
โ€ข Nursery Midday Assistant
โ€ข Bank Staff

๐Ÿ“ What we offer:
โœ” A warm and supportive team
โœ” A brand-new nursery environment
โœ” Independent setting with a family feel
โœ” Opportunity to work in a nurturing, nature-inspired environment

๐Ÿ•’ Applicants must be available to work all year round and drive or have transport to the setting.

If youโ€™re passionate about working with children and would love to be part of our growing nursery family, weโ€™d love to hear from you!

๐Ÿ“ง [email protected]
๐Ÿ“ž 01206 804104

This week at the barn ๐ŸŒฟ๐Ÿ•๐ŸŽจ๐Ÿ’›At Forest School, the children enjoyed making their own natural paintbrushes using leaves, sti...
16/05/2026

This week at the barn ๐ŸŒฟ๐Ÿ•๐ŸŽจ๐Ÿ’›

At Forest School, the children enjoyed making their own natural paintbrushes using leaves, sticks and flowers before getting creative with painting and weaving activities. ๐ŸŽจ We loved seeing their imagination and teamwork shine outdoors!

We also took a special trip to the shops to buy ingredients for making our own pizzas. The children practised their communication, counting and turn-taking skills while learning about where our food comes from. Back at nursery, everyone enjoyed creating and tasting their delicious pizzas! ๐Ÿ•

Inspired by the story of The Colour Monster, we explored different emotions and talked about how feelings can look and feel. The children enjoyed sharing their thoughts and recognising emotions through stories, activities and discussions. ๐ŸŒˆ

As part of our healthy eating activities, the children bravely tried lots of new foods and talked about making healthy choices. We are so proud of how adventurous everyone has been! ๐Ÿฅฆ

Another fantastic week full of learning, laughter and discovery! โœจ

This week at nursery, weโ€™ve been celebrating the wonders of animals, nature, and our senses ๐ŸŒฟ๐ŸพTo honour the 100th birthd...
08/05/2026

This week at nursery, weโ€™ve been celebrating the wonders of animals, nature, and our senses ๐ŸŒฟ๐Ÿพ

To honour the 100th birthday of David Attenborough, the children explored how we can care for the world around us. We enjoyed planting activities, learnt how to look after our nursery guinea pigs, discovered the foods they eat, and went on nature walks to observe wildlife and the changing environment around us. ๐ŸŒฑ๐Ÿน๐Ÿƒ

As part of Deaf Awareness Week, we were lucky to welcome guide dogs into nursery to help us learn about how we use our senses every day. The children explored what it might feel like to lose a sense such as sight or hearing by completing puzzles whilst blindfolded and doing activities when covering their ears, encouraging empathy, teamwork, and understanding. ๐Ÿฆฎ๐Ÿ’›

It has been a wonderful week full of curiosity, kindness, and hands-on learning!
๐ŸŒโœจ

Address

Unit 5 And 6 Hall Farm Business Centre
Little Bentley
CO78SD

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 6pm
Tuesday 8am - 6pm
Wednesday 8am - 6pm
Thursday 8am - 6pm
Friday 8am - 6pm

Telephone

+1206804104

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