Molescroft Farm
Children’s NurseryOur Nursery is based on an arable farm that has been run for generations by the Hall family, who are now providing the very best in day care and early years education.
About Us
The nursery is purpose-built to allow children to be at one with nature and the outdoors. The nursery has three rooms, each catering for different age groups.
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FAQ & Applications
All your questions answered. Safeguarding, Equal Opportunities, SEND, funding & vouchers, child development and much besides.
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On The Farm
The farm has 10% of the land managed primarily for wildlife and the environment which makes it an especially good place for children to explore.
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Our Ethos
The 60 place nursery is for children aged between 3 months and 5 years and is open Monday - Friday for 51 weeks of the year. Our opening hours are 7.30am - 6.00pm.
The nursery is purpose-built to allow children to be at one with nature and the outdoors. The nursery has three rooms, each catering for different age groups. All of these rooms lead out to a large private, secure outdoor play area so children can choose where they want to play and therefore learn all year round. There is a large canopy that ensures that children can play outside in all weathers and we also provide wet weather clothing so the children can play happily in the rain or snow, as they wish.
We also have a huge field just beyond the children’s garden where the children tend their fruit and vegetables in the raised beds, care for the nursery chickens and enjoy endless forest school activities.
There are other animals on the farm, including the nursery pygmy goats and the children are involved in their care and help with their daily routine. This care for nature and animals is absolutely core to our ethos of a loving, nurturing environment where the children in our care can flourish.
The children regularly walk around the farm so they can enjoy, and learn about the seasonal changes of the farm, both crops and wildlife, and purely enjoy the space and fresh air that we have to offer. We have quad cross country buggies so even the smallest of our children can see this on this on the farm. Take a look at our On the farm page to see more about this.
Come Visit Us
We strongly believe in play based learning. We provide an environment, everyday, where children can develop through play.
We know each child as the individual that they are and through this we set up activities to progress their development. We do not pressurise the children, rather we provide a fun stimulating environment where a love for learning is developed.
Our Pre-School. Our Family. Our Community
We know that our members of staff are the most important part of the nursery. We have a wonderful, diverse team who truly care about early years and provide a caring and inspiring teaching and learning environment for all the children in our care.
At Molescroft Farm we fully understand that choosing the right childcare for your child is a daunting experience but rest assured that the needs of your child are always our top priority.
What We Do
Environment
Food
Our nursery cook prepares amazing nutritious meals for the children every day on site. None of the food that we serve is processed, and sugar and salt are not added. We don’t serve puddings, rather a seasonal variety of fruit salads, smoothies and lassis. Snacks are savoury to avoid sugar sitting on the children’s teeth. Food is sourced locally where possible and from our own raised beds. See Sample Menu.
Play
Learning
Outdoor learning is fun!
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Deputy Manager Role
A fantastic opportunity to join our management team is available at Molescroft Farm Children’ s Nursery.
Following a restructure of our current wonderful existing management team, we are creating a vacancy for a Deputy Manager within our setting to support the growth and success of our wonderful Nursery and Pre-School.
A little more about us -
We have been running successfully since September 2017 and have exceeded our expectations with what we have achieved.
The beautiful Farm setting compliments our Ethos of play-based learning and being at one with nature and the outdoors.
We even have quad cross country buggies so the smallest of our children can enjoy regular walks to enjoy the space and fresh air!
We also take part in extracurricular activities such as Moo Music, French lessons and Forest school skills in our very own Hobby Wood that have their own unique way of supporting children’s confidence and development.
Therefore, we are looking for inspiring people to help create moments of wonder for our young, developing minds.
So, if you have the commitment, passion, and vision to support the management team in the delivery of outstanding childcare and are a strong believer in play-based learning and providing a stimulating environment for our children to develop a love for learning themselves.
Alongside being…
Highly confident communicator and ready to be a team player
Have a working knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage curriculum and statutory requirements
Have the ability to promote good practice in a professional manner
Have good organisational and time management skills
Minimum of Level 3 qualification in Early Years Childcare and Education or equivalent, supported by at least 2 years’ experience of working with children
Some leadership experience is desired but not essential
Then we have the job for you! In return we can offer you:
An exciting opportunity for you to manage a successful team in a supportive environment.
Additional training and support in your areas of interest.
Increased holidays with length of service.
Sick pay scheme after completion of probation.
A wonderful outdoor environment which includes forest school area, animals, an orchard with playhouse and our new polytunnel, all of which the children can use to stimulate learning and exploration.
Competitive salary based on experience.
Please note the successful candidate for this position must undergo an enhanced DBS check
Molescroft Farm Children’s Nursery is an Equal Opportunities Employer
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