Kindred White Post Nursery and Pre-School is a unique setting, housed in an old, converted barn with wonderfully light and spacious rooms for your little one to explore. We provide extensive outdoor access, with large dedicated spaces for every room.
Passionate about outdoor learning, we have 2 qualified Forest School teachers on our team that lead weekly sessions helping our children to develop not only essential life skills but their confidence too, all whilst immersed in nature.
Many of our team are longstanding staff members helping ensure that we provide consistent care and build lasting trust with our families. Plus, we're in a great spot for commuting parents, with excellent links to Nottingham, Mansfield, and Farnsfield.
Trusted by families, loved by children. Find out why…
We offer fees that are simple, transparent, and all-inclusive. We proudly accept all childcare funding schemes. Any extra hours of care beyond your funded hours are simply charged at our standard fee rate.
| Full Day (08:00 to 18:00) | ||
| 3 days £246 |
4 days £566 |
5 days £887 |
| Half Day (08:00 to 13:00/13:00 to 18:00) | ||
| 5 days £109 |
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Consumables charge per month
Under 3 years old: Food £31.50, Non-Food £10.50, Activities £10.50
Over 3 years old: Food £59.00, Non-Food £7.00, Activities £25.00
| Full Day (08:00 to 18:00) | |||
| 2 days £283 |
3 days £604 |
4 days £924 |
5 days £1,245 |
| Half Day (08:00 to 13:00/13:00 to 18:00) | |||
| 3 days £157 |
4 days £361 |
5 days £566 |
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Consumables charge per month
Over 3 years old: Food £29.50, Non-Food £3.50, Activities £12.50
| Full Day (08:00 to 18:00) | ||||
| 1 day £321 |
2 days £641 |
3 days £962 |
4 days £1,282 |
5 days £1,603 |
| Half Day (08:00 to 13:00/13:00 to 18:00) | ||||
| 1 day £205 |
3 days £409 |
3 days £614 |
4 days £818 |
5 days £1,023 |
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We are located next door to White Post Farm just outside Farnsfield. We are nearby other Nottinghamshire villages such as Rainworth and Blidworth and are a 20-minute drive to Mansfield.
Julie Parry
Nursery Manager
A little about me...
Autumn is my favourite season because I love the changing colours, cosy evenings, crisp walks with my dog and the darker nights.
What is one of the most important things you should know about us? That’s easy: our fabulous teams! Pure and simple.
Dedicated to being the best that a family could ask for, our team are constantly developing themselves through our training program run by childcare and EYFS experts.
It is not just our little ones who are the passionate lifelong learners here at Kindred! It’s all a testament to their love of what they do, and what makes Kindred the incredible, loving place that it is.
Our doors open from 07:30, where you and your little one will be greeted by a member of our friendly team who will strive to ensure that the transition from home to nursery is a smooth and happy one. Wave ‘see you soon!’ to your child in the knowledge that they will be safe, well cared for and having endless amounts of fun as they settle in for the day ahead.
Our children start their day off correctly with a healthy range of options to choose from, such as cereals, fruit and toast for breakfast. For weaning babies at all mealtimes, a specially curated weaning menu is prepared by our trained chef and can be mashed, chopped or pureed depending on your child's individual needs.
We come together for group time before beginning a morning filled with exciting opportunities for learning and discovery. Fuelled with a yummy breakfast, children enjoy a range of enrichment activities, adult-led learning linked to focus topics and child-led play experiences. From loose parts exploration and sensory activities to creative arts, imaginative role play and cosy reading corners, there is truly something for every child to enjoy. Outdoor play also forms an important part of the morning, allowing children to build confidence, develop physical skills and explore through active play. A healthy snack is available from 10:30 to keep everyone energised throughout their busy morning.
In the afternoon, we enjoy lunch, freshly prepared by our on-site chef. Mealtimes provide a wonderful opportunity to socialise with friends, develop independence and explore a variety of flavours and textures. Our seasonal menus offer plenty of choice and are carefully adapted to accommodate individual dietary requirements and preferences.
Following lunch, our younger children can enjoy a well-earned nap or quiet time. For our little sleepers, we create a calm and comforting atmosphere using soft lighting, soothing music and cosy bedding to support rest and relaxation. Children who are not sleeping can enjoy quiet indoor activities, stories and gentle play, helping to create a peaceful transition into the afternoon.
Our children continue their learning journey through a balance of indoor and outdoor experiences that encourage curiosity, creativity and independence. Whether exploring open-ended resources, engaging in imaginative play or enjoying active time outdoors, every afternoon offers opportunities for discovery and development.
To keep little ones fuelled and ready for all the awe and wonder their days hold, we offer a healthy mid-afternoon snack, including fresh fruit and vegetables alongside other nutritious options. In the evening, our children enjoy a delicious meal before settling into a relaxed period of child-led play, giving them time to unwind and enjoy activities of their own choosing.
As the day draws to a close, children enjoy relaxed play with their friends before being collected throughout the evening. Families are kept up to date through Satchel during the day, and at collection time your child's key person will share highlights of their learning, achievements and wellbeing, along with any important information. Nursery closes at 18:00, when we wave our final goodbyes and wish everyone a safe journey home.
This is just an example day that the nursery follows, each day is subject to variation depending on activities and the needs of the children.
We offer easy access with a large private car park exclusively for our families ensuring a smooth experience during drop-off and pick-up.
We prioritise strong relationships with our families by hosting a variety of fun events throughout the year, including fun seasonal parties and events like our Christmas sing-alongs.
Our staff-to-child ratios strictly adhere to UK regulations to ensure a safe, secure, and nurturing environment.
Our regulated ratios are as follows:
Babies (Under 2 years): 1 staff member to every 3 children (1:3)
Toddlers (2-3 years): 1 staff member to every 5 children (1:5)
Preschoolers (3-4 years): 1 staff member to every 8 children (1:8)
Our settling in process is designed to be highly supportive and flexible, with a minimum of three sessions. During the first session you will meet with your child's key person to collaboratively fill out the 'All About Me' book and share essential information. This is followed by a minimum of two more sessions where you will drops off your child, allowing them to build independence. Throughout the process, we prioritise communication, providing lots of feedback and photos from your keyworker via our app. If a child needs extra time to feel completely settled we are happy to provide more sessions.
We have good links with local primary schools working in partnership to ensure the transition is as smooth as possible. We work hard to ensure our children are ready for school and focus intently on developing their confidence, resilience and social skills to ensure they are equipped to thrive within the primary school environment.
Hear what our families think on daynurseries.co.uk, the UK's most trusted nursery directory with ratings based on reviews from verified parents.
“White Post Farm has such a warm welcoming atmosphere, and has had such a positive impact on my twin girls… The nursery has really boosted their development, and we can tell they are picking up so much from their time there. The staff are absolutely amazing. The pictures they send us, and little write ups each week are so lovely to receive, and we can really tell they know our girls well.”
"My little girl has been at White Post Nursery since she was 11 months old. The staff there have always been extremely kind and caring towards my little girl, and I have always felt confident she is being well taken care of and nurtured. Even when moving up rooms, she has been happy and settled and I think that speaks volumes. I am always kept informed and in the loop with weekly updates and photos."
"The staff are amazing and truly go above and beyond to care for the children. They are kind, caring, friendly and approachable, and it's clear how much they genuinely love what they do. My little boy absolutely loves attending and is always excited to go. As a parent, it's such a relief knowing he is happy, safe and so well looked after."
Rated Good by Ofsted