January 2024
We still have spaces for 2-5 year olds from February onwards, please join the waiting list for further information.
Please note a £20 administration fee is applied to all new waiting list applications. This is non-refundable and helps cover the administration costs of managing the waiting lists. It is not and should not be seen as a guarantee of, or deposit on, a place.
Farm Adventurers is our unique, all year-round sessional childcare experience for 2 to 5-year-olds. We are based in our own ‘forest area’ with a log cabin behind the sports pitch in the grounds of the farm.
We believe the outdoor environment is an exceptional environment for young children to learn in, we believe it provides opportunities for children to experience the natural environment and nature play in all weathers and seasons in a spontaneous and fun way.
We believe being outdoors provides limitless opportunities to enrich young children’s learning and is essential for their physical and emotional wellbeing, whether it be through bug hunting, exploring the changing seasons, mud play, creative play or observing nature and the changing seasons.
Watch this video to find out more:
Farm Adventurers runs:
Monday to Friday 9am to 12pm for 2 to 5-year-olds (max 16 children)
Tuesday to Thursday 1pm to 4pm for 3 to 5-year-olds (max 8 children)
We also offer a 12pm to 1pm lunchtime session for 3 to 5-year-olds (max 8 children) who are either staying all day or combining Farm Adventurers and Nursery sessions.
Our current session charges, including meal costs, are detailed below.
| 9am to 12pm | 12pm to 1pm | 1pm to 4pm | Snack charge (funded children only) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 to 3-year-olds | £29.70 | N/A | £29.70 | £1.10 |
| 3 to 5-year-olds | £27.50 | £15.20 with cooked meal. £11 without cooked meal. | £27.50 | £1.10 |
*Option to either provide a packed lunch or book and pay for a cooked hot meal at a cost of £4.20
Please note 2-year-old funding or 3- & 4-year-old funding can be used in 3-hour blocks between the hours of 9-12pm and 1-4pm. Funding cannot be used for the 12-1pm sessions and the session charges above will apply.
There is a minimum requirement of three sessions per week.
For more information please contact Beth Jeffcoat: email beth.jeffcoat@windmillhillcityfarm.org.uk or phone 0117 963 3299.
