Number one nursery for outdoor play with an Oustanding rating in our most recent Ofsted report. The Enchanted Garden Day Nursery is an exciting, unique concept in child day care. Situated near Mansfield in an acre of countryside, in the heart of Sherwood Forest, The Enchanted Garden Day Nursery offers an array of indoor and outdoor learning.
The Enchanted Garden Day Nursery prides itself in the individual love, care, fresh air and attention that it gives each child. A family run business, with over 25 years combined child care experience with a tried and proven recipe for children's development. Our children are encouraged to explore and investigate in a safe and secure environment.
The Enchanted Garden Day Nursery prides itself in the individual love, care, fresh air and attention that it gives each child. A family run business, with over 25 years combined child care experience with a tried and proven recipe for children's development. Our children are encouraged to explore and investigate in a safe and secure environment.
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As a parent or carer of a 2, 3 or 4 year old, you many be entitled to up to 15 hours of free funded childcare. The term "looked after child" would include a child who was previously "looked after" but, immediately thereafter, became subject to an adoption, resident or special guardianship order. Universal Credit - if you and your partner are on a low income from work (this usually means a combined income of less than 15,400 after tax).
The Enchanted Garden holiday club runs Monday to Friday during all the school holidays. Our holiday childcare is fun and action packed with a range of activities to please and excite all. Plenty of fresh air and exploration as well as crafts and other activities. By checking this box I consent to the use of my information provided for booking purposes.
At The Enchanted Garden Day Nursery we have been inspired by the Reggio Emilia educational philosophy. The Enchanted Garden Day Nursery, focuses on your child's style of learning. All children are unique and so are their learning styles. It is our job to make sure that the best opportunities for learning are as individual as the children in our care.
Nutrition is a vital part of our "love, care and fresh air" ethos at The Enchanted Garden Day Nursery, where possible all of our food is sourced locally and homemade with no added sugar. Our children are encouraged to try new foods and we find that eating with their peers often encourages them to have a little taste, and maybe even discover a new favourite food.
See our detailed information below and fill out your details for a truly memorable birthday party. All our parties last for two hours and are run by a fully qualified Practitioners, with a full DBS check. The Enchanted Garden Day Nursery, where possible, will hold the whole party outdoors, so children must come dressed appropriately.
Reviews (17)
Samantha Robertson
Sep 18, 2021
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Both of my children attended the enchanted garden day nursery and loved it. They have such a great attitude towards children's learning experiences. I thought it was great that my children were outside and it's a wonderful life lesson that as long as you dress correctly the weather shouldn't stop you, especially important when you live in the UK. Personally I think it encourages a joy of nature and helps to create active children.
Jake Devonport
Mar 08, 2021
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Bit of a mixed bag when my Son went here for 18 months - At first when he was 2 the nursery was amazing and to be honest he loved it there as there is lots for them to do! However despite me agreeing with the general outdoor policy - I don’t like that they still put the kids outside in the pouring rain and when it’s -2 outside in winter. My son Always had the sniffles and a cold because they are a bit too keen to get them outside whatever the weather! General staff are friendly but they don’t communicate well and were always losing my child’s hats, gloves and other bits. It went a bit sour
Kyla Rowland
Mar 06, 2021
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Natalie Coxhill
Jul 19, 2020
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This is how a nursery should be. My little boy absolutely loves it here. He is allowed to be a child, and just use his imagination. His development needs are really met and the team at enchanted gardens genuinely care and invest their energies in him. We love this nursery for its outdoor ethos and back to nature ways, my 18 month has a great time,… he comes home exhausted, dirt in his hair and a smile on his face. Just how little boys should be. I would highly recommend this nursery. The enchanted gardens team are all amazing and all in such a beautiful setting.
Louise Smith
Jul 17, 2020
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Roz White
Jul 15, 2020
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Everything! My 2 grandchildren absolutely adored attending. The staff are friendly, professional, nurturing and loving. They are interested in the children they have in their care and the children respond to that. The best daycare out of the home that any parent would feel at peace leaving their children in, such an enchanting environment. Well done Enchanted Garden!!
Shawna Louise Fox
Jul 15, 2020
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Where do I start! Since Harry has started at enchanted gardens nursery he’s come on so much. He’s developed such a bond with his key workers and they really understand him too. I couldn’t fault anything about this nursery. The care and attention that goes into their daily routine is above and beyond. I recommend to everyone that asks about the nursery Harry goes too. Thank you 😊
Heidi Rebecca Balajadia
Jul 15, 2020
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Our little boy loves coming to The Enchanted Garden Day Nursery. He has made lovely relationships with the staff and has wonderful outdoor adventures every day. The staff are so passionate. I would recommend it to anyone considering childcare. He has been there a year and has grown developed so much. He has really benefitted from the outdoor opportunities he has there.
Kim Campbell-Short
Jul 15, 2020
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I'd recommend enchanted garden to anybody looking for childcare. The setting is amazing. The staff understand the children and understand how to provide the best opportunities for all of the children. They respect the children and love each and every one of them. The setting provides amazing opportunities and the children learn so much through… hands on, practical experiences. My son has been coming for about 7 months and he absolutely loves it. His confidence has grown and he is developing amazingly in all areas of his learning. We could not be happier with the provision, care and love
Jesse Hope
Jul 15, 2020
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Well where to start! My daughter Kittie has been attending Enchanted for the last 2 and a half years, from babies up to 3-5's. the care and compassion they have shown here is second to none. she has absolutely thrived in their outdoor learning facilities and has always been given the room and space to grow and learn in ways I would never of thought of. I will always recommend Enchanted to all parents, they definitely give our little ones the best start in life. ❤
Amy Loughnane
Jul 15, 2020
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My son absolutely loves it here. It caters to every child and their different needs and recognises the child as an individual. The staff go above and beyond to support you as parents and your child. The space they have is fantastic and they make the most of the nature around them rather than setting unrealistic expectations of young children. I would 100% recommend this setting to other parents
Tsutomu Goshiki Simp
Oct 23, 2019
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This is a unique nursery, it offers plenty of outdoor learning allowing the children to take risks by climbing trees etc. They get very muddy exploring their environment by digging in the allotment and exploring the forest area.
The enchanted garden focus on natural resources, the curiosity and regio approach to help and support the children's development.
All the staff are friendly and very knowledgable as well as so very caring to all children.
The enchanted garden focus on natural resources, the curiosity and regio approach to help and support the children's development.
All the staff are friendly and very knowledgable as well as so very caring to all children.
Lindsay Richards
Sep 27, 2019
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Ali Cartwright
Sep 13, 2019
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The Enchanted Garden Nursery is like coming into a large family with the nursery being in an amazing outdoor setting giving the children brilliant experiences of playing in the woods, climbing, mud kitchen and fairy house as well as looking after the animals and veggie patches.
The children thrive and have wonderful smiles on their faces which is a joy to see.
The children thrive and have wonderful smiles on their faces which is a joy to see.
Michele A.
Jun 03, 2019
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Ellie Pitchford
May 27, 2019
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Wow what an amazing nursery! They are an outdoors based nursery, where they have an allotment, builders yard, fairy house and lots more. The staff are wonderful, knowledgeable and really caring and the children are always happy and busy; playing down the garden getting really muddy. Allowing the children to expanded there own knowledge and to take there own risks.
Highly recommend this nursery ❤️
Highly recommend this nursery ❤️
Littleminx
Jan 12, 2017
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This is a brilliant nursery that offers plenty on opertunitys for the children to expand their knowlage. the staff work as one big family they all know the children and work with all the children. They are a outdoor based nursery were they have a mud kitchen and builders yard for the children. Would recommend this nursery.
