Once Upon A Time White House Farm

This nursery opened in July 2017 with the help of two significant grants from Norfolk Community Foundation and Norfolk County Council Early Years. Our premises used to be stables, but they were converted in 2017 along with several barns in the adjoining courtyard. It is a wonderful setting for a nursery school, and we are so lucky to be allowed to explore the surrounding farm land.

Alex manages this nursery, having spent ten years working across all four settings. Daisy, Kayleigh and Anna join Alex in managing and leading the team of Early Years Practitioners. Together, they bring a wealth of Once upon a time experience and knowledge to this setting, focusing on creating a wonderful and happy environment for the children. In November 2019, it was rated ‘Outstanding’ in all areas by Ofsted.

 

There are two large nursery rooms. The younger children are on one side of the building, where there is also a separate sleep / changing room and a kitchen. The older children are on the other side where they have their own washroom. The nursery is equipped with a wonderful array of equipment and resources designed for young children, where they can learn and develop through play. Each of the nursery rooms has direct access to an outside, secure play area which we make the most of, whatever the weather!

Ofsted Outstanding

The team use an online app called ‘Tapestry’ to record each child’s learning journal. Parents can log in whenever they wish to keep up to date with the activities their child has been doing at nursery, along with their developmental progress.

Meet the Manager

Alex

Alex Wells

I’m very proud to be the Nursery Manager of Once upon a time at ‘The Farm’. This is truly a unique setting, with endless possibilities for children to explore and thrive. We’re very lucky to be based in such a beautiful location, with muddy walks and lots of wildlife on our doorstep.

I joined Once upon a time in 2010. Since then, I’ve worked at all four Once upon a time nursery schools. After having my first son, I became Nursery Manager at Cecil Gowing Infant School in 2020. I now have two young boys and in April 2023 became the Nursery Manager here at White House Farm. 

The team here work incredibly hard to make sure the children feel safe and happy, whilst challenging them to learn at their own pace. We create imaginative and thought provoking activities to encourage the children’s learning, all through play. 

Meet the team

We’re lucky to have a talented team of people who bring the magic to life at Once upon a time. Each member of the team is a Key person to a small number of children. When your child starts nursery, they’ll be matched to one of the team who’ll help settle them into nursery, support their learning and development and be your main point of contact. Alex is joined by Daisy BA (Hons) Deputy Nursery Manager and Room Manager (currently on maternity leave). Lauryn and Becky are leading the Caterpillar room whilst Daisy enjoys time with her baby. Kayleigh is our Butterfly Room Manager. Anna, our Operations Manager, is supporting the team as Deputy Nursery Manager during Daisy’s maternity leave.

Baby and Toddler room
Caterpillars

Toddler and Pre-school room
Butterflies

Daisy White House Farm Nursery

Deputy Nursery Manager and Room Manager, Daisy is joined by Becky, Lauryn, Erin, Emily, Lucy, Abbie, Katie, Megan, Isobel and Tash.

Room Manager, Kayleigh, is joined by Gina, Georgia and Charlie.

Baby and Toddler room
Caterpillars

Daisy White House Farm Nursery

Deputy Nursery Manager and Room Manager, Daisy is joined by Becky, Lauryn, Chloe, Lauren, Erin, Emily, Beth and Amelia.

Becky

Toddler and Pre-school room
Butterflies

Room Manager, Kayleigh, is joined by Vicky, Harmony, Gina and Georgia

Within the team, we also have Apprentices, Brea and Hayley, as well as our Cook, Andrea.

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