Well Natured - Explore. Learn. Outdoors

Well Natured - Explore. Learn. Outdoors OFSTED registered Outstanding Childminder providing childcare and outdoor learning opportunities. Childcare vacancies available from 6 months to age 8 years.

We can also provide wraparound care for school children attending the village school in Brown Edge which is next door. I have worked with children and families for 25 years in varying roles such as nursery nurse, nanny, teaching assistant and communication champion for the local authority. I have strived to continually keep my professional practice up to date and completed my BA Hons in Early Childhood a few years ago. I have my first aid for caring for children and an outdoor advanced first aid training certificate. I have completed my Safeguarding training, myself and my family have enhanced DBS checks and Public Liability insurance is in place. I will ensure that children in my care are nurtured in a cosy and a caring home from home environment with plenty of opportunities to get outdoors, become creative and enjoy lots of messy muddy fun! Our cosy cabin provides a small kitchen area, baby changing facilities and toilet. I have created areas inside the cabin for children to play, learn and socialise with friends and to use their imagination to lead their own learning and follow their own interests. The cabin has a home corner, messy play area, cosy den area for reading, quiet time or a nap. I have a variety of open ended resources for children to explore and learn with, as well as providing ample opportunites for their development to progress as they follow their curiousity! The cabin has a cosy sofa for storytime and circletime where we can come together and share stories and reflect on our learning together. Outside we have a paddock with mud kitchen, potion play to create and mix flowers and colours, playhouse and plenty of outdoor space for children to free range and explore. There will also be chickens, and rabbits for the children to care for and learn from with some visitors from time to time. We currently have some sheep grazing in the field and an abundance of wildlife for the children to learn about. The property and gardens are all fenced and secure.

What a gorgeous month I have had spending time with my mindees slowing down, just being, and enjoying every last second ...
29/01/2026

What a gorgeous month I have had spending time with my mindees slowing down, just being, and enjoying every last second with them before my final working day yesterday 😭

We have enjoyed the ever changing weather, playing in snow, blowing bubbles in the icy weather, visiting peak wildlife, learning about the birds for the rspbb big birdwatch, enjoying Lydias sessions .ful.childcare and our final day spent in the gorgeous sunshine at glebe farm.

Im going to miss all the children so much but also very lucky to be able to keep in touch and still see local families.

Thank you to everyone for making well natured such a success. Its all thanks to you parents for the fantastic recommendations and many many families coming through the door and putting your trust in me to care for your children. I feel very grateful and thankful for the amazing role Ive played in so many childrens early years journey πŸ₯°πŸ’š

For now its time to reflect, rethink and be nannie Nicky 🩡 but those that know me so well know I wont be able to sit still for too long my heads full of ideas so watch this space πŸ˜‚

Nicola ###x

Hi everyone just popping on to say I am closing the business for good from the 28th January. I did post a few weeks ago ...
25/01/2026

Hi everyone just popping on to say I am closing the business for good from the 28th January. I did post a few weeks ago to share the news but I dont think its been seen and im still getting enquiries.

So a big thank you to everyone who has supported me along the way, from our stay and play sessions at Rudyard, to then moving to the wonderful Astbury thank you to Suzanne for having us, to then setting up from home. Ive loved every minute being a part of your families early years journey and thank you all for the memories πŸ₯°
For now no plans, just some time with our first grandchild little Ronnie 🩡 and to empty the classroom and the garage so watch this space as I sell items on.
Lotsalove everyone and have a fantastic 2026 πŸ₯°πŸ’šπŸ₯‚

Just popping on to say hope everyones had a wonderful christmas and I wish you and your families a wonderful new year in...
31/12/2025

Just popping on to say hope everyones had a wonderful christmas and I wish you and your families a wonderful new year in 2026.
Love and best wishes to you all ###

My daughters little venture πŸ₯°πŸ©·
15/11/2025

My daughters little venture πŸ₯°πŸ©·

22/09/2025
Planning for your pumpkin picking and autumn fun....
17/09/2025

Planning for your pumpkin picking and autumn fun....

πŸŽƒπŸŽƒ Pumpkin Picking 2025 in Cheshire & Beyond πŸŽƒπŸŽƒ

Save this for when you want to get your pumpkins πŸŽƒ

To check out my full list with all the info you need click here
https://www.daysoutandmealsout.com/post/pumpkin-patches-in-cheshire

πŸŽƒ Pumpkin season at The Hayloft
πŸ“… Weekends in Sep, daily from the 1st Oct
Free to Enter - no booking needed
πŸ‘» Spooky maze, Β£3.50 / person.

πŸŽƒ Dunham Massey Farm Ice Cream
πŸ“… 27th Sept - 31st Oct
πŸ•· Scavenger Hunt in the now spooky Sunflower field.

πŸŽƒPumpkin Patch at Wheelock Wheelock Hall Farm Shop
πŸ“… 27th Sept - 31st Oct
Open daily 9am - 6:30pm
Entry fee for children is Β£11.99, Β£2.99 for adults, under 1’s go free
This includes entry to the pumpkin patch and access to all our other facilities and play areas.

πŸŽƒ Pumpkin Patch at Lower Drayton Farm
πŸ“…Sat 27th & Sun 28th Sept
πŸ“…Sat 4th & Sun 5th Oct
πŸ“…Daily from Sat 11th – Sat 1st Nov
https://lowerdraytonfarm.co.uk/pumpkins/

πŸŽƒ Pumpkin Festival at Kenyon Hall Farm
πŸ“… Every single day from 26th Sept - 31st Oct
kenyonhall.co.uk/pumpkins

πŸŽƒ Bates Farm Pumpkin Patch
πŸ“… Open weekends from 27th Sept
🌎 https://batesfarm.co.uk/pumpkin-patch/

πŸŽƒ Crewe Green Sunflowers Pumpkins
πŸ“… Weekends from 27th Sept + daily in half term

πŸŽƒ Pumpkins at Delamere Farm Shop
πŸ“… 4th - 31st October 10am
πŸŽƒNo booking required/free entry

πŸŽƒ Grange farm lowton
πŸ“… Weekends 11th, 12th, 18th, 19th, 25th & 26th
Half Term Week 27th - 31st October
https://www.thebarnlowton.co.uk/

πŸŽƒ The Winstanley Park Pumpkin Patch
πŸ“… 11th - 31st October
No booking needed, just turn up!

πŸŽƒPumpkins at Snugburys Ice Cream
πŸ“…Weekends from 4th Oct then daily in Half Term
πŸ˜€No need to book.

πŸŽƒ Pye Ash Farm Pumpkin Maze
πŸ“…Weekends 4th -26th Oct
https://pyeashfarm.co.uk

πŸŽƒ Lymm Pumpkin Patch
πŸ“… Open daily 19th - 3st Oct 10 - 5pm
Mini Maze Β£2 pp
πŸ’° Free entry, no booking required

πŸŽƒ National Forest Adventure Park
πŸ—“οΈ Selected dates from Oct 4th
🎟️ www.adventurefarm.co.uk

πŸŽƒ Pumpkin Patch on Tatton Park Farm
πŸ“… 19 – 31 Oct (selected dates)
https://www.tattonpark.org.uk/home.aspx

πŸŽƒ Pumpkin picking at The Little Cow Shed
πŸ“… Sat & Sun Only 4th – 26th October 2025
πŸ‘» Twilight @ The Creepy Little Cow Shed
πŸ“… Saturday Evenings in October 5pm - 8pm
https://thecreepylittlecowshed.co.uk

πŸŽƒ Libby’s Patch Farm
πŸ“… Opens 27th Sept 9am – 5pm

πŸŽƒ High Legh Pumpkin Patch
πŸ“… Fri, Sat & Sun from 4th Oct plus half term daily.
πŸ’° Free entry, pay for pumpkins

πŸŽƒ Pick Your Own Pumpkins at The Lambing Shed Farm Shop & Kitchen
With two ticket types for their Pumpkin Picking Festival
β€’ Regular Tickets
πŸ“… 4th 5th & 11th, 12th Oct 2025
β€’ Exclusive Experience Tickets
πŸ“… 18th, 19th and 25th & 26th October ONLY
https://thelambingshed.com/pages/pumpkins

πŸŽƒ Seven Sisters Ice cream Secret Pumpkin Patch
πŸ“… Weekends from 4th October and daily through October half term.
πŸ’° Free entry, pay for pumpkins

πŸŽƒ Pumpkins & Maize Maze at Lichfield Maize Maze
πŸ“† Open every weekend in Oct & all of Half Term until 31st
🌻 Wander through the Spooky Sunflower Walk, which winds its way to the hidden Pumpkin Patch

πŸŽƒ Pumpkin patch at Magical Malpas PYO Farm, Cheshire.
πŸ“…3rd, 4th, 5th, 8th, 10th, 11th, 12th,15th, 17th,18th, 19th, 22nd, 24th, 25th, 26th Oct
Half term - Mon 27th, Tue 28th, Wed 29th, Thurs 30th & Fri 31st Oct
No Booking Needed

πŸŽƒPumpkin Picking at Brookhey Farm 2025πŸŽƒ
πŸ“… Sat & Sun in Oct from 4th
Book your tickets here https://brookheysfarm.co.uk/Dunham-Massey-Pumpkin-Picking

πŸŽƒ Farmer Bertie's Pumpkin Patch
πŸ“… 18th-31st Oct
No booking needed

πŸŽƒ Bellis Brothers PYO Pumpkins
πŸ“… 4th, 5th, 11th, 12th, 18th, 19th and daily 25th - 31st Oct
Tickets are FREE but you need to pre book

πŸŽƒ Woore Fruit Farm Pumpkin Patch
πŸ“… 4th -31st October
Free entry and no need to book

πŸŽƒOliver’s Pumpkins in Byley
πŸ“… Weekends throughout October (10am - 4pm), plus a couple of dates over half term
CW10 9ND near to the Three Greyhounds pub

12/09/2025
We had a wonderful summer party to say goodbye to children heading off to school. Lots of fun had with bubbles and the b...
29/08/2025

We had a wonderful summer party to say goodbye to children heading off to school. Lots of fun had with bubbles and the bouncy castle.
Thanks to Auntie Dawn for the balloon modelling and face painting. Im going to miss the chatter of the older ones its going to be so quiet next week πŸ₯°

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Stoke-on-Trent
ST68TA

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5:15pm
Tuesday 8am - 5:15pm
Wednesday 8am - 5:15pm
Thursday 8am - 5:15pm

Telephone

07979388596

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