Proud to Represent Polka Dot Farm at the House of Commons: Leading the Way in Early Years Nutrition
This week, I had the huge honour of attending a Parliamentary reception at the House of Commons, hosted by the wonderful team at The Nursery Kitchen, to celebrate the publication of the Cross-Party Parliamentary Group (CPPG) report: Early Years Nutrition – Setting the Standards for Change. The setting was grand, the atmosphere inspiring, and the message loud and […]
Let’s Grow with Ben Faulks aka CBeebies Mr Bloom
For one night only…… One question we’re often asked is about our relationship with Ben Faulks, known to many as CBeebies’ Mr Bloom. On July 2nd, fellow Early Years Educators are invited to come along to Polka Dot Farm between 7pm-8.30pm and find out what our relationship with Ben is all about. We are opening […]
We’re Thrilled to Announce Our OUTSTANDING Ofsted Report
We are overjoyed to share that Polka Dot Farm has been rated Outstanding in all areas following our recent Ofsted inspection on 13 March 2025! This achievement reflects the unwavering dedication of our incredible team and the vibrant, nurturing environment we’ve cultivated for our children. Highlights from the Report include: We extend our heartfelt thanks to our […]
Guest Blog by our Expert – Theresa McCarthy – Responsive Feeding in Babies
When I first had children, I am not going to lie but I found having my life completely utterly turned upside with no sense of routine quite hard to take and I found myself believing that if Jack had some sort of routine, my life would be easier. So, yes, I decided to read Gina […]
All I ever wanted was a Mr Frosty!
The most nostalgic time of the year is upon us and it’s got us thinking about our childhood Christmas times. All I ever wanted was a Mr Frosty! The funniest thing is that other than the elusive Mr Frosty, I don’t really remember the presents bit – it’s all the other stuff that sticks in my […]
Where does the time go?
One year ago today we opened the doors to Polka Dot Farm to the very first children. What a year! We have 198 families attending the farm on a weekly basis, with a waiting list that grows weekly. The response to the farm has been nothing short of incredible. But as a mum, I’m not […]
Sharing Early Years Ideas with Local Professionals
Tomorrow evening we are hosting an Early Years Event. We are opening the farm up on November 7th 2024 at 7pm to welcome fellow Early Years Practitioners to come to have a look around. Whether you are someone who wants to nosy around the farm having followed us on social media for a while, or […]
Lightening the mental load!
We are fans of having one less thing on the to-do list! We are now set up to accept payments via Famly, through your nursery app. 😊 Famly, our nursery app, is your one-stop-shop for all things related to nursery. You can book additional sessions, pay your invoice, order uniforms, update contacts, contact the office […]
As mums, we recognised that you need to trust (and like!) your Childs nursery. It was the key driver behind sharing Polka Dot life on our socials. On Saturday night our efforts were recognised at The Nursery World Awards, where we picked up an award for our Industry-Leading approach to connecting with parents via social […]
We love the “ber’s!”
We love the months with ‘ber’ at the end. September always feels more of a “New Year” that January when you are in the Education sector. September seems like it comes with a sense of renewal and new-ness! At Polka Dot, we have had many new families join us as our oldest children head off […]
