As well as observing and learning about milking cows, the two- to five-year-olds on the nursery's books have seen calves being born, helped to rear lambs, cared for rabbits and grown their own vegetables.
All this is a great learning experience according to Barn Owls' proprietor Kim Houghton, who set up the nursery in a purpose-built extension to her farm home in September 2004.
The nursery recently won third place in the National Day Nurseries Association Mark Warner Nursery of the Year Award, voted for by parents.
They praised the caring and dedicated staff and the environment, with many outdoor activities and focused around nature and the farm.
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