Emily’s Mini Farm provides gentle, engaging mobile farm visits specially designed for private nurseries and pre-schools, offering young children safe and meaningful access to nature through supervised animal encounters. Our early years sessions support learning, emotional development, and wellbeing in a calm, age-appropriate way that fits naturally within nursery and pre-school environments.
We understand the unique needs of early years settings, where experiences must be nurturing, inclusive, and carefully structured. Our visits are planned to complement the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS), supporting children’s natural curiosity while promoting confidence, communication, and empathy.
Early Years Learning Through Nature
Our nursery and pre-school visits introduce children to animals in a gentle and reassuring way. Children are encouraged to observe, talk about, and—where appropriate—carefully interact with the animals, helping them develop an early understanding of the natural world.
Our sessions support EYFS areas including:
- Understanding the World – The Natural World
- Personal, Social and Emotional Development
- Communication and Language
Animal encounters help children learn new vocabulary, practise listening and turn-taking, and develop respect for living things. For many children, meeting animals for the first time is a memorable and confidence-building experience.
Supporting Wellbeing and Emotional Development
Interaction with animals can have a calming and reassuring effect on young children. Our sessions are designed to be unhurried and relaxed, allowing children to engage at their own pace. This supports emotional wellbeing, helps build self-confidence, and encourages positive social interaction within small groups.
Our visits can be particularly beneficial for children who may feel anxious, shy, or unsettled, providing a soothing and engaging shared experience.
Safe, Gentle and Fully Supervised Visits
All nursery and pre-school visits are delivered with the highest standards of safety, hygiene, and animal welfare. Animals are carefully selected for their suitability for early years environments, and all interaction is closely supervised.
Emily’s Mini Farm provides:
- Full public liability insurance
- Written risk assessments for all activities
- A comprehensive animal health and welfare policy
- Clear handwashing and hygiene procedures
- DBS-checked staff
- Defined supervision ratios
- Emergency procedures in place at every visit
We manage all aspects of animal care, setup, and supervision, allowing nursery staff to focus on supporting children and enjoying the experience alongside them.
Bringing Nature Into Familiar Settings
Access to nature is especially important in early childhood, but off-site visits are not always practical for nurseries and pre-schools. Our mobile farm visits bring animals directly to your setting, providing a simple and inclusive way to enrich your early years provision.
Whether you are planning a special enrichment day or regular visits throughout the year, Emily’s Mini Farm offers flexible sessions tailored to the needs of your nursery or pre-school.
To arrange a visit or discuss your early years requirements, please contact us and we’ll be happy to help plan a gentle and engaging experience for your setting.