Furnace Barn Day Nursery Ltd

19/05/2026

Hi everyone! We would like to invite you to this year’s Ruby Wren Fest with a twist! For the last 2 years we have hosted a successful event and with your help raised nearly £4000 for Team Ruby & The Lily Foundation. Ruby Marshall was one of our amazing little humans we looked after since the age of 2, sadly at 6 months old Ruby was diagnosed with a life limiting mitochondrial disease called Pearsons syndrome, for which there is no known cure. Ruby is currently thriving in reception and we feel having a fun family day to celebrate another fabulous successful year of Ruby would be a lovely way to come to together and celebrate the huge milestones that she is achieving. Unlike the previous years, this is not a fundraising event and more of an opportunity for our community to come together and have fun on the field, that being said donations are always welcome!

Ruby will always be part of our furnace barn family, as are all of our children, so we would love you to join us at our very first “Ruby Wren Fest - A Big Picnic”

Please see the poster attached, if you would like any further information please see either Heidi or Katie at the preschool unit or message us on directly xx

13/05/2026

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THE PHONE CALL NO PARENT WANTS… AND NO EDUCATOR WANTS TO MAKE

There are few phone calls parents dread more than the one from daycare saying their child is unwell.

Because behind that call is often immediate stress.

Work meetings needing to be cancelled.
Shift changes.
Trying to organise who can leave.
The guilt of not being there already.
The worry about your child.

We see that.

We understand that for many families, one sick day can create a ripple effect through the entire week.

And we know most parents are not frustrated because they don’t care.

Usually it’s because they care deeply… while trying to hold together lives that already feel very full.

But we also want to gently share another side too.

Making those calls is hard for educators as well.

Because we know what it means when we make them.

We know the stress it can cause.
We know some parents will feel overwhelmed or upset.
We know many are already stretched emotionally, mentally and financially.

And the truth is…

No educator enjoys calling a parent to say their child is sick.

But when we do, it always comes from one place:

Care.

Care for your child who needs comfort and support.
Care for the other children in the environment.
Care for the wellbeing of our educators too.

Our team are not trying to make your day harder.

They are trying to do what is safest and kindest in a difficult moment.

And sometimes, because emotions are high, frustrations can land on the people making the call.

The educator.
The receptionist.
The team member who is simply following health guidelines and trying to support everyone involved.

But behind those calls are humans too.

People who have spent the day comforting your child.
Cleaning up vomit.
Holding children while they cry.
Trying to protect the health of an entire centre environment.

And they deserve kindness too.

We truly believe this is one of those situations where everyone is often doing their best inside a system that can feel incredibly hard.

Parents are stretched.
Educators are stretched.

And at the centre of it all is a child who simply needs care.

So maybe what we all need in these moments is a little more understanding for each other.

A little more softness.

Because none of us are the enemy here.

We are all just trying to navigate the realities of raising and caring for children in a world that often asks too much of everyone.

And despite the hard days, the phone calls, the tears and the stress…

Please know this:

We care deeply about your children.

And we care about you too.

09/05/2026

K2B and we’re off!

05/05/2026

Sorry we have been quiet on here lately we have a new parent app which means we can communicate with our parents in a secure way.

However, we really needed to celebrate this huge milestone. Today we celebrated Karen’s 10 year working anniversary with us (and a big birthday 🎉🍾) we are very privileged to have a strong dedicated team at Furnace Barn and Karen demonstrates our values.

A big Happy 10th Work Anniversary Karen.

We couldn’t celebrate without a visit from Cody’s Coffee Club 🥰😍🙌🥰😍

08/01/2026

Calling all Preschool Leavers 2026…

one week to go for the deadline for Primary School Admissions. Please make sure you complete the form even if you have a sibling at the school you want your child to attend.
You must also make three selection otherwise Lancashire could assign your child to any school.

If you need to discuss anything please do come and chat with us xx

⏰ 1 week to go before primary school admissions closes!

Don’t miss the chance to apply for your child’s primary school place.

Deadline: 15 January 2026

👉 Our full guide explains the criteria and more: https://orlo.uk/PrimarySchoolAdmissions_g4U2k

24/12/2025

We have been a little quieter on social media for the past couple months, we have a new parent App that allows us to share images easier and safer.
However, we would love to say a big thank to all our parents new and old another amazing year at The Barn & Preschool and we couldn’t do it all without the support of our parents.

We wish you all a fabulous christmas, and New Year.
From All the team xx

Here’s a few pictures for the past couple of weeks, the children even had a visit from the main man himself 🥰🥰

18/12/2025

❤️ xx

Well it's officially Christmas, these little humans absolutely sang their hearts out and put on the best performance. Well done to each and every one of you for learning songs, sign language and twinkle twinkle in polish! How fabulous xx

10/12/2025

📣 The popular Incredible Years programme is back!

☀️ Do you sometimes find parenting difficult?
☀️ Do you want to strengthen your relationship with your child?
☀️ Would you like to promote your child's social skills?
☀️ Would you like to boost your child's language development?
☀️ Would you like to develop positive parenting skills?

Parents and carers - support is available, you're not alone!

A new Incredible Years course is starting in the new year - if you feel this could benefit you and your family, and you wish to book a place or ask questions, please contact Parenting Practitioner, Debra Lawless on 01524 550650 or by emailing [email protected].

06/10/2025

how amazing!! can we get some ❤️ for ohr preschoolers!

We have harvested!! Three huge winter squash!! The wind has attacked the sweetcorn but there’s still hope yet! 🤞🏼🌽 Archie even got involved 😂🐢

30/09/2025

We were very excited to launch our new parent app Famly last week, most families are now signed up and actively using the app to see updates of their child's day. The app will also be the place to receive invoices, please can all parents ensure they are connected with the App, and logged in ready for invoices being sent tomorrow.

Famly also makes it really easy to pay via your Tax Free Childcare account, you can link your account and pay by the click of a button 😍 Please scan the QR code on the picture, or see the newsfeed in the Famly App to get started.

If you need any help getting started please contact Kerry.