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Adorable Nurseries

Ofsted: Expected standard·
4.0(12 parent reviews) ·Milton Keynes Primary Care Trust, 15 17, Milton Keynes, MK11 1JA · Milton Keynes
Number of places
74 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Feb 2026
Local authority
Milton Keynes

About this day nursery

Adorable Nurseries, established in 2015, is a childcare setting located in Milton Keynes, offering care for children aged 0-4 years. The nursery operates from 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM, Monday to Friday, all year round.

Following the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum, Adorable Nurseries focuses on providing a stimulating and supportive environment where children can thrive. The setting excels in fostering confidence and communication, with particular emphasis on physical development and language acquisition, especially for children learning English as an additional language.

Leaders are highly committed to continuous improvement, ensuring that the curriculum effectively meets the individual needs of each child. The nursery's approach to SEND provision is highly effective, with tailored support and collaboration with parents and professionals to ensure significant progress for all children.

This commitment to inclusive and engaging learning experiences helps children develop important life skills and a positive attitude towards their education.

What it's like

Children are motivated in their learning and the curriculum meets their individual needs well. They benefit from regular outings in the local community and have opportunities to explore books and local produce, which bring their learning to life. Children develop into confident communicators, behave very well and gain physical skills through active play.

Settled, confident childrenStrong physical developmentEffective EAL supportCommitted leadership

Pricing & funding

Fees are structured weekly, daily, or hourly, with rates tiered across three age groups under five. Monthly billing includes formula, suncream, and all meals. No fees are charged for bank holidays, Christmas closure, or staff training days.

Funding accepted

Tax-Free Childcare
  • Refundable Registration Fee£60 / session
  • Weekly fee (Under 2yrs)£462.39 / week
  • Weekly fee (2-3 years)£456.08 / week
  • Weekly fee (Over 3s)£449.78 / week
  • Daily fee (Under 2yrs)£94.56 / day

Good to know

  • A refundable £60 registration fee is required up until two months before the start date.
  • Fees are billed monthly in advance and must be paid within 12 days of invoice issue.
  • Two months' written notice is required before withdrawing a child.
  • Fees remain payable for sickness, holidays, and closures due to unforeseen circumstances.
  • No charges are made for bank holidays, the Christmas closure week, or three staff training days.
  • Formula, suncream, breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea, snacks, milk, and water are included.

Key facts

Opening hours

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday : 07:30 - 17:30

Food

Breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea, and snacks provided. Formula and suncream not charged.

Age range

3 months to 5 years

Term time / All Year

All_year

Session types

Full day, Hourly, Weekly

Established

2015

Ofsted Inspection — new report card

Expected standard

Last inspected Feb 2026

Headline: Expected standard

Grade summary

Exceptional
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Strong standard
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Expected standard
Needs attention
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Urgent improvement
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Each dot represents one of the six inspection categories. Headline is the average of the six grades, rounded up.

Category grades

AchievementExpected standard
Behaviour, attitudes and establishing routinesExpected standard
Children's welfare and wellbeingExpected standard
Curriculum and teachingExpected standard
InclusionExpected standard
Leadership and governanceExpected standard
Age range
0 to 4
Registers
Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register
Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Adorable Nurseries

Last inspected 12 February 2026 · Hayley Marshall-Gowen

Safeguarding effective

What it's like to attend

Children are motivated in their learning and the curriculum meets their individual needs well. They benefit from regular outings in the local community and have opportunities to explore books and local produce, which bring their learning to life. Children develop into confident communicators, behave very well and gain physical skills through active play.

Inspector highlights

  • Children are settled, confident and secure in the nursery.
  • Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities make significant and well-targeted progress.
  • The curriculum for physical development is a strength, supporting children's strength, balance and coordination.
  • Support for children who speak English as an additional language is especially effective.
  • Leaders are committed, review the nursery with rigour and provide purposeful support to staff.

Areas to develop

  • 1Leaders should secure staff knowledge of the newly developed curriculum so they are confident in implementing it and children consistently benefit from intended learning.
  • 2Leaders should review the routine for babies, making adaptations to ensure that their needs are met consistently.
Inspection #10280450 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities make significant and well-targeted progress from their individual starting points, with any gaps in their learning starting to close. Staff assess promptly, provide tailored support and work with parents and external professionals to ensure individual support plans are specific to each child's requirements.

Outdoor space

The curriculum for physical development is a strength; staff offer a range of opportunities for children to be physically active which supports their strength, balance and coordination, including climbing, balance beams and a string 'laser beam' assault course. Babies and toddlers have freedom to be active and climb, and older children manage appropriate levels of risk during physical activities.

EAL / language support

Children who speak English as an additional language make particularly steady progress because staff have the necessary expertise to support their emerging language skills; support for EAL is especially effective.

Parent Reviews of Adorable Nurseries

4.0
(12)
Laura Q.
3 months ago

We couldn’t be happier with this nursery. It is truly excellent, and we feel very lucky to have both our children here. The carers and all the staff are incredibly caring, kind, and highly professional, which gives us great peace of mind as parents. We really appreciate the importance the nursery places on the children’s development through the wide variety of activities they thoughtfully prepare for them. Our children are always engaged, stimulated, and happy. I specially love the Stay and Play sessions, where parents are invited to come and play with the children. These sessions are a wonderful opportunity to share time together, see how the children learn through play, and feel part of the nursery community. We highly recommend this nursery to any family looking for a warm, nurturing, and high-quality environment for their children.

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Sophie Maple
4 months ago

My child absolutely loves their time at Adorable Nurseries! From day one the team has been warm, welcoming, and genuinely caring it’s clear they put the children’s wellbeing and development first. The staff communicate regularly with detailed updates, photos and activities, which makes drop-off and pick-up much easier for us as parents. The environment feels safe, engaging and full of fun learning opportunities, and my child always arrives and leaves happy and excited to join in or return the next day. Highly recommended nursery for anyone looking for nurturing care and great communication you can really tell how much they value each child. It’s often said that in childcare you can sometimes come across staff who don’t genuinely want to be there, but that couldn’t be further from the case at Adorable Nurseries. The team here are without a doubt some of the best in the local area warm, enthusiastic, and truly passionate about what they do. Thank you Adorable' s team!

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Marie Troughton
4 months ago

We couldn’t be happier with Adorable. The team are genuinely attentive and caring. The feedback we receive is incredible — detailed, thoughtful, and reassuring — which makes us feel truly involved in our child’s development every step of the way. I value the relationships the team build, tt’s not just with the children, but with us as parents too. The staff take the time to listen, communicate openly, and create a real sense of trust and partnership. It feels like a community rather than just a nursery, and knowing our child is happy, supported, and valued gives us complete peace of mind. We’re so grateful for the care, dedication, and genuine warmth the whole team shows every single day.

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Terri Grant
3 months ago

I love adorable nurseries, my children started in 2023 one graduated last year and my second will graduate this summer and I can honestly say I am dreading it. The setting truly is a home from home, I don’t have any worries leaving my children, the staff are amazing and the management are the best that’s ever been there ( 3 changes since 2023) I love that Eleanor and Martin both started as play workers/leaders prior to stepping up meaning both my children got to know them and even now they still will help out in the rooms where needed, communication is amazing I can chat with them both for hours! Rebecca the cook is also great and the children know her and often ask for me to cook meals that she does! It just has such a family feel. I’m going to miss them all so much when my son leaves this year.

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RAMOS
8 months ago

Today was my son’s last day at Adorable Nurseries, and I can honestly say we will truly miss this wonderful place. I cannot recommend Adorable Nurseries highly enough! From the very first day, the staff have been incredibly caring, attentive, and welcoming. They create such a safe and nurturing environment where children truly thrive. The activities are always engaging, educational, and fun—my son would come home happy and excited to share everything he learned. The team goes above and beyond to make both children and parents feel supported. Communication is excellent, and it’s clear they genuinely care about each child’s well-being and development. The nursery is always clean, well-organized, and filled with warmth and positivity. Adorable Nurseries has been more than just childcare for us—it has felt like a second family. We are so grateful for the peace of mind knowing our son was in such wonderful hands every single day. ❤️

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Inspection history

Date: October 2017

The most recent inspection point has been hidden because the parsed entry didn't match the headline Ofsted rating (Good). We're re-checking it against the original report.

  • May 2023Good
  • October 2017Good

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