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Children arrive eager to engage, and staff foster warm bonds and provide consistent, flexible care, ensuring children feel safe and secure. The nursery focuses on nurturing environments where children can explore, grow, and develop confidence." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "What is Akeley Wood Nursery's Ofsted rating?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Akeley Wood Nursery received a 'Good' rating from Ofsted during its inspection on June 5, 2019. The nursery ensures children are well-supervised and staff undertake mandatory training in safeguarding and first aid, contributing to children's safety. Staff also plan activities based on individual children's developmental needs." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "How much does Akeley Wood Nursery cost?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Akeley Wood Nursery has a detailed fee structure with varying costs depending on the child's age and the number of days attended. For instance, a full day for Ladybirds (12 months – 2.5 years) costs £94, Caterpillars (2.5 - 3+ years) costs £92, and Butterflies (3 - 4 years) also costs £92 for one full day, including core, extended hours and a catering package. There is also a registration fee of £125 for non-funded places." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "Does Akeley Wood Nursery accept 15 or 30 hours of free childcare?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Yes, Akeley Wood Nursery accepts both the 15 hours universal funding for 3 and 4-year-olds and the 30 hours working families funding for children between 9 months and 4 years. 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Parents can also extend these hours to full days (8am - 6pm) if needed." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "What are Akeley Wood Nursery's opening hours?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Akeley Wood Nursery operates all year round, from Monday to Friday. The daily sessions run from 8am until 6pm. The nursery closes for one week at Christmas and on English Public and Bank Holidays. For specific details or to explore session options, it is best to contact the nursery directly." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "What age range does Akeley Wood Nursery accept?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Akeley Wood Nursery welcomes children within the age range of 0-3 years. This allows for a nurturing and age-appropriate environment for babies and young children to explore and develop. The nursery integrates various activities suitable for different developmental stages within this age group." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "Does Akeley Wood Nursery have outdoor space?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Yes, Akeley Wood Nursery offers extensive outdoor space where children can enjoy prolonged periods of play and learning. Children show a clear love for outdoor activities and excitedly participate in forest school sessions. This emphasis on outdoor play helps children develop an interest in the natural environment." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "How does Akeley Wood Nursery support children with SEND?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "This information isn't published - contact the nursery directly to ask." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "What do parents say about Akeley Wood Nursery?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Parents consistently find that children at Akeley Wood Nursery arrive eager to engage in play and learning. There are noted warm bonds between babies and very young children and the staff who look after them. Staff provide consistent personal care and flexible routines, ensuring children feel safe and secure in the nursery." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "How do I contact Akeley Wood Nursery or arrange a visit?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "You can contact Akeley Wood Nursery admissions team by emailing admissions@akeleywoodschool.co.uk or by calling 07451 71505. They encourage early applications and offer personalised tours and open events for prospective families to experience the school's atmosphere firsthand, which is highly recommended for parents." } } ] } ] } ] --- [![Nursery Advice](/__l5e/assets-v1/1c5557d3-f3fd-42f8-935a-3f2d2c3ac7e7/nursery-advice.webp "Nursery Advice")](/ "Nursery Advice") [Find Nurseries](/search)[Parent Hub](/parent-hub)[Compare](/compare)[About Us](/about-us)[For Nurseries](/for-nurseries) [Claim Your Nursery](/claim) 1. [Home](/) 2. [Nurseries](/nurseries) 3. [East Midlands](/search?region=East+Midlands) 4. Akeley Wood Nursery # Akeley Wood Nursery Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Jun 2019) · Akeley Wood Junior School, Wicken Park Road, Milton Keynes, MK19 6DA · West Northamptonshire Number of places 28 places Age range 0–3 yrs Last inspected Jun 2019 Local authority West Northamptonshire About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Akeley Wood Nursery is a welcoming facility for children aged 1 to 4, forming part of the larger Akeley Wood School which provides education up to Sixth Form. The nursery operates across three campuses in Buckinghamshire and Northamptonshire, each designed to inspire learning at different developmental stages. The nursery aims to provide an exceptional foundation for a well-rounded education, focusing on nurturing environments where children can explore, grow, and develop confidence. The school's overarching philosophy is to make education an adventure, emphasising that a child's present experiences are just as crucial as their future aspirations. Akeley Wood strives to cultivate curious, independent thinkers with strong character, courage, and responsibility, equipping them with the skills and knowledge to achieve their dreams. They encourage early applications and offer personalised tours and open events for prospective families to experience the school's atmosphere firsthand. What it's like Children arrive at the nursery eager to engage in play and learning. Staff welcome each child individually and there are warm bonds between babies and very young children and the staff who look after them. Staff provide consistent personal care and flexible routines, ensuring children are well supported to feel safe and secure in the nursery. Part of Akeley Wood School Early years foundation Adventure-based learning Holistic development Multiple campuses ## Pricing & funding Akeley Wood Nursery operates 51 weeks a year, offering core hours from 9am to 3pm with optional extended hours from 8am to 6pm. Fees are structured by age band and the number of days booked per week, with optional catering packages. Government funding is accepted during core hours. Funding accepted 30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs) 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) - Registration Fee (non-funded places) £125 / session - Deposit (UK / Irish families) £250 / session - Ladybirds (12 months – 2.5 years) - 1 Full Day (8am - 6pm) - Core Hours £55 / day - Ladybirds (12 months – 2.5 years) - 2 Full Days (8am - 6pm) - Core Hours £105 / day - Ladybirds (12 months – 2.5 years) - 3 Full Days (8am - 6pm) - Core Hours £149 / day See 43 more Good to know - Open 51 weeks per year; closed for one week at Christmas and on English Bank Holidays. - Registration fee of £125 applies for non-funded places. - Standard deposit is £250 for UK and Irish families, or one month's fees for international families. - Deposits for funded-only places are refunded once funding has been confirmed. - Core hours are 9am to 3pm, with option to extend to full days (8am to 6pm) for an additional fee. - Fees are charged termly, with an option to pay monthly via direct debit.\], ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Akeley Wood Nursery Inspection date Jun 2019 Inspection no. 10105789 Lead inspector Teresa Lester Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50087971)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY542265) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. Schedule a VisitContact NurseryJoin Waitlist Get in touch ### Contact Phone not yet listed Contact Nursery [ Visit website ](https://www.akeleywoodschool.co.uk) Akeley Wood Junior School, Wicken Park Road, Milton Keynes, MK19 6DA [© Mapbox](https://www.mapbox.com/about/maps) [© OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright/) [Improve this map](https://apps.mapbox.com/feedback/?owner=bettersearch&id=cmr0xkm3n001m01shcu7igkjr&access_token=pk.eyJ1IjoiYmV0dGVyc2VhcmNoIiwiYSI6ImNtcjB4NzVvNDA0ZTkycHF5Z3g3aWNtZWcifQ.h8Ni35tijJSAoESKsGArhg#/-0.91683/52.03733/14) [](https://www.mapbox.com/) ## Explore day nurseries near Milton Keynes - [Day nurseries in Milton Keynes](/search?q=Milton+Keynes) - [Day nurseries in East Midlands](/search?q=East+Midlands) Is this your nursery? Claim this listing to add photos, pricing, and respond to enquiries. [Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=akeley-wood-nursery-mk19-6da-ey542265) ## Key facts Opening hours The nursery opens from Monday to Friday all year round. Sessions are from 8am until 6pm. Food Catering package available for morning snack and lunch. Age range 1 to 4 years old Term time / All Year All Year Established 2017 Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Akeley Wood Nursery Last inspected 5 June 2019 · Teresa Lester Safeguarding effective Overall effectiveness Good Quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Good Personal development Good Leadership and management Good What it's like to attend Children arrive at the nursery eager to engage in play and learning. Staff welcome each child individually and there are warm bonds between babies and very young children and the staff who look after them. Staff provide consistent personal care and flexible routines, ensuring children are well supported to feel safe and secure in the nursery. Inspector highlights - Staff carry out daily checks of the environment to ensure it safe and suitable, and children are supervised well. - Mandatory training, such as safeguarding and first aid, is undertaken by all staff, which contributes to children's safety. - Staff make regular observations and assessments and use this information to plan activities that promote individual children's next steps. - Staff work closely with parents to plan individual settling-in periods and provide consistent personal care and flexible routines for babies and younger children. - Children enjoy prolonged outdoor play and take part in forest school sessions, developing interest in the natural environment. Areas to develop - 1 strengthen the monitoring of staff practice to help raise the quality of teaching to the highest level - 2 engage parents in sharing information about their child's achievements at home, to gain a broader picture of their development. Inspection #10105789 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50087971) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child Outdoor space Children spend prolonged periods playing and learning outside; their love of outdoor play is apparent as they excitedly take part in forest school sessions. Inspection history Ofsted records show this provider has **closed** and was never graded. There's no inspection history to display. ## Frequently asked about Akeley Wood Nursery ### Is Akeley Wood Nursery a good nursery? ### What is Akeley Wood Nursery's Ofsted rating? ### How much does Akeley Wood Nursery cost? ### Does Akeley Wood Nursery accept 15 or 30 hours of free childcare? ### Does Akeley Wood Nursery take 9-month-old funded places for working parents? ### Does Akeley Wood Nursery take 2-year-old funded places? ### What are Akeley Wood Nursery's opening hours? ### What age range does Akeley Wood Nursery accept? ### Does Akeley Wood Nursery have outdoor space? ### How does Akeley Wood Nursery support children with SEND? ### What do parents say about Akeley Wood Nursery? ### How do I contact Akeley Wood Nursery or arrange a visit? ## Nearby day nurseries in Milton Keynes Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Akeley Wood Nursery. - [ Awaiting first inspection 1.4 mi ### Acorn Day Nursery, Deanshanger Milton Keynes · MK19 6HT ](/nursery/acorn-day-nursery-deanshanger-mk19-6ht-2861371) - [ Ofsted: Good 2.3 mi ### Greenacres Day Nursery Towcester · NN12 7QS ](/nursery/greenacres-day-nursery-nn12-7qs-219970) - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 3.1 mi ### Acorn Day Nursery (Stony Stratford) Milton Keynes · MK11 1BN ](/nursery/acorn-day-nursery-stony-stratford-mk11-1bn-ey563288) - [ Ofsted: Good 3.1 mi ### Adorable Nurseries Milton Keynes · MK11 1JA 4.0(12 reviews) ](/nursery/adorable-nurseries-mk11-1ja-ey492578) - [ Ofsted: Good 3.2 mi ### Maids Moreton Pre-School Buckingham · MK18 1QA ](/nursery/maids-moreton-pre-school-mk18-1qa-ey476044) - [ Ofsted rating unavailable 3.2 mi ### Milton Keynes Montessori Preschool Milton Keynes · MK11 1ED ](/nursery/milton-keynes-montessori-preschool-mk11-1ed-2743670) [See all nurseries in Milton Keynes →](/search?q=Milton+Keynes) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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