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Childcare4u in Marlow

Ofsted: Good
(Jun 2024)
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5.0(9 parent reviews) ·Farm House, Crown Lane, MARLOW, SL7 3HL · Buckinghamshire
Number of places
63 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Jun 2024
Local authority
Buckinghamshire

About this day nursery

Childcare4U Marlow is a welcoming and nurturing nursery located in the heart of Marlow, conveniently situated for both local families and those commuting to London. Housed within a charming Grade II listed farmhouse, the nursery has been thoughtfully adapted and equipped to cater to children from three months to five years of age.

Open weekdays from 7:30 AM to 6:30 PM, Childcare4U Marlow is dedicated to providing a serene, caring, secure, and stimulating environment where children can thrive and learn through hands-on exploration, both indoors and in their secure outdoor garden. The curriculum incorporates a variety of engaging and unique educational experiences designed to foster successful lifelong learning, including active play through sports, bilingual Spanish sessions, energising brain activities, practical cookery, and community outings.

The nursery places a strong emphasis on fostering social skills, independence, and a love for learning, with a focus on individual development and smooth transitions between age groups, all while ensuring children are happy, healthy, and confident.

Our ethos

Childcare4U Marlow is dedicated to providing a serene, caring, secure, and stimulating environment. They foster lifelong learning through hands-on exploration, with diverse experiences like sports, Spanish, cookery, and community outings. The nursery emphasises social skills, independence, and a love for learning, aiming for happy, healthy, and confident children.

What it's like

Children are happy and have fun playing in a warm, welcoming and child friendly environment. Staff are kind and caring, offer a nurturing and inclusive nursery, which in turn helps children to be confident and feel secure. Children enjoy the activities on offer and show a positive attitude to their learning.

Homely and friendly atmosphereGrade II listed farmhouse settingExtensive outdoor playVariety of educational activitiesFocus on holistic development

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds15 hours — working parents (9 months–2 yrs)
  • Stretched funding for 30 hours per week£22.35 / hour
  • Stretched funding for 15 hours per week£11.18 / hour
  • Stretched funding for 95 hours per month£95.0 / hour
  • Stretched funding for 47.5 hours per month£47.5 / hour

Key facts

Food

Menus designed by nursery chef and paediatric dietician

Opening hours

07:30 - 18:30

Age range

3 months to 5 years

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Childcare4u

Last inspected 6 June 2024

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 are happy and have fun playing in a warm, welcoming and child friendly environment. Staff are kind and caring, offer a nurturing and inclusive nursery, which in turn helps children to be confident and feel secure. Children enjoy the activities on offer and show a positive attitude to their learning.

Inspector highlights

  • The newly appointed management team work well together to create a happy and harmonious nursery.
  • Staff benefit from regular meetings, and well-being reviews.
  • Children show focus and concentration as they explore.
  • The children benefit from a stimulating base room.
  • The management team and staff work in good partnership with parents to promote continuity in children's care and learning.

Areas to develop

  • 1embed the newly implemented staff coaching and mentoring arrangements, so that children have access to teaching of the highest quality
  • 2review mealtimes to ensure there is a fully consistent approach to promoting children's good health.
Inspection #10339396 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

The nursery's special educational needs coordinator is confident in her role and responsibilities. She understands the importance to work closely with the children, key persons, parents, and relevant agencies to ensure that children receive the support and timely interventions to meet their developmental needs.

Outdoor space

Staff ensure children have regular opportunities to play inside and outside. Children all have regular opportunities to play and exercise outside in the fresh air, where they ride on wheeled toys and build with construction.

Parent Reviews of Childcare4u

5.0
(9)
Amy Evans
5 years ago

We have been extremely pleased with the kindness, professionalism and attentiveness of the staff at Childcare4u. Our child is extremely happy there, and she has developed faster than if she were to be at home with us all the time! Would recommend this nursery to any parent.

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Daniel Page
5 years ago

My daughter loves going to nursery at Childcare4U. She has a big smile on her face when she sees her carers and Ive always been impressed by the level of professionalism given at handovers, I get a detailed description of the activities of the day along with how well she has eaten and the yummy food she has had. I would strongly recommend Childcare4U.

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Suzi Noble
3 years ago

Both myself and my son had a fabulous experience at ChildCare4U. The staff were all amazing and genuinely cared for him during his time there. The forest school and trips are brilliant too.

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julia mcclelland
3 years ago

Fantastic place to send the children. We have been so happy with baby room, toddler room and pre school! Thanks so much!!

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S Cartwright
5 years ago

Excellent nursery with great facilities. I love the homely feel, experienced staff and happy atmosphere. Would highly recommend.

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Inspection history

Date: July 2018

  • June 2024Good
  • July 2018Good

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