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Clever Munchkins Nursery

Ofsted: Good
(Oct 2023)
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4.9(38 parent reviews) ·52 Avondale Road, Luton, LU1 1DJ · Luton
Number of places
40 places
Age range
2–4 yrs
Last inspected
Oct 2023
Local authority
Luton

About this day nursery

Clever Munchkins Nursery in Luton offers a stimulating and nurturing environment focused on providing children with the best possible start in life. The nursery champions a play-based learning philosophy, encouraging creativity, problem-solving, and social development through engaging activities.

They understand the diverse needs of modern families, offering flexible scheduling to support parents and ensure a convenient experience for all. A strong emphasis is placed on safety, with state-of-the-art security and child-friendly facilities designed to foster exploration and growth.

The nursery believes in a collaborative approach, actively building partnerships with parents through regular communication and involving them in their child's developmental journey. Clever Munchkins Nursery is committed to creating a vibrant and inclusive atmosphere where every child feels secure, enjoys learning, and can flourish.

Our ethos

Clever Munchkins Nursery champions a play-based learning philosophy to encourage creativity, problem-solving, and social development. They are committed to creating a vibrant and inclusive atmosphere, believing in a collaborative approach with parents to support each child's developmental journey.

What it's like

Children arrive happily at the nursery and quickly engage in play and learning. They build positive relationships with their key person and enjoy group activities. Children's skills are developing well with consistent praise and encouragement.

Play-based learningFlexible schedulingStrong parent partnershipTerm-time only

Pricing & funding

The nursery charges hourly rates for childcare provision beyond government-funded free hours. Fees are structured into age-based bands covering children from zero to four years old. Additional hours outside of scheduled sessions are billed at the standard hourly rate.

Funding accepted

15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)Tax-Free Childcare15 hours — working parents (9 months–2 yrs)
  • Hourly rate for 0-2 year olds (beyond free hours)£9.00 / hour
  • Hourly rate for 2 year olds (beyond free hours)£8.00 / hour
  • Hourly rate for 3-4 year olds (beyond free hours)£7.00 / hour

Good to know

  • Fees are charged for any provision beyond the funded free hours.
  • Additional hours outside scheduled sessions are billed at the standard hourly rate.

Key facts

Opening hours

MONDAY - FRIDAY 8:00AM - 6:00PM

Term time / All Year

All Year

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Clever Munchkins Nursery

Last inspected 5 October 2023

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 happily at the nursery and quickly engage in play and learning. They build positive relationships with their key person and enjoy group activities. Children's skills are developing well with consistent praise and encouragement.

Inspector highlights

  • Children quickly engage in play and learning from the outset.
  • Children's communication and language development is given high priority, especially for those who speak English as an additional language.
  • Children have access to a large and well-equipped outdoor area that provides many opportunities for physical development and learning about nature.
  • Parents are positive about the nursery and staff, feeling well-informed and that their children feel safe and understood.
  • Staff promote healthy lifestyles and teach children about oral hygiene and internet safety.

Areas to develop

  • 1support staff to plan, shape and adapt group activities to better support children's ongoing learning and development.
Inspection #10265485 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

They state that they feel well informed about their children's development and know how to support their learning at home.

Parents state that their children feel safe and that staff know and understand them as individuals.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Staff use gathered information about children's individual care and learning needs to support children to make good progress from the outset.

Outdoor space

Children have access to a large and well-equipped outdoor area. This provides many opportunities for them to practise their physical skills and learn about growing and wildlife in the sustainable garden area.

Parent Reviews of Clever Munchkins Nursery

4.9
(38)
Shirinkis Begum
10 months ago

I can't believe my son graduated today! Thank you Clever munchkins for going the extra mile and making the children and parents feel welcomed. My son enjoyed every moment he spent there for the last 2 years. The staff are warm and approachable and always listen to any concerns you may have. They really look after every child make them feel special! Team work is amazing! Thank you Clever Munchkins 😊

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Kay B
3 months ago

This nursery is honestly amazing my son loved all his time the staff are all great I was so glad I choose clever munchkins as my son first school setting because they really do put everything into the children and made me as a mum feel confident that he was In a save kind productive learning environment we cant thank everything at clever munchkins enough for taking such good care of and helping give my son the best start possible you guy are amazing keep doing what your doing we will be back to vist

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Roberto Parla
11 months ago

I recently made a spontaneous visit to Clever Munchkins with my daughter as we are visiting local nursery’s to start in September. What can I say, she cannot wait to start, she didn’t want to leave. Assayia, Amir & the team are simply amazing, I was genuinely blown away by the warm and welcoming environment despite my visit being unexpected. The environment is bright, clean, and filled with engaging activities that promote both learning and play, the outdoor garden is beautiful, thank you for the strawberry.

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Mohammed Qasim
10 months ago

An amazing nursery with nothing but 100% commitment to their work and more importantly the pupils. Love it that much that l signed my son up for next term.

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Mariam “Mohamed” Hamed
a year ago

They are the best. Wouldn’t trust to send my children anywhere but to Clever Munchkins. My daughter has been going there for 2 years and I wish she can spend more time with them

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Inspection history

Date: May 2022

  • November 2023Good
  • October 2023Good
  • December 2022Requires improvement
  • November 2022Requires improvement
  • June 2022Inadequate
  • May 2022Inadequate

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