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Ducklings Monkston @ St Barts # Ducklings Monkston @ St Barts Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Sept 2023) · 5.0 (5 parent reviews) · Monkston Community Centre, St. Bartholomews, MILTON KEYNES, MK10 9FJ · Milton Keynes Number of places 43 places Age range 2–4 yrs Last inspected Sept 2023 Local authority Milton Keynes About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - Reviews - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [Reviews](#reviews) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Ducklings Preschool, established in 2000, has been a cornerstone of early childhood education in Milton Keynes and Manchester. The nursery prides itself on fostering a warm, nurturing, and secure environment where children can thrive. With a strong commitment to providing an outstanding experience, Ducklings Preschool emphasises play-based learning and creative activities, tailored to encourage each child's development. They offer various locations across both cities, ensuring accessibility for numerous families. The preschool is dedicated to working in partnership with parents, offering resources and transparent information regarding their curriculum, term dates, and funding options. Ducklings Preschool is recognised locally, having received the MK Inspiring School Award, which underscores their dedication to staff achievement and quality early years provision. They regularly update their online presence with parent resources and information, aiming to keep families well-informed and engaged in their child's learning journey. Our ethos Ducklings Preschool prides itself on fostering a warm, nurturing, and secure environment. They emphasise play-based learning and creative activities, tailored to encourage each child's development. The preschool is dedicated to working in partnership with parents, offering resources and transparent information. What it's like Children show a keen curiosity in all aspects of their play and confidently explore and extend their play by transporting resources from inside to outside. Staff have developed an effective curriculum that successfully identifies children's needs and uses their interests to extend their experiences, thinking and knowledge. Children learn to develop personal care skills quickly and purposefully, making healthy choices and independently finding their boots to play in the nature garden. Established in 2000 Award-winning Multiple locations ## Pricing & funding Pricing on request This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability. [Request pricing →](https://www.ducklingspreschool.co.uk/ro/pricing) ## Key facts Opening hours Monday to Friday, 8.45am to 2.45pm Term time / All Year Term Time ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Ducklings Monkston @ St Barts Inspection date Sept 2023 Inspection no. 10265465 Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50230057)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2603041) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. Schedule a VisitContact NurseryJoin Waitlist Get in touch ### Contact Reveal phone number [ Visit website ](https://www.ducklingspreschool.co.uk) Monkston Community Centre, St. Bartholomews, MILTON KEYNES, MK10 9FJ [© 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#/-0.70011/52.03505/14) [](https://www.mapbox.com/) ## Explore day nurseries near MILTON KEYNES - [Day nurseries in MILTON KEYNES](/search?q=MILTON+KEYNES) - [Day nurseries in South East](/search?q=South+East) Is this your nursery? Claim this listing to add photos, pricing, and respond to enquiries. [Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=ducklings-monkston-st-barts-mk10-9fj-2603041) Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating Last inspected 18 September 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 show a keen curiosity in all aspects of their play and confidently explore and extend their play by transporting resources from inside to outside. Staff have developed an effective curriculum that successfully identifies children's needs and uses their interests to extend their experiences, thinking and knowledge. Children learn to develop personal care skills quickly and purposefully, making healthy choices and independently finding their boots to play in the nature garden. Inspector highlights - Children show a keen curiosity and confidently explore their play. - Staff use children's interests to plan next steps in learning and close developmental gaps. - Children learn to develop personal care skills quickly and purposefully. - Children's physical development is highly promoted, and they enthusiastically try new movements. - Parents make positive comments about the quality of care and learning children receive. Areas to develop - 1 use information and initial observations more effectively to fully support children to settle in and develop secure bonds and attachments with staff - 2 develop staff's confidence to change practice promptly to make a bigger impact on children's experiences and learning. Inspection #10265465 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50230057) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child Outdoor space Children confidently experiment with a wealth of new experiences outdoors, such as discovering plants, leaves and bugs, and they use tools that they may not have used before. For example, children confidently experiment with a wealth of new experiences outdoors, such as discovering plants, leaves and bugs, and they use tools that they may not have used before. ## Parent Reviews 5.0 (5) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocJiILS9W1HtSZ20-DllIagY8GsL_xhEMKecZZkwaD3QqsH_WA=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Donia Williams 10 months ago Ducklings St.Barts has been such a brilliant start to my littles ones learning journey. We have both loved it here; the care for the children and parents has been greatly appreciated. after visiting a few nursery and preschools this setting instantly felt welcoming, comfortable and safe. When school holidays come along and my daughter asks if it's time for school i know she's truly happy here. It's been a real pleasure to see the growth and development of my little ducklings here. I wish they were a primary school too. Thank you for everything ducklings. What a wonderful team. :) [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2tnNE1VeEpRVlpCZUZKSmJtYzNkR3RYVkV0bFdHYxAB!2m1!1s0x4877abcc6b616263:0x125926298f64788a) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocKuFhjXMxKoKtMAqpG6WXnflEGGnRrecoPXmXpjJcqTS3n6Mw=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Stella S G 2 years ago Friendly and responsible teachers and management. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURsOUlhMU53EAE!2m1!1s0x4877abcc6b616263:0x125926298f64788a) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocLmM4g7CiPIUaBMME4u73ykTfJh0MqdOQ0OqYvdBxY3RgSWaw=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba3) singh singh 6 months ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2xGSFlsVlRUSE4wUlhKNE1FOWlSMlZsU2pWT1FVRRAB!2m1!1s0x4877abcc6b616263:0x125926298f64788a) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocLoH5oxBQ8SWwRL3tqymEyi2isgsSi8iiRbc6qSpsboR7tW5A=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Lucia Drozdova 2 years ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURsMExXSmtBRRAB!2m1!1s0x4877abcc6b616263:0x125926298f64788a) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjUgn2c0Xd-TBFEhV5GKBqYBNf8b8yiNf-RydbJaUDkY7BmJRtIo=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Kingsley Ofosu-Twum -Emerge Media 2 years ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURwNUtpdndRRRAB!2m1!1s0x4877abcc6b616263:0x125926298f64788a) Reviews from Google for Ducklings Monkston @ St Barts. [See all on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=1322129925551192202&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) Inspection history Improved from Requires improvement → Good in 2023 Date: November 2022 - September 2023 Good - November 2022 Requires improvement ## Frequently asked about Ducklings Monkston @ St Barts ### What stands out in Ducklings Monkston @ St Barts’s inspection report? ### What is Ducklings Monkston @ St Barts working on improving? ### When was Ducklings Monkston @ St Barts established? ### Open hours at Ducklings Monkston @ St Barts? ### How can Ducklings Monkston @ St Barts be contacted? ## Nearby day nurseries in MILTON KEYNES Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Ducklings Monkston @ St Barts. - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 0.3 mi ### Acorn at Kents Hill Milton Keynes · MK7 6JF 4.3(10 reviews) ](/nursery/acorn-at-kents-hill-mk7-6jf-ey447040) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.8 mi ### Acorn at Mulberry Bear Milton Keynes · MK7 6AA ](/nursery/acorn-at-mulberry-bear-mk7-6aa) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.9 mi ### Walton Nursery Milton Keynes · MK7 6BB ](/nursery/walton-nursery-mk7-6bb-ey349307) - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 0.9 mi ### Chipmonks Pre-school Milton Keynes · MK10 9NJ ](/nursery/chipmonks-pre-school-limited-mk10-9nj-ey478887) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.0 mi ### Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Milton Keynes · MK7 7AN ](/nursery/kiddi-caru-day-nursery-mk7-7an-2702662) - [ Awaiting first inspection 1.1 mi ### Broughton Manor Nursery Milton Keynes · MK10 9AA ](/nursery/broughton-manor-nursery-mk10-9aa-2865958) [See all nurseries in MILTON KEYNES →](/search?q=MILTON+KEYNES) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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