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Joeys At Milnthorpe Family Centre # Joeys At Milnthorpe Family Centre Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Jul 2024) · 5.0 (1 parent reviews) · Firs Road, Milnthorpe, LA7 7QF · Westmorland and Furness Number of places 72 places Age range 0–5 yrs Last inspected Jul 2024 Local authority Westmorland and Furness 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 Joeys Nursery, situated in Milnthorpe, offers comprehensive childcare for children ranging from three months to eleven years old, operating year-round with the exception of Bank Holidays and a Christmas closure period. The nursery is committed to creating a vibrant, safe, and nurturing space where children can thrive and have fun, supported by a team of professional and qualified staff. They prioritise a flexible approach to childcare, aiming to build strong relationships with parents and involve them in their child's development journey. Joeys Nursery focuses on providing a stimulating curriculum that balances child-led exploration with adult-guided learning, ensuring every child has the opportunity to reach their full potential. They emphasise the importance of positive role models and encourage children to develop confidence and resilience within a secure environment. The nursery also caters to older children with dedicated out-of-school and holiday clubs. Our ethos Joeys Nursery is committed to creating a vibrant, safe, and nurturing space, focusing on a stimulating curriculum that balances child-led exploration with adult-guided learning. They emphasise building strong relationships with parents and fostering confidence and resilience in children. What it's like Staff promote children's sense of belonging and security through displaying photographs of families and artwork. Children understand routines, behave well, and are polite, responding to staff's instructions. They happily lead their own play, with staff engaging them in discussions and offering choices. Full day care for 0-11 year olds Non-profit charity Flexible childcare options Parental involvement encouraged ## Pricing & funding Charges are applied for late collections, with fees accruing for every fifteen minutes of delay. A deposit is required upon booking, which is credited back on the second invoice after the child has settled. Funding accepted 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs) Good to know - A deposit equivalent to a standard weekly booking is required to secure a place. - The deposit is deducted from the second invoice once the child has settled. - The deposit is non-refundable if the booked place is not taken up. - Late collection fees are charged per child. ## Key facts Opening hours 7.45am – 6pm all year round (excluding Bank holidays & one week at Christmas) Age range 3 months to 11 years Term time / All Year All Year Established 2016 ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Joeys At Milnthorpe Family Centre Inspection date Jul 2024 Inspection no. 10350885 Lead inspector Amy Johnson Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50254416)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY536987) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=joeys-at-milnthorpe-family-centre-la7-7qf-ey536987) Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Joeys At Milnthorpe Family Centre Last inspected 17 July 2024 · Amy Johnson 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 Staff promote children's sense of belonging and security through displaying photographs of families and artwork. Children understand routines, behave well, and are polite, responding to staff's instructions. They happily lead their own play, with staff engaging them in discussions and offering choices. Inspector highlights - Staff promote children's sense of belonging and security. - Children behave well and are polite, responding to staff's instructions and expectations. - Staff support children to learn about their community as they visit the local library and make juice with local fruit. - Staff consider babies' learning and development very well, adapting plans based on individual abilities. - Staff work closely with a variety of outside agencies to ensure that children with special educational needs and/or disabilities have appropriate support. Areas to develop - 1 Consider ways to focus teaching on children's next steps with more precision to continually build on the quality of education. Inspection #10350885 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50254416) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Staff work closely with a variety of outside agencies to ensure that children with special educational needs and/or disabilities have appropriate support. Additional funding is spent thoughtfully, with some children benefiting from individual support. Staff offer parents targeted support to ensure consistent care, resulting in good progress for all children from their starting points. Outdoor space Children develop strength and stamina as they climb and explore in their outdoor area. Staff encourage a range of physical skills, sequencing them appropriately as children develop the movements and muscles they will need as they learn to write. ## Parent Reviews of Joeys At Milnthorpe Family Centre 5.0 (1) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocJtuHMR5RCoFtDeyE1A473vCplVFxS9ft4Z1yjyIVlb2DcdvQ=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) scotch Glendinning 9 years ago Excellent staff, friendly and welcoming. Great setup and brought my child on leaps and bounds. Thank you [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUN3c3FUNnVBRRAB!2m1!1s0x487c9aa9afa9747d:0x43ba57cb930696a9) Reviews from Google for Joeys At Milnthorpe Family Centre. 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