--- title: "Kelly & Kids Day Nursery, Milton Keynes | Ofsted Report" url: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/kelly-kids-mk3-6ff-ey540902 description: "Kelly & Kids in Milton Keynes — see the latest Ofsted report card, plus fees, opening hours, contact details. Compare nearby nurseries and early years settings." lang: en-GB --- Nursery Advice: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/ Claim Your Nursery: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/claim # Kelly & Kids Ofsted: Expected standard · 1 Porchester Close, Milton Keynes, MK3 6FF · Milton Keynes Number of places 40 places Age range 1–4 yrs Last inspected Jan 2026 Local authority Milton Keynes ## About this day nursery Kelly & Kids, located in Milton Keynes, is a childcare setting for children aged 1-4 years, registered with Ofsted since December 2016. The day nursery operates year-round, Monday to Friday, from 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM. Since its previous inspection, leaders and managers have made significant improvements, implementing an ambitious EYFS-based curriculum and bolstering staff training to meet individual learning needs. This dedicated approach ensures that all children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities and those speaking English as an additional language, are well-supported and make effective progress from their starting points. The day nursery prioritises a warm and nurturing environment, fostering confident communicators who are prepared for the next stage of their learning. Children benefit from a carefully planned outdoor area, promoting physical development and diverse experiences, and staff actively integrate key words from children's home languages and visual aids to enhance understanding for EAL children. What it's like Leaders and managers have made significant improvements since the previous inspection, reviewing and implementing an ambitious curriculum. All staff have undergone training to effectively plan for children's individual learning needs. Their planning considers information gathered when children first start at the nursery. This ensures all children make effective progress from their starting points. Confident communicators Nurturing environment Effective progress Individualised learning Strong communication and language skills ## Key facts Opening hours Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday: 07:30 - 17:30 Term time / All Year All_year Registered with Ofsted 2016 Ofsted Inspection — new report card ### Expected standard Last inspected Jan 2026 Headline: Expected standard Grade summary Exceptional — Strong standard — Expected standard Needs attention — Urgent improvement — Each dot represents one of the six inspection categories. Headline is the average of the six grades, rounded up. Category grades Achievement Expected standard Behaviour, attitudes and establishing routines Expected standard Children's welfare and wellbeing Expected standard Curriculum and teaching Expected standard Inclusion Expected standard Leadership and governance Expected standard Age range 1 to 4 Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted report for Kelly & Kids Last inspected 20 January 2026 · Nicky Butler Safeguarding effective What it's like to attend Inspector highlights - Children make progress from their starting points and are confident communicators. - Children show they are confident and happy in the environment and are well prepared for the next stage in their learning. - Managers and staff have created a positive and nurturing environment with clear and consistent expectations for children's behaviour. - Support for children's communication and language is a particular strength. - Managers and staff have an effective understanding of each child's individual needs, consistently adapting their language, interactions and approaches. Areas to develop - 1 Leaders should strengthen staff's interactions to enhance the quality of interactions to consistently extend children's learning. - 2 Leaders should review and assess activities to ensure that staff are deployed effectively to consistently meet the needs of children. Inspection #10368160 · Source: Ofsted View full Ofsted report (https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50296886) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities make expected progress. Staff use visual aids and adapt language and interactions to support these children, working effectively with parents and other agencies. Outdoor space The nursery provides children with time in a carefully planned outdoor area, where they can balance on blocks, ride bicycles, and scooters. This area is designed to offer different experiences and support physical development. EAL / language support Staff learn key words in children's home languages and use pictures to support understanding. They also adjust their language to help children build their vocabulary, supporting those who speak English as an additional language. Inspection history Improved from Requires improvement → Expected standard in 2026 Date: April 2019 - January 2026 Expected standard - March 2025 Requires improvement - April 2019 Outstanding ## Frequently asked about Kelly & Kids ### From what age does Kelly & Kids accept children? ### What grade did Ofsted give Kelly & Kids? ### What type of nursery is Kelly & Kids? ### How does Kelly & Kids support children learning English as an additional language? ### Are you the owner of this nursery? Claim this listing to manage photos, hours and contact details. Claim listing (https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/claim?nursery=kelly-kids-mk3-6ff-ey540902) ### Share this nursery Send to a partner, friend or family member. 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