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Kiddie Capers, Merlin House

Ofsted: Good
(Jul 2024)
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5.0(61 Google reviews) ·Merlin House, 6 Boltro Road, Haywards Heath, RH16 1BB · West Sussex
Number of places
50 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Jul 2024
Local authority
West Sussex

About this day nursery

Kiddie Capers, Merlin House is a day nursery in Haywards Heath for children aged from birth to four years. It operates all year round, opening from 7am to 6.30pm, Monday to Friday. Ofsted inspected the setting in July 2024 and rated its overall effectiveness as Good. The inspector reported that children behave well, are kind to their friends and have a good attitude towards learning.

The curriculum focuses on promoting children's language and physical skills. To broaden their experiences, children go on visits to local parks and the train station, and visitors are invited to the day nursery. Activities include regular forest school sessions for older children, while babies explore soft play equipment under supervision. Staff work with parents and other agencies to provide consistent support for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. They also use stories and key words in home languages to help children who speak English as an additional language.

Our ethos

At Kiddie Capers childcare, we pride ourselves on our engaging and educational outings. We believe that hands-on experiences outside the nursery walls enhance children’s learning and development. Aligned with our dedication to quality education, we follow the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum. Our experienced staff members create stimulating activities that cater to each child’s unique needs, promoting their holistic growth across various areas of development. By incorporating play-based learning, social interaction, and structured routines, we ensure that children receive a well-rounded educational experience.

What it's like

Children behave well and show a good attitude towards learning. They are kind and considerate to their friends. Staff carefully consider how they can support children to develop their physical skills. Children benefit from a well-planned curriculum, with a strong focus on promoting children's language skills.

Engaging and educational outingsDedicated soft play roomLarge garden for outdoor playEYFS curriculumHot lunches includedAll funding accepted

Pricing & funding

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Key facts

Opening hours

Weekdays - 7:00AM to 6:00PM / 51 weeks a year

Age range

0 – 5 years

Term time / All Year

All Year

Food

Hot lunches included

Staff

5

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Kiddie Capers, Merlin House

Last inspected 22 July 2024 · Hayley Kiely

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 behave well and show a good attitude towards learning. They are kind and considerate to their friends. Staff carefully consider how they can support children to develop their physical skills. Children benefit from a well-planned curriculum, with a strong focus on promoting children's language skills.

Inspector highlights

  • The manager is sensitive to the needs of the children who attend the nursery and implements effective systems to identify what children need to learn.
  • Staff support children to take appropriate risks, including regular forest school sessions for older children and supervised exploration of soft play equipment for babies.
  • Leaders consider ways to broaden children's experiences, such as visits to local parks and the train station, and inviting visitors to teach about different vocations, cultures and traditions.
  • Staff have good knowledge of their key children and work effectively with parents and other agencies, including for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
  • Teaching is strong overall, and staff effectively implement the curriculum, with children enthusiastically joining in activities.

Areas to develop

  • 1review and improve the arrangements to deploy and support new or less experienced staff within the nursery.
Inspection #10355605 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Staff work effectively with parents and other agencies involved in children's care. This helps children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, to receive consistent support in their learning.

Outdoor space

Staff support children to take appropriate risks. For instance, older children regularly participate in forest school sessions, where they learn how to keep themselves safe. Babies benefit from opportunities to explore and climb over soft play equipment under the close supervision of staff.

EAL / language support

Staff implement effective strategies to support children with English as an additional language (EAL). For instance, staff help new children with EAL to quickly settle when they become upset by showing them stories in their home language. Additionally, staff learn key words from children's home language which enables them to understand what children are trying to communicate to them.

Google Reviews of Kiddie Capers, Merlin House

5.0
(61 Google reviews)
Harley S
2 years ago

Merlin House has been a great nursery from the start! The staff's dedication and care are truly amazing. My daughter has not only had her speech and social skills improve massively but she has also developed strong relationships with the staff there. Their commitment to providing individual attention is evident in how they take the time to discuss her daily activities. The nursery seems to be very committed to creativity and engagement. Every day is filled with new and fun activities. The nursery's well-presented facilities provide a fun and inspiring environment for learning and play. As a parent, it's amazing knowing that my daughter is in capable hands. I wholeheartedly recommend Merlin House.

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Swapnika Kadimcherla
2 years ago

Highly recommended! We have been extremely pleased with our experience at Merlin house. Our 2year old Daughter absolutely loves going to Merlin house Nursery. It's heartwarming to see her excitement as we approach the entrance, knowing she'll have a day filled with fun and learning. The environment is nurturing, stimulating, and safe, which has helped her thrive both socially and academically. They have lovely staff members, channels between the staff and parents, providing regular updates on our daughter's progress and activities. We are grateful to have found such a wonderful place for her early education and development.

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Emma Cobbold
2 years ago

This is a great nursery, my son joined here after not getting on with his previous nursery. All the staff are fantastic and very informative about what my son has been up to. His speech has improved since joining this nursery. They always find fun ways to teach children things and include lots of outdoor play into their day too!

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Laura Powell
2 years ago

Highly Recommended!! I have 2 children at Merlin House and both of them love it there. They do so many activities with them and you get many updates, photos and items brought home to see just how much they are doing. My preschooler gets to do Forest School which she loves and phonics that is setting her up nicely for school. They are extremely accommodating with schedules or any routines we have at home and all the staff are so lovely and feel really confident my children are looked after.

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Sarah Cornford
2 years ago

My daughter loves it here! She is really thriving and is beginning to make friends her own age. The staff know her well and she is happy to go to any of them, when we drop her off in the morning. I know they care for every child they look after. They have each child's best interests and wellbeing in mind when planning fun engaging activities for them all. I highly recommend Merlin House and its dedicated team!

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Inspection history

Most recent inspection

22 July 2024

Good

Only one graded inspection on record — a trend chart will appear here once a second graded report is published.

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Frequently asked about Kiddie Capers, Merlin House

About the setting

Kiddie Capers, Merlin House registered in 2023. It is based in Haywards Heath, West Sussex. The nursery is open 7am to 6.30pm Monday to Friday, all year round. The nursery receives funding to provide free early education for children aged two, three and four years. There are 20 members of staff, one holds a level 4, six hold a level 3 and four hold a level 2 qualification in early years.

URN
2726719
Registered person
Kiddie Capers Childcare Ltd
Day care type
Full day care
Register
Early Years Register
Establishment type
Childcare on non-domestic premises

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