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Maison Dieu Nursery # Maison Dieu Nursery Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Feb 2022) · 5.0 (4 parent reviews) · 94 Maison Dieu Road, Dover, CT16 1RU · Kent Number of places 50 places Age range 2–4 yrs Last inspected Feb 2022 Local authority Kent 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 Maison Dieu Nursery, operating since 1992, provides childcare for children aged 2 to 4 years old. 30pm, all year round with short breaks over summer, Christmas, and Easter. Rated "Good" by Ofsted on its latest inspection on 10 February 2022, the nursery prides itself on a happy and exciting environment where children enjoy imaginative play and engaging activities with staff and friends. The curriculum is thoughtfully planned around children's interests and existing knowledge, with skilled staff supporting every child, including those with English as an additional language (EAL), by using visual aids and repeating simple words. The manager and staff offer an ambitious curriculum, carefully designed with structured planning to support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), ensuring good progress in their learning. The outdoor garden is effectively used to promote all areas of learning, allowing children to explore emotions, counting, imaginative play, physical activities, and digging, which helps to embed and strengthen their knowledge. The dedicated safeguarding lead and special educational needs coordinator demonstrate a clear understanding of child protection and wider safeguarding aspects. What it's like Children are happy and excited to attend Maison Dieu Nursery, where they enjoy engaging with staff and friends in imaginative play and a range of exciting activities. The curriculum is carefully planned around children's interests and prior knowledge, with skilled staff supporting all children, including those with English as an additional language. Ambitious curriculum Outdoor learning Support for EAL High behaviour expectations Strong parent relationships ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) ## Key facts Opening hours Monday to Friday from 8.30am to 5.30pm Term time / All Year All Year Established 1992 Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Maison Dieu Nursery Last inspected 10 February 2022 · Nina Harvey 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 are happy and excited to attend Maison Dieu Nursery, where they enjoy engaging with staff and friends in imaginative play and a range of exciting activities. The curriculum is carefully planned around children's interests and prior knowledge, with skilled staff supporting all children, including those with English as an additional language. Inspector highlights - The manager and staff provide an ambitious curriculum for all children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities. - Staff effectively use the garden to promote all areas of learning. - Staff speak very clearly and slowly for children who speak English as an additional language, using visual aids and repeating simple words. - Staff have high expectations of behaviour for all children and use different techniques to support them in managing their feelings and sharing toys. - The manager has a clear and ambitious vision for providing high-quality, inclusive care and education, and shares this vision with staff through training and induction. Areas to develop - 1 strengthen staff's ability to more consistently extend and model language for older children to further promote their communication and language development - 2 improve staff understanding of how to embrace children's cultural backgrounds and how to plan more effectively for this. Inspection #10128558 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50179627) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Maison Dieu Nursery Inspection date Feb 2022 Inspection no. 10128558 Lead inspector Nina Harvey Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50179627)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/127363) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=maison-dieu-nursery-ct16-1ru-127363) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > All parents speak highly of the care and education their children receive, saying they would not send them anywhere else. > They feel staff care about children's emotions, settle children well and listen to them. > Parents report that the nursery staff feel like extended family. Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision The manager and staff provide an ambitious curriculum for all children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities. It is carefully designed around well-structured planning to support each individual child’s needs, helping all children to make good progress across their learning. The designated safeguarding lead and special educational needs coordinator have a clear understanding of child protection and the wider aspects of safeguarding. Outdoor space Staff effectively use the garden to promote all areas of learning. Children explore emotions, counting, imaginative play, physical activities and digging, supporting them to embed and strengthen their knowledge. ## Parent Reviews of Maison Dieu Nursery 5.0 (4) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocJgDBXMgeWlEYI8Ql9g3j97kG6cELH3IARHA2gT-Mt44dgRdA=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Magdalena K 3 months ago Fabulous nursery. You clearly know and are assured your child is safe, have lots of fun and getting education. My boy loves everything about nursery. Ladies that works there are amazing. Big ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT25KTmN5MUthemg2VjFRM1pGWktZVGxxV1U5cVYxRRAB!2m1!1s0x47debb2ac9ccb6dd:0xb30a0d952dbf113e) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocIwlUz1fjiBGJnqxIQH2wjSwYyoWpIcPr5cCqha5dRKp1FSVA=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba2) Your Honest Guide 7 months ago It's definitely the best nursery in the world. All the ladies there are super friendly and treat all children as their own 🥰 They are looking after everyone and what is the most important: hygiene is at high level! I feel sorry for my older son who attended in Discovery Nursery. It's so big difference between these 2 institution and I always will be greatful for the childcare provided for Artur ❤️ [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT25odmJtZGxWRWN3ZDFadldEaG5WMTk2V2w5c04zYxAB!2m1!1s0x47debb2ac9ccb6dd:0xb30a0d952dbf113e) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjV1IrpHoz5RRbeOaKT4sjwHDw5zJqkwKWJSFtiGkEKwGRJ5a9lWcA=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba2) Emma Miller a year ago Fantastic nursery! Both of my girls have been here, my little boy currently attends and absolutely loves every second. The whole staffing team are wonderful [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURQc2N5RUxBEAE!2m1!1s0x47debb2ac9ccb6dd:0xb30a0d952dbf113e) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocLX5-Q90Ln7fb9HrBFgYxk9L2YuV3TPtiWeKwdOV2g1aywfyA=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Kyra Coleman 6 years ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUMwMDRDbGh3RRAB!2m1!1s0x47debb2ac9ccb6dd:0xb30a0d952dbf113e) Reviews from Google for Maison Dieu Nursery. [See all on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=12901139016924991806&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) Inspection history Date: February 2004 - March 2022 Good - February 2022 Good - January 2016 Outstanding - December 2015 Outstanding - October 2011 Good - September 2011 Good - November 2007 Good - February 2004 Good ## Frequently asked about Maison Dieu Nursery ### What part of the country is Maison Dieu Nursery in? ### How can Maison Dieu Nursery be contacted? ### What are the main strengths at Maison Dieu Nursery? ### Is Maison Dieu Nursery a private nursery? ### When does Maison Dieu Nursery open? ### How did Maison Dieu Nursery do at its last Ofsted inspection? ## Nearby day nurseries in Dover Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Maison Dieu Nursery. - [ Ofsted: Good 0.3 mi ### Discovery Nursery Dover · CT16 1PH ](/nursery/discovery-nursery-ltd-ct16-1ph-ey290188) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.5 mi ### Kaleidascope Childcare Dover · CT16 2LH ](/nursery/kaleidascope-childcare-ct16-2lh-ey312272) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.8 mi ### Happy Feet Nursery Dover · CT17 0DD ](/nursery/happy-feet-nursery-ct17-0dd-ey556968) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.8 mi ### Burgoyne Heights Pre-School Dover · CT15 5LY ](/nursery/burgoyne-heights-pre-school-ct15-5ly-127062) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.1 mi ### Next Steps Preschool Dover · CT17 9LW ](/nursery/next-steps-preschool-ct17-9lw-ey500822) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.2 mi ### Discovery Nursery @ Crabble Hill Dover · CT17 0RX ](/nursery/discovery-nursery-ltd-crabble-hill-ct17-0rx-2716677) [See all nurseries in Dover →](/search?q=Dover) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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