Margaret McMillan Nursery School in London

About this day nursery

Margaret McMillan Nursery School, established in 1990, is a childcare setting located in Hornsey Rise, London N19 3SF. 45pm, 48 weeks a year, and provides full-day care for children aged 0 to 2 years at the time of the December 2022 inspection.

The team includes a headteacher and five other members with a Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE), alongside 22 staff holding appropriate early years qualifications. The dedicated staff are adept at recognising when children need additional support, working closely with external professionals to ensure every child makes good progress across all learning areas.

They create a supportive and inclusive environment where children thrive, developing secure relationships with staff who warmly welcome them. The nursery focuses on fostering children's communication and language skills, including those who speak English as an additional language, by engaging them in thoughtful conversations and encouraging participation in activities like songs and rhymes.

Safeguarding is effective, with clear procedures and regular training ensuring children's safety and well-being.

What it's like

Babies and toddlers develop secure relationships with staff, who welcome them warmly as they arrive at nursery. Children seek out familiar staff and receive reassurance and comfort throughout the day. Staff are attentive and responsive to children's emotional and care needs. Staff working with babies understand the importance of daily routines. Children are secure because they know what to expect with staff who talk to them and tell them what is happening next. Babies and toddlers are beginning to learn to take turns and share with each other. Staff intent is to teach children to respect one another and to play in cooperative ways. Staff are sensitive role models, and young children respond well because staff offer meaningful praise.

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