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Margaret McMillan Nursery School # Margaret McMillan Nursery School in London Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Dec 2022) · 4.4 (8 parent reviews) · Hornsey Rise, London, N19 3SF · Islington Number of places 9 places Age range 0–2 yrs Last inspected Dec 2022 Local authority Islington 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 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. Good overall effectiveness Secure relationships with staff Strong communication focus Good progress in all areas Effective safeguarding Inclusive environment ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) ## Key facts Opening hours 8am until 5.45pm Term time / All Year Mixed Established 1990 ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Margaret McMillan Nursery School Inspection date Dec 2022 Inspection no. 10233670 [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50204337)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY304482) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=margaret-mcmillan-nursery-school-n19-3sf-ey304482) Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Margaret McMillan Nursery School Last inspected 5 December 2022 Overall effectiveness Good What it's like to attend 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. Inspector highlights - Babies and toddlers develop secure relationships with staff who welcome them warmly. - Staff are attentive and responsive to children's emotional and care needs. - Staff have a good knowledge and understanding of child development and assess children's progress effectively. - Children make good progress across all areas of learning. - Children develop their large-muscle skills by spending time outside accessing the well-resourced outdoor area. - The headteacher and staff work well together as an enthusiastic and dedicated team, committed to providing an inclusive environment. - Parents share positive feedback about the nursery and appreciate the care their children receive. Areas to develop - 1 enhance further the availability of natural resources to provide more challenge and sensory interest for children - 2 continue to improve the existing good systems for communication to further enhance effective information sharing, particularly in relation to children's interests so they can be more easily incorporated into the curriculum Inspection #10233670 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50204337) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child Outdoor space Children develop their large-muscle skills by spending time outside every day. They are keen to participate in activities within the well-resourced outdoor area, balancing on crates and wheeled toys with confidence, and exploring with enthusiasm. EAL / language support The staff place a strong focus on developing children's communication and language, including children who speak English as an additional language. They listen carefully to children, give them time to think and respond, and teach them new words. ## Parent Reviews of Margaret McMillan Nursery School 4.4 (8) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjVleHwoZDFEFsoEr4GjfEiSMcRhGE6hXhGfo0El2_0J4uREwwA=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba5) Lightwater John 9 years ago Best nursery in the area if you can get a place. Massive garden. Lots of activities put out and lots of staff. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNROUoydFJBEAE!2m1!1s0x48761bbbc55fcfb1:0x2bd675a166352da8) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjUi1-PI6LAamstpXs9fcgXF2t3cWgmaSoI4AMIyxu6A5Dn_gYVT=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba5) Adam Steiner 9 years ago Amazing local nursery with great facilities and lovely teachers. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURncXV1RE9REAE!2m1!1s0x48761bbbc55fcfb1:0x2bd675a166352da8) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjWYF2TqHUYEaRx01WRCoV31AE1J_zyIzYGJqQkI6_OwLCqjYgKFIA=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba6) Teq Riz 8 years ago Pretty Good [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURBakptbk9REAE!2m1!1s0x48761bbbc55fcfb1:0x2bd675a166352da8) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjWQLZeeV88Ieedm2BuYezcM6TDr8JEsasQ_PiRooH7C6akjJPmA=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Olivia 3 years ago Just annoying. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURPLU4zSkVBEAE!2m1!1s0x48761bbbc55fcfb1:0x2bd675a166352da8) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocIM86l5LVQX1FXDki-FSF9LKi-GNl5g3rqinp4WcC01AyJl8w=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Monika Schwartz a year ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNmLXV1bEdREAE!2m1!1s0x48761bbbc55fcfb1:0x2bd675a166352da8) Reviews from Google for Margaret McMillan Nursery School. [See all on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=3158841524711927208&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) Inspection history Date: July 2013 - December 2022 Good - February 2017 Good - July 2013 Good ## Frequently asked about Margaret McMillan Nursery School ### Is Margaret McMillan Nursery School suitable for under-twos? ### What are the opening hours at Margaret McMillan Nursery School? ### What outdoor space does Margaret McMillan Nursery School have? ### Which funded places does Margaret McMillan Nursery School accept? ### How does Margaret McMillan Nursery School support children who speak English as an additional language? ## Nearby day nurseries in London Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Margaret McMillan Nursery School. - [ Ofsted: Good <0.2 mi ### Hornsey Day Nursery - Toddlers & Pre-School London · N19 3SZ ](/nursery/hornsey-day-nursery-toddlers-pre-school-n19-3sz-ey484297) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.2 mi ### Bowlers Community Nursery London · N8 9EG ](/nursery/bowlers-community-nursery-n8-9eg-131671) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.2 mi ### Hornsey Day Nursery London · N19 3QW 4.5(30 reviews) ](/nursery/hornsey-day-nursery-n19-3qw-ey468748) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.3 mi ### Crouch End Nursery and Preschool London · N8 9QN 3.8(11 reviews) ](/nursery/crouch-end-nursery-and-preschool-n8-9qn-ey477149) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.3 mi ### Blythwood Community Nursery London · N4 4BY ](/nursery/blythwood-community-nursery-n4-4by-ey551521) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.3 mi ### Starshine London · N8 8AX 5.0(13 reviews) ](/nursery/starshine-n8-8ax-ey501468) [See all nurseries in London →](/search?q=London) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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