Opening hours
Monday to Friday, for 51 weeks of the year. Sessions are from 8am to 6pm.
The committed staff team, which includes one early years teacher and nine staff with level 3 early years qualifications, ensures children make good overall progress, building skills in areas such as fine motor control for writing and demonstrating very good mathematical skills with shapes and counting. The setting places a large emphasis on outdoor experiences, including weekly sports sessions with a coach, and offers healthy and nutritious meals catering to specific dietary needs.
What it's like
The nursery is a happy, safe and very caring place for children to be. Children arrive excited and are keen to begin their day. Leaders greet children at the door and share important information with parents. Children enjoy their time at the nursery and make good overall progress in their development.
Funding accepted
Opening hours
Monday to Friday, for 51 weeks of the year. Sessions are from 8am to 6pm.
Term time / All Year
All_year
Established
2008
Last inspected 14 December 2022
What it's like to attend
The nursery is a happy, safe and very caring place for children to be. Children arrive excited and are keen to begin their day. Leaders greet children at the door and share important information with parents. Children enjoy their time at the nursery and make good overall progress in their development.
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Areas to develop
Inclusion & environment
Staff effectively support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), quickly identifying needs and engaging with specialist professionals for prompt assessment. However, there are instances where teaching strategies could be better adapted to further extend knowledge and skills for children with SEND.
Children enjoy investigating snow, breaking ice, and experimenting with mud in the well-resourced outdoor area. They also have opportunities to be creative, re-enact stories, and ride scooters with increasing skill.
Staff work effectively to support children who speak English as an additional language, identifying needs and engaging with specialists for prompt assessment.
THE BEST START TO LIFE. If we had to bet on a nursery that gives children the absolute best start in life, Melrose is hands down the one. Both of our daughters have been through Mini-Melrose and Melrose (6 years!), and it's the kind of place where you KNOW your child is not only in incredibly good hands, happy, and loved every single day, but also genuinely thriving and developing into the most confident, curious, and well-rounded version of themselves. A few things that set Melrose apart is their: - incredibly caring staff who know your child and are there to partner on their development - delicious and healthy food (breakfast, lunch, snacks, and a hearty tea -- so you don't need to worry about breakfast or a substantial dinner) - commitment to holistic development including a remarkable array of activities offered weekly (yoga, football, tennis, cooking, olympic sports, and dance) - superb facilities, including gardens / outdoor play areas and dedicated quiet spaces like the sleep room at Melrose (and beds at Mini-Melrose) - seamless preparation for Reception -- with kids building their confidence, social skills, curiosity, love of learning, and phonics/writing/math skills through play Mel and Rose run a tight ship with their years of experience. They truly understand what matters most in early childhood and have designed every detail with a child's well-being in mind. We are eternally grateful for all Melrose has done for our girls and family. Leaving the warm, safe bubble and vibrant community they've created fills us with genuine sadness, but also immense gratitude for the incredible foundation they've provided. If only they could start a Melrose primary school... :)
Read on GoogleMelrose is an exceptional nursery. My daughter attended for 2 years and our experience from day 1 has been 5 star. The nursery is serious in it's approach to the learning and social development of the children in it's care, and this is repeatedly evident from the facilities, (many rooms, huge garden, endless variations of activities) the carefully selected staff who have been a consistent presence for our time at the nursery, and the thought and care that goes into the schedule of events for the children (weekly yoga, tennis, football, etc, etc, and the annual Sports Day, which is not to be missed!) The team should be immensely proud of the daily efforts they make, as it has resulted is a very special place.
Read on GoogleMy son went to Melrose from Mini Melrose all the way to Big Chaps Room (Big Nursery next to the church). Just over 2 years, the staff are so caring and supportive, Theo was smiling going in and coming home, he absolutely loved his friends and teachers, the staff have been amazing, they really looked after our son. Big Thank you to Mel and Rose and all the Nursery staff that have looked after Theo, we will miss you! We would recommend this Nursery to all parents in the area :)
Read on GoogleWe are delighted with the happy and nurturing environment provided by Melrose nursery. Two of my daughters have really thrived in this environment, with another daughter signed up to attend when she is old enough. The girls have always been happy to go in, come back with lots of stories of fun games and new songs they have learnt, and my eldest was brilliantly prepared for reception when she left. The staff are very attentive, always available to discuss any concerns, and make sure to keep a close eye on the children if they are feeling under the weather or particularly tired, etc. They have a very varied day, combining fun play time with learning, physical activity and time outside when weather permits. The children seem to have a great bond with all the key workers and staff.
Read on GoogleOur two daughters have both attended Melrose and the baby house. They've had extremely wonderful experiences with many happy memories made. We will miss the staff, surrounding and community immensely. Mel, Rose and Damaris are a marvel, their energy and passion is immeasurable! Thank you so much for all that you do. Undoubtedly the best nursery in Acton.
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Date: January 2009
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