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Melrose Preschool # Melrose Preschool Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Oct 2023) · 5.0 (2 parent reviews) · Frank Moran Centre, Melrose Avenue, Milton Keynes, MK3 6PA · Milton Keynes Number of places 43 places Age range 2–4 yrs Last inspected Oct 2023 Local authority Milton Keynes 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 Melrose Preschool, nestled in Milton Keynes, is dedicated to nurturing confident, independent learners who feel ready to embrace the world. " The preschool focuses on providing a solid EYFS foundation to support children in becoming lifelong learners. Their curriculum implementation aims to equip each child with an "essential toolkit" for their next stage of education. This is achieved by making children feel secure, fostering a positive attitude towards learning, and seeing the preschool as an extension of their family. They view every child as an individual and incorporate fundamental British Values into all play activities. The staff are committed to individualised support, understanding each child's interests, family background, and community connections to tailor learning experiences. A strong emphasis is placed on speech and language development, creating a vocabulary-rich environment to help bridge the attainment gap in communication and reading. The curriculum exposes children to a wide range of experiences, ensuring they are well-prepared for reception. Teaching approaches are flexible and child-centred, incorporating "in the moment" learning to maintain momentum. Learning environments, both indoors and outdoors, are designed to be stimulating, exciting, and accessible, fostering independence and self-confidence. The preschool also values strong parent partnerships, offering ongoing support and encouraging parental involvement in children's learning journeys. Observations during play serve as assessments of progress through the EYFS, informing future planning and identifying areas for improvement. Our ethos Our intent, our overarching goals: A Melrose Preschool child is a confident, independent learner, that feels ‘ready to take on the world’. We believe that by offering every child this solid EYFS foundation, we are supporting children to become lifelong learners, excited by the possibilities ahead of them. Our aim is to equip every unique child with their own ‘essential toolkit’, so that whenever they leave us, they are ready for their next stage of education, confident to ‘take on the world’. We see our pre-school as an extension of your family and want to give children a welcoming, caring, nurturing environment in which to grow and learn. We see every child as an individual and underpin the fundamental British Values into all aspects of our play. What it's like Children learn to play in a very nurturing and caring environment. They feel safe and secure. Staff help them form close bonds and attachments. Children feel reassured and well cared for. EYFS curriculum Child-centred approach Strong emphasis on speech and language Parent partnerships ## Pricing & funding Pricing on request This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability. [Request pricing →](https://barleyhurstparkandmelrosepreschool.co.uk/) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Melrose Preschool Inspection date Oct 2023 Inspection no. 10305381 Lead inspector Claire Parnell Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50234778)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/141755) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. Schedule a VisitContact NurseryJoin Waitlist Get in touch ### Contact Reveal phone number Contact Nursery [ Visit website ](https://barleyhurstparkandmelrosepreschool.co.uk/) Frank Moran Centre, Melrose Avenue, Milton Keynes, MK3 6PA Opening hours Monday to Friday, 8.30am until 11.30am and from 12.30pm to 3.30pm, with a lunch club in between these sessions. 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Term time / All Year Term Time Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Melrose Preschool Last inspected 31 October 2023 · Claire Parnell 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 learn to play in a very nurturing and caring environment. They feel safe and secure. Staff help them form close bonds and attachments. Children feel reassured and well cared for. Inspector highlights - Children learn to care for themselves through daily routines and support from staff. - Staff are highly supported by an active and effective management team. - Children confidently use their skills to communicate their needs. - Staff use effective skills to change their levels of questions and engagement with children to support their individual learning needs. - Children develop close friendships, learning how to cooperate in their play. Areas to develop - 1 use children's interests more effectively and spontaneously to fully support their communication skills - 2 extend the support for parents to help provide a more consistent approach to children's learning and play. Inspection #10305381 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50234778) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities are supported effectively. Staff work tirelessly with parents and other professionals to close the gaps in children's development. They use a cohesive approach to develop plans to support children's next steps. Outdoor space The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning. ## Parent Reviews of Melrose Preschool 5.0 (2) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocKis_8xpm7xgK0qxjaC5rbfjC5YXGkHjRUnoMby1bpj21h4oA=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Shannon Lloyd a year ago Brilliant Preschool, the staff all are so welcoming, loving and nurturing towards all children. They have the childrens best interests at heart. My son came leaps and bounds being here. The staff were always very supportive to children and adults. I would highly recommend this nursery. 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[See all on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=10439413806357143883&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) Inspection history Date: April 2005 - December 2023 Good - October 2023 Good - March 2018 Good - February 2018 Good - June 2014 Good - May 2014 Good - April 2011 Good - March 2011 Good - October 2007 Good - April 2005 Good ## Frequently asked about Melrose Preschool ### What is Melrose Preschool's Ofsted rating? ### Where can I find information on fees for Melrose Preschool? ### What are the opening hours for Melrose Preschool? ### Does Melrose Preschool support children with special educational needs or disabilities? ### What is the educational approach at Melrose Preschool? ### How does Melrose Preschool prepare children for reception? ### How can I contact Melrose Preschool? ## About the setting Melrose Pre-school Playgroup opened in 1976 and re-registered in 1997. The pre-school operates from a community building in Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire. The pre-school employs seven members of childcare staff, of whom two hold appropriate early years qualifications at level 2 and four hold qualifications at level 3. The pre-school provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children. URN 141755 Registered person Melrose Pre-school Playgroup Committee Day care type Full day care Register Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Establishment type Childcare on non-domestic premises Previous rating Good ## Nearby day nurseries in Milton Keynes Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Melrose Preschool. - [ Ofsted: Good 0.3 mi ### Acorn At Cold Harbour Milton Keynes · MK3 7PD ](/nursery/acorn-at-cold-harbour-mk3-7pd) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.8 mi ### The Wendy House Milton Keynes · MK4 2AS ](/nursery/the-wendy-house-mk4-2as-141769) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.0 mi ### Little Tinkers Preschool @ Holne Chase Milton Keynes · MK3 5HP ](/nursery/little-tinkers-preschool-holne-chase-mk3-5hp-ey473036) - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 1.0 mi ### Milton Keynes Preparatory School Milton Keynes · MK3 7EG ](/nursery/milton-keynes-preparatory-school-mk3-7eg-ey284818) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.2 mi ### The Palace Day Nursery Milton Keynes · MK2 2LN ](/nursery/the-palace-day-nursery-mk2-2ln-ey341118) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.4 mi ### Little Bears Day Nursery Milton Keynes · MK6 3AA 4.9(9 reviews) ](/nursery/little-bears-day-nursery-ltd-mk6-3aa-ey226139) [See all nurseries in Milton Keynes →](/search?q=Milton+Keynes) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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