Opening hours
07:30 - 18:00
Milestones Day Nursery in Leeds
Ofsted: Good
(Oct 2024)
Number of places
56 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Oct 2024
Local authority
Leeds
About this day nursery
Milestones Day Nursery is a family-operated childcare facility located in Meanwood, Leeds, offering flexible care and education for children aged 3 months to 5 years. Established over two decades ago, the nursery prides itself on its experienced team, led by owner and manager Debbie Crookes, a former Health Visitor and qualified Early Years Professional.
The nursery boasts extensive outdoor areas for each age group, promoting valuable outdoor learning experiences. They provide a range of childcare options, from half-day sessions to full-time care, and support various government funding initiatives for eligible children, including those with additional needs.
Parents are encouraged to visit the setting during business hours, as the nursery operates an open-door policy for enquiries and visits.
What it's like
Children receive a warm welcome to this highly inclusive nursery. They enthusiastically greet the manager and eagerly show her what they have been doing. There is an effective key person system in place, which promotes children's emotional wellbeing.
Family-runExtensive outdoor areasCare for 3 months to 5 yearsFlexible childcare optionsExperienced leadership
Pricing & funding
Funding accepted
15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)15 hours — working parents (9 months–2 yrs)
Pricing on request
This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability.
Key facts
Age range
3 months to 5 years
Term time / All Year
All Year
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted rating for Milestones Day Nursery
Last inspected 23 October 2024
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 receive a warm welcome to this highly inclusive nursery. They enthusiastically greet the manager and eagerly show her what they have been doing. There is an effective key person system in place, which promotes children's emotional wellbeing.
Inspector highlights
- Leaders and managers have worked hard since the last inspection to make changes to the nursery, with a strong emphasis on the development of the learning environment.
- The curriculum provided is sequenced effectively to build up children's knowledge and skills.
- Staff recognise the importance of promoting children's communication and language skills through stories, rhymes, and songs.
- Children thoroughly enjoy many opportunities to develop their physical skills.
- Children's good health is promoted effectively, and they understand the importance of healthy eating.
Areas to develop
- 1build on existing good practice to develop a consistent approach to supporting children with SEND's communication and language skills
- 2consider ways to promote children's independence even more at mealtimes, to provide further opportunities for purposeful learning.
Inspection #10366675 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report
What parents say
Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection
Parents report they have noticed many positive changes over recent months, including improved communication about their children's learning and development.
Inclusion & environment
How they support every child
SEND provision
The nursery has introduced a range of strategies to support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) to develop their communication skills. However, these are not yet fully embedded, meaning that the approaches staff use are not always consistent.
Outdoor space
Children thoroughly enjoy many opportunities to develop their physical skills. Older children take full advantage of the dedicated transport area outside, practising with scooters, balance bikes, and pedal cars, and creating their own obstacle courses. Pre-school children become increasingly confident as they use the apparatus outside for jumping and climbing, and there are regular opportunities for walks to woods nearby.
Parent Reviews of Milestones Day Nursery
4.7
(6)
Kathy Walker
3 years ago
The best nursery ever. My son really loved the nursery specially one of his teachers Kayleigh. She is honestly amazing and you could see she had genuine care for Riley. Thank you so much for everything.
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MrSiddharth30
11 years ago
it is wonderful place and friendlly environment for kids. Keyworkers are reliable and take care of kids with all their effort.
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Alan Roe
8 years ago
Good safe reviews.
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Shumaila Suhaib
8 years ago
Camelia M
9 years ago
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Inspection history
Improved from Requires improvement → Good in 2024
Date: February 2010
- October 2024Good
- April 2024Requires improvement
- January 2014Good
- July 2013Good
- September 2012Good
- February 2010Good
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