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Milford Early Years Centre # Milford Early Years Centre Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Expected standard · The Old Bank House, 5 High Street, Lymington, SO41 0QF · Hampshire Number of places 25 places Age range 1–4 yrs Last inspected Apr 2026 Local authority Hampshire About - About - Ofsted - Inclusion - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Milford Early Years Centre, located in Lymington (SO41 0QF), is a childcare setting on non-domestic premises, registered with Ofsted on April 30, 2024. The centre provides a strong standard of care and education, with a particular focus on creating a nurturing and stimulating environment for children aged 1 to 4 years. The dedicated staff build strong, trusting relationships with children, which significantly contributes to their excellent behaviour and smooth transitions during daily routines and outings. Children benefit from a comprehensive curriculum designed to foster curiosity, confidence, and independence, supported by high-quality interactions that enhance communication skills and critical thinking. The centre places a strong emphasis on outdoor learning, with daily trips to the local countryside, parks, and beaches, allowing children ample opportunities to be physically active and connect with nature. Safeguarding is a top priority, with leaders ensuring an open culture where all staff understand and fulfil their responsibilities, making children feel safe and secure. The setting also demonstrates a deep understanding of individual children's needs, including those with SEND, and works closely with parents to support their children's development. What it's like Children new to Milford Early Years Centre settle in quickly, benefiting from good settling-in sessions and staff who are responsive to their needs. Older children gain confidence by talking with friends and sharing experiences during group sessions, supported by nurturing adults who help them form strong bonds with their key person. Children enjoy showing off their achievements and artwork, feeling proud and eager to share what they have done. Daily trips to the local village, parks, and beaches allow children to thrive outdoors, engaging in activities like running, climbing, and investigating plants, which helps develop their vocabulary and curiosity. Strong relationships Outdoor learning Independence fostered Strong safeguarding Community focused ## Key facts Opening hours Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday : 07:30 - 18:00,Saturday : 08:00 - 18:00 Term time / All Year All\_year Established 2024 ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Milford Early Years Centre Inspection date Apr 2026 [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50304530)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2784515) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. Schedule a VisitContact NurseryJoin Waitlist Get in touch ### Contact Phone not yet listed The Old Bank House, 5 High Street, Lymington, SO41 0QF [© Mapbox](https://www.mapbox.com/about/maps) [© OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright/) [Improve this map](https://apps.mapbox.com/feedback/?owner=bettersearch&id=cmr0xkm3n001m01shcu7igkjr&access_token=pk.eyJ1IjoiYmV0dGVyc2VhcmNoIiwiYSI6ImNtcjB4NzVvNDA0ZTkycHF5Z3g3aWNtZWcifQ.h8Ni35tijJSAoESKsGArhg#/-1.59042/50.72568/14) [](https://www.mapbox.com/) ## Explore day nurseries near Lymington - [Day nurseries in Lymington](/search?q=Lymington) - [Day nurseries in South East](/search?q=South+East) Is this your nursery? Claim this listing to add photos, pricing, and respond to enquiries. [Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=milford-early-years-centre-so41-0qf-2784515) Ofsted Inspection — new report card ### Expected standard Last inspected Apr 2026 Headline: Expected standard Grade summary Exceptional — Strong standard Expected standard Needs attention — Urgent improvement — Each dot represents one of the six inspection categories. Headline is the average of the six grades, rounded up. Category grades Achievement Expected standard Behaviour, attitudes and establishing routines Strong standard Children's welfare and wellbeing Strong standard Curriculum and teaching Expected standard Inclusion Expected standard Leadership and governance Expected standard Age range 1 to 4 Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Milford Early Years Centre Last inspected 28 April 2026 What it's like to attend Children new to Milford Early Years Centre settle in quickly, benefiting from good settling-in sessions and staff who are responsive to their needs. Older children gain confidence by talking with friends and sharing experiences during group sessions, supported by nurturing adults who help them form strong bonds with their key person. Children enjoy showing off their achievements and artwork, feeling proud and eager to share what they have done. Daily trips to the local village, parks, and beaches allow children to thrive outdoors, engaging in activities like running, climbing, and investigating plants, which helps develop their vocabulary and curiosity. Inspector highlights - Leaders foster an open culture where safeguarding is everyone's responsibility, ensuring children feel safe. - Staff build strong, trusting relationships with children, supporting excellent behaviour and smooth transitions. - Children develop a "can-do" attitude through high-quality interactions and encouraging staff. - Leaders take full advantage of the local countryside, providing daily physical activities and nature immersion. - The curriculum is well-sequenced to develop children's curiosity, confidence, and independence. - Staff respond to children's needs by adapting the environment to make new children feel comfortable, especially babies. - Children enjoy showing others their artwork, feeling proud of their achievements and eager to share them. - Children enjoy daily trips to the local village, parks, and beaches, thriving in outdoor experiences. Areas to develop - 1 Leaders should make sure that teaching is consistently inclusive of children who speak English as an additional language. - 2 Leaders should make sure to extend the learning of mathematics for most-able children to strengthen the consistency of the high-quality curriculum further. Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50304530) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision The centre swiftly identifies children needing extra support, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), and seeks advice from professionals and specialist teams. These timely interventions help children build confidence, develop speech, and manage their emotions. Outdoor space Staff enthusiastically encourage children to engage in plenty of exercise, making full use of the local countryside. Daily trips provide opportunities for children to be physically active and immersed in nature, including visits to a local meadow for painting and storytelling. EAL / language support Milford Early Years Centre supports children who speak English as an additional language by sharing lists of everyday words in both English and home languages with families to encourage language development. However, the report suggests that leaders should ensure teaching consistently includes opportunities for these children in literacy activities, such as linking letters to objects to discuss word meanings. Inspection history Most recent inspection 28 April 2026 Expected standard Only one graded inspection on record — a trend chart will appear here once a second graded report is published. 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