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Millies House & Nursery Preschool

Ofsted: Good
(May 2023)
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5.0(13 Google reviews) ·344-346, Fulham Palace Road, London, SW6 6HT · Hammersmith and Fulham
Number of places
60 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
May 2023
Local authority
Hammersmith and Fulham

About this early years setting

Millie's House Nursery & Pre-School, established in 2012, operates seven nurseries throughout West and Southwest London, serving local communities by providing high-quality childcare and early education for children aged three months to five years. The Fulham Palace branch, open since August 2011, accommodates 53 children in a converted house with a spacious garden, designed for a homely atmosphere encouraging play, exploration, and growth.

This nursery has four dedicated rooms, each tailored to a specific age group, with practitioners following the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework to deliver a rich and balanced curriculum that fosters curiosity, independence, and confidence. Play is central to their approach, incorporating enabling environments, creative exploration, and messy play to help children discover new ideas and express themselves.

Outdoor learning is also a key component, aiming to develop physical skills, resilience, and an appreciation for nature. The team, led by an experienced manager and supported by a deputy, is committed to continuous professional development, with staff holding paediatric first aid and safeguarding qualifications.

Our ethos

Millie's House Nursery & Pre-School follows the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework, with a play-based approach centred on enabling environments, creative exploration, and messy play. They aim to foster curiosity, independence, and confidence, incorporating outdoor learning to develop physical skills, resilience, and an appreciation for nature.

What it's like

Children are very happy and secure in this homely nursery. They quickly form close relationships with their key person and form friendships with other children. Managers and staff have high expectations, and children purposefully engage in stimulating activities that capture their unique interests.

EYFS curriculumOutdoor learningHomely environmentExperienced team

Pricing & funding

A one-off non-refundable registration fee is required to secure a child's place once confirmed. No other session rates or fee details are provided in the source.

Funding accepted

15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)15 hours — working parents (9 months–2 yrs)

Good to know

  • A non-refundable registration fee is required to secure a place once confirmed.

Key facts

Opening hours

Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 6:00pm, with the option of an early start from 7:30am or a late finish up to 6:30pm

Age range

3 months to 5 years

Term time / All Year

All Year

Registered with Ofsted

2001

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Millies House & Nursery Preschool

Last inspected 30 May 2023 · Deborah Orchard

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 are very happy and secure in this homely nursery. They quickly form close relationships with their key person and form friendships with other children. Managers and staff have high expectations, and children purposefully engage in stimulating activities that capture their unique interests.

Inspector highlights

  • The nursery has made significant improvements since the last inspection and addressed all previous actions.
  • An effective key-person system is in place, which helps children to feel secure and settled.
  • The revised curriculum has improved opportunities and outcomes for children, including increased opportunities for physical development and a stronger focus on communication.
  • Children's health is supported well through role play, learning about healthy eating, and good hygiene.
  • All children make progress in relation to their starting points, with staff tracking progress and identifying areas where support is needed.

Areas to develop

  • 1review sharing of information about children's care and learning with parents to ensure that all parents are helped to support children's learning at home to enhance their learning even further
  • 2identify an even more targeted plan for professional development to increase knowledge and skills further
Inspection #10271472 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

parents comment staff are caring and their children enjoy attending nursery

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Staff observe children and track the progress they make. They identify any areas where children may need support, to ensure they don't fall behind. Staff understand the importance of working with other professionals when the need arises. This helps to ensure that children receive consistent support in their care and learning.

Outdoor space

The report mentions increased opportunities for physical development in the revised curriculum and children pretending to cook in the mud kitchen.

EAL / language support

Children who speak English as an additional language are supported well, and they have opportunities to use and hear home languages in the nursery.

Google Reviews of Millies House & Nursery Preschool

5.0
(13 Google reviews)
georgia malli
3 months ago

Both of my daughters attended this nursery, and I couldn't be happier with our experience. The staff are experienced, caring, and truly dedicated to the children's development and well-being. From the very beginning, they made us feel welcome and supported. I highly recommend this nursery to any parent looking for a loving and professional setting for their child. Thank you to all the wonderful staff for everything you do!

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SD
5 months ago

Our daughter has been attending Millie's House Fulham Palace since September 2024 and we've always been very satisfied. The teachers and other members of staff are very friendly, treat the children with warmth and respect, and take great care of them. The management has been efficient and flexible with our needs since the beginning, which we greatly appreciate. The nursery provides freshly cooked food and a good variety of meals, so our daughter receives a well balanced nutrition, not just at home. Another thing worth mentioning is the number of children in the nursery. Being in very small groups allows the staff to care for each child individually. Finally, we value the space and environment of the nursery, especially the natural light and the outdoor area. Our daughter comes back home every day feeling happy and it's very reassuring to see how secure and confident she is when in the care of the nursery.

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Louise Duflot
a year ago

Our daughter has been at Millie’s Fulham Palace since 2022 and started when she was 4 months old. We've always been extremely happy with this nursery, where the staff is truly exceptional! Our daughter loves to come in every morning to see her friends and carers, we see her blossom day after day thanks to the team and we couldn’t be happier about that. There are lots of activities throughout the year to develop their skills: yoga, cooking, gardening. There is an outdoor space, which is great because they get to go out every day. I 200% recommend this nursery!

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Anna Canetti
a year ago

My son is been going to Millie’s House nursery since he was 10 months old. The nursery is a warm caring environment where the kids are taken care of focusing on their autonomy and independence. The kids diary is full with a number of amazing activities, such as yoga, gardening, and baking, amongst others (painting, crafting, cooking, dancing and listening of music). The staff is very caring, prepared and nice, always keen to help and offer their help/ insights/ suggestions. My son has made a lot of friends and loves to go to nursery has he has so much fun! We definitely recommend it.

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David G.
4 months ago

We have sent out son to Millie's House Fulham Palace for the last couple of years. A great nursery and the staff are wonderful and supportive. Our second son has just started there as well.

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Inspection history
Improved from Inadequate → Good in 2023

Date: February 2012

  • May 2023Good
  • December 2022Inadequate
  • December 2018Good
  • August 2013Good
  • February 2012Good

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