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Millswood Day Nursery # Millswood Day Nursery Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Outstanding (Feb 2025) · 5.0 (2 parent reviews) · Woodland Road, Ivybridge, PL21 9HQ · Devon Number of places 42 places Age range 0–4 yrs Last inspected Feb 2025 Local authority Devon 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 Millswood Day Nursery in Ivybridge offers a nurturing and stimulating environment where children from birth to five years old can explore, learn, and grow. The nursery is open 51 weeks a year, from 8 am to 6 pm, with an option for earlier 7:30 am starts. The nursery prides itself on its commitment to providing exceptional care and education, boasting extensive and continuously developing outdoor learning areas. They believe in fostering a safe space where each child receives the highest quality of education from a dedicated team. Millswood Day Nursery is part of Millswood Nurseries, which focuses on providing caring environments for early childhood development. Our ethos We believe that every child has the right to the highest care and education in a safe and stimulating environment. We are confident that our nursery provides exactly this. We provide caring, stimulating, yet safe environments where children can explore and grow. What it's like Children are very settled and show high levels of emotional security in this nurturing nursery. Staff know children extremely well, forming genuine and caring relationships with them. Managers and staff have developed a broad and creative curriculum that enables all children to flourish, with a strong emphasis on independence and creative exploration both indoors and outdoors. Safe and Stimulating Environment Outdoor Learning Areas Care for Ages 0-5 Extended Opening Hours ## 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 →](http://www.millswoodnurseries.co.uk/wp/index.php/contact-us/) ## Key facts Opening hours 8am - 6pm (7:30am starts available), 51 weeks a year Age range 0-5 years Established 2017 Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Millswood Day Nursery Last inspected 26 February 2025 · Margaret Baird Overall effectiveness Outstanding What it's like to attend Children are very settled and show high levels of emotional security in this nurturing nursery. Staff know children extremely well, forming genuine and caring relationships with them. Managers and staff have developed a broad and creative curriculum that enables all children to flourish, with a strong emphasis on independence and creative exploration both indoors and outdoors. Inspector highlights - Children's communication and language skills are exceptional. - Children develop a love of books from a young age. - There is a strong sense of community within the nursery where everyone works together. - Staff thoroughly enjoy working at the nursery and feel highly valued. - The inspirational managers and staff continually reflect and thoughtfully adapt the nursery to provide extremely high-quality learning experiences for children. Inspection #10383173 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50273284) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Millswood Day Nursery Inspection date Feb 2025 Inspection no. 10383173 Lead inspector Margaret Baird [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50273284)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY543546) 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 [ Visit website ](http://www.millswoodnurseries.co.uk/wp/) Woodland Road, Ivybridge, PL21 9HQ [© 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#/-3.93468/50.38858/14) [](https://www.mapbox.com/) ## Explore day nurseries near Ivybridge - [Day nurseries in Ivybridge](/search?q=Ivybridge) - [Day nurseries in South West](/search?q=South+West) Is this your nursery? Claim this listing to add photos, pricing, and respond to enquiries. [Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=millswood-day-nursery-pl21-9hq-ey543546) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > staff are warm and nurturing and their children are happy and doing well Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Managers and staff work in excellent partnership with parents and other professionals when children need extra support. Outdoor space There is an emphasis on creative exploration outdoors, that supports children's deep engagement and enjoyment of learning. Parents are very positive about the health benefits of playing outdoors. ## Parent Reviews of Millswood Day Nursery 5.0 (2) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjWo6jdDJklWEZl6CBAk020zi7wDcfsSf9uKd4_j0jRNORmLvyow=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Jemma Lamble 8 months ago We couldn’t of wished for a better experience sending our son to Millswood! The staff are amazing, the nursery itself is such a fantastic space (especially the garden), and the level of support they give goes above and beyond! [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT21SclpuZEVWSGt3TjI5cGJHOHdaR2xVTjFWMVoyYxAB!2m1!1s0x486ce563576fa3ff:0xf1cbbb8a2240ed55) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjUKGOyneCnC-_7t9lrVn4ZxlWVbro35SviT6Z8zniOzaBC95LSv=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Tiffany Armitage 10 years ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURRMDhfX3h3RRAB!2m1!1s0x486ce563576fa3ff:0xf1cbbb8a2240ed55) Reviews from Google for Millswood Day Nursery. 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