Millys Day Nursery & Pre-School

About this day nursery

Milly's Day Nursery & Pre-School, located in Chulmleigh, aims to foster a nurturing and stimulating environment where each child's individuality is celebrated. The nursery focuses on building confidence and strong emotional development through imaginative play and independent exploration.

Their approach emphasizes a positive learning atmosphere that encourages self-expression and discovery. Milly's recognizes the significance of sensory learning and prioritizes the three prime areas of development: Communication and Language, Physical Development, and Personal, Social, and Emotional Development.

The dedicated staff create engaging and enjoyable learning experiences tailored to each child's age and needs, providing diverse resources and promoting independent exploration. Daily 'invitations to play' are set up in each room, utilizing resources that reflect the children's interests to build upon prior learning.

The nursery provides quality care and education for children from birth to five years, adhering to principles that acknowledge each child as a unique, capable, and confident learner. They believe in fostering strong independence through positive relationships and creating an enabling environment that responds to individual needs, with a strong partnership between staff and parents.

Our ethos

Milly's Day Nursery & Pre-School fosters a nurturing and stimulating environment where individuality is celebrated, focusing on building confidence and emotional development through imaginative play and independent exploration. Their approach emphasizes a positive learning atmosphere that encourages self-expression and discovery, recognizing the significance of sensory learning and the three prime areas of development. They believe in fostering strong independence through positive relationships and creating an enabling environment that responds to individual needs.

What it's like

Children are well cared for at this friendly setting with babies benefiting from particularly warm and nurturing relationships; staff encourage independence and curiosity. The leadership team has recently been appointed and has embedded a new curriculum; parents report their children are happy and have responded well to the changes.

Pricing & funding

Fees are invoiced monthly in advance. The nursery offers government funding for eligible children, which can be used term-time or stretched over 51 weeks of the year. A 50% discount on fees is available during holiday periods with notice, and funded hours are not charged during sickness or holidays.