--- title: "Millys Day Nursery & Pre-School, Chulmleigh | Ofsted: Good" url: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/millys-day-nursery-pre-school-ex18-7hh-ey499217 description: "Millys Day Nursery & Pre-School in Chulmleigh — rated Good by Ofsted. See fees, opening hours, photos and contact details. Compare nearby nurseries." lang: en-GB --- Nursery Advice: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/ Claim Your Nursery: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/claim # Millys Day Nursery & Pre-School Ofsted: Good (Jul 2024) · Church Lane, Chawleigh, CHULMLEIGH, EX18 7HH · Devon Number of places 27 places Age range 0–4 yrs Last inspected Jul 2024 Local authority Devon ## About this early years setting 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 emphasises a positive learning atmosphere that encourages self-expression and discovery. Milly's recognises the significance of sensory learning and prioritises 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, utilising 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 emphasises a positive learning atmosphere that encourages self-expression and discovery, recognising 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. Child-led learning Sensory learning focus Individualised learning ## 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. Funding accepted 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs) - Hourly Rate (Birth - 2 years old) £7.05 / hour - Hourly Rate (2 - 3 years old) £6.89 / hour - Hourly Rate (3 Years and older) £6.59 / hour - Breakfast £0.82 / session - Hot lunch £2.68 / session Good to know - Invoices are sent in advance and fees must be paid before the 1st of each month. - Funding can be stretched up to 22 hours per week over 51 weeks, or 30 hours term-time only. - A 50% discount on fees is offered during holidays if management is given notice of absence. - Consumable fees during holidays are deducted if 4 weeks' notice is provided. - Funded hours are not charged if the child is absent due to sickness or holiday. - Parents must reconfirm their eligibility code every 3 months via the Childcare Service. ## Key facts Opening hours Open all year round from 8am to 5.30pm Monday to Thursday and from 8am to 5pm on Friday. Staff Bumblebees (0-24 months): 1:3 ratio; Ladybirds (25-36 months): 1:5 ratio; Grasshoppers (37+ months): 1:8 ratio Age range Birth to 5 years old Term time / All Year All Year Registered with Ofsted 2016 Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Millys Day Nursery & Pre-School Last inspected 11 July 2024 · Leanne Edge 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 Inspector highlights - Babies benefit from warm, nurturing relationships with staff. - All children make good progress across the curriculum, including those with SEND. - Children make particularly good progress in mathematics with frequent opportunities to deepen mathematical knowledge. - Staff extend children's vocabulary very well through high-quality interactions. - Leaders have embedded a new curriculum and staff morale is high. Areas to develop - 1 develop the planning of outdoor learning to ensure less-confident children are well supported by staff to take part in activities, especially on wet days - 2 manage routines more readily to help the younger children's understanding of adults' expectations and ensure they know what to do next. Inspection #10351024 · Source: Ofsted View full Ofsted report (https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50254900) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision All children make good progress across the curriculum, including children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Leaders ensure staff receive targeted training to improve their knowledge of how to identify and support children with SEND. Outdoor space Staff take children on daily visits to the local park to ensure access to a wider range of experiences, including using ride-on toys and scooters. However, outdoor learning experiences are not as well planned for less-confident children, who are not always supported to fully engage, especially on wet days. Inspection history Date: September 2018 - July 2024 Good - September 2018 Good ## Frequently asked about Millys Day Nursery & Pre-School ### What curriculum does Millys Day Nursery & Pre-School follow? ### Which funded childcare hours does Millys Day Nursery & Pre-School accept? ### What part of the country is Millys Day Nursery & Pre-School in? ### How is Millys Day Nursery & Pre-School classified by Ofsted? ### Is Millys Day Nursery & Pre-School Ofsted registered? ### How does Millys Day Nursery & Pre-School support children with SEND? ## Nearby day nurseries in CHULMLEIGH Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Millys Day Nursery & Pre-School. - Ofsted: Good 3.9 mi ### Early Worlies Crediton · EX17 4TS https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/early-worlies-ex17-4ts-2823474 - Ofsted: Good 8.1 mi ### Kiddywinks Neighbourhood Nursery And Pre School South Molton · EX36 4AW https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/kiddywinks-neighbourhood-nursery-and-pre-school-ex36-4aw-ey485375 - Ofsted: Good 8.1 mi ### Tarka Tots - South Molton South Molton · EX36 4AS https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/tarka-tots-ltd-south-molton-ex36-4as-ey543131 - Ofsted: Good 9.2 mi ### Little Angels Tiverton · EX16 8DU https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/little-angels-ex16-8du-ey303602 - Ofsted: Outstanding 9.7 mi ### Sweetpeas Early Years Provision Crediton · EX17 5HY https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/sweetpeas-early-years-provision-ex17-5hy-2634553 See all nurseries in CHULMLEIGH →: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/search?q=CHULMLEIGH ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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