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Mini Minds Nursery

Ofsted: Good
(Jan 2023)
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4.4(7 parent reviews) ·18a Park Avenue, Kettering, NN16 9RU · North Northamptonshire
Number of places
36 places
Age range
0–5 yrs
Last inspected
Jan 2023
Local authority
North Northamptonshire

About this day nursery

Mini Minds Nursery, located in Kettering, offers a nurturing environment where children aged 3 months to 8 years are encouraged to learn, develop, and grow. The nursery is committed to providing high-quality childcare, with a focus on creating a supportive and stimulating atmosphere for all ages.

They cater to a broad age range, including a before and after-school club for older children. The facility operates from 8 am to 6 pm daily, accommodating various family schedules.

Recognising the importance of accessible childcare, Mini Minds Nursery actively participates in government funding schemes, offering options for both 2-year-olds and 3-4-year-olds, including the 15-hour and 30-hour entitlements. Their approach ensures that each child receives individual attention and has the opportunity to thrive in a playful yet educational setting.

What it's like

Children arrive happily and settle quickly at Mini Minds Nursery. Older children are encouraged to extend their thinking, for example, by going on a pretend shopping trip and writing a shopping list. Children are curious and engaged in their play, using mathematical language and concentrating on activities.

Accepts 2-year-old fundingAccepts 3-4-year-old funding (15/30 hours)Before and after school club

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)
Pricing on request

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Key facts

Opening hours

8am - 6pm

Age range

3 months - 8 years old

Term time / All Year

All Year

Session types

Before / after school club

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Mini Minds Nursery

Last inspected 23 January 2023 · Caroline Winterton

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 arrive happily and settle quickly at Mini Minds Nursery. Older children are encouraged to extend their thinking, for example, by going on a pretend shopping trip and writing a shopping list. Children are curious and engaged in their play, using mathematical language and concentrating on activities.

Inspector highlights

  • Children make good progress and have many opportunities to access books throughout the nursery.
  • Older children develop communication skills by learning new words and engaging in two-way conversations with staff.
  • Staff support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) well, identifying concerns and understanding the role of other professionals.
  • Children learn to keep healthy and be independent, for example, by serving their own lunch and washing their hands.
  • The manager has a clear vision for the nursery and supports staff well-being, leading to staff feeling supported and receiving regular meetings to identify strengths and training needs.

Areas to develop

  • 1increase support for staff to improve the quality of interactions with the youngest children so that all staff are consistently promoting children's early communication and language development
  • 2build on staff's practice, to help children regulate their behaviour and understand the impact of unwanted behaviours.
Inspection #10263016 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

Parents state that they feel supported and well informed.

Parents speak highly of the kind staff.

They are happy with how their children have settled and progressed.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Staff support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) well. They identify when there are concerns about a child's development and understand the role of other professionals in supporting children. Staff provide puppets and books for children with SEND to support their learning at home.

Outdoor space

Children have lots of opportunities for fresh air and to be active. Older children have free access to the nursery garden, where they play on balance bikes, ramps, and tricycles, and create obstacle courses. Younger children explore the mud and water in the garden.

Parent Reviews of Mini Minds Nursery

4.4
(7)
Michaela Smithers
2 years ago

The best nursery in Kettering by far. The ladies here are so kind and patient. Absolutely brilliant service. I am so sad for my little girl to leave here to start school. Ruby loves all the ladies here and is constantly talking about them all. She loves you all and she has turned into such a polite caring little girl. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend mini minds to anyone. All the ladies are a credit to the team. Ruby will miss you all xxx

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lizzie goodwin
2 years ago

Not a parent but an over protective Nana, taking and fetching ‘her’ when needed, I found this nursery everything you want for your grandchild, caring and accommodating with inclusivity high on the agenda, with food allergies, they always had alternatives for her to be included in cooking activities and made her meals tailored both to suit her needs but feel the same as all the others. It was wonderful to see her so happy to go, and equally happy when she was fetched.

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Rebecca Johnson
2 years ago

Choosing a nursery is so hard, and probably harder if you have a child with additional needs like I do. Even when I went for the look around at Mini Minds I was still undecided if I wanted my child to go to nursery, and it took me a long time to come round to the idea. Thank goodness I did!! Mini Minds has completely blown me away not only with what they do with the children, but by treating my child as a child and not as a diagnosis. Every single member of staff is kind and helpful and you can tell they love what they do. They have made such a difference to my child’s life, she’s confident and happy and they have given her the best start possible. Thank you Mini Minds, you’re all fantastic.

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Dean Boutchier
2 years ago

Friendly staff and great with the children, so glad that we chose our son to go there. He's learnt so much and is always so happy to go there on the days that he attends. Cannot give mini minds enough praise for what they all do. Will be sad to see our son leave when he goes to his junior school. Thank you all for your hard work and making our son who he is today.

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Paras Gosai
2 years ago

Highly recommended, staff are wonderful and caring there had never been a day where my child didn't want to go in to nursery as he felt at home and made lots of friends

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Inspection history

Date: January 2023

  • February 2023Good
  • January 2023Good

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