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Minnie Me Pre School

Ofsted: Good
(Mar 2022)
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4.0(4 parent reviews) ·Unit 3-4, Dew Pond Lane, Buxton, SK17 7LF · Derbyshire
Number of places
68 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Mar 2022
Local authority
Derbyshire

About this day nursery

Minnie Me Pre-School, established in 2009 by Nicola, initially operated from the Scout Hut in Fairfield. Due to growing demand and a desire to enhance the pre-school experience, it relocated to its current premises within Little Rascals in June 2019.

The nursery, located in Buxton, prides itself on providing high-quality childcare and building strong relationships with both children and their families. The dedicated team, many of whom are Level 3 qualified, foster a fun and engaging learning environment, focusing on individual development and well-being.

They emphasise creativity, exploration, and supporting children through their early learning journey, preparing them for future academic stages. The staff includes practitioners specialising in SEN support and those passionate about areas like promoting a love for books and stories, as well as providing healthy, home-cooked meals.

What it's like

Children arrive happily and engage easily with activities and their key persons. Babies explore confidently and are supported in language development and emotional well-being. Staff use their knowledge of children to engage them in learning and promote independence, including self-feeding and toileting.

Established 2009High-quality childcareStrong family bondsDedicated Level 3 qualified team

Pricing & funding

Pricing on request

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Key facts

Opening hours

Monday to Friday during term time only, from 7.30am to 6pm.

Term time / All Year

Term Time

Established

2019

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Minnie Me Pre School

Last inspected 4 March 2022

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 engage easily with activities and their key persons. Babies explore confidently and are supported in language development and emotional well-being. Staff use their knowledge of children to engage them in learning and promote independence, including self-feeding and toileting.

Inspector highlights

  • Leaders have adapted the curriculum to address the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on children's learning and development, focusing on language and emotional health.
  • The manager and staff have ambitious expectations for all children and support those with additional needs well, working with other professionals.
  • Staff use information from parents to plan for children's learning, ensuring all children make consistently good progress.
  • Staff develop children's love of books and weave mathematics into play both indoors and outdoors.
  • Leaders are supportive of staff, leading to quick settlement for new staff and good relationships with children and parents.

Areas to develop

  • 1support staff to provide more-challenging opportunities for the most-able children
  • 2provide clarity about who holds responsibilities in the nursery, for example the role of deputy manager.
Inspection #10194608 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

Parents shared that they have seen improvements in their child's speech after interventions that staff put in place.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

The manager and staff have ambitious expectations for all children. They support children with additional needs well and work alongside other professionals, such as health visitors, to ensure children are well supported in making progress. Parents reported improvements in their child's speech after staff interventions.

Outdoor space

Staff weave mathematics into play, both inside and outdoors. Babies were observed singing number songs while mathematics was seamlessly incorporated outside with more-complex songs. Children enjoy opportunities to investigate sizes while counting in the sandpit.

Parent Reviews of Minnie Me Pre School

4.0
(4)
Elaine Fielding
6 years ago

My son has attended Minnie Me from age 1 to 4. Plus he's been to breakfast club, and holiday club. He enjoyed his time there, plus the staff are so lovely. I can't recommend them enough. Nicola, Donna, and all the staff are brilliant. And they gave my son a head start at school. More than 50% of the top group in my son's reception class are Minnie Me children. That speaks volumes. And all those kids are happy and well balanced ... Highly recommended

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Nicola Leah
4 years ago

Outstanding care and support for the children and families. Great environment with lots of natural light and space. Recommended a visit to see if it suits your needs

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Inspection history

Date: March 2022

  • April 2022Good
  • March 2022Good

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