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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 ... 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Minnie Me Pre School # Minnie Me Pre School Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Mar 2022) · 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 - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - Reviews - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [Reviews](#reviews) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## 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 2009 High-quality childcare Strong family bonds Dedicated Level 3 qualified team ## 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 →](https://minniemenursery.com/contact/) ## 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 - 1 support staff to provide more-challenging opportunities for the most-able children - 2 provide clarity about who holds responsibilities in the nursery, for example the role of deputy manager. Inspection #10194608 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50181213) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Minnie Me Pre School Inspection date Mar 2022 Inspection no. 10194608 Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50181213)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2518542) 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 ](https://minniemenursery.com/meet-the-staff/) Unit 3-4, Dew Pond Lane, Buxton, SK17 7LF [© 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#/-1.89245/53.26004/14) [](https://www.mapbox.com/) ## Explore day nurseries near Buxton - [Day nurseries in Buxton](/search?q=Buxton) - [Day nurseries in East Midlands](/search?q=East+Midlands) Is this your nursery? Claim this listing to add photos, pricing, and respond to enquiries. [Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=minnie-me-pre-school-sk17-7lf-2518542) ## 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) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjWu2ncgxG7RVlyOUY_lvRh6CNoF1ncJSMeSVxN_u088cHLBTDRXnQ=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba3) 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 [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNzbTduYlJREAE!2m1!1s0x487a3110630b1a13:0x188acb1db1658bb9) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjWFMmctBNLMtasbY9WZCCeib__KY2-7zVu3JzLKgkhmI9OU2Rx0=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Nicola Leah 4 years ago Outstanding care and support for the children and families. Great environment with lots of natural light and space. 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