Food
Meals provided, with fresh, healthy, and locally sourced food prepared by a dedicated cook.
Mon Ami Children's Nursery at The Chimes in Boston, established in 2004, has grown to become a modern facility with ample space for children's learning and play. Situated on Woodville Road, it's conveniently located near Staniland Primary School, the town centre, and the A52.
The nursery expanded in 2015, linking two properties to create a large Preschool Room, increasing its capacity by 40 places. The nursery is thoughtfully sectioned, with dedicated upstairs playrooms for babies and younger children, including a quiet baby room and a more spacious area with a baby gym, as well as a separate bedroom with full-sized cots to accommodate individual sleep routines.
Downstairs, a toddler room caters to 2-3 year olds with areas for arts and crafts, role-play, and a toddler gym. Children aged around three transition to the Preschool Room, which prioritises outdoor play and learning, encouraging exploration and physical activity.
The nursery places a strong emphasis on healthy eating, with a dedicated cook preparing fresh, nutritious meals from local produce, contributing to its five-star food hygiene rating. Mon Ami Boston also integrates children into the wider community through local walks, park visits, and trips to amenities like the library and railway station.
The nursery is committed to community engagement, actively fundraising for local and national charities.
What it's like
Children are invited to attend settling-in visits when they first start attending, helping them become familiar with staff and the environment. Children settle quickly and show close bonds with staff, who support them emotionally. Children are supported to understand their feelings and emotions, for example, through stories about colours that link to emotions.
Funding accepted
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Meals provided, with fresh, healthy, and locally sourced food prepared by a dedicated cook.
Opening hours
Monday to Friday | 7:00 am – 6:30 pm
Term time / All Year
All Year
Last inspected 4 September 2023
What it's like to attend
Children are invited to attend settling-in visits when they first start attending, helping them become familiar with staff and the environment. Children settle quickly and show close bonds with staff, who support them emotionally. Children are supported to understand their feelings and emotions, for example, through stories about colours that link to emotions.
Inspector highlights
Areas to develop
Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection
parents say that staff are attentive and friendly.
The manager is highly praised by parents for the support they receive for their children with SEND.
Inclusion & environment
Recent training helps staff to develop their knowledge of how to implement sign language, to support children's understanding of words. This is particularly effective for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). The manager is highly praised by parents for the support they receive for their children with SEND. Children have individual targets in place, that staff implement, to help them progress in their development. The manager uses additional funding for children with SEND to provide one-to-one staff support to meet their individual needs.
The inspector observed the quality of education during activities, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.
Date: January 2018
Mon Ami Children's Nursery @ The Chimes registered in 2017 and is situated in Swineshead, Lincolnshire. The nursery employs 11 members of childcare staff, of whom eight hold appropriate early years qualifications at level 3 and one at level 2. The nursery opens from Monday to Friday, all year round, with sessions from 7am until 6.30pm. The nursery provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.
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