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Mulberries and Willows Nursery and Preschool

Ofsted: Good
(Nov 2024)
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5.0(33 parent reviews)
·9 Fell Road, Croydon, CR0 1LL · Croydon
Number of places
41 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Nov 2024
Local authority
Croydon

About this day nursery

Mulberries and Willows Nursery and Preschool in Croydon offers a nurturing and enriching environment for children from 3 months to 4 years and 11 months old. They prioritize safety and security, aiming to provide a supportive family solution for parents.

The nursery focuses on fostering a love for learning through engaging activities, including creative arts, cookery experiences, music, STEAM, and Spanish lessons. Their dedicated staff ensures each child's unique needs are met, providing personalized care and encouraging social, creative, and confident development.

Parents receive regular updates, including photos, through a dedicated app and during pick-up. Mulberries and Willows strives to make childcare accessible with flexible hours, supporting parents in balancing work and family life.

The nursery is highly recommended for its professional and caring staff, clean and modern facilities, and commitment to children's growth and well-being.

What it's like

Staff are attentive to children's individual needs. Children are eager to start their day and arrive ready to start their learning. Staff support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) well, providing good continuity of care.

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Pricing & funding

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Key facts

Session types

Session 1: 8am – 1pm, Session 2: 1pm – 6pm

Opening hours

Monday – Friday, 8am – 6pm

Age range

3 months to 4 years and 11 months

Term time / All Year

All Year

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Mulberries and Willows Nursery and Preschool

Last inspected 4 November 2024 · Rebecca Hurst

Overall effectiveness
Good

What it's like to attend

Staff are attentive to children's individual needs. Children are eager to start their day and arrive ready to start their learning. Staff support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) well, providing good continuity of care.

Inspector highlights

  • The provider has worked hard to improve the safety of the children in the nursery.
  • Accidents and incidents are recorded by staff and reviewed by senior leaders to analyse risks and what actions they need to take.
  • Staff work closely with other agencies involved with the care of the children.
  • Children make good progress given their starting points.
  • Babies are nurtured well and receive cuddles of reassurance.
  • Toddlers enjoy exploring their imagination and developing their creativity.
  • Pre-school children learn key skills to aid the next stage of their learning.
  • Children are confident learners and skilled in asking staff for support.

Areas to develop

  • 1support staff to help to identify quieter children during activities so they can get the most out of their learning and development.
Inspection #10363477 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Staff support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) well. They review children's stages of development and meet with parents and other agencies to discuss targets and what they can work on together. This helps to provide good continuity of care. Staff plan a good-quality curriculum, adapting activities to support children's individual targets.

Outdoor space

Staff make good use of the outside space to support children's physical development. Children enjoy learning to move in different ways, such as following instructions to identify and then jump between different-coloured hoops.

Parent Reviews of Mulberries and Willows Nursery and Preschool

5.0
(33)
Esi Essien
7 months ago

I couldn’t be happier with my experience at Mulberries & Willows. From my son's very first day, the staff have been incredibly welcoming, caring, and super helpful. It’s clear they truly love what they do, and it shows in how they interact with the children and parents each day. My son has grown so much in confidence, independence, and social skills since starting here. The daily activities are fun, educational, and thoughtfully planned. I also really appreciate the regular updates and photos, which gives me a window into his day. The environment is safe, nurturing, and well-organized, and the communication with parents is always clear and supportive. It gives me peace of mind knowing my son is in such good hands. Thank you to everyone at Mulberries & Willows for creating such a positive and enriching environment. I highly recommend it to any parent looking for exceptional early years care.

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Alexa Pleiko-Izik
8 months ago

Mulberries and Willows is truly the best nursery we’ve ever experienced! The staff are absolutely incredible, caring, professional, and always full of warmth. They organize so many wonderful messy play activities that my son adored. When he first joined, he didn’t speak a single word of English, but within just four months he had learned enough to feel completely comfortable in an English-speaking environment. By September, he started school with confidence, and I’m sure this smooth transition was thanks to the amazing atmosphere at Mulberries and Willows. Everyone we spoke to recommended this nursery, and I’ve never heard a single negative word about it. The whole team makes you feel welcome from the very first day. We only have the best memories and the deepest gratitude for this wonderful place! A huge thank you to the entire Mulberries and Willows team for everything you’ve done for our family – we are endlessly grateful!

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Poonam Adep
8 months ago

We couldn’t be happier with our experience at Mulberries and Willows. From the very first visit, the staff made us feel welcome and reassured. The teachers are caring, patient, and genuinely dedicated to every child’s well-being and development. Our little one settled in much quicker than we expected, and it’s clear how comfortable and happy they feel each day. The nursery provides a lovely balance of structured learning and free play, with lots of creative activities that keep the children engaged.

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Osman Mohammed
7 months ago

A wonderful nursery with caring and supportive staff. My child's favourite ones were (Nana, Olu, Linda and Natalia). My child has grown in confidence and enjoys every day here. The environment is safe, friendly, and full of fun learning activities. Highly recommend to any parent looking for a nurturing place for their little one.

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Bukayo Tonmaye
9 months ago

Mulberries has such a welcoming environment. I feel at peace taking my daughter, knowing she is in great hands!! I love the entire team, their communication, show of genuine concern and love towards the children is unmatched. I also love the nursery environment.(it’s clean and attractive) my child is not coming home sick every week! No regrets picking this nursery and my second daughter will definitely be attending soon! 😊

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Inspection history

Date: November 2024

  • December 2024Good
  • November 2024Good

Frequently asked about Mulberries and Willows Nursery and Preschool

About the setting

Mulberries and Willows Nursery and Preschool registered in June 2023. The nursery and pre-school is open from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, 51 weeks of the year. The setting provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

URN
2731129
Registered person
Mulberries and Willows Nursery and Preschool Ltd
Day care type
Full day care
Register
Early Years Register
Establishment type
Childcare on non-domestic premises

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