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Mulberry Bush Day Nursery # Mulberry Bush Day Nursery in Norwich Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Oct 2022) · 5.0 (4 parent reviews) · 3 Wingfield Court, Norwich Road, Norwich, NR14 8JP · Norfolk Number of places 56 places Age range 0–4 yrs Last inspected Oct 2022 Local authority Norfolk 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 The setting places a strong emphasis on communication and language development, with a thoughtfully planned curriculum that incorporates all seven areas of learning. Each month, children engage with a new book, helping to develop their vocabulary and confidence in communication. The key-person system is well-established, ensuring a smooth settling-in process for children, with staff even offering home visits. Parents consistently praise the staff for their support and the happy, safe environment the nursery provides. What it's like Children are warmly greeted by staff, fostering a sense of value and welcome. They are motivated and eager to learn, particularly enjoying story time and developing strong communication skills. The unique personalities of the children are central to the staff's approach, ensuring every child feels included. Good overall effectiveness Strong communication development Effective parent partnerships Well-established key-person system ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) ## Key facts Opening hours Monday to Friday all year round. Sessions are from 8am to 6pm. Term time / All Year All\_year Established 2003 Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Mulberry Bush Day Nursery Last inspected 27 October 2022 Overall effectiveness Good What it's like to attend Children are warmly greeted by staff, fostering a sense of value and welcome. They are motivated and eager to learn, particularly enjoying story time and developing strong communication skills. The unique personalities of the children are central to the staff's approach, ensuring every child feels included. Inspector highlights - Staff warmly greet children and parents, making children feel valued and welcomed. - Children are motivated and eager to learn, thoroughly enjoying story time, sign-along and singing. - Children benefit from a well-thought-out and planned curriculum that incorporates all seven areas of learning, with a particular focus on communication and language. - Partnerships with parents are effective, with staff using an online system and face-to-face communication. - Support for children's communication and language is good, with staff narrating activities, repeating key words, and using sign language. - The key-person system is well established, with detailed information gathered before children begin at the nursery. - Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities achieve good outcomes, building close relationships with their key person. - Leaders have a clear and ambitious curriculum that is well used and understood by staff. Areas to develop - 1 Strengthen the key-person system so that in the absence of a key person, other staff understand what children need to learn next and can implement this. - 2 Support staff to make sure that mealtimes are a sociable time where all children are included and where staff are not solely focused on children eating. Inspection #10234713 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50200771) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Mulberry Bush Day Nursery Inspection date Oct 2022 Inspection no. 10234713 [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50200771)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY258132) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. Schedule a VisitContact NurseryJoin Waitlist Get in touch ### Contact Phone not yet listed 3 Wingfield Court, Norwich Road, Norwich, NR14 8JP [© 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#/1.23418/52.56474/14) [](https://www.mapbox.com/) ## Explore day nurseries near Norwich - [Day nurseries in Norwich](/search?q=Norwich) - [Day nurseries in East of England](/search?q=East+of+England) Is this your nursery? Claim this listing to add photos, pricing, and respond to enquiries. [Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=mulberry-bush-day-nursery-nr14-8jp-ey258132) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities achieve good outcomes. Staff are patient, nurturing and responsive to children's needs and communicate well with families to ensure care plans are up to date and that they feel supported at home. ## Parent Reviews of Mulberry Bush Day Nursery 5.0 (4) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocLopF1cYPru74HhNqR8qGhnwKNGFx6lRNkciB-WWeKbivArOg=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Tom Melvin 7 months ago Both our children went to Mulberry Bush till the age of 3, they both absolutely loved it and loved all the staff, especially their key persons. As parents we found all the staff and management great, lots of communication, very accommodating and good use of tapestry. The meals were varied and the kids enjoyed them. We just missed out on the renovations but I'm sure it's better than ever. We wouldn't hesitate in recommending it to anyone. 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