Mulberry Bush Nursery in Romford

About this day nursery

Mulberry Bush Nursery provides a nurturing environment across its two Romford locations, catering to various age groups including Baby Buds, Acorns, and Little Berries. This well-regarded pre-school, which received an "Outstanding" Ofsted rating in February 2025, champions active learning, critical thinking, and imaginative play.

Their curriculum focuses on child-led exploration using natural and open-ended resources, believing that minimal modern toys encourage greater communication and independent thought. The nursery prides itself on its passionate team of practitioners and a carefully planned space that reflects their vision, fostering curiosity and wonder in children.

They offer both unfunded and funded nursery sessions, with comprehensive daily packages available, and accept various government early years entitlements. Mulberry Bush Nursery is dedicated to creating an engaging and supportive atmosphere where children can confidently direct their own learning and truly thrive.

Our ethos

At Mulberry Bush pre-school, we are proud to encourage and support active learning, critical thinking and sparked imaginations. We foster a curriculum that celebrates magical moments, encouraging children’s curiosity, awe, and wonder. Our play-based, child-led approach allows them to make choices, think independently, and direct their own learning with confidence. Using natural, open-ended resources instead of modern toys, children are inspired to explore, experiment, and create. We believe less intervention from toys leads to more opportunities for communication and thinking.

Pricing & funding

This nursery offers unfunded sessions for short days and full days. For funded children, additional fees apply for daily meals, snacks, consumables, app access, and enrichment classes, with the option to purchase a complete daily package instead.