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Mumbles Day Nursery in Stafford

Ofsted: Good
(Nov 2022)
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5.0(13 parent reviews) ·Play Group, Village Hall, STAFFORD, ST18 0DJ · Staffordshire
Number of places
43 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Nov 2022
Local authority
Staffordshire

About this day nursery

Mumbles Day Nursery, established in 2010 and part of Mumbles Day Nursery Limited, provides childcare on non-domestic premises in Stafford. The nursery, open all year round from 7:30 am to 6:00 pm, offers a rich and varied curriculum that encourages exploration and learning about the natural world and diverse cultures.

Children regularly visit a local country park to learn about wildlife and plants, grow their own food, and engage in diverse experiences like celebrating Diwali and visiting a care home to interact with elderly people. The nurturing environment, with cosy spaces and soft lighting, along with attentive staff, ensures children feel safe and secure.

The setting excels in fostering positive behaviour and supporting children with special educational needs through a dedicated SEND coordinator. Parents are actively involved in their children's learning, valuing the online learning journal and benefiting from workshops that help them support their child's development at home.

The management team continuously monitors staff practice and seeks feedback to ensure a high-quality provision for children aged 0 to 4.

What it's like

Children at Mumbles Day Nursery explore a wide range of exciting activities, from sensory play with dough and sand to learning about hibernation and diverse cultures. They participate in team games, develop a strong can-do attitude, and are happy and confident. The curriculum is designed to deepen children's skills across all areas of learning, encouraging investigation and appreciation of the natural world and different communities.

Explore a wide range of activitiesOutdoor learning opportunitiesFocus on parent partnershipSupport for SENDHomely and secure environment

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)

Key facts

Opening hours

7.30am until 6pm

Term time / All Year

All_year

Established

2010

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Mumbles Day Nursery

Last inspected 1 November 2022

Overall effectiveness
Good

What it's like to attend

Children at Mumbles Day Nursery explore a wide range of exciting activities, from sensory play with dough and sand to learning about hibernation and diverse cultures. They participate in team games, develop a strong can-do attitude, and are happy and confident. The curriculum is designed to deepen children's skills across all areas of learning, encouraging investigation and appreciation of the natural world and different communities.

Inspector highlights

  • Staff provide a curriculum that encourages children to explore a wide range of exciting activities.
  • Staff have a deep understanding of their key children's stage of development, using this knowledge to provide a curriculum that strengthens and deepens children's skills.
  • Staff encourage children to investigate and learn about the natural world, including regular visits to the local country park and growing their own food.
  • Staff encourage children to learn about the diversity of people, including listening to stories about Diwali and visiting a local church and care home.
  • Staff create a homely environment with comfy areas and soft lighting, helping children to feel relaxed and secure.
  • Parents are actively involved in their children's learning and value the secure online learning journal.
  • The management team regularly monitors staff practice and seeks feedback to identify sharply focused targets for improvement.
  • The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with robust systems in place for staff recruitment and risk management.

Areas to develop

  • 1Enhance the day-to-day organisation of the nursery so that the younger children are effectively engaged during the changeover of routines.
  • 2Enhance the already exciting outdoor physical opportunities available, so that the older most-able children experience an even higher level of physical challenge in their play.
Inspection #10235375 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

The special educational needs coordinator has a secure understanding of how to identify and support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). This helps to ensure that they make the best possible progress. The nursery supports a number of children with SEND.

Outdoor space

Children spend extended periods in the outdoor area and younger children can experience physical challenges on low-level equipment. The setting also has a home-made pumpkin patch and children grow their own food, such as carrots, potatoes and sweetcorn.

Parent Reviews of Mumbles Day Nursery

5.0
(13)
Anna
6 months ago

Both my kids have been to Mumbles and love their time there. They both settled in well which is a reflection of the caring environment the nursery provides. The staff are incredibly friendly, welcoming and caring. The communication from key workers is excellent and we feel confident that our children are happy and thriving whilst there.

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Leanne Thompson
6 months ago

Amazing nursery, our son loves it here. They’re very much an out doors nursery, lots of outdoor space, which is brilliant. Great staff, all lovely, friendly and great with the children. They provide regular updates and progress reports. Lots of activities for parents to be a part of too. Couldn’t be happier.

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Eleni Lipery
a year ago

If only mumbles could teach our kids till they are 18. I have been so lucky to have both my girls go through Mumbles. 1 from age 3 and the other from 10 months. Mumbles is an excellent nursery. They really take the time to know your child and build really strong relationships with them. This is clearly shown as my daughter runs straight in giving her teachers the biggest hug and smile. They make you as a parent feel so welcome and support us with any queries or issues but also celebrate us every now and again as parenting is a hard job. The communication is always open with regular updates on their app and when picking up they give a detailed account of their day. My eldest daughter who is now in year 2 still misses nursery and visits any chance she can get and my youngest has already said she wants to stay forever. They really let our children be children but also learn through play. They are outside enjoying nature any chance they get or inside crafting and exploring their creative side. Everything the staff do is for the children and the staff that work there, truly make it an amazing place. Mumbles is like a big family and will really cherish the next 11 months, saying goodbye to them next year will be one of the hardest things I'll have to do.

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Rachael Stringer
a year ago

I am not someone to usually leave reviews but I had to for this amazing nursery and for the parents/caregivers who are worried about what the right nursery is for their child (myself when I was looking for a nursery for my daughter). If I could give mumbles 10 stars, I would. My daughter has been going to mumbles since she was 11 months old (she is now nearly 4). I was very nervous leaving her in the care of anyone but my family when returning back to work after MAT leave but I am so glad I picked mumbles and I wouldn’t change my mind if I could go back. I can’t speak highly enough about this incredible nursery. They offer an environment for children to grow, learn and explore all while caring and nurturing them. They keep you up to date at every given opportunity and they get to know every single child on an individual basis, from their personality, likes and dislikes. My daughter absolutely loves it there and it has been beautiful to see her come out of her shell, learn, grow, trust staff and meet all her friends. Not only that, but support families when needed, for example when my daughter was struggling with sleep they spoke with me through different options to try. I can’t thank mumbles enough for the love and support they have given to me and my daughter. I will truly be sad when she leaves mumbles for school this time next year. I can confidently say If you are looking for a nursery for your child, please don’t hesitate to get them into mumbles.

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Josh Slater
a year ago

Our son is 2yrs +8mo old. He has been attending Mumbles for almost 2 years now and has been progressing very well. He is now trying alot more foods, and his speech is suddenly accelerating! It's great to see him slowly learn how to make and play with friends and also have independence and confidence. We are very pleased with how friendly and accommodating the staff are! Thank you for everything you do for the kids.

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Inspection history

Date: June 2010

  • November 2022Good
  • December 2016Outstanding
  • April 2013Good
  • February 2011Good
  • June 2010Inadequate

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