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Munchkins Village Nursery

Ofsted: Good
(Sept 2022)
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5.0(12 parent reviews) ·31 Junction Lane, Burscough, ORMSKIRK, L40 5SN · Lancashire
Number of places
75 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Sept 2022
Local authority
Lancashire

About this day nursery

Munchkins Village Nursery, located in Burscough, Ormskirk, was registered in 2013 and offers full day care for children aged 0 to 4. The nursery provides a stimulating and language-rich environment where children are confident, content, and their opinions are valued.

With a strong focus on community engagement, the nursery organises canal cruises, library trips, and visits from the Fire Brigade, alongside exploring a microlight aircraft in the car park, broadening children's knowledge and vocabulary. The setting prides itself on its dedicated staff team, with 22 members of childcare staff, many holding level 3 or level 6 early years qualifications, and one with early years teacher status.

Children develop excellent behaviour, showing respect and patience, and learn to manage their feelings. The nursery is open Monday to Friday for 51 weeks of the year, from 7:30 am to 6 pm, accommodating 90 children on roll and supporting those with special educational needs and/or disabilities and children who speak English as an additional language.

What it's like

Children at Munchkins Village Nursery are confident and content, safe in the knowledge that staff value their opinions and ideas. They have many opportunities to learn and explore, with strong community engagement. Children behave extremely well, showing respect and patience, and staff respond sensitively, encouraging them to manage their own feelings and behaviour.

Confident childrenCommunity engagementLanguage-rich environmentExcellent behaviourSupportive staff

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

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

Key facts

Opening hours

Monday to Friday, from 7.30am until 6pm.

Term time / All Year

All_year

Established

2013

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Munchkins Village Nursery

Last inspected 23 September 2022

Overall effectiveness
Good

What it's like to attend

Children at Munchkins Village Nursery are confident and content, safe in the knowledge that staff value their opinions and ideas. They have many opportunities to learn and explore, with strong community engagement. Children behave extremely well, showing respect and patience, and staff respond sensitively, encouraging them to manage their own feelings and behaviour.

Inspector highlights

  • Children are confident and content, safe in the knowledge that staff value their opinions and ideas.
  • There are lots of opportunities to learn and explore, a place where engagement with the wider community is evident.
  • Children behave extremely well, showing each other a high level of respect and patience as they take turns serving themselves and each other.
  • There are good quality interactions between adults and children. Staff listen to children and respond sensitively.
  • Staff are aware of the level at which children are currently working and plan to ensure good progress.
  • Meaningful play-based learning within a language-rich environment is effective in supporting children's communication.
  • There is good practice around the transition from the setting to local schools.
  • Parent partnership is a real strength, with staff taking a whole-family approach and the key-person system working well.

Areas to develop

  • 1Consider how the planned environment can be enhanced to increase opportunities for children to explore and independently access intended learning opportunities.
Inspection #10236024 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Staff have a good understanding of child development and use this knowledge to ensure they stretch and challenge children of all backgrounds. Adaptive teaching is evident in the strategies used to support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities.

Outdoor space

Climbing walls and rope activities in the outdoor area provide physical opportunities. Staff provide children with lots of meaningful learning experiences both indoors and outdoors. Risk assessments are regularly carried out to ensure both the indoor and outdoor environment is safe, yet still allows children the opportunity to take carefully calculated risks.

EAL / language support

The nursery supports children who speak English as an additional language.

Parent Reviews of Munchkins Village Nursery

5.0
(12)
Joanne O'Toole
a year ago

My eldest went and loved it now my little boy is currently there and really enjoys his time. Munchkins nursery is excellent, most of the staff are long standing carers and the whole team are really amazing. There's lots of room for play time inside and out they also regularly go out for walks in the local area. Trips out to ride on a local canal boat, to the park to enjoy the open spaces and seasonally changes and most recently they went to a local farm which my little boy loved. They are also great with helping them to learn, imaginary play and positive behaviours. Always have the time for a welcome or goodbye/feedback in the afternoon/evening. Great at keeping you informed through tapestry about all their fun, learning and adventures. Thank you

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Harriet Jones
a year ago

My 2 year old little girl started munchkins April of this year. Munchkins have gone above and beyond for our little girl, she has become so confident in herself since starting and looks forward to going to each session now. The staff are all so lovely and caring. I was nervous about her starting nursery after being at home with me for 2 years but everyone made it such a smooth and easy process. Couldn’t imagine her going anywhere else. Thank you Munchkins! Xx

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Laura Charman
a year ago

Our little boy started at Munchkin's Nursery in April 2024 and has genuinely enjoyed it since Day 1! He has formed strong bonds with the staff and enjoys playing with his friends and exploring the wonderful toys and resources available. I want to highlight how inclusive and accommodating the nursery is, especially considering our son's medical condition that requires specific adjustments and medications. The staff work with us to ensure he receives the care he needs. Every day at drop off and pick up, the staff make time to connect with us, fostering a strong partnership with parents and carers. Communication is excellent—each child brings home a journal that details what they’ve eaten, any nappy changes, and a summary of their day. We also appreciate the online photo updates through the Tapestry app. The management team is always accessible, whether by phone or in person, and they handle any queries with openness, honesty, and reliability. Newsletters and key updates are sent out via email also. Thank you so much to all the staff for your hard work and dedication in caring for our little ones. Your efforts truly make a difference and I absolutely recommend Munchkin's :)

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Lee McNabb
a year ago

Quite simply excellent. Our eldest went to munchkins and loved it. Our youngest is now there and loves it. It's largely the same carers over a 10 year period which tells you a lot. Great care, great communication, great space inside and out and great people from top to bottom. Could not recommend highly enough

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Ben Jones
a year ago

Both of my daughters have attended this nursery and we're delighted with the care, attention and progress we have seen from them. My youngest is always full of smiles being dropped off, and my oldest still receives a warm welcome whenever she comes with me to pick her sister up.

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Inspection history

Date: August 2013

  • September 2022Good
  • December 2016Good
  • August 2013Good

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