Opening hours
Monday - Friday, 7:30 - 18:00, 51 weeks a year.
The Learning Mill provides a nurturing and stimulating environment for children, operating 51 weeks a year from 7:30 to 18:00. The nursery is dedicated to creating a home-from-home atmosphere where children feel warm, safe, and friendly.
Their approach is child-led, respecting parental wishes and fostering self-confidence and self-awareness through a key worker system. Every practitioner is committed to making each child's early years exceptional, guiding them to develop positive social skills like caring and sharing.
The curriculum is designed to enhance all seven areas of learning, aligning with Early Years Outcomes. The facility is well-staffed across different age groups, with dedicated spaces for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers.
A strong emphasis is placed on healthy eating, with a qualified cook preparing nutritious, diverse meals on-site to cater to various dietary needs and educate children on healthy habits from a young age.
Our ethos
The Learning Mill offers a child-led approach within a warm, home-from-home environment, fostering self-confidence and social skills while aligning with Early Years Outcomes across all seven areas of learning. They are committed to providing an exceptional early years experience for every child.
What it's like
Children receive a warm welcome and quickly settle, developing strong bonds with staff who support their well-being and help them feel safe and secure. Staff deliver a strong curriculum that engages children in varied activities, helping them make good progress while promoting independence and positive behaviour.
Funding accepted
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Monday - Friday, 7:30 - 18:00, 51 weeks a year.
Session types
Full day 7.30 - 18.00, School Day 09.00 - 15.00
Food
Meals and snacks provided, prepared on-site. Parents to provide baby milk.
Age range
2, 3 and 4 year olds
Term time / All Year
All Year
Established
2010
Last inspected 13 August 2024 · Sue Smith
What it's like to attend
Children receive a warm welcome and quickly settle, developing strong bonds with staff who support their well-being and help them feel safe and secure. Staff deliver a strong curriculum that engages children in varied activities, helping them make good progress while promoting independence and positive behaviour.
Inspector highlights
Areas to develop
Inclusion & environment
Staff support children who have special educational needs and/or disabilities. They understand their individual needs and adapt next steps to engage them in activities.
Staff discuss with the children the importance of daily exercise and fresh air and explain about healthy food and how to look after their teeth.
Date: January 2011
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