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The Malthouse Nursery # The Malthouse Nursery Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Feb 2023) · 5.0 (1 parent reviews) · Malthouse Nursery, Charlton Park, Malmesbury, SN16 9DG · Wiltshire Number of places 43 places Age range 1–4 yrs Last inspected Feb 2023 Local authority Wiltshire 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 Malthouse Nursery School, established in 1988, is nestled within the expansive Charlton Park Private Estate, offering a unique educational experience in a rural setting. Catering to children aged 2-5 years, the nursery prides itself on maintaining a small, traditional environment with strong values, accommodating up to 24 children per session. Emphasising outdoor learning, children spend at least half of each day exploring the fields and woodlands, engaging with the working farm and its animals, regardless of the weather. Indoors, a diverse range of activities such as painting, construction, imaginative play, and access to educational technology like iPads and programmable toys are provided. The nursery fosters a strong partnership with parents, striving to make every day a positive and exciting learning experience for children and their families. It is a private, independent institution, a member of the National Day Nursery Association, supported by the Wiltshire Early Years Development and Childcare Partnership, and registered with OFSTED. Our ethos We believe that the outdoors is the best place for children to learn and develop. We attach great importance to our partnership with our parents and care. What it's like Warm and friendly staff welcome children into this nurturing nursery, where they feel safe and secure due to strong relationships with staff and plenty of praise. Children explore the beautiful grounds, including an outdoor classroom, fostering imagination and physical development. Staff prioritise children Rural Setting Outdoor Learning Focus Traditional Values Small Class Sizes ## Pricing & funding Fees vary by age group, with bands for children aged under two, two-year-olds, and over threes. Session options include breakfast and tea clubs, early drop-offs, and full days. Daily fees include consumables, sundries, and the Malthouse Enrichment Package, with funded options available for older children. Funding accepted 30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs) 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 15 hours — working parents (9 months–2 yrs) Good to know - Fees are banded by age groups: 0-24 months, 24-36 months, and 36+ months. - Daily fees include consumables, sundries, and the Malthouse Enrichment Package (MEP). - Non-refundable registration and booking fees apply upon joining. - Late payment weekly fees and invoice charges apply to overdue enrichment package fees. - Late collection fees are charged on a sliding scale depending on the collection hour. - Unscheduled early drop-offs are subject to a flat surcharge. ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of The Malthouse Nursery Inspection date Feb 2023 Inspection no. 10263813 Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50212150)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/199406) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=the-malthouse-nursery-sn16-9dg-199406) ## Key facts Session types Breakfast Club: 8.00am – 9.00am (Thursdays only), Early Drop Off: 8.30am – 9.00am, Mornings: 9.00am – 12.00pm, Mornings and lunch: 9.00am – 1.00pm (Lions only), All day: 9.00am – 3.00pm, Afternoon Tea Club: 3.00pm – 4.00pm/5.00pm Age range 2-5 years Term time / All Year Term Time Established 1992 Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for The Malthouse Nursery Last inspected 21 February 2023 Safeguarding effective Overall effectiveness Good Quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Good Personal development Good Leadership and management Good What it's like to attend Warm and friendly staff welcome children into this nurturing nursery, where they feel safe and secure due to strong relationships with staff and plenty of praise. Children explore the beautiful grounds, including an outdoor classroom, fostering imagination and physical development. Staff prioritise children Inspector highlights - The manager and her team have created a well-balanced curriculum that covers all seven areas of learning. - Children develop a love of books and literacy. - The newly opened baby and toddler room offers a calm and nurturing environment. - Staff collaborate with parents and a range of professionals to support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. - Parents praise the kind, caring and nurturing staff. Areas to develop - 1 provide children with more time to explore creative materials, allowing them to express their own ideas - 2 consider developing a more focused professional development programme to raise the quality of teaching to the highest level. Inspection #10263813 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50212150) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > Parents praise the kind, caring and nurturing staff. > They love that their children get to spend so much time outside and immersed in nature. > Parents feel included in their child's learning and feel comfortable seeking support and guidance from the staff. Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Staff collaborate with parents and a range of professionals to support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. Staff receive specialist training to enable them to understand a range of needs to ensure that children make the best possible progress in their care. For example, staff work with a speech and language therapist to gain strategies and activities to enhance children's confidence in communicating at group times. Outdoor space Children take long walks within the beautiful grounds of Charlton Manor, enjoying the wildlife and rolling down grassy hills. Staff have created an outdoor classroom in a secluded woodland area for children who 'learn the best outside', where they run, climb trees, explore resources, and engage in imaginative play using large items. ## Parent Reviews of The Malthouse Nursery 5.0 (1) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocKmLkWiaNPGaXNoykWDuf7hfkhNcOKB2er6hyGDsWYcy4p9YA=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba4) Lord Suffolk 7 years ago A really charming lovely little nursery that both my children went to as well as both my younger sisters.... Really pretty and safe. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNJa3ZUU2tBRRAB!2m1!1s0x48716dca7d48ca87:0xd11dc6389bfb2665) Reviews from Google for The Malthouse Nursery. 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