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[Home](/) 2. · 3. [Nurseries](/nurseries) 4. · 5. [North West](/search?region=North+West) 6. · 7. The Mulberry Bush at Casterton # The Mulberry Bush at Casterton Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Feb 2024) · Casterton Sedbergh Preparatory School, Casterton, Carnforth, LA6 2SG · Westmorland and Furness Number of places 32 places Age range 0–4 yrs Last inspected Feb 2024 Local authority Westmorland and Furness About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery The Mulberry Bush Nursery, situated at Casterton alongside Sedbergh Preparatory School, provides exceptional care for children aged 6 months to four years. The day nursery fosters a nurturing and stimulating "home from home" environment, focusing on developing motivated and successful young learners through its core values of caring, creativity, curiosity, and courage. Recognised by Ofsted in 2024 as a "positive, caring nursery" where "children are happy" and "make good progress in all areas of their learning," it offers a diverse range of indoor and outdoor activities. The facilities include easy parent parking, adaptable hours, freshly prepared meals, expansive grounds, and weather-proof outdoor play zones, all supervised by highly professional caregivers. The day nursery prides itself on its individualised learning approach, ensuring every child is at the heart of their educational journey. Upon enrolment, each child is assigned a key worker, establishing a vital link between the nursery team and parents to support the child's development. The aim is to deliver a secure, engaging, and enriching environment that promotes learning through enjoyment, helping children to acquire lifelong skills and transition smoothly into school life. Our ethos We are proud of our key ethos ‘to place children at the heart of everything we do,’ which results in highly individualised learning experiences for every child in our care. Our staff have high expectations of what every child can achieve and "children make good progress in all areas of their learning." (Ofsted 2024) The Mulberry Bush provides a unique selection of opportunities, alongside state of the art equipment, found within a secure environment. At the start of term you and your child will be introduced to your designated key worker from the nursery team. This essential link enables us to create a strong relationship with you and your child to enhance their development whilst at nursery. What it's like Children are happy at this positive, caring nursery. Staff prioritise building warm and loving relationships with children from the moment they start attending. Children confidently reach out to adults for support and comfort when needed. Children of all ages feel safe and secure. Home from home environment Focus on creativity and curiosity Strong parent partnership Extensive indoor and outdoor facilities Individualised learning experiences ## Pricing & funding Pricing on request This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability. [Request pricing →](http://www.sedberghschool.org/senior/Admissions) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of The Mulberry Bush at Casterton Inspection date Feb 2024 Inspection no. 10327037 Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50242546)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY481764) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. Schedule a VisitContact NurseryJoin Waitlist Get in touch ### Contact Reveal phone number Contact Nursery [ Visit website ](https://mulberrybushnursery.sedberghprep.org/) Casterton Sedbergh Preparatory School, Casterton, Carnforth, LA6 2SG ## Explore day nurseries near Carnforth - [Day nurseries in Carnforth](/search?q=Carnforth) - [Day nurseries in North West](/search?q=North+West) Is this your nursery? Claim this listing to add photos, pricing, and respond to enquiries. [Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=the-mulberry-bush-at-casterton-la6-2sg-ey481764) ## Key facts Opening hours Monday to Friday, from 7.30am to 6pm, for 51 weeks of the year Age range 6 months to 4 years Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for The Mulberry Bush at Casterton Last inspected 27 February 2024 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 Children are happy at this positive, caring nursery. Staff prioritise building warm and loving relationships with children from the moment they start attending. Children confidently reach out to adults for support and comfort when needed. Children of all ages feel safe and secure. Inspector highlights - Staff know children well and are clear about what they intend for them to learn, planning activities that target children's next steps in their development. - Leaders place reading at the heart of this nursery, with staff frequently reading aloud and children developing a love of reading. - Overall, children with SEND are well supported and make good progress from their starting points. - Children benefit from being immersed in a language rich environment, with staff engaging in meaningful conversations and introducing new vocabulary. - Children's physical development and health is a priority, with daily access to fresh air, nutritious meals, and many opportunities to develop small and large muscles. Areas to develop - 1 strengthen the processes of making timely referrals to other agencies, so that children with SEND can continue to make good progress in their learning - 2 support staff to consistently help children to understand the expectations for their behaviour and the impact of this on others. Inspection #10327037 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50242546) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision All children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) make good progress from their starting points. The newly appointed special educational needs and disabilities coordinator is knowledgeable and understands the needs of the children at the nursery. Leaders make referrals for support from external agencies when this is needed. However, these referrals are not always made in a timely manner to help children to continue to make good progress in their learning. Outdoor space Children's physical development and health is a priority at this nursery. Staff ensure that children have daily access to fresh air. Children have many opportunities to develop their small and large muscles. Babies gain confidence to walk as staff roll a ball and encourage them to follow it. Older children develop their core strength as they climb across tyres and carry large wooden blocks. Inspection history Date: January 2016 - February 2024 Good - January 2016 Good ## Frequently asked about The Mulberry Bush at Casterton ### What size of nursery is The Mulberry Bush at Casterton? ### What is the age range at The Mulberry Bush at Casterton? ## Nearby day nurseries in Carnforth Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to The Mulberry Bush at Casterton. - [ Ofsted: Good 1.8 mi ### Smile Day Nursery & Out of School Club Carnforth · LA6 2NP ](/nursery/smile-day-nursery-out-of-school-club-la6-2np-ey264983) - [ Ofsted rating unavailable 5.6 mi ### Stripy Horse Day Nursery Milnthorpe · LA7 7PF ](/nursery/stripy-horse-day-nursery-la7-7pf-2742278) - [ Ofsted: Good 5.9 mi ### Spotted Dog Day Nursery Carnforth · LA6 1NU ](/nursery/spotted-dog-day-nursery-la6-1nu-2742279) - [ Ofsted: Good 6.0 mi ### Kidz Day Nursery Carnforth · LA6 3BT ](/nursery/kidz-day-nursery-ltd-la6-3bt-ey479648) - [ Ofsted: Good 6.2 mi ### Sparkles Carnforth · LA6 3DJ ](/nursery/sparkles-la6-3dj-ey548493) - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 7.6 mi ### Hornby Day Nursery Lancaster · LA2 8JP ](/nursery/hornby-day-nursery-limited-la2-8jp-ey411888) [See all nurseries in Carnforth →](/search?q=Carnforth) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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