The Mulberry Bush Day Nursery

About this day nursery

The Mulberry Bush Day Nursery is dedicated to offering inclusive and anti-discriminatory childcare, ensuring equal opportunities for all children, families, and staff regardless of age, disability, gender, marital status, pregnancy, race, religion, or sexual orientation. The nursery warmly welcomes children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), collaborating with parents and professionals to provide necessary support and make reasonable adjustments.

They also offer English Language Support Services and engage community assistance for translation needs. Their main goal is to deliver high-quality pre-school education within a nurturing environment, primarily serving parents who require or prefer external childcare for the majority of the day.

The nursery operates 51 weeks a year, closing only for one week during Christmas and on Bank Holidays, with opening hours from 8 am to 6 pm, Monday to Friday. Mulberry Bush Day Nursery is registered for early years age groups and adheres to the Early Years Foundation Stage Welfare Standards regarding attendance numbers.

They recommend children attend a minimum of two half-days or one full day, and a maximum of five full days, offering various session options including full-day (8 am-6 pm), morning (8 am-2 pm), and afternoon (2 pm-6 pm) sessions. They also provide up to five fully-funded sessions from 1 pm to 4 pm, Monday to Friday, incorporating Early Education within National Parameters.

Prospective families are encouraged to visit the nursery before registering. Upon registration, a completed form and a £50 registration fee or deposit are required to secure a place.

What it's like

Throughout the nursery, there is a consistent and progressive approach to supporting children's language skills and understanding of a range of vocabulary. Practitioners skilfully use sign language to enhance their communications with children, for example, making signs for words encountered during reading with older children. Staff are attentive and respectful, ensuring children are relaxed and emotionally ready to play and learn.

Pricing & funding

Fees are structured around both all-year-round and term-time schedules, alongside additional chargeable extras. Detailed rates are not published in text format.