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Very friendly staff and my kids till date talk about the lovely and beautiful experiences. Extremely warm lovely staff and lovely location. Beautiful scenery and loads of indoor and outdoor experiences for the kids", "datePublished": "2025-11-26T11:08:42.550355151Z", "inLanguage": "en" }, { "@type": "Review", "reviewRating": { "@type": "Rating", "ratingValue": 5, "bestRating": 5, "worstRating": 1 }, "author": { "@type": "Person", "name": "charlie rogers" }, "reviewBody": "My little has not long started this wonderful nursery, with him being my first child I was obviously nervous leaving him but everyone made me feel so at ease with it all. My son has blossomed and has well and truly come out of his shell. Everyone at place day is so supportive of the child and parent(s), it's like an extended family. I cannot recommend enough, this is most definatley the perfect nursery for any little.", "datePublished": "2019-03-15T13:04:52.952941Z", "inLanguage": "en" }, { "@type": "Review", "reviewRating": { "@type": "Rating", "ratingValue": 5, "bestRating": 5, "worstRating": 1 }, "author": { "@type": "Person", "name": "Louis Maple" }, "datePublished": "2026-01-13T10:43:36.620470841Z", "inLanguage": "en" } ] }, { "@type": "BreadcrumbList", "@id": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/the-palace-day-nursery-mk2-2ln-ey341118#breadcrumb", "itemListElement": [ { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 1, "name": "Home", "item": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/" }, { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 2, "name": "Nurseries", "item": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nurseries" }, { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 3, "name": "South East", "item": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/search?region=South%20East" }, { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 4, "name": "The Palace Day Nursery", "item": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/the-palace-day-nursery-mk2-2ln-ey341118" } ] }, { "@type": "FAQPage", "@id": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/the-palace-day-nursery-mk2-2ln-ey341118#faq", "mainEntity": [ { "@type": "Question", "name": "How does settling in work at The Palace Day Nursery?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Settling in is handled in partnership with families, with staff building strong relationships from the start. 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The Palace Day Nursery # The Palace Day Nursery Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Sept 2023) · 5.0 (3 parent reviews) · 2 Windsor Street, Bletchley, MILTON KEYNES, MK2 2LN · Milton Keynes Number of places 37 places Age range 1–4 yrs Last inspected Sept 2023 Local authority Milton Keynes 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 Palace Day Nursery in Bletchley, Milton Keynes, offers a warm, stimulating, and welcoming environment for children aged 3 months to 5 years. The nursery focuses on a strong partnership between parents and staff to ensure high-quality care and early learning tailored to each child's individual needs. They utilise a software system called Famly to facilitate communication and allow parents to track their child's learning journey. With a "Good" Ofsted rating, the nursery prides itself on providing exceptional childcare and an enabling environment where children can explore, investigate, and discover. Learning is fostered through curiosity and play, with staff supporting development. The nursery is open Monday to Friday, 51 weeks a year, from 7:30 am to 6:00 pm. They offer three separate rooms catering to different age groups: Little Gems (3 months - 2 years), Sapphires (2-3 years), and Emeralds (preschool). Each age group also benefits from individual outdoor learning environments. Meals, drinks, and snacks are prepared on-site by their chef, and they hold a 5-star food hygiene rating. Enrichment activities such as sports and music are also provided. The nursery emphasises the importance of outdoor play for exploration and learning. What it's like Children are happy to arrive at the nursery where they are warmly welcomed by staff. They build strong bonds with the children and know them well. Children are confident and secure in their environment. Children make good progress in their learning because the staff plan and assess well, providing engaging and exciting experiences. Good Ofsted rating Parent partnership with Famly app On-site chef with 5-star food hygiene Individual outdoor learning environments Enrichment activities ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — working parents (9 months–2 yrs) 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs) Pricing on request This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability. ## Key facts Opening hours 7.30am to 6.00pm, Monday to Friday, 51 weeks a year Food All meals, drinks and snacks prepared on site by our chef. 5 Star Food Hygiene Rating. Age range 3 months to 5 years Term time / All Year All Year Session types Full Day, Morning, Afternoon, Day Established 2006 ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of The Palace Day Nursery Inspection date Sept 2023 Inspection no. 10309631 Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50230338)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY341118) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=the-palace-day-nursery-mk2-2ln-ey341118) Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for The Palace Day Nursery Last inspected 15 September 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 Children are happy to arrive at the nursery where they are warmly welcomed by staff. They build strong bonds with the children and know them well. Children are confident and secure in their environment. Children make good progress in their learning because the staff plan and assess well, providing engaging and exciting experiences. Inspector highlights - Children are happy to arrive and build strong bonds with staff. - Children make good progress in their learning due to well-planned activities. - Staff provide a safe and nurturing space where children feel valued and cared for. - The manager and staff have established positive relationships and work well with parents. - Staff encourage healthy lifestyles and provide many opportunities for physical activity. Areas to develop - 1 support staff to be consistent in their behaviour management strategies, to build on younger children's understanding of behaviour expectations - 2 improve interactions with younger children to extend their communication and language even further Inspection #10309631 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50230338) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > Parents comment on the support and dedication they receive as a family. > They feel that their children make good progress because of the input from staff at the nursery. Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities enjoy targeted activities led by staff to build on their interests. For example, children show a particular interest in construction blocks, and staff engage in play to help them explore and develop skills in building and mathematical development. Outdoor space Children have many opportunities to be active. They ride bicycles, climb, run and explore in the garden. Staff talk to children about how to look after themselves and to manage risks, including the importance of staying hydrated. ## Parent Reviews of The Palace Day Nursery 5.0 (3) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocKpRs5-S5w6QvBDQxGgXEtZ3oMF4RcY-gTwdq5MWRCPiS5Epg=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) L Jose 5 months ago All kids attended Palace Day nursery. Very friendly staff and my kids till date talk about the lovely and beautiful experiences. Extremely warm lovely staff and lovely location. Beautiful scenery and loads of indoor and outdoor experiences for the kids [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2tOM2VpMTRSRUp4VEhoamJFZEVWbk5pYURZMVRuYxAB!2m1!1s0x4876551a2ff442f5:0x1095f87618b6e476) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocJ0a9NT8v5bNbP5Qkkuuifir69msOkSdHSPwVtIXxdG_YoYNw=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba2) charlie rogers 7 years ago My little has not long started this wonderful nursery, with him being my first child I was obviously nervous leaving him but everyone made me feel so at ease with it all. My son has blossomed and has well and truly come out of his shell. Everyone at place day is so supportive of the child and parent(s), it's like an extended family. I cannot recommend enough, this is most definatley the perfect nursery for any little. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURvbHJHeU53EAE!2m1!1s0x4876551a2ff442f5:0x1095f87618b6e476) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjXVDmE-RECndSeSi0CLuP4m_D4_LK2rZ4kyHBAusQ6fYbuE_SBB=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba4) Louis Maple 4 months ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2pWbk5UUXlRWEJHYnpoQ1lVRjJObEl3V0dacGJWRRAB!2m1!1s0x4876551a2ff442f5:0x1095f87618b6e476) Reviews from Google for The Palace Day Nursery. 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