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Treetops nursery - Mulbarton

Ofsted: Good
(Sept 2021)
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5.0(3 parent reviews) ·Mulbarton Village Hall, The Common, Norwich, NR14 8AE · Norfolk
Number of places
32 places
Age range
2–4 yrs
Last inspected
Sept 2021
Local authority
Norfolk

About this day nursery

Treetops Nursery in Mulbarton, the original establishment of the Treetops family, offers childcare for children from one year old. The nursery emphasises nurturing curiosity and imagination through heuristic play, incorporating "Neutrals and Naturals" and "Curiosity Approach" philosophies.

The Mulbarton location expanded in September 2024 to include a preschool within Mulbarton Primary School, facilitating a smoother transition for children into reception. This expansion offers children extensive outdoor space for exploration and engagement with nature, alongside carefully designed educational activities that promote learning through play.

Additionally, a dedicated baby room has been established in the village hall, providing a calm, welcoming, safe, and engaging environment for the youngest children. The highly trained team is committed to supporting each child's development, aiming to foster confidence and help them build strong foundations for their future.

The nursery operates with the ethos of "Children blossoming in a nurturing environment," striving to make every child feel supported and valued as they grow.

Our ethos

Treetops Nursery in Mulbarton nurtures curiosity and imagination through heuristic play, following the "Neutrals and Naturals" and "Curiosity Approach" philosophies. Their ethos is "Children blossoming in a nurturing environment," aiming to make every child feel supported and valued. They focus on learning through play, with extensive outdoor space for nature engagement, and a commitment to fostering confidence and strong foundations for the future.

What it's like

Children thrive in this nurturing environment. Staff know children and families well, gathering information about their interests and needs before they start. Children develop strong bonds with their key person and settle quickly, participating in rich, varied, and innovative experiences planned by staff, who effectively model resource use and extend children's knowledge and skills.

Heuristic PlayCuriosity ApproachNature-based LearningSeamless Transition to Reception

Pricing & funding

Fees are charged at an hourly rate based on three age bands for children aged one to three. Invoicing is processed monthly, and full fees remain payable for any absences, including illness and holidays. Session-based fees also apply for consumables and additional activities.

Funding accepted

15 hours — working parents (9 months–2 yrs)15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)Tax-Free Childcare

Good to know

  • Invoiced monthly via the Famly Application.
  • Full fees are payable for absences, including holidays and illness.
  • Session-based charges apply for food, non-food consumables, and activities.

Key facts

Opening hours

8am and 4pm

Age range

From 1 year old.

Term time / All Year

Term Time

Established

2019

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Treetops nursery - Mulbarton

Last inspected 10 September 2021 · Dawn Pointer

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 thrive in this nurturing environment. Staff know children and families well, gathering information about their interests and needs before they start. Children develop strong bonds with their key person and settle quickly, participating in rich, varied, and innovative experiences planned by staff, who effectively model resource use and extend children's knowledge and skills.

Inspector highlights

  • Children thrive in a nurturing environment with strong bonds to key persons.
  • Staff plan and deliver rich, varied, and innovative experiences.
  • The manager shows passion and energy, addressing weaknesses and supporting staff well-being.
  • Activities, both inside and outside, are beautifully presented and well-resourced.
  • Even the youngest children are learning to be independent.

Areas to develop

  • 1support all staff to understand what they want children to learn next, to ensure children embed their knowledge and skills before moving on to more complex tasks.
Inspection #10194547 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

it is a really special place

they offer such magical learning experiences

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities receive individual tailored support. Staff engage and share information with other agencies, in order to ensure all children reach their full potential.

Outdoor space

Activities, both inside and outside, are beautifully presented and very well resourced. Children safely use magnifying glasses as they explore the bug hotel, looking for insects, and learn about the homes where insects live before building one with large bricks. They also water plants and dig up real vegetables to use in the mud kitchen.

Parent Reviews of Treetops nursery - Mulbarton

5.0
(3)
Georgia Solomon
10 months ago

If you're looking for a nursery — look no further than Treetops Nursery, Mulbarton. I genuinely cannot speak highly enough of Treetops and every single member of staff. My daughter attended with multiple medical needs, and the care and dedication they showed was second to none. Nothing was ever too much — they took everything in their stride, ensuring she was always safe, adapting activities when needed, but most importantly, making sure she was always included. That kind of commitment is rare and incredibly special. This is now the second time I’ve used Treetops, now with my son, who started at just 1 year old. From day one, he’s walked in without a backward glance and always comes out with the biggest smile on his face. Communication with his keyworker has been fantastic — regular updates, insights into what he’s enjoying, and lovely photos from his day. The experiences they provide the children are just brilliant — from little trips around the village, baking, and welcoming animals into the nursery, to fun snacks and play activities. Every detail is thoughtfully planned with the children’s happiness and development in mind. I travel a 8 mile round trip for my child to attend, and I would honestly never send my children anywhere else. The whole ethos of Treetops is completely child-centered. Founders Andrew and Shane, along with the entire team, are approachable, warm, and clearly passionate about what they do. Treetops isn’t just a nursery — it’s a little family and community where children thrive, and parents feel truly supported.

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Kelly Baker
6 years ago

Couldn't ask for a better nursery for my children. Extremely friendly team who show dedication each and every day. They create a fun warm and relaxed environment for the children. The childrens learning is consistent with different activities for them to take part in every day. My son loves coming to treetops and I have absolutely no reservation in leaving in the care of the staff.

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Inspection history

Most recent inspection

14 October 2021

Good

Only one graded inspection on record — a trend chart will appear here once a second graded report is published.

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