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Wellies Day Nursery

Ofsted: Good
(Aug 2024)
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5.0(7 parent reviews) ·1 Brook End, North Crawley, Newport Pagnell, MK16 9HH · Milton Keynes
Number of places
125 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Aug 2024
Local authority
Milton Keynes

About this day nursery

Wellies Day Nursery, located in North Crawley and established in 1989, provides a secure, enjoyable, and educational setting for young children. Under the continuous guidance of Helen Hobbs, the nursery offers flexible childcare options, including full-time, part-time, and term-time attendance, designed to meet diverse family needs.

The nursery caters to children from six weeks old up to school age, fostering their development through opportunities for exploration, discovery, and social engagement, all within a safe and nurturing environment. Wellies Day Nursery prioritises a high staff-to-child ratio, employing a team of highly trained, qualified, and friendly professionals.

The facility, a converted and expanded farm cottage, boasts seven dedicated rooms for childcare, ensuring appropriate staffing ratios for different age groups, from infants in the baby room to pre-schoolers in the Super Ted’s Pre-school room. In 2020, the pre-school facility was further enhanced with the conversion of a Dairy Barn into a beautiful new space.

Additionally, the nursery features an expansive outdoor play area, one of the largest for under-fives in Milton Keynes, offering children ample space to play, explore, and interact with the natural farm surroundings, including opportunities to observe farm activities from a safe distance.

What it's like

Children settle confidently into this calm and welcoming setting. Staff understand children's needs, including those with English as an additional language, by gathering information upon their arrival and using various communication methods. Staff have high expectations for behaviour and development, acting as good role models, and children play well together, showing positive attitudes towards learning through engaging activities.

Rural settingLarge outdoor play areaEstablished since 1989Flexible booking options

Pricing & funding

Fees are structured based on monthly rates for full-time care, or daily rates for full and school days. Full-time care is available for either all year round or term-time only options. A registration fee applies on booking.

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

  • A non-refundable registration fee of £200 is due upon booking.
  • A delayed start date incurs a charge of £150 per booked session per month to secure the place.

Key facts

Opening hours

07:30 to 18:15 – Monday to Friday, 50 weeks per year

Session types

Full Day, School Day, Full-time (5 days per week), Term-time (39 weeks per year)

Age range

6 weeks to school age

Established

2011

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Wellies Day Nursery

Last inspected 6 August 2024 · Nicky Butler

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 settle confidently into this calm and welcoming setting. Staff understand children's needs, including those with English as an additional language, by gathering information upon their arrival and using various communication methods. Staff have high expectations for behaviour and development, acting as good role models, and children play well together, showing positive attitudes towards learning through engaging activities.

Inspector highlights

  • The management team plans an exciting curriculum that meets the needs of the children.
  • Managers focus on supporting staff's professional development and well-being.
  • Children's personal, social and emotional development is supported well.
  • Overall, children's communication and language is supported well.
  • Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities are supported well.

Areas to develop

  • 1support staff to give younger children time to listen and respond during interactions.
Inspection #10350985 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

the setting is a home from home and their children are excited to attend.

Parents appreciate the support they receive along with the children.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities are supported well. Staff know the children well and successfully plan to meet their needs. They work with other agencies and parents to ensure consistency and sharing of information so that all children make good progress.

Outdoor space

Children have ample opportunities to explore the large outdoor area and develop physical skills. Older children excitedly run, climb and jump, while staff show younger children how to spin hoops on their arms, encouraging perseverance.

Parent Reviews of Wellies Day Nursery

5.0
(7)
Sam Gutteridge
6 years ago

We moved our 3 year old to Wellies as he hadn't settled at another nursery. As soon as we looked around we could see what a great place it would be. The activities and equipment available to the children is fantastic. Within just a couple of days we saw such a change in our son. He was so happy to go in and talkative when he came out of all the wonderful things he had done during the day. The staff are all superb and the pride they have in their work is clear to see. They create a caring environment for the children while nurturing their development to be the best they can.

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Cat Cook
7 years ago

From the first moment we walk through the door at Wellies, we just knew it was the right place for our family and we weren't wrong. Both our children have attended, one has a few more years to go. We can't praise Wellies enough or fault the care they give to all the children in there care, you feel part of the family. The facilities are amazing, with a massive out door space that the kids love using. You can see the reinvestment back into the nursery and the continuous improvements. Highly recommend!!

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Sarah Harrison-Potts
6 years ago

This is an outstanding nursery where my nearly 4 year old daughter has received top quality care . The manager knows every child and family and takes it upon herself to go above and beyond. The staff treat the children as if their own. I am always well informed about my child's progress and the communication is very good. I would not hesitate about recommending this nursery to anyone who wants to see their child flourish and reach their full potential. I and my daughter will be very sad to leave this summer but Wellies have prepared my little one so well for the next step of primary school especially with the support throughout this lockdown period.

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Jason McKee
7 years ago

Fantastic nursery. The children really learn stuff with the great activities they offer. Plus flexible and accommodating as well! Reserve a place early because it is very popular locally.

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Inspection history

Date: April 2012

  • August 2024Good
  • July 2016Good
  • April 2012Good

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