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Wonderland Nursery in Luton

Ofsted: Good
(Nov 2021)
·Mehria School, 23 Westbourne Road, LUTON, LU4 8JD · Luton
Number of places
120 places
Age range
2–4 yrs
Last inspected
Nov 2021
Local authority
Luton

About this day nursery

Mehria Wonderland Nursery offers a stimulating, safe, and nurturing environment where children aged 2-5 years can play, explore, and learn. The nursery combines traditional Early Years Education with a child-centred approach, guided by a team of qualified and dedicated practitioners.

Their unique ethos is based on the multiple intelligence approach, believing that every child is intelligent. They aim to support each child in developing their individual intelligences through play, fostering confidence and helping them reach their full potential.

The curriculum follows the Statutory Framework for the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS 2025) and utilises Development Matters (2023) as a guide. The nursery focuses on building strong foundations in prime areas of learning, celebrating diversity, and supporting children with Special Educational Needs and/or Disabilities (SEND) through tailored strategies.

They emphasise play-based, inclusive learning, daily outdoor activities, and integrate safeguarding in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE 2025). The nursery operates Monday to Friday, from 9 am to 3 pm, during term time only.

They encourage curiosity, engagement, and aim to create independent, confident, and resilient children who are well-prepared for school.

Our ethos

Wonderland Nursery's ethos is based on the multiple intelligence approach, believing that every child is intelligent and aiming to develop their individual intelligences through play. They combine this with a child-centred approach, following the EYFS framework and Development Matters to foster confidence, independence, and resilience.

What it's like

Children settle in well and make good progress from their starting points, during their time at the nursery. They show that they feel safe and settled in the nursery as they enjoy exploring interesting things around them. Staff help children to feel safe at nursery and learn to solve problems.

Child-centred learningEYFS curriculumSEND adaptationsPlay-based learningTerm-time only

Pricing & funding

The nursery charges an hourly rate for any additional hours booked for children aged 2 to 4 years. No standard session rates or other age group fees are specified in the provided text.

Key facts

Opening hours

Monday to Friday, 9am to 3pm, term time only

Age range

2-5 years

Term time / All Year

Term Time

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Wonderland Nursery

Last inspected 2 November 2021

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 in well and make good progress from their starting points, during their time at the nursery. They show that they feel safe and settled in the nursery as they enjoy exploring interesting things around them. Staff help children to feel safe at nursery and learn to solve problems.

Inspector highlights

  • Children's communication and language development is strong.
  • There is a large programme of professional development in place for staff that focuses specifically on core skills and knowledge.
  • The management is currently introducing a new and more bespoke curriculum.
  • Children behave extremely well and understand what is expected of them.
  • Children are knowledgeable about healthy lifestyles.

Areas to develop

  • 1review the flexibility of planning arrangements to enable staff to respond to children's spontaneous and developing interests more successfully
  • 2help staff to manage group activities to promote the engagement of more and less confident children equally.
Inspection #10210670 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

Parents are positive about the care and education that their children receive.

They comment on staff's commitment to keeping in touch during closures related to COVID-19.

They appreciate how involved they are able to be in their child's education.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Staff know how to seek external support to help children at risk of falling behind.

Outdoor space

Children enjoy play outdoors and indoors. They explore making marks outside with paint and chalks, and learn to use different tools.

EAL / language support

The nursery supports children who speak English as an additional language.

Inspection history

Date: May 2012

  • November 2021Good
  • October 2017Good
  • July 2016Good
  • February 2016Inadequate
  • November 2012Good
  • May 2012Inadequate

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