Parents Comments

“The confidence it has given Ciara has fully prepared her for school. I look forward to sending my other child there one day!”

Karen Cooke

“Staff are really helpful and approachable.”

Cath Barlow

“Friendly, caring staff. Thanks.”

Louise Cowburn

“The best thing about the nursery was the routine for the children and the care and consideration shown to them. Thank you for all your help during Charlie’s time at nursery.”

Kim Hoyle-Brown

“Good standard of childcare and a lot of outdoor play which is important.”

Susan Hurst

“I thought the nursery was very lovely. A nice, warm and friendly environment. There was nothing I didn’t like.”

Gemma Phillips

“Excellent. The children seem very happy.”

Sally Leader

'The best thing about the nursery was my child's reaction when he walked in the door - great excitement each time. Well resourced, organised.'

Annabel Gregory

Mulberry Bush Nursery, Whitefield - OFSTED inspection July 2005

“The children benefit from being cared for in a clean and hygienic environment. The staff follow clear and effective procedures for nappy changing and serving meals for example, which effectively reduce any risk of cross infection and help to keep the children healthy.”

“Children enjoy meals which are healthy and nutritious. Emphasis is given to using fresh foods and omitting salt from the children’s food. Mealtimes are relaxed social occasions which the children enjoy.”

“The children are very settled, happy and content in the care of the supportive and caring staff team. Relationships between the staff and the children are very good which contributes to the children’s well being.”

“The children clearly enjoy attending the nursery where the staff create a caring and fun atmosphere.”

“The children enjoy some interesting opportunities to observe changes and find out why things happen, for example when they observe a worm farm or plant seeds and observe their growth. They are confident in using technology such as a computer and CD player in their everyday play.”

“Outdoor play with a suitable range of equipment provides the children with many opportunities to develop a range of physical skills such as balance, co-ordination and control. Children also enjoy negotiating obstacle course and moving in different ways during music and movement sessions.”

“Children develop good respect for each other and awareness of diversity. Their own cultural backgrounds and differences are respected and valued in the nursery, for example through the celebration of many different cultural festivals.”

“The children demonstrate caring and kindness towards each other. They behave well in the nursery, co-operating well at group games, sharing and taking turns. They enjoy the praise and encouragement they receive from staff. The caring environment created in the nursery fosters children’s spiritual, moral, social and cultural development well.”

“The staff work very well with parents, they exchange information about the children each day as parents bring and collect their children.”