Our Story
The nursery was established in October 2013 by Susan Coleman and Becky Watson in local premises, focusing on providing a secure and personal learning environment for children aged 3 months – 4 years. We operate an open door policy with parents and carers to ensure that the children receive the upmost care and attention. We follow the EYFS and parents are encouraged to contribute to the child’s individual record of achievement.
Nursery Vision
Our vision is to provide a stimulating and homely nursery where children are supported to thrive, develop and are always encouraged to be curious. We support and value parents and staff. We believe that happy staff help to make the children and parents happy.
Our Activities
- Woodland walks
- Forest school activities - £5.00 per session
- Cooking
- Art and Crafts
- Toddler time - £1.50 per session
- French (Tuesday afternoon) - £4.50 per session
- Yoga - £3 per session
- Ballet - £0.50 per session
- Community visits to local residential home
- French (Tuesday afternoon) - £4.50 per session
- Yoga - £3 per session
- Ballet - £0.50 per session
- Community visits to local residential home
Meeting Every Child’s Individual Needs
At Larchfield, we thrive to meet the needs of each individual child as each child is different. We understand that some children will need additional support throughout their education and life whereas others may need support temporarily. We have our trained SENCOs within the nursery that have a passion for supporting children to have the best outcomes. As with all educational settings we follow the Special Educational Needs and Disability code of practice 2015.
There is a range of support and advice on the Local Authority websites for parents and professionals.
For Central Bedfordshire this is: Central Bedfordshire SEND Local Offer
Milton Keynes: SEND Local Offer - Milton Keynes Council
Opening Times
The nursery is open throughout the school holidays. It is closed on bank holidays and between Christmas and New Year, following the Milton Keynes school term dates.
| Days | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday - Thursday | 7:45am – 6pm |
| Friday | 7.45am - 5pm |
| Saturday & Sunday | Closed |
Our Staff
Our ‘Recruitment Policy’ ensures that they are all fully safety checked and hold relevant childcare qualifications. We ask that all of our staff have experience working with children in order to provide excellent learning and care. All of our staff have completed paediatric first aid and safeguarding training courses, and the majority of staff have obtained food hygiene certificates.
Nursery Managers
The nursery is owned and managed by the two nursery Managers who have over 40 years of experience between them. Both have degrees as well as NVQ level 3/NNEB in childcare. They also continue their development through courses and attending relevant training.
Deputy Manager
The deputy manager works alongside the managers, developing their knowledge and extending their training to assist in the daily running of the nursery.
Room Leaders
Room leaders all hold NVQ level 3 qualifications, first aid and safeguarding training. They also further their development through a range of courses to support the nursery on a daily basis.
“We would be lost without Larchfield Nursery! Fantastic people - reliable, consistent and exactly what we were looking for.”
- Purdy’s mum
“At Larchfield Nursery, my child is safe, happy, well cared for, and surrounded by wonderful learning opportunities. The amazing staff go above and beyond for all the children.”
- Lucas’ mum
“Both our children attend Larchfield Nursery and they have thrived here. All the staff are amazing and both of our children love coming to nursery. I will genuinely be very sad when they leave to go to school.”
- Florence and Jude’s mum
Ofsted is the Office for Standards in Education, Children's Services and Skills.
5 – hygiene standards are very good