London Mulberry Nursery And Preschool

Eggshells crushed with a pestle and mortar, cookie baking inspired by pretend play, and music featuring a Ghanaian song give this nursery's February 2023 daily life a recognisable character. Children made choices and took an active part in their learning.

At its February 2023 inspection, Ofsted judged the nursery Good overall, with Outstanding behaviour and attitudes and personal development, found safeguarding effective, and reported secure learning progress for children including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities.

London Mulberry Nursery And Preschool has 60 places in total and accepts children aged 6 to 60 months.

The early years foundation stage sets requirements for children's learning, development and care. In February 2023, children practised communication through stories and songs, developed physical skills in the garden, and explored everyday life through shopping visits.

In February 2023, children's interests helped shape activities. Pretend cookie making outdoors led to actual baking, giving children opportunities to stir, mix and pour. Older children experimented with water and containers, while younger children worked on transport puzzles. These were practical ways to explore materials and communicate ideas.

The large garden supported physical play in February 2023, with bikes and trucks for children to choose. Visits to nearby shops to purchase vegetables and fruit connected learning with everyday life. Music also introduced cultural experiences, including a Ghanaian song accompanied by tambourines and a drum.

In February 2023, children settled readily after separating from their families. They showed consideration through small actions, including offering toys to another person and tidying chairs independently. Staff helped children express their feelings, and parents received regular updates about learning.

At the February 2023 inspection, Ofsted asked staff to develop conversations more consistently so that children could deepen their understanding and expand their vocabulary. That qualification matters alongside the positive examples: an engaging activity also needs adults who recognise when to take learning further.

The address is 17 Kenninghall Road, London E5 8BS. Opening hours are 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, across the year, with closures for bank holidays and one week at Christmas.

In February 2023, the nursery operated from St Scholastica Roman Catholic Church Hall and provided funded early education for children aged two, three and four. These are dated details of its provision at that time.

• Language development. Extending children's vocabulary through everyday interactions was the February 2023 improvement priority. On a visit, how do practitioners now build conversations around children's interests?
• Holiday planning. Bank holidays and the Christmas closure interrupt the usual weekday opening pattern. Families needing continuous childcare should factor these breaks into their arrangements.

This setting suits families seeking weekday childcare across the year, with a Christmas break. Its February 2023 strengths were children's independence, considerate behaviour and practical learning, supported by garden play and local outings. The improvement priority gives parents a useful point of attention: the quality of conversation accompanying those experiences.