Millie's House Nursery & Pre-School, Chelsea Waterfront

Warm relationships and purposeful learning shaped the nursery's May 2023 inspection: Ofsted judged it Good overall and found safeguarding effective. Children developed close bonds with their key person and friendships with one another, giving the day a secure social base.

Millie's House Nursery & Pre-School, Chelsea Waterfront has capacity for 81 children, with an accepted age range of 3 to 60 months. Its address is on Fulham Palace Road in London.

In May 2023, activities drew on children's interests and existing knowledge. Animal sounds prompted memories of zoo and farm trips, while babies explored sand and practised grasping objects. These examples give parents a concrete picture of learning through conversation, movement and handling materials.

The early years foundation stage is the required framework for learning and care. In May 2023, its everyday expression included counting games, exploring textures and learning new vocabulary through stories. Staff checked children's understanding before introducing the next challenge, including checking confidence with numbers before extending counting.

A mud kitchen brought health learning into pretend cooking in May 2023. Children also acted out washing their hands and explored the roles of dentists and nurses, connecting play with familiar care routines.

At the May 2023 inspection, Ofsted found that children progressed from their individual starting points, that staff identified where extra support was needed, and that children learning English as an additional language were supported through opportunities to hear and use home languages.

In May 2023, babies' sleep and changing routines followed their individual needs, with gentle explanations from staff. Communication began with eye contact and responses to babies' sounds. The key-person arrangement helped children settle through a familiar relationship.

Newsletters, meetings and online messages kept parents informed in May 2023. However, some parents needed clearer guidance on extending learning at home. Staff development also needed a more precisely targeted plan. Both points matter: communication should help families act on what children are learning, and training should address practitioners' specific development needs.

The address is 344-346 Fulham Palace Road, London SW6 6HT. Opening hours are 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, across the year, with a one-week Christmas closure.

In May 2023, the nursery received funding for free early education for children aged two, three and four. This is a dated funding position.

• Learning at home. In May 2023, some parents lacked clear guidance on supporting learning beyond nursery. Look for practical examples of how that communication now works.
• Staff development. A more targeted training plan was an improvement priority in May 2023. Its relevance is how practitioners develop the skills needed for children's care and learning.
• Settling babies. Individual routines and key-person relationships featured in May 2023. At a visit, how would the settling arrangements accommodate your baby's sleep and changing routines?

This nursery suits families seeking care for babies through preschool age who value familiar relationships and learning linked to children's interests. The May 2023 findings provide useful substance behind the Good judgement, while communication about learning at home and targeted staff development remain the clearest points for families to weigh.