Welcome to millennium minis

Millennium Minis is registered with Ofsted, with separate registrations for Lakeside and Riverside, however our nursery is run as one setting and the children benefit from the space and specialist provision we can offer on each site. We are very proud to welcome Ofsted and other professionals into the nursery and at our most recent inspection in August 2025 the inspector reported that:

Children happily come into nursery. The leaders are aware of the importance of a child-centred transition. Therefore, staff support children extremely well when they start at the nursery. They provide children with an enabling learning environment in which they can thrive. Staff take time to build positive relationships with the children. This helps build a clear sense of belonging and community throughout the nursery. Parents recognise what a special place this is. They comment on the caring environment and the support that their children experience.

Children become confident learners who are eager to explore and learn. Staff provide enticing activities that promote children’s physical development. For example, younger children enjoy washing and moving sea animals during water play. This stimulates their senses and develops their hand-eye coordination and hand muscles. Outside, staff support children to build resilience, strength and coordination. Children learn to climb and balance in the local park. 

They benefit from a curriculum that follows their interests and helps them build on their existing skills. Children have daily opportunities to explore their local area. They learn about the different people but also about the different parts of the community. This helps children to develop a sense of belonging and the role they play. Staff encourage them to be considerate and polite. Children learn to be respectful to one another.

Leaders are ambitious and have an extremely good knowledge about the families they serve in the community. There is a clear and convincing desire to provide opportunities for children to broaden their horizons. The nursery places a particular focus on developing a passion for literacy, for example, by implementing a book exchange and creating a library for children who speak English as an additional language. In addition, the nursery identifies many ways for children to experience different cultures and religions throughout their timeat the nursery.

Parents are very happy with the nursery and comment on the daily outings their children experience. Staff promote positive working relationships with parents, who comment that they are well informed about targets set for their children.
They receive information that helps them continue their children’s learning at home.

Leaders are passionate about delivering a unique nursery that has a positive impact on children and families alike. There are strong systems in place to check and monitor the suitability of staff, who speak positively about the support that they receive for their well-being.