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Trusted Childcare and Early Education in Marlow
The Marlow Day Nursery was established to deliver exceptional childcare and early education within a warm, secure environment. Our family-run nursery prioritises individualised care through a dedicated Key Carer system, supported by highly experienced and qualified staff committed to ongoing professional development. We foster emotional, educational, and physical growth through age-appropriate resources and activities, ensuring each child thrives. Our open-door policy promotes transparency, allowing parents to engage freely with our team. With a focus on creating a home-from-home atmosphere, we maintain low staff turnover to build lasting relationships with children and families.Our provision aligns with the Early Years Foundation Stage framework, offering structured learning alongside spontaneous play in spacious indoor and outdoor settings. We prioritise nutrition through balanced meals prepared daily, accommodating dietary requirements. Regular communication and daily reports ensure parents remain informed about their child's progress and wellbeing. Our team's expertise in safeguarding, first aid, and child development guarantees a safe and nurturing environment. By combining structured educational activities with flexible care, we prepare children for school while respecting their individual needs and family values.
Services
Baby Room Care
Toddler Programs
Pre-School Education
Healthy Meals
Key Carer System
Outdoor Play Areas
Highlights and features
- We maintain a low staff turnover to ensure consistent, familiar care for children
- Our Key Carer system provides individualised attention and strong family partnerships
- Staff undergo continuous professional development in safeguarding and child development
- We offer a balanced approach combining structured learning with spontaneous play
- Daily fresh, nutritious meals are prepared on-site to meet dietary requirements
What people say
Caring and professional staff
Happy and settled children
Positive impact on development
Safe nurturing environment
Excellent preparation for school
Services
Baby Room Care
Our Baby Room provides nurturing care for infants aged 3 months to 20 months. Each child follows a personalised routine with dedicated Key Carers ensuring comfort and consistency. We focus on sensory development through age-appropriate activities while maintaining close communication with parents to align home and nursery practices.
Toddler Programs
The Toddler Room supports children aged 20 months to 3 years through structured play and independent exploration. Our staff facilitate social skill development and physical coordination using purpose-planned activities that balance guided learning with child-led discovery in a secure environment.
Pre-School Education
Our Pre-School Room prepares children aged 3-5 years for formal education through curriculum-based learning. Daily activities develop literacy, numeracy, and fine motor skills while outdoor play encourages physical development. Individual learning journals track progress against EYFS outcomes with regular parent consultations.
Healthy Meals
We provide four nutritionally balanced meals daily, including snacks and lunches prepared on-site. Menus follow seasonal availability with clear allergen labelling. Our cook accommodates special dietary requirements while encouraging children to explore new foods through themed tasting activities and mealtime education.
Key Carer System
Each child is assigned a dedicated Key Carer who develops a close relationship with the family. This system ensures consistent communication about developmental milestones, behavioural observations, and individual needs while providing emotional security through familiar faces and routines.
People
Louise
Manager / Designated Safeguarding Lead
With extensive childcare experience, Louise leads our toddler room while overseeing safeguarding procedures. She specialises in early years development and ensures staff maintain high professional standards through regular training and mentoring.
Jayne
Baby Room Lead
Jayne coordinates our baby room operations, focusing on creating secure attachments between carers and infants. She has over 15 years' experience in infant care and specialises in early communication development through sensory activities and responsive caregiving techniques.
Sue
Pre-School Lead
As our Pre-School curriculum coordinator, Sue designs educational programs that prepare children for formal schooling. She holds advanced qualifications in early years education and specialises in implementing EYFS requirements through engaging, play-based learning experiences.
Nicki
Deputy Manager
Nicki oversees daily nursery operations and staff training programs. With qualifications in both childcare and nutrition, she manages our healthy eating policy while ensuring compliance with all regulatory standards for early years provision.
Rena
Nursery Cook
Rena prepares all meals on-site, creating balanced menus that meet children's nutritional needs. She works closely with parents to accommodate allergies and dietary restrictions while making meal times educational and enjoyable through interactive food experiences.
Questions
What age groups do you cater for?
We provide care for children aged 3 months to 5 years across three dedicated rooms.
How do you support children's learning and development?
Our Key Carer system ensures individualised learning plans aligned with EYFS standards through structured and spontaneous activities.
Are meals provided during the day?
Yes, we serve four freshly prepared meals daily with full allergen information available.
Can parents visit the nursery unannounced?
We operate an open-door policy allowing visits at any time during operating hours.
How do you handle medical emergencies?
Our trained staff immediately contact emergency services and follow established safeguarding protocols.
