Millwood House Mini Games and Garden Party 2026
An Overview of the Foundations of Millwood House Day Nursery
At Millwood House Private Day Nursery, we see daily the advantages that nursery care has to offer children.
As a Private Day Nursery, proudly family-owned since it was founded in 1991, Millwood House has built a trusted reputation for providing children with a warm, secure, and nurturing environment. Our family values remain at the heart of everything we do, and generations of families have chosen Millwood House with confidence, knowing their children are cared for as part of our extended family.
One of the most important aspects is building their social skills. Because the children get to mix with a variety of age groups, cultures, and abilities, they learn respect and inclusion, making them feel safe, secure, and confident within our nursery environment.
For some children, attending Millwood House Day Nursery may be the first time they have been away from their main carers, so building new relationships within the setting is vital for their emotional wellbeing. Spending time with other children helps a child to develop new skills such as communication, sharing, listening, manners, equality, and fine motor skills such as holding a pencil or modelling play dough.
All these skills help a child become independent and, as they work through the nursery from The Baby Room to The Caterpillar Room and finally to The Butterfly Room, where they become school ready. Attending Millwood House Day Nursery will also help a child with the daily routine and structure of what is expected throughout the day.
All our activities are based on learning through play, and we can turn any activity into a learning experience for a child and sometimes us too.
Working within Millwood House Day Nursery is as rewarding for us as it is for the children who attend; every day is a learning day, and we take pride in teaching these small people how to grow in every aspect of themselves.
Watch our Graduation Ceremony - The Class of 2025
Watch our Millwood House Sports Day 2025
Millwood House Day Nursery School Play Christmas 2025
We follow the Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum (EYFS) for all ages from 3 months to 5 years. This ensures that, through play and fun activities, our Nursery Practitioners cover the 7 Areas of Learning in EYFS Curriculum when planning their activities;
0-2yrs - Ladybird Room
Ladybird Room consists of a large, spacious, bright and airy playroom filled with age-appropriate toys, where activities and music are used to encourage the babies' development.
2-3yrs - Caterpillar Room
Each child receives personal encouragement to become independent and develop their understanding of numbers, letters and pencil control. Physical and mental development is encouraged with one-to-one attention from their key workers
Pre School - Butterfly Room
Following the Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculums 7 key areas our primary aim is to have all our children confident and ready for School.
Latest Newsletters
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21st July , 2026 21 / 07 / 2026 Tuesday, 21st July
A Message from Denise Barron - The Founder and Managing Director While life is often fast for us as adults, we recognise that children have their own pace, their own tastes and their own way of learning; we nurture and encourage this in the way we play and talk with our young children. Babies too have a very significant place with us and learn how to socialise and play through observation, emulation and contact with the other children; integration is important for all children and we encourage socialisation. Millwood House Day Nursery has everything to offer a child, whatever their age or stage of development. The nursery has extensive grounds with room for the children to run and laugh and breathe fresh air. It also benefits from a large secure garden with a soft play area and artificial grass for children to enjoy all year round. With a combined service of over 50 years at Millwood House Day Nursery, our Management Team and Practitioners have a good mix of qualifications and experience. Ongoing training ensures a freshness and vitality that shows on the faces of all those who work within the Millwood House family. Donโt take our word for it, read what our parents have to say and arrange a tour today by calling us on 01753 645500 or emailing admin@millwoodhousenursery.co.uk.
21st July , 2026 21 / 07 / 2026 Tuesday, 21st July
Every baby is cherished, nurtured and loved from their very first day.
21st July , 2026 21 / 07 / 2026 Tuesday, 21st July
The Very Best Start in Life One of the most important decisions you will ever make is giving your baby the very best start in life.โจโจFor over 35 years, families have trusted Millwood House with what matters most... their precious little person.โจโจWe welcome babies from newborn, providing loving, individual care from the very beginning. Every baby is nurtured by a dedicated Key Carer in a warm, secure environment where happy childhood memories begin.โจโจAs children grow, they continue their journey through our Caterpillar Suite and Butterfly Pre-School, learning through play, building confidence and developing a lifelong love of learning.โจโจMany of our former Millwood House children have returned years later with babies of their own. There is no greater compliment than a family choosing Millwood House to care for the next generation.
21st July , 2026 21 / 07 / 2026 Tuesday, 21st July
Thank you to every family who joined us for this year's Sports Day. There was lots of cheering, plenty of laughter and some very determined little athletes! A special thank you to everyone who took part in the parents' races, you certainly entered into the fun and helped make the day even more memorable. Days like these remind us that Millwood House is much more than a nursery. It is a place where children, families and staff create lasting memories together.
10th July , 2026 10 / 07 / 2026 Friday, 10th July
๐บ๐ด Aloha from Caterpillar Suite!๐ด๐บ On Thursday, our Caterpillar Suite enjoyed a fantastic Hawaiian Day filled with fun, laughter, and exciting activities! ๐ The children had a wonderful time taking part in coconut bowling ๐ฅฅ, pineapple ring toss๐, creating their own paper plate crabs ๐ฆ, choosing colourful Hawaiian-themed tattoos, and cooling off with lots of water play. ๐ฆ One of the highlights of the day was exploring and tasting a variety of delicious frozen fruits, giving the children the opportunity to try new flavours while keeping cool in the warm weather. ๐๐๐ It was a day full of smiles, creativity, and hands-on learning ๐ธ๐ด
1st May , 2026 01 / 05 / 2026 Friday, 1st May
This week, our children had a wonderful visit to Signature Care Home as part of Gardening Week ๐ผ๐ฑ The children enjoyed getting their hands dirty as they planted flowers and learned all about how to care for them. They discussed the importance of watering plants and helping them grow, while also sharing smiles and special moments with the residents๐
23rd April , 2026 23 / 04 / 2026 Thursday, 23rd April
Happy St Georgeโs Day from Millwood House! ๐ฌ๐ง Weโve had such a wonderful time celebrating today. The children got creative painting their own flags and making shields, and they looked fantastic dressed as knights, princes, and princesses! The butterfly room helped prepare a traditional English lunch of fish, chips, and peas โ a big hit all around. In the afternoon, our Ladybird Room had a special treat with a lovely afternoon tea, complete with jam and cream scones. A fun-filled day of creativity, imagination, and celebration! โค๏ธ
22nd April , 2026 22 / 04 / 2026 Wednesday, 22nd April
Over the past month, our Caterpillar Room has cared for 30 tiny caterpillars, watching in awe as they transformed into beautiful butterflies ๐๐ฆ The children loved every moment of this incredible journey, experiencing the butterfly life cycle firsthand. The whole nursery joined in the garden as we set them free. The children enjoyed having the butterflies land on them before saying goodbyeโบ๏ธ๐ฆ A truly magical and memorable experience for all!
10th April , 2026 10 / 04 / 2026 Friday, 10th April
MILLWOOD HOUSE BAKE OFF 2026๐ฐ๐ง We had such a fantastic time at our Millwood House Bake Off! ๐ฐโจ It was a wonderful day celebrating together with all our children and their families. We were so impressed by the amazing effort everyone put into their baking across all categories โ there were some truly delicious and creative entries! The fun didnโt stop thereโฆ we also enjoyed a range of Easter activities, including egg hunts, egg decorating, and even a special Easter quiz just for the parents. ๐ฃ๐จ And to top it all off, we had a very exciting visit from the Easter Bunny! ๐ฐ A huge thank you to everyone who took part, contributed, and supported the event. Thanks to your generosity and enthusiasm, we are incredibly proud to have raised a whopping ยฃ850 for Florence Nightingale Hospice โ such a meaningful cause. What a brilliant day full of smiles, laughter, and community spirit. ๐ You can watch our video by clicking the link below: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=hz7Ge9sSmaY
20th March , 2026 20 / 03 / 2026 Friday, 20th March
We had a wonderful time celebrating Eid with the children ๐โจ The room was filled with laughter, decorations, and so much excitement as the children learned about the meaning of Eid. They enjoyed fun activities, shared stories, and took part in creative crafts inspired by the celebration. It was heartwarming to see everyone come together, embracing kindness, sharing, and joy โ the true spirit of Eid. ๐ Wishing all our families a very happy and peaceful Eid! ๐
13th March , 2026 13 / 03 / 2026 Friday, 13th March
Today we had the pleasure of inviting all mothers and grandmothers in to join us for a special Motherโs Day breakfast. ๐ It was such a lovely morning filled with smiles, laughter, and quality time together. The children were so excited to share the morning with their mums and grandmas, and it was wonderful to see everyone enjoying breakfast and spending time together. Thank you to everyone who came along and made the morning so special. We hope you all had a lovely time celebrating and making memories with your little ones. Wishing all our amazing mums and grandmothers a very happy Motherโs Day! โค๏ธ๐
6th March , 2026 06 / 03 / 2026 Friday, 6th March
What a colourful and exciting week weโve had at nursery! ๐ The children had lots of fun celebrating Holi, the festival of colour, with painting, powder paint and decorating bright pictures๐จ For World Book Day we loved seeing everyone dressed up! We had a special tea party where the Tiger came to tea,๐ฏ made our own bookmarks and even baked some delicious Gruffalo Crumble ๐ A week full of stories, colour and lots of smiles!๐
27th February , 2026 27 / 02 / 2026 Friday, 27th February
Today we had a wonderful time celebrating St Davidโs Day! ๐ผ๐ The children loved making dragons, mark-making beautiful daffodils, painting with leeks, and baking delicious Bara Brith. We even got to taste some yummy Welsh cakes โ a perfect way to celebrate all things Welsh! ๐โจ Dydd Gลตyl Dewi Hapus! ๐ฌ๐ง
16th February , 2026 16 / 02 / 2026 Monday, 16th February
๐๐ Chinese New Year Celebrations at Millwood House ๐๐ The children have had a wonderful time celebrating Chinese New Year! They enjoyed a wide range of exciting activities, including writing Chinese letters, decorating beautiful fans, making colourful dragon heads, and exploring noodle play. To make the celebration even more special, we took a trip to the care home to celebrate together with the residents. It was a lovely opportunity to share smiles, creativity, and cultural traditions across generations. โค๏ธ #ChineseNewYear #MillwoodHouse #EarlyYearsLearning #CelebratingTogether
30th January , 2026 30 / 01 / 2026 Friday, 30th January
On Wednesday the Butterfly Class enjoyed going Vegan for a day. They explored vegetables which they do not usually explore in nursery along with our favourites! The Butterfly children practiced their fine motor skills by cutting up the vegetables to go into the Biriyani for lunch and the vegetables for their Vegan kebabs for tea!
22nd January , 2026 22 / 01 / 2026 Thursday, 22nd January
On Tuesday we celebrated National Penguin Day ๐งโ๏ธ Our caterpillars had lots of fun exploring in our penguin ice arena, touching the cold ice and feeling all the different textures with their hands. We then turned into little penguins, waddling, flapping our arms, and giggling together. This playful movement helped build balance and coordination while having lots of fun. A lovely day full of sensory play, movement, and smiles!๐ง #penguin #nursery #millwoodhousedaynursery #toddlers
9th January , 2026 09 / 01 / 2026 Friday, 9th January
Happy New Year to all of our Millwood family! Wishing everyone all the best for the year ahead โจ๐
18th December , 2025 18 / 12 / 2025 Thursday, 18th December
๐โจ What a wonderful Christmas moment! โจ๐ The Millwood House children sang beautiful Christmas carols while the Salvation Army band played their instruments, creating a truly festive atmosphere. Our raffle was a huge success, raising ยฃ1000 for the Salvation Army this Christmas. A huge thank you to all parents and families for their generosity and support โ it truly means so much you helped make the day so special. ๐ถโค๏ธ
18th December , 2025 18 / 12 / 2025 Thursday, 18th December
We loved welcoming our families to our Christmas Stay and Play ๐ From cosy winter treats and festive activities to a surprise visit from Santa and his elf ๐ ๐งโโ๏ธ, it was a wonderful morning filled with laughter, joy, and Christmas cheer at Millwood House Day Nurseryโ๏ธ
11th November , 2025 11 / 11 / 2025 Tuesday, 11th November
๐บ Today our Millwood House children visited the village to take part in the Remembrance Service. We joined the community in a minuteโs silence and laid a special wreath the children made themselves, to honour those who served and sacrificed โค๏ธ
31st October , 2025 31 / 10 / 2025 Friday, 31st October
What a spook-tacular week!๐ป Our children had the best time exploring, creating, and enjoying some delicious Halloween themed food๐๐จ Ar Millwood House, every day is filled with laughter and learning๐ฟ๐ซ #MillwoodHouseNursery #halloweenfun #happyhearts #spooky #pumpkin #ghost
27th October , 2025 27 / 10 / 2025 Monday, 27th October
Intergenerational fun๐ง๐ง Last week the children enjoyed visiting the residents at Signature carehome. We danced, sang nursery rhymes, played with bubbles and had fun with the silk scarves๐ซง #carehomelife #nursery #millwoodhousedaynursery #bubbles #silkscarves #dancing #singing #nurseryrhymes #funtimes #eyfs #outings
21st October , 2025 21 / 10 / 2025 Tuesday, 21st October
