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Head Start Day Nursery

The Old School House, Willen Road, Milton Keynes Village, Milton Keynes MK10 9AF
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Head Start Day Nursery, Milton Keynes
Head Start Day Nursery, Milton Keynes
Head Start Day Nursery, Milton Keynes

Head Start Day Nursery in Milton Keynes Village provides outstanding Early Years care in a warm, community-based setting. Operating from a historic Village Hall for nearly 30 years, the nursery is rated Good by Ofsted (July 2023) and supported by long-standing, qualified staff.

It offers well-resourced playrooms, a dedicated garden with mud kitchen and planting areas, and access to the village green. Children enjoy engaging programmes like Forest School, Boogie...  

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Type of Service

  • Nursery School

Opening Schedule

Open term time

Full days available

Yes

Half day sessions offered

Yes

Group/Owner

Person in charge

  • Carol Thorniley (Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 9

Total Places for Children

  • 39

Age Range

  • from 1 years 6 months
  • to 5 years 0 months

Meals Provided

No

Consumables provided

No

Opening Times

  • Monday 08:30-14:45
  • Tuesday 08:30-13:30
  • Wednesday 08:30-14:45
  • Thursday 08:30-14:45
  • Friday 08:30-14:45

When Closed

  • 2 weeks Easter, 2 weeks Christmas & Summer Holidays only

Head Start Day Nursery Reviews (49)

9.7

Head Start Day Nursery has a Review Score of 9.7 (9.691) out of 10, based on 9 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Head Start Day Nursery has 49 reviews.

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Review from Rebecca A (Mother of Child) published on 6 April 2023 Submitted via Website
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Head Start Day Nursery Milton Keynes Village is exceptional. As soon as we approach the front door, the staff couldn't be happier to see us or more welcoming. They make every child feel special. My son always wants to go in and see his teachers and loves telling us about the fun things he has been learning or taking part in throughout the day. I couldn't be happier with his development or his general behaviour, he adores Head Start, and his happiness is apparent from the start of the day until the end. Thank you to the amazing staff; we are lucky to have you all.

Reply from Charlotte Whyatt, Marketing and Communications Executive at Head Start Day Nursery

Hi, thank you for taking the time to leave a review. Our enthusiastic team really takes the time to get to know each individual child and build kind, caring relationships. They provide a great variety of fun, engaging activities alongside our specially designed education programmes.

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Review from R M (Father of Child) published on 4 April 2023 Submitted via Website
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My daughter absolutely loves being at nursery and has developed immeasurably since she started in Sept 2022.
The staff are professional and diligent but above all they really care about the little ones in their charge.

I’d definitely recommend Head Start Day Nursery and will be signing our new born son up as soon as he is able.

Reply from Charlotte Whyatt, Marketing and Communications Executive at Head Start Day Nursery

Hi, thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We are delighted to hear that your little one loves attending nursery! Our team are so passionate about helping children to learn and grow. They provide a great range of stimulating activities alongside our fantastic education programmes, both of which help children to develop a variety of important life skills.

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Review from Trudie G (Mother of Child) published on 7 October 2022 Submitted via Website
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This is a truly excellent nursery. My daughter attended from September 2020 to July 2022 and she absolutely loved her time at Head Start Day Nursery. The staff care so much about the children's development and well-being and they care for the kids like family. The leadership team are absolutely outstanding, professional and truly passionate about early years learning. This is a very caring, nurturing and fun environment and I would highly recommend it to anyone.

Reply from Charlotte Whyatt, Marketing and Communications Executive at Head Start Day Nursery

Hi, thank you for taking the time to leave a review and for the lovely words about our team. They are all truly passionate about providing exceptional childcare and education to all our families. Early years learning is an incredibly important part of our enviroment with our specially designed education programmes helping to prepare children for school and the future.

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Review from Amna A (Mother of Child) published on 8 August 2022 Submitted via Website
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A very recommended nursery all the staff are lovely, kind and helpful, my daughter was so happy with them she developed a lot with them, I would like to thank everyone working in Head Start Day Nursery and my little girl will miss all of you.

Reply from Charlotte Whyatt, Marketing and Communications Executive at Head Start Day Nursery

Hi, thank you for taking the time to leave a review. It's great to read such lovely words about our team! They work incredibly hard to ensure each child is happy, engaged and supported within the nursery setting. Ensuring our children are equipped with the confidence and social skills needed to...  

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Review from S B (Mother of Child) published on 25 April 2022 Submitted via Website
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We now send our second son here, having had such a good experience with our first. He enjoys every day and the amazing team always have fun and engaging activities that means he really looks forward to going each week. The staff are friendly and attentive and supported by engaged and welcoming managers. The nursery is also lucky to have such a beautiful and quiet setting with amazing grounds outside that they make good use of for the children.

Reply from Jessica Lawrence, Marketing Executive at Head Start Day Nursery

Thank you kindly for taking the time to review your nursery, it is very much appreciated. Your feedback will be passed onto the nursery management team.

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Review from Neil W (Father of Child) published on 25 April 2022 Submitted via Website
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Head Start Day Nursery have been amazing since our daughter joined last year. We are extremely grateful to each member of staff who take so much care and essentially are second mothers in the way they look after our daughter in nursery. They have catered for her disabilities and really taken a keen interest in helping her develop and feel part of the group. Our daughter loves it and we would highly recommend any parents wanting their children to join Head Start Day Nursery to know they will be well looked after and have a great time as they prepare them for primary school.

Reply from Jessica Lawrence, Marketing Executive at Head Start Day Nursery

Thank you kindly for taking the time to review your nursery, it is very much appreciated. Your feedback will be passed onto the nursery management team.

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Review from R G (Mother of Child) published on 25 April 2022 Submitted via Website
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I could not love this nursery more. We tried a few different nurseries with my eldest and were never quite happy, then a friend recommended Head Start Day Nursery to us. It has a real village nursery feel, and all the staff genuinely care for the children. Each day is personalised, they don't just have the same toys out every day for a free for all like many nurseries, so the children are kept really engaged and everything is well looked after and in great condition (really clean too!). The level of attention the children get is the best we've experienced. We love it so much that when I went back to work full time after we had our second child we chose to arrange for wrap around care for the extra hours rather than change nursery. There is nowhere else I'd want my kids to be.

Reply from Jessica Lawrence, Marketing Executive at Head Start Day Nursery

Thank you kindly for taking the time to review your nursery, it is very much appreciated. Your feedback will be passed onto the nursery management team.

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Review from Lars R (Father of Child) published on 23 March 2021 Submitted via Website
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Very happy with all services and how happy our son is there. The staff is always helpful and caring.

Nothing but praise for everyone there. They do lots of outdoor activities and he learns new things and words daily.

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Review from Zoe W (Mother of Child) published on 23 March 2021 Submitted via Website
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From day one of my daughter starting at this nursery, all of the ladies there have gone out of their way to help her settle in to her new surroundings, offering her reassurance and ensuring she feels happy and safe every day. She now can't wait to go to nursery every day and the first thing she tells me when I pick her up is "I had fun today!" I could not recommend this nursery highly enough, they are a wonderful team who go above and beyond for the little ones in their care.

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Review from Emma B (Mother of Child) published on 22 March 2021 Submitted via Postal Card
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My daughter absolutely loves going into Nursery. Our overall experience of the nursery has been very positive. The staff are always welcoming and approachable and the level of care is exceptional I feel completely reassured that my daughter is safe and happy whilst at Nursery.

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Review from N R (Father of Child) published on 22 March 2021 Submitted via Postal Card
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Our daughter is really enjoying her experience with Head Start Nursery, her learning has improved greatly as a result of attending. She is always happy at the end of the day and loves talking about all of the activities she has been up too. The facilities and outdoor space are excellent and all of the staff are friendly and helpful. I would highly recommend head start to other parents looking at nursery options for their children.

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Review from Mona F (Mother of Child) published on 19 March 2021 Submitted via Website
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My lovely four year old daughter was very dependent on me and my big worry was about her social skills and self-confidence. Hopefully, we made one of our best decisions and chose Head Start Day Nursery. At the first, it wasn’t easy to be settled but the professional and lovely staff assured us and helped our little one to rely on herself and be confident. We are really grateful and appreciate everything that they have done for our lovely daughter, especially during this tough time with the pandemic.

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Review from Hollie S (Mother of Child) published on 16 March 2021 Submitted via Website
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The staff at the nursery give my son nothing but love and nurturing. He adores them all, and he has come on so much since being there. He has speech delay, yet they still put effort into understanding and communicating with him and supporting him with his speech language therapy. I recommend this nursery to anyone who asks.

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Review from Rachel J (Mother of Child) published on 16 March 2021 Submitted via Website
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The manager is a fantastic manager and the rest of the team are equally as amazing and dedicated, they love and care for each child like they were family.

My daughter loved her time here and my son comes out beaming every day.

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Review from Jemma B (Mother of Child) published on 16 March 2021 Submitted via Website
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My daughter has been going here since she was 18 months old.. she will be leaving for school in July. This is my second child to attend here.. the staff are so friendly and my daughter loves them.. through the pandemic they have still worked and been smiley and happy (behind masks). It’s a pleasure to take my daughter there.

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Review from Lee S (Father of Child) published on 16 March 2021 Submitted via Website
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Fantastic nursery. Great staff and a brilliant environment for children to begin education. My daughter comes home after each session excited and stimulated from her day. Her confidence has grown and this is down to the dedicated staff. Thank you all.

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Review from Naomi A (Mother of Child) published on 22 July 2020 Submitted via Website
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My daughter started at nursery very shy and quiet and during her time here has blossomed into a confident, sociable, kind and funny little girl who just adores all her wonderful teachers here. The staff have given her so much care, friendship, love and attention and she just loved every second of her time here. She particularly loved all the arts and crafts, the singing, the stories and playtime outside under the trees. I would highly recommend this nursery and feel very lucky to have been a part of something so special for the past 3 years.

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Review from Kate D (Mother of Child) published on 14 February 2020 Submitted via Website
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I would really recommend Head Start. The staff are absolutely brilliant, and my children enjoy all the different activities they do.

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Review from Anastasia I (Mother of Child) published on 11 February 2020 Submitted via Website
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Our family is happy with the Head Start Day Nursery located in Milton Keynes Village hall. Thank you!

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Review from Hilary S (Mother of Child) published on 11 February 2020 Submitted via Website
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I would highly recommend this nursery! The staff are so lovely and caring, they are so welcoming and willing to give the children the most wonderful experience at nursery. It’s a small village hall, but every day there is something new and exciting to discover, walks and visits to the local church, cute little nativity plays and dress-up days! My little boy absolutely loves going every day and loves the teachers there!

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  • Recipient: Grandir UKDate: Tuesday 31 Mar 2026
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Meet the Team (1)

Carol Job Title: Nursery Manager
Carol

Carol has spent her entire career in childcare and still loves the experiences, challenges and rewards it brings each day.

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