Mulberry Corner Nursery & Preschool

1-2 Castle Lane, Chandler's Ford, Eastleigh SO53 4PW
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9.9 41 Reviews
  • Mulberry Corner Nursery & Preschool, Eastleigh
Mulberry Corner Nursery & Preschool offers a safe and fun environment where children learn through play.

The children have free-flow access throughout the nursery, which means each child has the opportunity to explore and decide where they wish to play.

The curriculum is play-based, and the childcare Mulberry Corner provides is tailored to the needs of each child. They are committed to ensuring that every child in their care is given the opportunity to develop in all areas of learning.

In July 2024, Mulberry Corner was acquired by Happy Days Nurseries & Pre-Schools—an exciting development that strengthens their shared commitment to delivering high-quality early years education.
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Type of Service

  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care

Owner

  • Mulberry Corner Nursery LLP
  • Privately Owned

Person in Charge

  • Regan Adlam (Nursery Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 20

Total Places for Children

  • 68

Age Range

  • from 0 years 3 months
  • to 5 years 0 months

Funding & Fees

  • £72.29 a day.

  • This includes all meals, snacks, nappies and wipes.

Opening Times

  • Monday 08:00-18:00
    Tuesday 08:00-18:00
    Wednesday 08:00-18:00
    Thursday 08:00-18:00
    Friday 08:00-18:00

When Closed

  • Bank Holidays

Parking

  • There is a car park in the front of the building which you can park in free of charge.

Mulberry Corner Nursery & Preschool Reviews (41)

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Mulberry Corner Nursery & Preschool has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.853) out of 10, based on 21 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Mulberry Corner Nursery & Preschool has 41 reviews.

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Review from Rose C (Mother of Child) published on 3 February 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We've had 2 children grow up through Mulberry Corner and we've loved it. There are so many activities for the children and lots of time outside. We have great relationships with the room leaders and key staff.
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Review from K B (Mother of Child) published on 15 November 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Mulberry Corner have been extremely accommodating and put me at ease when transitioning my children to a new setting. I was shown around and no questions were too much trouble. I was able to learn more about the setting via its social media and in communication with the manager and room leaders. The
team were incredibly patient with me and my children have settled brilliantly there. They love going and the team make them feel very welcome and cared for. Thank you.
Reply from Zoe Turner, Nursery Manager at Mulberry Corner Nursery & Preschool
Thank you for this lovely review and for taking the time to leave it. I will be sure to pass this on to the team, they will love to hear that they made the transition easy for you. We really enjoy…read more
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Review from Lucy B (Mother of Child) published on 1 November 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I have always been consistently impressed with Mulberry Corner. My child is really happy there and the updates and photos showing his progress and the activities that he is doing help to alleviate some of the mum guilt I feel for leaving him each day. It is very rarely myself that is able to collect
at the end of the day, but when it is, the staff in the toddler room have always been welcoming and given me an excellent run down of his day without ever making me feel rushed. I'm so happy that we chose this nursery.
Reply from Sophie Haylock, HR Director at Mulberry Corner Nursery & Preschool
Thank you for taking the time to leave this lovely review. I'm so glad that you're happy with his progress and the activities he is accessing. I will make sure I pass this on to the staff in the…read more
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Review from Megan S (Mother of Child) published on 25 October 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
After viewing and looking at multiple nurseries after my first visit I knew Mulberry was just what I was looking for. The staff are kind, supportive, and attentive. My son has flourished in confidence since being here and has lots of fun.
Reply from Zoe Turner, Nursery Manager at Mulberry Corner Nursery & Preschool
Thank you for your kind words, I'm so pleased you feel supported and your child has grown in confidence with us!
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Review from C V (Mother of Child) published on 25 October 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We have been so happy with Mulberry Corner. Our son really enjoys being there and is really fond of everyone who looks after him. The staff know him well and respond to his individual needs. Staff always respond quickly to messages and queries and keep us updated daily on how he has been and what he
has been doing. He is always happy when we pick him up and has lots of fun doing all the activities offered. I would recommend the nursery.
Reply from Zoe Turner, Nursery Manager at Mulberry Corner Nursery & Preschool
Thank you for taking the time to leave us this lovely review. I'm so glad to hear that your son enjoys his time with us. I will pass this on to the team; it will really make their day!
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Review from R W (Mother of Child) published on 24 October 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The staff at Mulberry have been very welcoming and helped my daughter to settle into her 1st year at preschool. I can’t praise them enough, they are very supportive and always happy at drop-off and pick-up times. My daughter loves going to Mulberry and loves the staff, I would recommend Mulberry Corner!
Reply from Zoe Turner, Nursery Manager at Mulberry Corner Nursery & Preschool
Thank you for your kind words, I will pass this on to the preschool team. I'm so glad you have felt supported and your daughter enjoys Mulberry!
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Review from Daniel C (Father of Child) published on 20 October 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our son moved from another nursery and settled in so well. He is a lot happier and being nurtured a lot quicker.
We find the whole setting wonderful and feel like our son is progressing.
The staff are amazing, caring and understanding.
Top nursery!
Reply from Zoe Turner, Nursery Manager at Mulberry Corner Nursery & Preschool
Thank you for your kind words. I'm so glad that your son settled into the setting and seems a lot happier here! I will share this with the team; it will make their day!
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Review from Lauren R (Mother of Child) published on 16 October 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We moved our daughter from her previous nursery as we were unhappy about her care, we moved her to Mulberry and are so glad we did. She has come on leaps and bounds, her communication skills in particular are fantastic since joining the nursery. She can be shy and attaches herself to adults, the staff
in the toddler room reassure her and ensure she feels safe and happy; as a mother it’s so reassuring to know she receives the same level of kindness and soothing that she does from us at home from the staff. I have recommended the nursery to anyone who has asked and will continue to do so - we have since moved our son here also. Certain staff in particular have been fantastic, as have the rest of the staff!
Reply from Zoe Turner, Manager at Mulberry Corner Nursery & Preschool
Thank you so much for your kind words and taking the time to leave this lovely review. I will ensure the team receives this review, I'm sure it will put a big smile on their faces. I am so happy you…read more
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Review from A G (Mother of Child) published on 13 October 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Very supportive and attentive staff, caring and great facilities available. Work well together in the care of our child and listens to any concerns we may have. Good daily detailed feedback given and provides great opportunities for our child to develop skills.
Reply from Sophie Haylock, HR Director at Mulberry Corner Nursery & Preschool
Thank you for leaving us this lovely review. I'm really glad the staff have been taking on board concerns and have been given you detailed feedback at the end of the day.
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Review from Z B (Mother of Child) published on 12 October 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Wonderful nursery. My daughter has settled in so well here. The staff are lovely and so attentive and I have seen such a change in my daughter since she started at Mulberry Corner and I would recommend them to anyone looking for a nursery to send their baby to. They regularly update us with photos and
we have a live update every day which tells us when our daughter is napping, eating, nappy changed, etc.
Totally recommend this nursery!
Reply from Sophie Haylock, HR Director at Mulberry Corner Nursery & Preschool
Thank you so much for taking the time to write this review, it is really appreciated and I will make sure to pass this onto the baby room team, it will really make them smile. I am so pleased your…read more
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Review from Kirsty T (Mother of Child) published on 12 October 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We cannot praise the staff at Mulberry Corner enough. We recently relocated and had to change our children’s nursery, and we’re naturally anxious about the children settling into a new nursery. The staff at Mulberry were accommodating from the moment we looked around and have gone above and beyond to
ensure our children are happy and help them transition. Everyone always has a smile and clearly loves what they do. We are so happy we chose Mulberry Corner!
Reply from Sophie Haylock, HR Director at Mulberry Corner Nursery & Preschool
Thank you for your kind words. I will pass this on to our team; it will really brighten up their day! I'm so pleased you feel your needs have been met, as we always strive to make sure we can be as…read more
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Review from Pegah H (Mother of Child) published on 23 July 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
My son has been at Mulberry Corner Nursery & Preschool for 2 years and is going to school this year. Everybody is quite supportive and professional. I would say all staff members have had a great impact on my son and he loves it at the nursery. He likes all the staff very much and is very sad that he
is leaving Mulberry. He tells me that he is going to miss all staff and children and hopes to see them and play with them in the park in the future. Thanks Mulberry for making such a happy and unforgettable environment for him.
Reply from Sophie Haylock, HR Director at Mulberry Corner Nursery & Preschool
Thank you for your kind words. I'm so glad to hear that your child has enjoyed their time here, I know that the staff have enjoyed his company when he's been here and he has definitely stretched their…read more
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Review from Emma D (Mother of Child) published on 11 April 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our daughter started at Mulberry Corner in April 2022 and we were thoroughly supported by the staff in the baby room as she transitioned to nursery life.
The staff are wonderful, friendly and personable and seem to have a genuine interest in taking care of our little one. They create a lovely, warm
atmosphere. So much so that we barely get a backward glance when our little one is dropped off in the mornings! The communication is brilliant and staff always respond promptly to any questions we may have. All transitions to the 'older' rooms have been fully explained and our little girl barely noticed the difference such was the commitment of the staff in ensuring she was happy.
The nursery fully encourages a wide variety of play and exploration and it's a relief to see that they spend so much time outside, regardless of the weather.
Our little girl has thrived since joining the nursery and we are really happy with our decision to send her here.
Reply from Zoe Turner, Nursery Manager at Mulberry Corner Nursery & Preschool
Thank you so much for your kind words, it is really appreciated. I'm so glad you've had such a great experience since starting at Mulberry and that your little one is thriving so much. The staff will…read more
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Review from Sophie R (Mother of Child) published on 22 March 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Since our little girl started at Mulberry Corner Nursery & Preschool we have watched her grow and learn so much. The staff are all so lovely and welcoming and their level of care is fantastic. When we drop our daughter off we are reassured she is in a safe and happy place. Our daughter also loves the
nursery and has built up a great rapport with the staff. Most days she runs straight in to play with her new friends without looking back! We also really appreciate the photos they put up of the activities they have done at the end of each day, it’s great to see our daughter having fun!
Reply from Sophie Haylock, HR Director at Mulberry Corner Nursery & Preschool
Thank you for this review, we really appreciate your kind words. It's great to hear your child is really settled with us and is enjoying her time at Mulberry. The staff will be so pleased with the…read more
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Review from Victoria T (Mother of Child) published on 8 March 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Having looked at a number of nurseries in the local area Mulberry Corner stood out by a mile with its friendly feel and superb facilities. Our daughter has been attending since October and loves every minute. The team in the babies group are fabulous, they are attentive and caring and give us total
ease of her care. The app is a great platform to keep us updated and we love seeing the array of activities that our daughter takes part in along with the photos of her and her friends and milestone updates. My husband and I couldn’t recommend the team and nursery highly enough.
Reply from Amanda Covey, Area Manager at Mulberry Corner Nursery & Preschool
Thank you for your kind words. We are thrilled that your daughter loves nursery, and your feedback towards the team will fill them with pride.
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Review from Jessica P (Mother of Child) published on 6 February 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
My daughter is very happy at the nursery. The staff in the PIPs room are very nice and welcoming and my daughter really seems to respond well to them. I think the activities at the nursery are varied, interesting and well-structured for the children. The food is really varied and my daughter eats really
well there, which we are really happy about.
The only negative comment is towards the directors. The parents tend to get charged even when the nursery needs to close for the occasional day (sickness of staff, heat, burst pipe) and we really feel that these days should get refunded to the parents. It's a really unfair clause in the contract.
Reply from Amanda Covey, Area Manager at Mulberry Corner Nursery & Preschool
Thank you for such a nice review about the quality of our childcare. It is great to hear how much your daughter enjoys our nursery and the wonderfully varied activities, on which our staff work so…read more
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Review from Aneli S (Mother of Child) published on 16 February 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We moved our eldest from a different nursery to Mulberry and have not looked back since! They have been great at seeing my child for who he truly is and respects his personality and wishes. We have since had my daughter join and again, we have enjoyed watching her grow in confidence and ability! An
absolutely great nursery all round!
Reply from Sophie Haylock, HR Director at Mulberry Corner Nursery & Preschool
Thank you for your review, we really appreciate your kind words.
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Review from Lisa B (Mother of Child) published on 23 August 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
All three of my children have attended Mulberry Corner and it has always been a lovely nursery and pre-school, with lots of great activities for the children. The staff are very attentive to the children and really get to know them well. Over the years many improvements have been made to the interior
and exterior spaces, and there is a good variety of resources to explore. We are kept up to date with photos and comments in the app, and it always looks like lots of fun! The setting has been very reliable over the pandemic and the staff have put a lot of effort into staying open and keeping the children safe. I would highly recommend the setting.
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Review from Mindy L (Mother of Child) published on 5 August 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
All three of my children attend Mulberry Corner in each of the different rooms. They are always raring to go to Mulberry and come back so happy with lots to talk about. The nursery staff are absolutely fantastic and my children have strong relationships with both their key person and all the staff in
their rooms. The staff and management are always more than happy to tailor anything specifically for a child eg food, activities. All the team are genuinely very approachable and happy to chat through any questions I may have from time to time. They are truly the main asset of the nursery and I feel so comfortable leaving my children in their care. We haven’t been able to go inside the nursery properly since covid as per all other nursery’s, but from what I can see at pick up and drop off and the regular updates using the app it would appear the children have a wide range of good quality equipment to explore. I would have no doubts about recommending this setting.
Reply from Sophie Haylock, HR Director at Mulberry Corner Nursery & Preschool
Thank you so much for your review, it’s really appreciated.
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Review from Lucy P (Mother of Child) published on 2 August 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
All of the staff at Mulberry Corner are amazing! Our daughter not only has a wonderful relationship with her key worker, but all of the teachers who are so kind, caring and encouraging. Many of the staff have been there for years which I think speaks volumes.
We don’t have any family nearby but Mulberry
Corner feels like we’re visiting family. Our little one always comes home smiling, telling us what she has done and which teachers have helped her or looked after her each day.
We couldn’t wish for a happier or safer environment for our child to learn and grow in, before she starts school in a years time.
Reply from Sophie Haylock, HR Director at Mulberry Corner Nursery & Preschool
Thank you for your lovely words, we really appreciate your review.
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Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.853)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.853) out of 10 for Mulberry Corner Nursery & Preschool is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 4.9 out of 5 from 21 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 20 positive Reviews in the last 24 months.

Detailed Breakdown of Review Score

The maximum Review Score for a Day Nursery is 10, which is made up from the Average Rating of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) and the Number of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) in the last 24 months:

  1. 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months. The Average Rating of 4.853 for Mulberry Corner Nursery & Preschool is calculated as follows: ( (229 Excellents x 5) + (13 Goods x 4) + (5 Satisfactorys x 3) + (2 Poors x 2) + (2 Very Poors x 1) ) ÷ 251 Ratings = 4.853
  2. 5 Points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 24 months. A Positive Review is defined as any Review with an 'Overall Experience' of '4' or '5' (out of a max rating '5'). The 5 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Mulberry Corner Nursery & Preschool is based on 20 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    1. 4 points are available for the first 10 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, and then 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews and then 0.1 Points for the next five Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.100, 7th = 0.100, 8th = 0.100, 9th = 0.100, 10th = 0.100) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 = 4
    2. 1 point is available for the number of Positive Reviews reaching 20% of the number of registered child places in the last 24 months. If this number is partially reached, then that proportion of 1 point is given. eg a Day Nursery registered for a maximum of 50 child places has to reach 10 Positive Reviews to receive 1 point, if it has 7 reviews it will receive 0.7 points. 20% of the 68 number of registered child places is 13.6, which has been reached with 20 Positive reviews. Points = 1
  3. When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.
  4. If a Day Nursery does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.

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