Mill House Day Nursery

Mill House, 44-46 Mill Green Road, Mitcham CR4 4HY
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9.9 52 Reviews
  • Mill House Day Nursery, Mitcham
Mill House Day Nursery opened in August 2018. The building from which Mill House Day Nursery operates has been extensively renovated in order to provide a rich and enabling environment for young children.

The nursery is Ofsted registered and it operates in accordance with the current Early Years Foundation Stage with a strong emphasis on partnership with parents.

Children are supported to learn through play and practitioners observe, assess and plan in order to support development. All planning is shared with parents who are invited to contribute to planning in order to ensure that children are supported by effective partnerships.

The nursery employs qualified practitioners and the team is led by an Early Years Teacher who is also a trainer within the early years sector.

All staff hold current Paediatric First Aid Certificates and have undergone current Safeguarding training.

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Care Provided by Mill House Day Nursery

  • Type of Service
  • Day Nursery – Privately Owned
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care

Good to Know

  • Owner
  • Deborah Sawh
  • Person in charge
  • Deborah Sawh (Manager)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 18
  • Total Places for Children
  • 63
  • Age Range
    • from 0 years 3 months
    • to 5 years 0 months
  • 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 & 1 week at Christmas
  • Parking

  • There is ample off street parking at Mill House Day Nursery with limited parking on site.


Mill House Day Nursery Reviews (52)

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Mill House Day Nursery has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.873) out of 10, based on 11 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Mill House Day Nursery has 52 reviews.

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Review from Suzanne J (Mother of Child) published on 22 July 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Outstanding nursery, my son has been attending for 10 months. He has developed with the help of the nursery in a positive way. His speech was below that expected of his age when he started and it has improved remarkably with the assistance of staff. He is very happy at the nursery and knows all the
staff by name. Staff are experienced and teach the children through play with a wide range of toys, activities and facilities.
The nursery has a beautiful, large garden with lots of grass and decking. Outside is great for kids well being, it has sand and water play and including area for climbing and riding. My son climbs on anything and everything for fun. The nursery purchased an indoor climbing frame to suit his personality. The staff go above and beyond to help every individual child's need to help them develop to their best. The fact that he is still there speaks volumes. I am sure he will be there until he attends school. My other son enjoys going with me for the pickup. Highly recommended.

Reply from Deborah Sawh at Mill House Day Nursery

Thank you for your feedback which I have passed onto the team and which has been gratefully received by the whole team. We did indeed install a climbing frame in both the baby room and in the toddler room for your little one as climbing is your child's passion, he has a real skill for this and we have already spoken about creating a climbing wall in the garden with your son in mind! Thank you so much for your support and encouragement.


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Review from Yasmin Y (Mother of Child) published on 22 July 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our daughter (16 months) is so happy at this nursery and I love that she gets excited as we pull up outside! At first, I was anxious to send my first child to a nursery at 12 months, but after 2 days of my daughter attending, she was calm and happy to be there. All staff are excellent, professional
and so kind to all children and parents. I am so happy I chose Mill House Day Nursery and would highly recommend it. Thank you!

Reply from Deborah Sawh at Mill House Day Nursery

Thank you for your lovely feedback and for your very positive comments. Your little one is very settled in Mill House, we are loving all the new words she is using and how she tries so hard to copy language she hears in the baby room. She's such a delight to have and we are so pleased that you chose Mill House. We are looking forward to supporting her transition to the Toddler Room!


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Review from Carine D (Mother of Child) published on 25 April 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

This is an excellent nursery. Since my daughter moved in here, her speech, her behaviour, overall her skills have improved on a large scale. She is very happy and content. Very well looked after. I do not have much to point down on this nursery but like everywhere there is always room for improvement.
I would just recommend to them to be more attentive to runny and dirty noses.

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Review from Hannan W (Mother of Child) published on 12 November 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Mill House Day Nursery, has an outstanding team that is very friendly, warming and dedicated.
My daughter is 2, she loves going to the nursery and gets to do many things such as cooking, painting etc.


I find the location of the nursery is perfect as it’s away from the main road also for dropping

off and commuting to the city. The building and layout of the nursery is great with a great outdoor space.
I have seen most of the nurseries within the area and feel that Mill House is the best of them all.

Reply from Deborah Sawh at Mill House Day Nursery

Thank you for your feedback which has been passed onto our team. Your supportive comments will enable us to develop our services. Thank you again.


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Review from Natalie T (Mother of Child) published on 12 November 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Very very lovely nursery. It's had such a positive impact on my son he loves it there. As well as the staff who are approachable and friendly, they have helped my son grow and learn so far so good.

Reply from Deborah Sawh at Mill House Day Nursery

Thank you for your lovely comments which will be passed onto the team. We do pride ourselves in our nursery and we really appreciate feedback that supports our efforts. Thank you again.


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Review from Carryl C (Mother of Child) published on 12 November 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Best nursery in the area by far. Warm and welcoming. Clean and organised. Well trained and qualified staff. Efficiently run by a brilliant management team. Approachable. Fantastic activities and events. Lovely families. My child settled well and enjoys going in!

Reply from Deborah Sawh at Mill House Day Nursery

Thank you for your valuable comments. I have passed these onto the team together with other reviews received and they are thrilled by the responses. Thank you again!


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Review from Rachel B (Mother of Child) published on 12 November 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

This is a fantastic nursery with wonderful staff providing a safe, inclusive and happy environment for the children in their care. I visited the nursery before it was even opened. I was so excited about the setting and the owner's vision for the nursery that I brought forward my son's start date by
4 months! The outside space is excellent and the rooms are clean, spacious, well thought out and interesting for the children. My son settled in very well indeed and nothing has been too much trouble. He literally jumps for joy when he wakes up on nursery days and doesn't want to leave. We have felt very comfortable leaving our son here and feel certain that the staff will continue to look after his welfare and education to a very high standard.

Reply from Deborah Sawh at Mill House Day Nursery

Thank you for such a positive and supportive review. I have passed your comments onto the team together with other reviews received and they are genuinely pleased that their work has been recognised as being of such a high standard. Thank you for taking the time to review our service.


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Review from Delrita A (Mother of Child) published on 12 November 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The amazing staff at this nursery went over and above and beyond to support my very clingy and anxious son to settle. They really worked with me and my husband to ensure that the transition to nursery was as smooth as possible. The food at the setting is all made fresh daily and there is always a wealth
of activities to do. The nursery has a real homely feel which I love. I couldn't recommend this nursery highly enough.

Reply from Deborah Sawh at Mill House Day Nursery

Thank you for such a supportive review. We worked well as a nursery/parent partnership; the support and encouragement you have given us throughout the transition period was invaluable. To see a little one go from being so unsettled to being so confident has been a journey we will never forget! Thank you again.


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Review from Rebecca S (Mother of Child) published on 12 November 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter joined Mill House Day Nursery in October and had never been to nursery before. I was apprehensive at first as this was my first time leaving her but I needn't have worried as she has settled very quickly. The staff are very friendly and the manager has gone out of her way to make my daughter
feel settled and welcome.
The nursery is clean and well equipped and has a large garden for the children to play.
I would definitely recommend this nursery to others.

Reply from Deborah Sawh at Mill House Day Nursery

Thank you for your valuable comments. We have enjoyed being a part of your little one's first nursery experience and we are so pleased that the transition went so well. Your comments have been passed onto the team which they have received with great pleasure!


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Review from Anthonia O (Mother of Child) published on 12 November 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

This nursery is a life saver, after searching for a place in other nurseries, I came across Mill House and my little one has been so happy since she started here. The staff are very friendly and the management very helpful. I will definitely recommend this nursery.

Reply from Deborah Sawh at Mill House Day Nursery

Thank you for your great review which has been passed onto the team. We are very grateful that you have shared your positive experience and that you feel happy to recommend our service. Thank you again!


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Review from Daniela N (Mother of Child) published on 31 October 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Choosing this nursery for my son was the best thing I could have done! From the first visit, I was immediately impressed. Rooms are spacious, facilities are great, a huge outdoor space (particular attention to the sand pit which my little one loves), a never-ending selection of toys and it is extremely
clean and tidy. Given how important all these aspects are, the most important to me was the staff and how my little one would settle with them. In regards to this, I could not be happier - they are incredible! From day one my little one has enjoyed staying at the nursery, saying his key worker's name within a week of attending - this has to mean something good when they do this at 21 months.
It's great to be welcomed with a smile from everyone that works at the nursery, nothing is ever a problem and they genuinely care for the little ones. My son's development in the past three months has been immense, this genuinely reassures us he is learning a lot and is well looked after.

Reply from Deborah Sawh at Mill House Day Nursery

Thank you for such a positive review which will be passed onto the team. I know that receiving such positive feedback will put even bigger smiles on their faces! Thank you again.


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Review from Selma B (Mother of Child) published on 15 October 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We visited Mill House at the advice of a friend and had a discussion with the manager, who happily answered all our questions. We were impressed by the location and cleanliness (a very important aspect for us).
There is lots of outdoor space for children to do various daily activities, large garden
with slide, playhouse, sand and plenty of room to run free or ride a bike.
All staff are very dedicated and take good care of the children. They provide us with daily updates regarding her meals and activities.
Our daughter started for the first time in a nursery setting and they went above and beyond to make the transition as smooth as possible. 3 weeks after starting, our daughter enjoys her time spent there so much, that she would like to go and have fun with them 7 days a week. This is a true example of their professionalism.
We would highly recommend Mill House Day Nursery to any parent looking to keep their children happy and safe in education.

Reply from Deborah Sawh at Mill House Day Nursery

Thank you very much for your positive review which has been shared with our team. We are so pleased that the transition we planned together, provided such a positive start to nursery life for your daughter and we are excited to be working with her and you during these very important early years. Thank you for choosing our nursery – we love it here too.


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Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.873)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.873) out of 10 for Mill House Day Nursery is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 5.0 out of 5 from 11 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.9 out of 5 from 11 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:

  • a) 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months.

    The Average Rating of 5.000 for Mill House Day Nursery is calculated as follows: ( (132 Excellents x 5) ) ÷ 132 Ratings = 5

  • b) 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 4.873 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Mill House Day Nursery is based on 11 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    • i) 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

    • ii) 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 63 number of registered child places is 12.6. 11 Positive Reviews ÷ 12.6 = 0.873

  • When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.

  • 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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Meet the Team (3)

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Deborah Sawh

Job Title: Manager and Early Years Teacher

Joined: 2018

Deborah holds a BA (Hons) in Early Childhood Studies and she is qualified as an Early Years Teacher. She has over 25 years experience in the field of early years education as a practitioner and as a manager.


Deborah teaches childcare qualifications to level 2, 3 and 4 students within the early years sector, including management training.


Deborah is the Designated Safeguarding Officer (DSO) and Physical Activity and Nutrition Coordinator (PANCo) for Mill House Day Nursery.


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Lianne Lewis

Job Title: Assessor and Training & Development Manager

Joined: 2018

Lianne has a Foundation Degree in Early Childhood Studies and she is a qualified assessor who manages team and individual development. Lianne's prime responsibilities are the supervision of practitioners to ensure the ongoing development of high quality practice. Lianne has a wide experience of working in the early years sector, including experience as a childminder, a pre-school practitioner and a nursery practitioner. Lianne achieved an outstanding Ofsted grade for her own childminding business and she brings these high quality expectations to Mill House.


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Natalie Ahern

Job Title: Deputy Manager

Joined: 2018

Natalie has a wide and varied experience of working with children in their early years, she has worked in nursery settings and schools and she has also worked as a Nanny which has enabled her to develop an understanding of the diverse needs of families. Natalie is a Level 3 qualified practitioner who has recently embarked on her Level 4 Early Years Advanced Practitioner training. Natalie has a passion for supporting children to learn and develop and she can effectively support children of all ages from infancy through to those in their teenage years.


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