Malvern Day Nursery

A HOME FOR ALL CHILDREN​

 

 

At Malvern Day Nursery (MDN), we believe that high-quality early learning is safe, joyful, and deeply relational. We strive to create a nurturing environment that feels warm and secure, much like a home, where meaningful relationships are at the heart of everything we do. We view every child and family as valued members of our MDN community and are committed to fostering a strong sense of belonging, wellbeing, and connection.

 

We recognise the early years as a critical period of rapid learning and development, shaping children’s identities, wellbeing, and lifelong learning dispositions. Our small, family-oriented setting enables us to develop responsive, individualised relationships with each child, supporting secure attachments and emotional safety. Through these relationships, educators act as trusted partners in learning, intentionally guiding, extending, and supporting children’s curiosity, thinking, and development.

 

Our practice is grounded in respect for children as capable, competent, and active participants in their own learning. We implement flexible, child-led routines that honour each child’s rhythms and needs, allowing smooth, unhurried transitions throughout the day, including meals, rest, and play. Children are encouraged to develop a strong sense of agency, independence, and self-regulation, with self-care and hygiene practices meaningfully embedded within everyday experiences.

 

At MDN, we are committed to upholding and protecting the rights of every child. We provide a safe, inclusive, and equitable learning environment—physically, emotionally, and socially—where diversity is celebrated and all children feel seen, heard, and valued. Our centre actively promotes inclusion and equity, welcoming children and families of all abilities, developmental stages, cultural backgrounds, languages, religions, gender identities, LGBTQIA+ identities, and socio-economic circumstances, ensuring access to learning free from bias, exclusion, or discrimination.

 

We believe that strong, respectful partnerships with families are essential to children’s learning and wellbeing. Through open communication, collaboration, and shared decision-making, we work alongside families to support each child’s unique learning journey.