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Acklam Children's Day Nursery

Ofsted: Good
(Apr 2022)
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4.2(10 parent reviews) ·Acklam Road, Acklam, Middlesbrough, TS5 4EB · Middlesbrough
Number of places
59 places
Age range
0–5 yrs
Last inspected
Apr 2022
Local authority
Middlesbrough

About this day nursery

Acklam Children's Day Nursery, part of the Nunthorpe Nurseries Group, is located in Middlesbrough on Acklam Road, surrounded by green spaces. As one of the group's longest-standing sites, it has earned a reputation for quality childcare and is consistently rated among the top nurseries in the North East.

The nursery prides itself on creating a warm and inviting atmosphere through thoughtful use of color and decor, offering rich play and learning resources that foster imagination and development. Led by manager Leanne, the dedicated team comprises friendly, professional, and passionate staff, all extensively trained in the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS).

They emphasize building strong relationships with both children and parents, using a key person system to tailor activities to each child's individual learning needs. This approach ensures that learning is both fun and stimulating, providing children with the best possible start in life and inspiring their development across all learning areas.

The nursery also offers additional activities such as "Funky Feet" sessions for preschoolers, focusing on physical activity and sports, and provides options for breakfast clubs, after-school care, and holiday clubs. A strong emphasis is placed on healthy lifestyles, promoting nutritious food and encouraging healthy eating habits from an early age, alongside activities like "Signing Tots" to support language development.

Our ethos

Staff focus on building strong relationships with both parents and their children and our key person system makes sure that activities are designed to be fun and stimulating ensuring the individual children’s learning needs are catered for. Our mission is to give the children in our care the very best possible start in life.

What it's like

Children arrive happily at the nursery and quickly become immersed in their play and learning. All children develop secure and trusting bonds with their key person and all staff. They have a positive attitude to learning and are eager to join in the activities planned for them.

Rated top 20 in North EastEYFS-trained staffFocus on healthy lifestylesPhysical activity programs

Pricing & funding

Pricing on request

This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability.

Key facts

Opening hours

from 7.30am (for Breakfast Club)

Term time / All Year

All Year

Established

1991

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Acklam Children's Day Nursery

Last inspected 21 April 2022 · Janet Fairhurst

Safeguarding effective
Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership and management
Good

What it's like to attend

Children arrive happily at the nursery and quickly become immersed in their play and learning. All children develop secure and trusting bonds with their key person and all staff. They have a positive attitude to learning and are eager to join in the activities planned for them.

Inspector highlights

  • The dedicated and experienced manager shows a good commitment to the professional development of her team.
  • Staff caring for babies and toddlers create a calm and relaxing space for them to explore and engage with sensory resources.
  • Staff act as good role models to the children.
  • Children have a good range of experiences to support their literacy skills.
  • Children behave well.

Areas to develop

  • 1support staff to focus even more precisely on all the agreed goals for helping children with special educational needs and/or disabilities maximise their learning
  • 2support children more consistently to understand the reasons why they need to be careful in certain situations, to raise their awareness of their personal safety.
Inspection #10229451 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

I would not know what to do without them

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Staff support children with special educational needs well, overall. They work hard to swiftly identify those children who require additional support. Staff work closely with outside professional agencies, such as speech and language therapists. However, the manager acknowledges that planning needs to focus more precisely on the individual goals and targets set by other professionals, to maximise children's learning.

EAL / language support

Children who speak English as an additional language are supported well. Staff speak other languages in addition to English, such as Urdu. These skills help staff to support children in their learning and help children to catch up quickly with their peers where there are gaps in their learning.

Parent Reviews of Acklam Children's Day Nursery

4.2
(10)
Trudyleigh Daly
5 months ago

My daughter and myself absolutely love this day nursery the staff are all very supportive of each child’s needs and nothing is too much for them. They give a sense of a second home for the children, they are very loving and caring with warmth and open arms ! I would highly recommend this place to anyone looking for a day care for their child knowing they are in the best and safe hands. My daughter always talks about “pre school house” with a smile from the lasting memories she made there!

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Adoras ML
5 months ago

I would strongly advise parents to think very carefully before sending their children to this nursery. When concerns are raised, they are shut down rather than taken seriously, seemingly to protect the nursery’s reputation instead of addressing issues transparently. Children are vulnerable and often unable to fully communicate what happens to them, which makes safeguarding practices especially important. There are serious concerns about staff supervision and boundaries, including situations where male staff members accompany children into toilet areas. This raised significant alarm and was not handled with appropriate clarity or reassurance when questioned. Based on direct experiences and accounts, there are deeply worrying issues with how concerns are managed. I would not recommend this nursery to parents who prioritise their child’s safety and wellbeing.

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Parvathy Vijayakumari
a year ago

We've been absolutely delighted with Acklam Children's Day Nursery, since our son started attending at 2 years old. The staff are warm, caring, and highly skilled, creating a nurturing environment that has helped him grow into a confident and curious 3-year-old. The activities are engaging, and the facilities are always clean and well-maintained. We appreciate their regular update in regards to my son's daily day activities in the nursery. What impresses us most is the team's ability to tailor their approach to his unique needs and personality. Our son's cognitive development has improved a lot under their strategic plan, moreover in developing his speech development and essential social skills. Acklam Children's Day Nursery is in short trustworthy, supportive, and stimulating environment for their little ones. Highly recommend!

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Toni Biewer Scott
5 months ago

My daughter attended this nursery and enjoyed every minute. The staff are attentive, caring and kind. I couldn’t ask for better.

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Natalie Butler
a year ago

Acklam day nursery has got to be by far the best nursery in north east . My son was born premature with a lot of delays and health problems he was so delayed with speach and a lot more things (aggression ) i honestly felt like he was never going to reach milestones . I was so worried about him starting nursery and really didn’t want him to start because I felt like he had to much going on and was worried he was going to be to much but honestly I’ve never felt so eased leaving him in this nursery he’s come on absolute leeps and bounds and I honestly could not thank these guys enough he is a completely different child

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Inspection history

Date: October 2009

  • April 2022Good
  • October 2016Good
  • September 2013Good
  • October 2009Good

Frequently asked about Acklam Children's Day Nursery

About the setting

Acklam Children's Day Nursery registered in 1991 and is situated in Acklam, Cleveland. The nursery employs 17 members of childcare staff. Of these, 16 hold appropriate early years qualifications at level 2 or above, including one at level 6. The nursery opens Monday to Friday, all year round, except for the period between Christmas and New Year. Sessions are from 7.30am until 6pm. The nursery provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

URN
508441
Registered person
Nunthorpe Nurseries Group Ltd
Day care type
Full day care
Register
Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register
Establishment type
Childcare on non-domestic premises
Previous rating
Good

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