Opening hours
Monday to Thursday, 7.30am until 5pm; Friday, 7.30am to 3pm.
Brandon Happytimes Daycare
Ofsted: Good
(Mar 2023)
Number of places
44 places
Age range
1–4 yrs
Last inspected
Mar 2023
Local authority
Durham
About this day nursery
Brandon Primary Academy is a vibrant educational institution situated at the heart of its community, dedicated to fostering a welcoming and secure learning environment. The academy prides itself on high expectations, aiming to inspire confidence and cultivate resilience in its students.
It promotes democratic values and encourages children to express themselves, believing that only their best efforts are sufficient.
What it's like
Staff welcome children with enthusiasm and kindness to this friendly nursery. Children make independent choices from stimulating resources and activities, and their communication and language skills are supported effectively. Staff have high expectations and are good role models, helping children to build relationships and understand how to take turns and share.
Community-focusedHigh academic and personal aspirationsInclusive educationSEND provision
Pricing & funding
Funding accepted
15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)
Pricing on request
This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability.
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Age range
2-11 years
Session types
full day
Established
2006
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted rating for Brandon Happytimes Daycare
Last inspected 2 March 2023
Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership and management
Good
What it's like to attend
Staff welcome children with enthusiasm and kindness to this friendly nursery. Children make independent choices from stimulating resources and activities, and their communication and language skills are supported effectively. Staff have high expectations and are good role models, helping children to build relationships and understand how to take turns and share.
Inspector highlights
- Staff have high expectations of what they want children to learn, supporting their independence and social skills.
- The curriculum has a strong focus on children's personal, social and emotional development, using stories and "emotion dolls" to help them understand and manage feelings.
- All staff are very knowledgeable about children, describing their development, interests, and what they will do next to support progress.
- Children feel safe and emotionally secure, with staff closely observing and responding quickly to their needs.
- Staff promote a healthy lifestyle and advise parents on healthy options for packed lunches.
Areas to develop
- 1use self-evaluation more effectively to help develop the quality of provision even further and support better outcomes for children
- 2provide more professional development opportunities to raise staff understanding even further and raise the overall quality of practice further.
Inspection #10276183 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report
What parents say
Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection
Parents express how happy their children are to attend, and they comment on the good progress they have made since they started.
They comment that staff are 'wonderfully nurturing' and 'go above and beyond' to create exciting activities for their children.
Inclusion & environment
How they support every child
Outdoor space
Children build on their physical skills during the day. In the outdoor area, they skilfully negotiate the space as they peddle their bicycles. They climb on large play equipment and run around outdoors enjoying the fresh air. Babies skilfully negotiate grass slopes, and hoops are set out for children to throw bean bags into.
Parent Reviews of Brandon Happytimes Daycare
3.8
(4)
Samantha Vogel
8 years ago
My daughter had a really good times at Happytimes. The ladies are very kind with her and now she misses them. The price is correct, not expensive.
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Liam Newham
a year ago
Very friendly staff, my little girl loves going here!
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Sarah Welham
a year ago
Robyn Daniels
6 years ago
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Inspection history
Date: August 2010
- March 2023Good
- July 2017Good
- June 2014Good
- August 2010Good
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