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Brandon Happytimes Daycare

Ofsted: Good
(Mar 2023)
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3.8(4 Google reviews) ·Brandon Primary School, Carr Avenue, Brandon, DH7 8NL · Durham
Number of places
44 places
Age range
1–4 yrs
Last inspected
Mar 2023
Local authority
Durham

About this day nursery

Brandon Happytimes Daycare is located in Brandon, Durham, and is registered to care for children from one to four years old. The day nursery is open Monday to Thursday from 7.30am to 5pm, and on Friday from 7.30am to 3pm. It offers government-funded childcare places for eligible two, three, and four-year-olds. Following an inspection in March 2023, Ofsted rated the overall provision as Good.

The inspector noted that staff have high expectations and support children's independence and social skills. The curriculum has a strong focus on personal and emotional development, using stories and emotion dolls to help children understand their feelings. In the outdoor area, children can climb on large play equipment, ride bicycles, and play on grass slopes. Parents told the inspector that their children are happy to attend the day nursery and have made good progress since starting.

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)
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Key facts

Opening hours

Monday to Thursday, 7.30am until 5pm; Friday, 7.30am to 3pm.

Age range

2-11 years

Session types

full day

Registered with Ofsted

2006

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Brandon Happytimes Daycare

Last inspected 2 March 2023

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

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.

Google Reviews of Brandon Happytimes Daycare

3.8
(4 Google reviews)
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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Inspection history

Date: August 2010

  • March 2023Good
  • July 2017Good
  • June 2014Good
  • August 2010Good

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