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Buttons Nursery

Ofsted: Good
(May 2024)
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5.0(1 parent reviews) ·Buttons Nursery, 11-13 Baird Close, WASHINGTON, NE37 3HL · Sunderland
Number of places
50 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
May 2024
Local authority
Sunderland

About this day nursery

Buttons Nursery, a private day nursery in Washington with 27 years of experience, provides a nurturing and stimulating 'home from home' environment for children aged 3 months to 5 years. The nursery focuses on creating a secure, happy, and caring atmosphere where each child is recognised and respected as an individual, encouraged to play, learn, and grow.

With a team of qualified and experienced staff, Buttons Nursery aims to invigorate, stimulate, and support each child's development, laying a strong foundation for their future education. The nursery is committed to flexibility in meeting the needs of both children and parents, offering full and part-time placements to accommodate various schedules.

They prioritise healthy and nutritious food and maintain an 'Ofsted rated: Good' standard for full day care.

What it's like

Children arrive at Buttons Nursery with excitement and are greeted by staff with smiles and hugs, fostering warm relationships. Staff provide abundant and purposeful learning opportunities, leading to motivated and enthusiastic participation in play and learning. Children communicate effectively, using language confidently to express themselves and engaging in mathematical language during play.

Established 27 years agoOfsted rated: GoodFlexible full and part-time placements

Pricing & funding

Fees require a non-refundable deposit paid at booking. Free settling-in sessions are provided for all children before they start at the nursery.

Funding accepted

15 hours — working parents (9 months–2 yrs)15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)
  • Non-refundable deposit£35.00 / session
  • 0-5 Years£43.00 / session
  • 0-5 Years£63.00 / day
  • 0-5 Years£240.00 / week

Good to know

  • A non-refundable deposit is required at the time of booking.
  • Free settling-in sessions are provided prior to starting.

Key facts

Opening hours

7.30am until 5.30pm, Monday to Friday

Age range

3 months to 5 years

Term time / All Year

All Year

Session types

full day care, full time, part time

Established

2014

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Buttons Nursery

Last inspected 24 May 2024 · Eileen Grimes

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 at Buttons Nursery with excitement and are greeted by staff with smiles and hugs, fostering warm relationships. Staff provide abundant and purposeful learning opportunities, leading to motivated and enthusiastic participation in play and learning. Children communicate effectively, using language confidently to express themselves and engaging in mathematical language during play.

Inspector highlights

  • Children are motivated and enthusiastic to play and learn.
  • Staff promote children's communication effectively.
  • Children learn to share resources and take turns, displaying tolerance.
  • Staff support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) very well.
  • Partnerships with parents are extremely good.

Areas to develop

  • 1give children enough time to process their thoughts and ideas when responding to questions
  • 2consider more closely how to adapt group activities to ensure that all children fully engage and benefit from the learning opportunities.
Inspection #10347054 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

Parents comment that about the excellent staff team who are committed to the care of their children.

The state that they are kept very well informed through an online app.

Parents report that staff take an interest in what their children are doing at home.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Staff support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) very well. They work closely with external professionals to ensure that every child receives the support they need and use recommended strategies to help children with SEND to make progress.

Outdoor space

Children understand the importance of personal hygiene, such as washing their hands before meals and after outdoor play.

Parent Reviews of Buttons Nursery

5.0
(1)
Lee Ridley
7 months ago

All my kids have attended here, lovely friendly environment and all 3 have loved every minute, can’t thank the staff enough for everything they have done making sure they were safe and in a happy environment, thank you buttons and all the best for the future.

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Inspection history

Date: April 2014

  • May 2024Good
  • August 2018Good
  • April 2014Good

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