Food
Meals cooked on-site, including warm dishes and fresh fruit.
Carols Kidz Care
Ofsted: Good
(Oct 2022)
Number of places
23 places
Age range
1–5 yrs
Last inspected
Oct 2022
Local authority
Northumberland
About this day nursery
Carol’s Kidz Care offers a welcoming environment for children from birth to 12 years old, operating Monday to Friday from 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM. The nursery focuses on supporting each child's development, aligning with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework and catering to children with additional needs.
They pride themselves on being a multicultural nursery, celebrating diverse festivals to create an inclusive atmosphere. The facility prepares all meals on-site, providing warm, cooked dishes and fresh fruit throughout the day.
Parents of babies and younger children receive daily diaries to stay informed about their child's activities and have access to their child's records at any time. The nursery offers stimulating activities, including arts and crafts and outdoor play in a secure, double-fenced yard with a playhouse.
Carol’s Kidz Care emphasises flexible childcare options, ranging from a minimum of 4 hours to full days at competitive rates, and can assist families eligible for tax credits. The nursery offers one-hour taster sessions for younger children to help them settle in comfortably.
Established in 2011 as a childminding business, it expanded to its current premises in 2021 and received a 'Good' rating from Ofsted.
Our ethos
Carols Kidz Care aligns with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework, viewing their approach as "Because We Care." They are committed to providing a multicultural and inclusive atmosphere, celebrating diverse festivals and supporting children with additional needs. The nursery aims to foster each child's development within a welcoming and nurturing environment.
What it's like
Children show that they feel safe and secure at the setting, forming relationships with trusted adults and other children. They benefit from a curriculum that helps them prepare for future learning, making independent choices and engaging in a wide range of activities. Children demonstrate good physical and early mark-making skills, showing confidence and self-esteem.
Nutritious Meals Cooked On-siteCaters for Children with Additional NeedsMulticultural FocusFlexible Childcare Options
Pricing & funding
Funding accepted
Tax-Free Childcare
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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Opening hours
Monday to Friday, 07:30 - 18:00
Age range
birth to 12 years old
Term time / All Year
All Year
Session types
minimum of 4 hours, full days
Established
2012
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted rating for Carols Kidz Care
Last inspected 21 October 2022 · Emma Allison
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 show that they feel safe and secure at the setting, forming relationships with trusted adults and other children. They benefit from a curriculum that helps them prepare for future learning, making independent choices and engaging in a wide range of activities. Children demonstrate good physical and early mark-making skills, showing confidence and self-esteem.
Inspector highlights
- Children show that they feel safe and secure at the setting.
- Children benefit from a curriculum that helps them to prepare for future learning.
- Children demonstrate good physical skills.
- The manager and staff have worked hard since the previous inspection and made improvements to the quality of the setting.
- Parents speak highly of the setting, reporting their children are eager to come to nursery.
Areas to develop
- 1review adult-led activities and ensure that the correct letter sounds are used to help children to prepare for future learning
- 2provide children with enough time to finish off their play and learning before announcing the next stage in the daily routine.
Inspection #10214042 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report
What parents say
Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection
They comment that their children are eager to come to nursery.
Parents state that they are aware of what their children are learning at the setting and how they can extend this at home.
Inclusion & environment
How they support every child
SEND provision
Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities are supported to make good progress in their learning. Staff work with external professionals and parents to identify what children need to learn next. Staff liaise with schools and other early years providers where children attend, sharing information and inviting teachers into the setting before children move on to school to provide a continued approach to children's learning.
Outdoor space
Children demonstrate good physical skills. For instance, they climb over tyres and crates in the outside area. Children laugh as staff gentle push them on swings, and other children race around on bikes and scooters.
Parent Reviews of Carols Kidz Care
5.0
(3)
glory naomi
4 months ago
A very great setting for any child. I highly recommend. The staff are very lovely and professional.
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Laura Payne
5 years ago
The workers at this nursery are brilliant with my little lad 👏👏👌
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helen cotton
6 years ago
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Inspection history
Improved from Requires improvement → Good in 2022
Date: October 2012
- October 2022Good
- October 2021Requires improvement
- July 2017Good
- January 2015Good
- February 2014Requires improvement
- October 2012Requires improvement
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