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Childsplay Claremont Nursery Co-op

Ofsted: Outstanding
(Aug 2025)
·17 Claremont Place, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE2 4AA · Newcastle upon Tyne
Number of places
101 places
Age range
0–5 yrs
Last inspected
Aug 2025
Local authority
Newcastle upon Tyne

About this day nursery

Childsplay Claremont Nursery Co-op is a cooperative in Newcastle upon Tyne providing care for children from birth to five years old. The day nursery was registered with Ofsted in 1982 and operates all year round, opening from Monday to Friday between 8.30am and 5.30pm.

The day nursery was judged Outstanding by Ofsted in August 2025. The inspector reported that the curriculum is flexible and responsive, with a focus on curiosity, independence and creativity. Children participate in projects including forest school activities, where they learn to use tools responsibly and identify risks. The report highlighted that staff interactions are exceptional for developing children's language and that there is strong provision for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. Ofsted also found that partnerships with parents are exceptional.

What it's like

Much thought goes into how staff welcome new children into this warm, welcoming nursery, taking time to get to know each child and family exceptionally well to meet individual needs. This creates close relationships, fostering strong emotional well-being and a deep sense of belonging, which helps children thrive in their learning. The nursery provides children with an exceptional start to their education, placing curiosity, independence and creativity at the heart of learning with a flexible and responsive curriculum.

Co-operative NurseryReggio Emilia ApproachOfsted OutstandingForest SchoolAllotment

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

15 hours — working parents (9 months–2 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)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.

Key facts

Opening hours

Monday to Friday, 8.30am until 5.30pm

Age range

3 months to 5 years

Term time / All Year

All Year

Registered with Ofsted

1982

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Childsplay Claremont Nursery Co-op

Last inspected 22 August 2025 · Clare Wilkins

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

What it's like to attend

Much thought goes into how staff welcome new children into this warm, welcoming nursery, taking time to get to know each child and family exceptionally well to meet individual needs. This creates close relationships, fostering strong emotional well-being and a deep sense of belonging, which helps children thrive in their learning. The nursery provides children with an exceptional start to their education, placing curiosity, independence and creativity at the heart of learning with a flexible and responsive curriculum.

Inspector highlights

  • Leaders are persistent in their drive to deliver the best outcomes for children and prioritise high-quality professional development.
  • Staff's interactions with children are exceptional, introducing new and ambitious language that rapidly extends children's vocabulary.
  • Assessment is used effectively to identify children's needs at the earliest opportunity, ensuring strong provision for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
  • Children develop a strong understanding of the world and the people in it through projects such as an intergenerational programme and forest school activities.
  • Partnerships with parents are exceptional, with families actively involved in their children's learning and staff running informative sessions.
Inspection #10399564 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

"Parents say these opportunities have deepened their knowledge and confidence in parenting and strengthens learning at home."

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Assessment is used effectively to identify children's needs at the earliest opportunity, ensuring strong provision for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. Staff create precise learning plans tailored to each child, working with other professionals where appropriate, to provide the right level of support and challenge.

Outdoor space

Children take part in projects such as forest school activities. Outdoors, children learn to be safe and independent. They confidently identify risks, use tools responsibly and explain how to keep themselves and others safe.

Inspection history

Date: April 2004

  • August 2025Outstanding
  • December 2019Outstanding
  • August 2013Outstanding
  • March 2009Outstanding
  • April 2004Good

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