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Chilton Happytimes Daycare # Chilton Happytimes Daycare Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Apr 2024) · Chilton Primary School, Chilton, FERRYHILL, DL17 0PT · Durham Number of places 32 places Age range 0–5 yrs Last inspected Apr 2024 Local authority Durham About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Chilton Happytimes Daycare is an integral part of Chilton Academy, situated in the heart of Chilton, a small town in North-East England. The nursery benefits from the academy's extensive facilities, including a large outdoor learning space, a well-equipped gymnasium, a music room, a science laboratory, and a school hall with a stage. Children also have access to an allotment and expansive playing fields. The nursery and academy take pride in their local heritage, noting the presence of a former mineshaft on the school grounds. The dedicated team at Chilton Happytimes Daycare is committed to fostering high aspirations and self-belief in all children, aiming to equip them for success in life. The nursery is integrated into a vibrant community, offering a bustling breakfast club and collaborating with Chilton Academy's broader educational environment. What it's like Children settle quickly and feel a sense of belonging at Chilton Happytimes Daycare. Staff provide a high level of support, helping children to thrive, feel safe and secure, and build confidence through exploration. They also role model positive behaviours, fostering resilience and emotional understanding in children. Integrated with Chilton Academy Extensive outdoor learning space Well-equipped facilities Community-focused ## Pricing & funding Pricing on request This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability. [Request pricing →](http://www.chilton.durham.sch.uk/key-information/school-admissions) ## Key facts Opening hours 8am until 5pm, Monday to Friday Term time / All Year All Year Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Chilton Happytimes Daycare Last inspected 8 April 2024 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 settle quickly and feel a sense of belonging at Chilton Happytimes Daycare. Staff provide a high level of support, helping children to thrive, feel safe and secure, and build confidence through exploration. They also role model positive behaviours, fostering resilience and emotional understanding in children. Inspector highlights - Children are happy, settled and confident in the nursery. - Partnerships with parents are a real strength of the nursery. - Staff give the highest priority to supporting children's communication and language. - The well-established staff team works effectively together to ensure that they support each other in responding to children's needs. - Children are resilient and make good progress. - Children's behaviour within the nursery is very good. Areas to develop - 1 build on the knowledge gained from professional development to help to raise the standards of teaching to the highest level - 2 plan more effectively for the most-able children to help them to make the very best possible progress in their mathematical development. Inspection #10335085 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50245767) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Chilton Happytimes Daycare Inspection date Apr 2024 Inspection no. 10335085 Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50245767)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY391259) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=chilton-happytimes-daycare-dl17-0pt-ey391259) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > Parents' comments are extremely positive about the nursery. They comment that staff are committed to their work and 'put their heart and soul into every child who walks through the doors.' Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Staff closely observe and sensitively interact with children, which helps them to identify children's next stages of development and act on any concerns. They design individual programmes for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities, which are subject to regular review. The special educational needs coordinator accurately measures children's progress and makes well-informed referrals for specialist advice and support, ensuring children receive coordinated help that prepares them well for their future education. Outdoor space Children have free access to a rich learning environment outdoors. Staff support children's physical development well, with babies having space to practice mobility and older children encouraged to balance on low-level balance beams. Inspection history Date: October 2009 - April 2024 Good - June 2018 Good - November 2014 Good - October 2009 Good ## Frequently asked about Chilton Happytimes Daycare ### What size of nursery is Chilton Happytimes Daycare? ### What outdoor space does it use? ### Whereabouts is Chilton Happytimes Daycare? ### How does the nursery support children with SEND? ## Nearby day nurseries in FERRYHILL Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Chilton Happytimes Daycare. - [ Ofsted: Good 2.0 mi ### Dean Bank Early Years Ferryhill · DL17 8PH ](/nursery/dean-bank-early-years-dl17-8ph-ey281593) - [ Ofsted: Good 2.2 mi ### Aycliffe Day Nursery Newton Aycliffe · DL5 4QZ 4.3(26 reviews) ](/nursery/aycliffe-day-nursery-dl5-4qz-ey452589) - [ Ofsted: Good 2.2 mi ### House of Eden Newton Aycliffe · DL5 4SF ](/nursery/house-of-eden-dl5-4sf-ey427246) - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 2.4 mi ### St Oswald's Pre-School Newton Aycliffe · DL5 4BG ](/nursery/st-oswald-s-pre-school-dl5-4bg-314174) - [ Ofsted: Good 2.9 mi ### Coundon and Leeholme Early Years Centre Coundon · DL14 8NP ](/nursery/coundon-and-leeholme-early-years-centre-dl14-8np-ey349735) - [ Ofsted: Good 2.9 mi ### House of Eden Newton Aycliffe · DL5 7DD ](/nursery/house-of-eden-dl5-7dd-ey410991) [See all nurseries in FERRYHILL →](/search?q=FERRYHILL) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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