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Chilton Meadows Nursery

Ofsted: Good
(Oct 2022)
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5.0(1 parent reviews) ·Chilton Moor, Houghton-le-Spring, DH4 6LX · Sunderland
Number of places
35 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Oct 2022
Local authority
Sunderland

About this day nursery

Chilton Meadows Day Nursery, a family-operated establishment in Houghton-le-Spring, has been providing childcare since 2001. The nursery caters to children from birth up to five years old, focusing on a rich learning environment that supports each child's individual development across all areas.

The dedicated team of experienced and qualified Early Years Practitioners strives to create a positive, friendly, stimulating, and healthy atmosphere. Recognised as 'Good' in all aspects by Ofsted in November 2022, the nursery is praised for its caring staff who ensure children are happy and thrive, treating them as part of an extended family.

The facility boasts a well-resourced open-plan indoor space, complemented by extensive and secure outdoor areas and gardens. There's also a convenient on-site car park for safe drop-offs and pick-ups.

The nursery's mission is rooted in valuing community diversity, continuously improving its environment to achieve the best outcomes for children, and fostering key relationships as central to a child's growth. They follow the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework to set standards for learning, development, and care.

Our ethos

Chilton Meadows Day Nursery's mission is rooted in valuing community diversity, continuously improving its environment to achieve the best outcomes for children, and fostering key relationships as central to a child's growth. They follow the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework to set standards for learning, development, and care.

What it's like

Children thrive in this caring nursery where staff treat children as part of the family. Children are happy and engaged in activities like collecting leaves for a Halloween potion. Staff are vigilant and provide comfort and reassurance to distressed or tired children.

Family-runOfsted rated GoodSecure outdoor areaOn-site car park

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)
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 07:00-18:00, Tuesday 07:00-18:00, Wednesday 07:00-18:00, Thursday 07:00-18:00, Friday 07:00-18:00

Age range

0 years 0 months to 5 years 0 months

Term time / All Year

All Year

Session types

Full Day Care, Sessional Day Care

Staff

16

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Chilton Meadows Nursery

Last inspected 19 October 2022 · Elizabeth Fish

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 thrive in this caring nursery where staff treat children as part of the family. Children are happy and engaged in activities like collecting leaves for a Halloween potion. Staff are vigilant and provide comfort and reassurance to distressed or tired children.

Inspector highlights

  • Children learn how to keep themselves safe and healthy, including dental hygiene.
  • Staff manage children's behaviour effectively through clear expectations and fostering understanding of others' feelings.
  • There is a strong focus on developing children's literacy skills through engaging storytelling.
  • Staff are very caring and attentive, responding quickly to children's needs.
  • Children in receipt of funding make good progress, with additional sessions offered to support their development.

Areas to develop

  • 1gather more detailed information from parents about children's interests and fascinations at home to help them become highly engaged in their learning
  • 2ensure that staff understand and implement key messages from training and meetings.
Inspection #10229461 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

"Parents speak highly of the caring and nurturing staff."

"They value the support and advice which they receive from staff."

"Parents like the stay-and-play sessions that staff arrange or the activity packs that are sent home."

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities are supported well. Staff are well supported by an extremely knowledgeable special educational needs coordinator. She has a good working relationship with a range of professionals from health and goes above and beyond to keep in touch with them, so that children get the help they need. She works with staff to plan targets for children's learning. This helps children to make good progress.

Outdoor space

Older children thoroughly enjoy collecting leaves into a Halloween potion outside. Staff working with younger children remind them that they must not climb in the sand tray outside.

Parent Reviews of Chilton Meadows Nursery

5.0
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Inspection history

Date: September 2008

  • October 2022Good
  • November 2016Outstanding
  • April 2013Good
  • September 2008Inadequate

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