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Chilton Meadows Nursery # Chilton Meadows Nursery Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Oct 2022) · 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 - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - Reviews - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [Reviews](#reviews) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## 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-run Ofsted rated Good Secure outdoor area On-site car park ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds 15 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 ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Chilton Meadows Nursery Inspection date Oct 2022 Inspection no. 10229461 Lead inspector Elizabeth Fish Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50199992)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY217668) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=chilton-meadows-nursery-dh4-6lx-ey217668) 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 - 1 gather more detailed information from parents about children's interests and fascinations at home to help them become highly engaged in their learning - 2 ensure that staff understand and implement key messages from training and meetings. Inspection #10229461 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50199992) ## 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 (1) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocJ9QGfGpBwhg16tpfCGVtZmNZY01gd5Xc1A7N7LTvXCg-3udA=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) megan Davison 2 years ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURGeHV5TjFnRRAB!2m1!1s0x487e63365facceb9:0x2962e404198b16c6) Reviews from Google for Chilton Meadows Nursery. 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