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Clever Clogs (yarm)

Ofsted: Good
(May 2025)
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5.0(1 parent reviews) ·Clever Clogs, 29 High Street, Yarm, TS15 9BW · Stockton-on-Tees
Number of places
48 places
Age range
0–5 yrs
Last inspected
May 2025
Local authority
Stockton-on-Tees

About this day nursery

Clever Clogs Yarm is an Ofsted-registered nursery providing care for up to 48 children, ranging from birth to 12 years old. The nursery focuses on fostering a stimulating and tranquil environment where children can explore, investigate, and learn through their natural curiosity.

Central to their approach is the "Joy of Learning," where practitioners support children's development by creating rich experiences that cater to individual needs. They operate a Key Person System, ensuring each child has a qualified childcare practitioner dedicated to overseeing their care and development.

The nursery adheres to the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework, structured around four key themes: A Unique Child, Positive Relationships, Enabling Developments, and Learning and Development. They also utilise a dedicated app for daily updates and progress tracking, facilitating seamless communication between parents and staff.

Clever Clogs Yarm emphasises "in the moment planning," allowing children to learn at their own pace through hands-on experiences, with staff observing, listening, and supporting their discoveries.

Our ethos

The nursery's philosophy is centred on the "Joy of Learning," aiming to foster a stimulating and tranquil environment. They focus on "in the moment planning" and hands-on experiences, encouraging children to explore and learn through their natural curiosity and at their own pace. The nursery operates within the EYFS framework and emphasises a Key Person System for dedicated care and development support.

What it's like

Children are warmly welcomed into this homely nursery by the nurturing staff. They form close bonds with the kind and caring staff who look after them. Children benefit from a wealth of resources and activities set up in the nursery playrooms and garden.

Ofsted registeredKey Person SystemEYFS FrameworkLearning through curiosity

Pricing & funding

Fees are exclusive of nappies and wipes. The nursery accepts Tax-Free Childcare, 30 hours government funding for eligible three and four-year-olds, and Child Tax Credits.

Funding accepted

Tax-Free Childcare30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)
  • Daily Fee (0-2 year olds, 1 day)£57.00 / day
  • Daily Fee (0-2 year olds, 2 days)£114.00 / week
  • Daily Fee (0-2 year olds, 3 days)£171.00 / week
  • Daily Fee (0-2 year olds, 4 days)£228.00 / week
  • Daily Fee (0-2 year olds, 5 days)£285.00 / week

Good to know

  • Fees are exclusive of nappies and wipes.
  • Accepts Tax-Free Childcare.
  • Offers 30 hours funded childcare for eligible three and four-year-olds.

Key facts

Opening hours

Mon-Friday: 7:30am – 6:00pm

Age range

birth to 12 years

Term time / All Year

All Year

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Clever Clogs (yarm)

Last inspected 28 May 2025

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 are warmly welcomed into this homely nursery by the nurturing staff. They form close bonds with the kind and caring staff who look after them. Children benefit from a wealth of resources and activities set up in the nursery playrooms and garden.

Inspector highlights

  • Leaders ensure that staff follow a clear and sequenced curriculum in each nursery age group.
  • There is a sharp focus on building children's speech and language skills.
  • The management of behaviour in the setting is a real strength.
  • Children learn self-care skills, such as toileting.
  • Leaders ensure that new staff complete a thorough induction that helps them to fulfil their responsibilities effectively.

Areas to develop

  • 1support staff to identify opportunities to introduce children to different mathematical concepts, such as shape, weight and volume
  • 2adapt teaching within group activities to consistently support children's listening and attention skills.
Inspection #10388281 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

Parents report that partnership with the nursery is good.

They receive daily information about what their child is doing and the progress they make.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

There is a sharp focus on building children's speech and language skills. Staff support children's lively conversations, reminding them to take turns and listen to their friends.

Outdoor space

Children benefit from a wealth of resources and activities set up in the nursery playrooms and garden. Toddlers are excited to hunt for bugs in the garden.

Parent Reviews of Clever Clogs (yarm)

5.0
(1)
matthew moore
8 years ago

Clever Clogs Yarm are a fantastic company, my granddaughter has been going to Clever Clogs practically from birth and even though she now attends a local primary school she still loves to go there for after school club along with the other kids who attend. I have another grandchild on the way later in the year and will not hesitate in having that one attend also. Keep up the good work Clever Clogs !!

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Inspection history

Date: July 2016

  • May 2025Good
  • July 2019Good
  • July 2016Good

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