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[Home](/) 2. [Nurseries](/nurseries) 3. [North East](/search?region=North+East) 4. Clever Clogs (yarm) # Clever Clogs (yarm) Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (May 2025) · 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 - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - Reviews - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [Reviews](#reviews) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## 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 registered Key Person System EYFS Framework Learning 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 Childcare 30 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 See 34 more 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. ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Clever Clogs (yarm) Inspection date May 2025 Inspection no. 10388281 Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50280515)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY491117) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=clever-clogs-yarm-ltd-ts15-9bw-ey491117) ## 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 - 1 support staff to identify opportunities to introduce children to different mathematical concepts, such as shape, weight and volume - 2 adapt teaching within group activities to consistently support children's listening and attention skills. Inspection #10388281 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50280515) ## 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) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocJ1uBYMWPYhB3xeqZrZ8SimjI499lXvmUcVZFY_A0tJOKkhLw=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba3) 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 !! [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURBNDg3NWlnRRAB!2m1!1s0x487e940c63c23101:0xf9fd8b13c1e02dfe) Reviews from Google for Clever Clogs (yarm). 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