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Coundon and Leeholme Early Years Centre

Ofsted: Good
(Dec 2022)
·The Eden Centre, Victoria Lane, Coundon, DL14 8NP · Durham
Number of places
73 places
Age range
1–5 yrs
Last inspected
Dec 2022
Local authority
Durham

About this day nursery

C. has been providing high-quality childcare services in Bishop Auckland and Darlington since 2012.

The centre is committed to fostering a fun, caring, and stimulating environment where children can develop their skills naturally. They adopt an effective approach to ensure each child receives opportunities to learn and grow at their own pace, adhering to the five outcomes of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS).

The nursery focuses on various aspects of a child's development including personal, social, emotional, communication, language, literacy, problem-solving, reasoning, numeracy, knowledge and understanding of the world, physical, and creative developments. A Hons degrees and are trained in Paediatric First Aid.

Moreover, the centre provides healthy, nutritious meals prepared by an experienced cook trained in food safety and hygiene. They cater to children across different age groups, from 0-2 years, 2-3 years, and 3-4 years, offering a safe and secure setting for every child.

Our ethos

The Centre is committed to fostering a fun, caring, and stimulating environment where children can develop their skills naturally. They adopt an effective approach to ensure each child receives opportunities to learn and grow at their own pace, adhering to the five outcomes of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS).

What it's like

Children show that they feel happy and confident in this welcoming nursery. Dedicated leaders are intent on providing all children with a safe, happy and secure environment. Children make good progress from their starting points in learning.

High-Quality Child Care ServicesEYFS AlignedExperienced and Qualified StaffNutritious Meals

Pricing & funding

Charges are structured around session types, with options for morning, afternoon, and full days. The nursery offers government funding for eligible two-year-olds, as well as three and four-year-olds.

Funding accepted

15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)
  • 0-2 years Morning session£23.50 / session
  • 0-2 years Afternoon session£22.50 / session
  • 0-2 years Full day£42.00 / day
  • 2-3 years Morning session£21.50 / session
  • 2-3 years Afternoon session£20.50 / session

Good to know

  • Morning sessions run from 8.00am to 1.00pm.
  • Afternoon sessions run from 12.30pm to 5.30pm.
  • Full day sessions run from 8.00am to 5.30pm.
  • Offers 15 hours funding for eligible 2-year-olds.
  • Offers 15 and 30 hours funding for 3-4 year olds.

Key facts

Opening hours

Mon - Fri : 8:00 - 18:00

Age range

0-4 years

Term time / All Year

All Year

Established

2007

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Coundon and Leeholme Early Years Centre

Last inspected 15 December 2022 · Claire Crumpton

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 show that they feel happy and confident in this welcoming nursery. Dedicated leaders are intent on providing all children with a safe, happy and secure environment. Children make good progress from their starting points in learning.

Inspector highlights

  • Children confidently make independent choices on the direction of their play and are enthusiastic to learn.
  • Children grow in independence and social skills, including self-care and setting the table at lunchtime.
  • Babies become confident moving around the carefully considered environment.
  • Children are exposed to a wide range of literature, sparking their interest in stories and rhymes.
  • Children develop good physical skills through activities like mark-making and manipulating dough.

Areas to develop

  • 1strengthen the key-person system even further by ensuring that any changes are swiftly communicated to parents
  • 2precisely plan for more professional development opportunities to raise staff's awareness and understanding even further.
Inspection #10264106 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

The special educational needs coordinator (SENCo) works extremely effectively with children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) and those who require additional support. She works closely with parents and other professionals to meet children's individual needs, going above and beyond to keep in touch so children continue to get the help they need.

Outdoor space

Older children delight in using paintbrushes in the snow to make shapes as they play outside in the snowy weather. The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact on children's learning.

Inspection history

Date: April 2011

  • December 2022Good
  • May 2017Good
  • May 2015Good
  • April 2011Good

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