Nursery Advice
Claim Your Nursery

Cromer Pre-School

Ofsted: Good
(Oct 2023)
·
5.0(4 parent reviews) ·Cromer Ave URC Church, Cromer Avenue, Gateshead, NE9 6UJ · Gateshead
Number of places
65 places
Age range
0–5 yrs
Last inspected
Oct 2023
Local authority
Gateshead

About this day nursery

Cromer Pre-School Limited, established in 2021, provides a nurturing childcare setting for children aged 0-10 years. 30am to 6pm, all year round, the pre-school ensures a consistent and supportive environment for its attendees.

The latest Ofsted inspection, on 26/10/2023, recognised the pre-school as 'Good'. Children are observed to be happy and settled, eagerly engaging with activities and forming strong bonds with staff, who provide a cosy and homely atmosphere, particularly for babies.

The curriculum places a strong emphasis on communication and language development, with staff modelling language and encouraging children to express themselves. Independence and physical skills are also key focuses within the curriculum.

The pre-school excels in its provision for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). The manager, who also serves as the special educational needs coordinator, is proactive in identifying concerns and providing individualised support plans in collaboration with families and other professionals.

This ensures children make good progress across all areas of learning. The nursery also values outdoor learning, with children regularly accessing the outdoor area to support their health and well-being.

Partnership with parents is strong, with regular communication ensuring staff are aware of children's interests and learning preferences at home, which then informs planning for their experiences in the setting.

What it's like

Children enjoy their time at the pre-school. They arrive excitedly and leave their parents with ease. Children are independent as they place their lunch box on the trolley and eagerly find their own coat peg. Babies settle quickly, as nurturing staff provide a cosy and homely environment. Older children make friends and enjoy one another's company, chatting as they play together.

Good Ofsted ratingSupports 0-10 yearsAll year roundStrong SEND provisionOutdoor learning encouragedFocus on language development

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)

Key facts

Opening hours

Monday to Friday, 7.30am until 6pm, all year round.

Term time / All Year

All Year

Established

2021

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Cromer Pre-School

Last inspected 26 October 2023 · Janet Fairhurst

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 enjoy their time at the pre-school. They arrive excitedly and leave their parents with ease. Children are independent as they place their lunch box on the trolley and eagerly find their own coat peg. Babies settle quickly, as nurturing staff provide a cosy and homely environment. Older children make friends and enjoy one another's company, chatting as they play together.

Inspector highlights

  • Leaders are dedicated and passionate about their role, providing regular and effective professional development opportunities to staff.
  • Staff work closely with parents to identify children's starting points, assess progress, and use targets from other professionals to plan precise next steps in learning.
  • Staff prioritise communication and language development, modelling language, repeating new words, and questioning children to extend their thinking.
  • Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities are very well supported, with individualised support plans and collaboration with families and other professionals.
  • Partnership working with parents is successful, with regular communication ensuring staff are aware of children's interests and learning preferences at home.

Areas to develop

  • 1enhance the mealtime arrangements for babies who use high chairs, so that all staff follow consistent practice and sit, give babies their full attention and talk to them, so that babies have the same high-quality experience that older children have
  • 2strengthen support to others who work in the setting to help them understand how to implement curriculum intentions for the youngest children more successfully.
Inspection #10308705 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities are very well supported. The manager is also the special educational needs coordinator. She is highly proactive in recognising concerns and supporting children. Staff work closely as a team to create individualised support plans for children. They also work with families and other professionals to build targets and support.

Outdoor space

Children's health and well-being are supported as they have regular access to the outdoor area to learn in the fresh air.

Parent Reviews of Cromer Pre-School

5.0
(4)
Emma Graham
10 months ago

Such an amazing nursery. My boy has thrived coming to Cromer. Thank you for giving my son the best care, joy and making me emotional watching his leaver video. The staff are gorgeous - thank you Cromer , Jack will miss you all x

Read on Google
Katelyn Noble
10 months ago

We couldn’t be happier with our experience at Cromer! Sarah and the rest of the staff are truly amazing—so kind, caring, and dedicated. They made my little boy feel safe, happy, and excited to go to nursery everyday. He absolutely loved his time in pre school. He has grown into a confident little boy ready to start school. We’re so grateful for everything the team has done!

Read on Google
Helen White
2 years ago

Cromer childcare provides a wonderful comforting and nurturing environment for babies, pre school and school age children. The culture of the staff provides a family feeling, whilst also delivering enriching and educational experiences for both of our children. Cromer childcare provided our older child with the building blocks required to transition from preschool to reception and still support with wrap around care. Our youngest was the first intake of young babies to Cromer childcare and she has thrived in the environment and attends with joy and confidence each day. The staff at Cromer childcare get to know each child individually, management are incredibly responsive and approachable, communication is excellent. We have recommended Cromer childcare to many friends, family and neighbours who have also had positive experiences.

Read on Google
Anna Goulding
2 years ago

Cromer offers warm home-from-home childcare. I valued the flexibility when settling my child in immensely - the staff/parent communication is excellent. The children learn so much within a fun environment and activities are tied in around key celebrations, for example, Chinese New Year or Science week. I feel as though Cromer staff know my child and respond to their needs whilst also modelling crucial socialisation needed before school.

Read on Google

Reviews from Google for Cromer Pre-School. See all on Google Maps

Inspection history

Most recent inspection

26 October 2023

Good

Only one graded inspection on record — a trend chart will appear here once a second graded report is published.

View full Ofsted report

Frequently asked about Cromer Pre-School

Nearby day nurseries in Gateshead

Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Cromer Pre-School.

Are you the owner of this nursery? Claim this listing to manage photos, hours and contact details.

Claim listing

Share this nursery

Send to a partner, friend or family member.

This listing has been compiled from official Ofsted records, the nursery's own website, details provided directly by the nursery where available, and other trusted public sources. We regularly review and update listings to keep the information as accurate as possible. Learn more