Opening hours
Monday - Friday 07:30 - 18:00
Eden Garden Nursery
Ofsted: Good
(Oct 2022)
Number of places
61 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Oct 2022
Local authority
Durham
About this day nursery
Eden Garden Nursery offers exceptional childcare in a modern and engaging environment, prioritising each child's wellbeing and development. The nursery focuses on creating a loving and nurturing atmosphere, guided by a team of highly qualified and motivated staff, including a dedicated Health Visitor to support both parents and employees.
They collaborate with parents to tailor individual programmes based on the Birth to Five Years Curriculum, ensuring a personalised approach to learning. The nursery emphasises "learning through play" with activities such as natural interactive heuristic play and sing and sign sessions for younger children.
Older children benefit from a diverse range of activities including dance, drama, languages, and modern educational tools to develop ICT skills, preparing them for the technological world. Eden Garden Nursery also provides amenities like freshly prepared organic food, fresh milk, formula milk, and nappies, aiming to create a comfortable "home from home" experience.
Safety is paramount, with fully supervised outdoor activities and 18 fully qualified Paediatric First Aiders. The nursery prides itself on combining traditional values with contemporary practices to foster a stimulating, safe, and entertaining setting.
Our ethos
Eden Garden Nursery's pedagogical approach is rooted in "learning through play," incorporating natural interactive heuristic play and tailored programmes based on the Birth to Five Years Curriculum. They aim to foster a stimulating, safe, and entertaining setting by blending traditional values with contemporary practices and preparing children for the technological world.
What it's like
Children enjoy their time at the nursery and have fun, being confident and settling well. Staff are consistently calm and kind, acting as respectful and positive role models, leading to children forming strong bonds with them. Overall, staff effectively support children's learning and development, helping them gain a range of skills in preparation for their future learning.
Highly qualified staffOrganic food includedPaediatric First AidersCurriculum-based learningWide range of activities
Pricing & funding
Funding accepted
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.
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Term time / All Year
All Year
Established
2007
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted rating for Eden Garden Nursery
Last inspected 31 October 2022 · Cathryn Clarricoates
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 nursery and have fun, being confident and settling well. Staff are consistently calm and kind, acting as respectful and positive role models, leading to children forming strong bonds with them. Overall, staff effectively support children's learning and development, helping them gain a range of skills in preparation for their future learning.
Inspector highlights
- The manager involves staff in reflecting on what works well and what needs to improve, including identifying ways to help children build on their communication and language skills.
- Staff help children develop a love of books and songs, promoting familiarity with stories and encouraging engagement with songs and rhymes.
- Children enjoy running, jumping, climbing, and balancing in the outdoor play area, supporting their physical development and benefiting from fresh air and exercise.
- Relationships with parents are positive, with parents valuing the 'family environment' and good communication with staff.
- The manager and staff establish strong partnerships with some professionals, such as health visitors, to support children, especially those with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
Areas to develop
- 1support staff to widen the range of learning experiences, particularly for those children who prefer to learn outdoors
- 2extend the provision of home learning ideas to involve parents of children of all ages to continue their learning at home
- 3strengthen the exchange of information with other settings that children attend, to help support the best outcomes for all.
Inspection #10229339 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report
Inclusion & environment
How they support every child
SEND provision
All children make good progress from their starting points, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities. The manager and staff establish strong partnerships with some professionals, such as health visitors, to support children. They swiftly identify and address any gaps in their learning and development.
Outdoor space
Children enjoy running, jumping, climbing and balancing in the outdoor play area. This supports their physical development. Children benefit from fresh air and exercise. They sometimes grow plants from seeds and hunt for bugs. However, there are fewer opportunities for learning experiences outside, meaning children are occasionally less engaged outdoors than in the playrooms.
Parent Reviews of Eden Garden Nursery
5.0
(3)
Andrew Lister
5 years ago
My daughter attended this Nursery and I found the staff to be so professional and caring. The facilities are fantastic and my daughter loved it - she really progressed during her time there. :) The location is good for commuting anywhere in the North East.
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Victoria Otto
5 years ago
My daughter attend the nursery nearly 10 years ago and she loved every minute my son now attends and loves it just as much. Lovely staff who are very approachable if I ever have any concerns. Highly recommend x
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Sarah McGillivary
5 years ago
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Inspection history
Date: January 2012
- October 2022Good
- February 2017Good
- April 2013Good
- January 2012Good
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