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Flora House Day Nursery

Ofsted: Good
(Apr 2022)
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3.7(3 parent reviews) ·180 Coniscliffe Road, Darlington, DL3 8PA · Darlington
Number of places
60 places
Age range
0–5 yrs
Last inspected
Apr 2022
Local authority
Darlington

About this day nursery

Flora House Day Nursery in Darlington offers a nurturing and stimulating environment for children from birth up to 7 years and 11 months. As a family-owned and managed establishment, it prides itself on providing quality childcare within a spacious building that feels like a home away from home.

The nursery believes in learning through play, fostering a happy, loving, and caring atmosphere for all children. They provide flexible childcare arrangements and their staff are always friendly and approachable.

They also offer a nutritional and well-balanced four-week menu for lunches and afternoon tea. Parents are encouraged to visit the nursery to experience its inviting environment firsthand and witness its dedication to early childhood development, guided by the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework.

Our ethos

Flora House Day Nursery is committed to providing quality childcare within a happy, loving, and caring atmosphere, believing in learning through play and guided by the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework.

What it's like

Children are happy and confident in this welcoming and nurturing nursery. Staff greet children with big smiles and cheery 'good mornings', and children who are upset are comforted with cuddles and caring words. Children enjoy being outdoors and show their pleasure at learning to take measured risks, with younger children encouraged to climb onto the slide and older children running around the garden chasing bubbles.

Ofsted RegisteredFamily Owned and ManagedFlexible Childcare

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

15 hours — working parents (9 months–2 yrs)15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)
Pricing on request

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Key facts

Opening hours

Monday to Friday from 8:00am – 5:30pm

Age range

Birth to 7 years 11 months

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Flora House Day Nursery

Last inspected 8 April 2022

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 happy and confident in this welcoming and nurturing nursery. Staff greet children with big smiles and cheery 'good mornings', and children who are upset are comforted with cuddles and caring words. Children enjoy being outdoors and show their pleasure at learning to take measured risks, with younger children encouraged to climb onto the slide and older children running around the garden chasing bubbles.

Inspector highlights

  • All staff know how to speak to children slowly and give them time to respond, using correct pronunciation.
  • Staff foster children's love of books, sitting with babies as they feel different textures and reading to older children.
  • Staff know children very well and confidently discuss their learning and plan activities for future development.
  • Children's behaviour is very good, with older children showing high levels of respect and inviting others to join their play.
  • Managers and staff are proficient in supporting children with special educational needs and disabilities, working in partnership with parents and other agencies.

Areas to develop

  • 1extend children's communication skills even further by helping them to learn new vocabulary
  • 2help children to deepen their understanding of why they need to keep themselves healthy.
Inspection #10229523 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

Parents are very complimentary about the service the nursery provides.

Parents describe the friendliness, support and care of the staff team.

Parents appreciate the flexibility of the nursery in helping them to meet the challenges of their working lives.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Managers and staff are proficient in supporting children with special educational needs and disabilities. They work in partnership with parents and other agencies to ensure that children and families get the help they need.

Outdoor space

Children enjoy being outdoors and show their pleasure at learning to take measured risks. Younger children are encouraged to climb onto the slide and learn how to manoeuvre their bodies, while older children run around the garden excitedly chasing bubbles and learn about the natural world.

Parent Reviews of Flora House Day Nursery

3.7
(3)
J_x _x
a year ago

Both of my Son's attended Flora House from 9 months old then once they started school they continued to attend during the school holidays. I was very nervous about returning to work and not being with my boys but after a visit and my Son's induction days I knew I had made the best decision choosing this nursery. The nursery staff were all so lovely to myself and my Son's. They both thoroughly enjoyed their time there and with it being a family run business we definitely felt like part of the family. From the management team to the nursery assistants, the cook and the housekeeper, everyone was so welcoming and friendly and were a fabulous team. My boys were happy, safe and so well looked after. I was always kept informed of how their day had been. They had such good bonds with the nursery assistants who were fabulous with them and Chris the Cooks home made dinners were thoroughly enjoyed, my cookies are never as good so I must get that recipe! I would 100% recommend this nursery to anyone who is looking for a cosy, caring and enriching environment for their children.

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Inspection history

Date: December 2012

  • April 2022Good
  • October 2016Good
  • December 2012Good

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