--- title: "Great Expectations Pre-School, Middlesbrough | Ofsted: Good" url: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/great-expectations-pre-school-ts1-5au-ey362002 description: "Great Expectations Pre-School in Middlesbrough — rated Good by Ofsted. See fees, opening hours, photos and contact details. Compare nearby nurseries." lang: en-GB --- Nursery Advice: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/ Claim Your Nursery: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/claim # Great Expectations Pre-School Ofsted: Good (May 2022) · 32-40 Grange Road, Middlesbrough, TS1 5AU · Middlesbrough Number of places 90 places Age range 0–4 yrs Last inspected May 2022 Local authority Middlesbrough ## About this early years setting Great Expectations Pre-School, registered with Ofsted in 2005, is a well-regarded childcare setting in Middlesbrough catering to children aged 0-4 years. Open all year round from 7:30 am to 6 pm, the nursery provides a nurturing and caring environment where children are happy and settled. Staff warmly welcome children, especially those who may be a little upset when their parents leave, ensuring they feel safe and secure. The dedicated team supports children with special educational needs and/or disabilities exceptionally well, utilising additional funding to provide one-to-one support and working closely with other professionals. The nursery’s curriculum is designed in close collaboration with parents, drawing on detailed information about each child's development and home life to extend their experiences, knowledge, and understanding. This includes engaging with parents to help children learn about diverse festivals and cultures in the local area. The management team has recently enhanced the play environment, providing more space and better access to resources. Staff are committed to ensuring all children, including those learning English as an additional language, achieve their full potential, using interpreters and electronic translators to facilitate communication with families. The nursery also fosters a love of books, with staff being skilled storytellers who engage children enthusiastically. What it's like Children show that they are happy and contented at this very caring and nurturing nursery. Staff welcome children warmly when they arrive and sensitively support those who are upset when their parents leave. The time taken by staff to help children settle when they arrive promotes children's feelings of being safe and secure. Caring and nurturing environment Strong SEND support Parent partnership Diverse curriculum Skilled storytellers Enhanced play environment ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) ## Key facts Opening hours 7.30am until 6pm Term time / All Year All Year Registered with Ofsted 2005 Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Great Expectations Pre-School Last inspected 16 May 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 Inspector highlights - Staff gather detailed information about children's development before they start and use it to plan for learning. - Staff work closely with parents to plan a curriculum that extends all children's experiences, knowledge, and understanding. - The management team and staff support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities exceptionally well. - Staff are determined that all children will achieve to the best of their abilities, including those who speak English as an additional language. - Staff foster children's love of books and are skilled storytellers. Areas to develop - 1 support staff to develop consistency in supporting children's communication, such as introducing new words into their vocabulary - 2 make better use of the opportunities that arise during planned activities to support and extend children's learning even further Inspection #10229530 · Source: Ofsted View full Ofsted report (https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50186214) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > Parents speak positively about the care their children receive. > They praise the support given by the staff throughout the time the nursery was closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. > Parents valued the online communication and ideas for supporting their children's development in the home and external environment. Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision The management team and staff support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities exceptionally well. They use additional funding to enable children to have one-to-one time with individual staff and work closely with other professionals, following the plans that are put in place for children. Outdoor space The management team and staff have recently made effective changes to how they design the play environment. Children now have more space and are able to access resources more effectively. Inspection history Date: March 2011 - May 2022 Good - October 2016 Good - August 2013 Good - April 2012 Good - March 2011 Inadequate ## Frequently asked about Great Expectations Pre-School ### What type of early years setting is Great Expectations Pre-School? ### What does Great Expectations Pre-School do well? ### What is Great Expectations Pre-School working to improve? ### How does Great Expectations Pre-School support children with SEND? ### Does Great Expectations Pre-School have an Ofsted rating? ### How do parents describe Great Expectations Pre-School? ## Nearby day nurseries in Middlesbrough Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Great Expectations Pre-School. - Ofsted: Requires improvement 0.5 mi ### Happy Little Sunbeams Day Nursery Middlesbrough · TS1 3LF 5.0(62 Google reviews) https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/happy-little-sunbeams-day-nursery-ts1-3lf-ey559925 - Ofsted rating unavailable 0.9 mi ### School house daycare and preschool Middlesbrough · TS4 2JL https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/school-house-nursery-ne-limited-ts4-2jl-2849451 - Ofsted: Outstanding 0.9 mi ### Nature Time Childcare Middlesbrough · TS5 6AZ https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/nature-time-childcare-ts5-6az-2752718 - Ofsted: Outstanding 1.0 mi ### Dimples Riverside Day Nursery Middlesbrough · TS3 6DF https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/dimples-riverside-day-nursery-ts3-6df-ey550413 - Ofsted: Good 1.1 mi ### The Avenue Day Nursery Middlesbrough · TS5 6PA https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/the-avenue-day-nursery-limited-ts5-6pa-ey446213 - Ofsted: Good 1.1 mi ### Teacher Time Middlesbrough · TS5 5AE https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/teacher-time-ts5-5ae-ey548876 See all nurseries in Middlesbrough →: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/search?q=Middlesbrough ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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