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Haystacks Nursery # Haystacks Nursery Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Mar 2022) · 5.0 (3 Google reviews) · Durham Way North, Aycliffe Business Park, NEWTON AYCLIFFE, DL5 6HP · Durham Number of places 64 places Age range 0–4 yrs Last inspected Mar 2022 Local authority Durham About - About - Ofsted - Inclusion - Reviews - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [Reviews](#reviews) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery 30am until 6pm. The day nursery received a 'Good' rating in its latest Ofsted inspection on 18th March 2022. Children at Haystacks Nursery are described as happy, safe and secure, forming strong bonds with the caring staff and making good progress in their development. They show positive attitudes to learning, engaging with stimulating environments and confidently participating in play. The curriculum is thoughtfully planned to include exciting activities that cater to different age groups. Babies, for example, enjoy exploring textures with coloured dough and rice, while older children engage in building with large blocks in the garden, which also supports their mathematical understanding as they count and estimate. Outdoor learning is a key feature, with toddlers embarking on imaginative 'Bear Hunts' in the garden, enhancing their confidence and both large- and small-muscle skills. The day nursery effectively supports children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) through close collaboration with the special educational needs coordinator and other professionals, ensuring targeted support to help these children achieve their best possible progress. Staff are highly reflective, regularly attending training to enhance their knowledge and development, and maintain high expectations for children's behaviour, skilfully guiding them to manage their feelings. Parents have expressed satisfaction with the updates received from the nursery regarding their children's progress. What it's like Children are happy, safe and secure, developing close bonds with caring staff and making good progress. They show positive attitudes to learning, exploring stimulating environments and confidently engaging in play. Caring Staff Good Progress Stimulating Environment Effective SEND Support Outdoor Play Strong Parent Communication ## Key facts Opening hours Monday to Friday, 7.30am until 6pm Term time / All Year All Year Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Haystacks Nursery Last inspected 18 March 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, safe and secure, developing close bonds with caring staff and making good progress. They show positive attitudes to learning, exploring stimulating environments and confidently engaging in play. Inspector highlights - Staff have a good understanding of how young children learn and plan exciting activities. - The manager and staff accurately monitor children's progress and swiftly identify the need for additional help. - The manager and staff are very reflective and attend a variety of training courses to support their knowledge and development. - Staff have high expectations for children's behaviour and skilfully help them to manage their feelings. - Staff support children to learn about the community around them and introduce festivals and celebrations from around the world. Areas to develop - 1 improve the information shared with parents to enable them to support and encourage children's learning and development at home - 2 use the correct pronunciation of words to further support children's developing communication and language skills. Inspection #10209924 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50182024) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Haystacks Nursery Inspection date Mar 2022 Inspection no. 10209924 Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50182024)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2624079) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. Schedule a VisitContact NurseryJoin Waitlist Get in touch ### Contact Phone not yet listed Durham Way North, Aycliffe Business Park, NEWTON AYCLIFFE, DL5 6HP ## Explore day nurseries near NEWTON AYCLIFFE - [Day nurseries in NEWTON AYCLIFFE](/search?q=NEWTON+AYCLIFFE) - [Day nurseries in North East](/search?q=North+East) Is this your nursery? Claim this listing to add photos, pricing, and respond to enquiries. [Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=haystacks-nursery-dl5-6hp-2624079) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Staff work closely with the special educational needs coordinator and other professionals to implement targeted support. This helps children with special educational needs and/or disabilities to make the best possible progress. Outdoor space Older children enjoy building with large blocks in the garden, while toddlers initiate going on a 'Bear Hunt' and march around the garden looking for the bear. This helps to develop their imagination and confidence, as well as their large- and small-muscle skills. ## Google Reviews of Haystacks Nursery 5.0 (3 Google reviews) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocJID8Up521733UClnl84VKmHVsOVEPy9mLCvBJXK1SIc137Og=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba3) susan Nuttall 2 years ago 100 million percent recommend this nursery to anyone! My nearly 4 year old has been here since he was 1 year old. He loves it, even eats the food, and all the teachers are fab! [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUN0NllDZ0lREAE!2m1!1s0x487e84c932555555:0xc4b0bd1b286f8dc8) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjXhFGR7kZ23yEkDGaM7Q__hmwavHD504_bNKy1-GmNVpKKJ22Kf=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba4) Nicola C 7 years ago Our little boy loves attending here. The teaching philsophy is exactly what we wanted for him. Brilliant, friendly and nurturing staff in a fantastic environment. Couldn't be happier with this forest nursery opening in County Durham! [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURRb0wtMnd3RRAB!2m1!1s0x487e84c932555555:0xc4b0bd1b286f8dc8) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocJlphszujcmjByiR5EBJDnKbuJ_Aslu60SERog20ZwVgDAGUQ=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba4) D R 5 years ago Lovely nursery with friendly helpful staff [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURpeHZ5cEpREAE!2m1!1s0x487e84c932555555:0xc4b0bd1b286f8dc8) Reviews from Google for Haystacks Nursery. 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