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Kids Planet Monkseaton

Ofsted: Good
(Aug 2024)
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5.0(2 Google reviews) ·Norham Road, WHITLEY BAY, NE26 3NR · North Tyneside
Number of places
82 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Aug 2024
Local authority
North Tyneside

About this day nursery

Kids Planet Monkseaton provides care for children from birth to four years old. It operates Monday to Friday from 8am to 6pm all year round, closing for bank holidays and the period between Christmas and New Year. The day nursery accepts government funding for two, three, and four-year-olds. Ofsted inspected the day nursery in August 2024 and gave it an overall rating of Good. The report noted that children are very happy and secure in a friendly environment and are warmly greeted by staff on arrival.

According to the inspector, staff support children to be independent and make good progress from their starting points. The environment is language-rich, supporting children's communication skills well. Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) and their families are supported very well by staff, who plan additional activities and work with other professionals as needed. The nursery has plans to improve its outdoor setting to include more frequent forest-type activities.

What it's like

Children are very happy and feel secure in this friendly nursery. They are excited to arrive and are warmly greeted by managers and key members of staff. Staff support all children to behave well and make good progress from their starting points in learning.

Happy childrenIndependent learnersSEND supportLanguage-rich environmentSafety education

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, all year round, except for bank holidays and between Christmas & New Year. It operates from 8am to 6pm.

Term time / All Year

All Year

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Kids Planet Monkseaton

Last inspected 20 August 2024 · Jan Harvey

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 very happy and feel secure in this friendly nursery. They are excited to arrive and are warmly greeted by managers and key members of staff. Staff support all children to behave well and make good progress from their starting points in learning.

Inspector highlights

  • Children are very happy and feel secure in this friendly nursery.
  • Staff support all children to be independent learners.
  • Staff support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) and their families very well.
  • Children's communication skills are well supported in a language-rich environment.
  • Staff teach children how to keep themselves safe.

Areas to develop

  • 1increase opportunities for children to develop their awareness and interest in early reading and to develop their early writing skills further
  • 2develop the role-play areas, so that children can explore the wide range of resources to fully support their imaginary play and to captivate and challenge their interests further.
Inspection #10356558 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

they are delighted with the nursery and speak highly of the manager and staff

They say they are well informed of where their children are in their learning and how they can support them further at home.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Staff support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) and their families very well. They plan additional activities to help ensure children gain the necessary skills for their future. Staff work with professionals as needed and funding is used effectively.

Outdoor space

There is a positive action plan to ensure the nursery continues to move forward. This includes improvements to the outdoor setting to offer children more regular 'forest-type' activities.

Google Reviews of Kids Planet Monkseaton

5.0
(2 Google reviews)

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Inspection history

Most recent inspection

20 August 2024

Good

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

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