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There is an app where I can track his day in terms of nappies, food, sleep etc which is nice.", "datePublished": "2025-03-19T15:48:12.382203Z", "inLanguage": "en" }, { "@type": "Review", "reviewRating": { "@type": "Rating", "ratingValue": 5, "bestRating": 5, "worstRating": 1 }, "author": { "@type": "Person", "name": "Robert Duffy" }, "reviewBody": "My both daughters attend the nursery and the staff here are excellent friendly and hard working thety done a lot for my kids and on behalf of my self I want to say a huge thank you", "datePublished": "2026-02-16T08:53:35.809515798Z", "inLanguage": "en" }, { "@type": "Review", "reviewRating": { "@type": "Rating", "ratingValue": 1, "bestRating": 5, "worstRating": 1 }, "author": { "@type": "Person", "name": "sarah stead" }, "reviewBody": "We used Kidz Village for a short period and withdrew our son after we had concerns about his safety. He was returned to us on 2 occasions with injuries and staff could not account for how these had occurred. No paperwork was completed and staff seemed completely indifferent about this.\nHe would also be returned to us with a snotty nose and got nappy rash for the first time under their care, and when he sustained a deep scratch under his eye and staff failed to note how this had occurred (3rd occasion of injury) we withdrew him from their nursery.\nWe were also billed for days the nursery was closed and childcare was not provided, however rather than discuss this with us and explain why they felt it was reasonable to do this, they have completely failed to communicate (always promising to call us back but never did). We still have not had an explanation as to why they feel it is reasonable to charge us for childcare we did not receive and rather than fulfil their promise of having somebody call us back to discuss our concerns, they have instructed a debt collection agency for the sum. (To be clear we have paid all of our invoices for Kids Village however we did not pay for 2 days the nursery was closed and so our child was not in attendance).\nSerious safeguarding concerns, total lack of accountability, and very poor communication. 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Kidz Village Nursery & Pre-School # Kidz Village Nursery & Pre-School Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Aug 2023) · 4.6 (10 parent reviews) · 2a Pantop Business Park, Harelaw Industrial Estate, Stanley, DH9 8HW · Durham Number of places 51 places Age range 0–4 yrs Last inspected Aug 2023 Local authority Durham About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - Reviews - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [Reviews](#reviews) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Kidz Village Nursery & Pre-School, located in Stanley, offers a warm and engaging environment where children are encouraged to learn, grow, and play. The nursery prides itself on its dedicated and certified educators who lead a variety of fun and educational programmes daily. The facilities include stimulating classrooms equipped with educational toys and resources designed to spark creativity, as well as outdoor play areas and a colourful playground to keep children active. Daily schedules incorporate activities such as music and movement on Mondays, story time on Tuesdays and Thursdays in the library, and outdoor play on Fridays on the playground. Kidz Village aims to be a second home for children, fostering a sense of community and providing a safe and stimulating space for comprehensive development. What it's like Children are greeted with enthusiasm by all the staff when they arrive at this welcoming nursery. Staff prepare a stimulating learning environment for the children, arranged effectively to help them make independent choices about their play. Staff support children's learning, helping them develop new skills and introduce new vocabulary. Friendly Environment Qualified Staff Engaging Activities ## Pricing & funding Pricing on request This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability. [Request pricing →](https://kidzvillage.co.uk/contact-us) ## Key facts Opening hours Monday to Friday all year round. Sessions are from 7.30am until 6pm. Term time / All Year All Year Established 2013 Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Kidz Village Nursery & Pre-School Last inspected 3 August 2023 · Jan Batchelor 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 greeted with enthusiasm by all the staff when they arrive at this welcoming nursery. Staff prepare a stimulating learning environment for the children, arranged effectively to help them make independent choices about their play. Staff support children's learning, helping them develop new skills and introduce new vocabulary. Inspector highlights - A great deal of work has been done since the last inspection to develop the nursery, with managers involving the whole staff team in decision-making and providing training and mentoring. - Managers have continued to develop the curriculum, welcoming support from the local authority, resulting in staff having a clear understanding of what they want children to learn. - The development of children's communication and language is a major priority, with staff using specialist strategies to support children not making expected progress. - There are many opportunities for children to develop their independence, such as learning to put on coats and shoes, and helping to set the table and clear away at mealtimes. - Children behave very well, learning to follow instructions and understanding rules and boundaries explained by staff. Areas to develop - 1 support staff to be mindful of how they model communication and language to children, with particular regard to the volume of their voices - 2 consider how daily routines can be developed to minimise disruption to children's learning Inspection #10282415 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50227571) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Kidz Village Nursery & Pre-School Inspection date Aug 2023 Inspection no. 10282415 Lead inspector Jan Batchelor Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50227571)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY468849) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=kidz-village-nursery-pre-school-dh9-8hw-ey468849) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > parents report that staff are highly approachable and offer helpful advice. > Where children have special educational needs and/or disabilities, parents value the nursery's willingness to work with other professionals to meet their children's needs. Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Where children have special educational needs and/or disabilities, parents value the nursery's willingness to work with other professionals to meet their children's needs. Outdoor space Outside, children learn how to take turns on the slide and to share their toys. They also benefit from plenty of fresh air and exercise. All staff fully understand their responsibility to keep children safe and carry out regular risk assessments throughout the day to make sure there are no hazards indoors or outside. ## Parent Reviews of Kidz Village Nursery & Pre-School 4.6 (10) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocJMtwFvoqMVhBdx1RpxlBFrdWrL8j1X6iPryG8tHiu1Hj3Z_w=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Falah Ahmad 3 months ago Our child has been going to nursery since they were 6 months old and we couldn’t be happier with the support the girls provide them! It’s a great environment, helping them to thrive and grow. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT25CVU1VdHBhRGhvY0hkV09YWlFNRXBJUkZWUVgxRRAB!2m1!1s0x487dd612f060aaab:0xc9508671f43e72ca) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjU7_xCahgOXB_j-z55eVCfy1zcPMikCLIYK0tYmFhX0iKAt4gYo=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Victoria Riant a year ago My son has been going to Kidz Village for just over a year now and is very happy. The staff are friendly and he is very comfortable with them. He always comes home full of smiles. There is an app where I can track his day in terms of nappies, food, sleep etc which is nice. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnTUN3OGJmaWVnEAE!2m1!1s0x487dd612f060aaab:0xc9508671f43e72ca) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjXIcs8e3S8raxT5MoMdRbZiUFmKOKb84p20YQlretKsEyXMK2wq=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Robert Duffy 3 months ago My both daughters attend the nursery and the staff here are excellent friendly and hard working thety done a lot for my kids and on behalf of my self I want to say a huge thank you [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURnOUsyam5BRRAB!2m1!1s0x487dd612f060aaab:0xc9508671f43e72ca) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocLDF0h5QeSrVaJGYwvid-supZHLIoLx_x9ZIsluQ3aVacfExA=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) sarah stead 3 months ago We used Kidz Village for a short period and withdrew our son after we had concerns about his safety. He was returned to us on 2 occasions with injuries and staff could not account for how these had occurred. No paperwork was completed and staff seemed completely indifferent about this. He would also be returned to us with a snotty nose and got nappy rash for the first time under their care, and when he sustained a deep scratch under his eye and staff failed to note how this had occurred (3rd occasion of injury) we withdrew him from their nursery. We were also billed for days the nursery was closed and childcare was not provided, however rather than discuss this with us and explain why they felt it was reasonable to do this, they have completely failed to communicate (always promising to call us back but never did). We still have not had an explanation as to why they feel it is reasonable to charge us for childcare we did not receive and rather than fulfil their promise of having somebody call us back to discuss our concerns, they have instructed a debt collection agency for the sum. (To be clear we have paid all of our invoices for Kids Village however we did not pay for 2 days the nursery was closed and so our child was not in attendance). Serious safeguarding concerns, total lack of accountability, and very poor communication. Please choose somewhere else for your childcare. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURKbDYyUHdnRRAB!2m1!1s0x487dd612f060aaab:0xc9508671f43e72ca) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocJhqPRVqLKcMjKBYjwmQEjTowiu0iDKCCe-aw7Jvkt-NawtGw=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba3) Andrew Hodgson a year ago Amazing Staff, Our son runs into Nursery every day, the girls are amazing and a credit to the Nursery [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnTUN3c2I3SEN3EAE!2m1!1s0x487dd612f060aaab:0xc9508671f43e72ca) Reviews from Google for Kidz Village Nursery & Pre-School. 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