Opening hours
Monday to Friday, from 7.45am to 5.45pm, for 51 weeks of the year
Little Bears Trevelyan Drive
Ofsted: Good
(Feb 2025)
Number of places
43 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Feb 2025
Local authority
Newcastle upon Tyne
About this day nursery
Little Bears Trevelyan Drive, established in 2022, operates as a childcare on non-domestic premises setting, catering to children aged 0-4 years. 45pm for 51 weeks of the year, it offers a consistent and supportive environment for young children.
The nursery received a 'Good' rating in its latest Ofsted inspection on 11th February 2025, reflecting the incredibly caring and attentive staff who help babies settle quickly with cuddles and reassurance. Parents consistently praise the staff's caring and supportive approach, noting how swiftly their children acclimate to the setting.
The curriculum is ambitious, focusing on developing counting skills in pre-schoolers and two-year-olds through engaging activities like finger counting and number rhymes. Staff effectively model counting, and children learn routines and expectations, with smooth transitions between activities.
The nursery places a high priority on keeping children safe, offering clear guidance to parents on online safety and discussing the importance of limiting screen time with children. For children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), the support is highly valued by parents.
Staff effectively use funding to provide additional support, including a sensory room for emotional regulation, and collaborate closely with professionals such as speech and language therapists to integrate specific strategies into their planning. The nursery also promotes healthy lifestyles through discussions on dental care and providing nutritious meals and snacks.
What it's like
Children thrive in the nursery due to the incredibly caring and attentive staff who provide cuddles and reassurance, helping babies settle quickly. Staff prioritise keeping children safe, offering clear guidance on online safety and discussing the importance of limiting screen time.
Caring staffQuick settlingSEND supportAmbitious curriculumPromotes healthy lifestylesStrong parent partnership
Pricing & funding
Funding accepted
15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)
Key facts
Term time / All Year
All Year
Established
2022
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted rating for Little Bears Trevelyan Drive
Last inspected 11 February 2025
Overall effectiveness
Good
What it's like to attend
Children thrive in the nursery due to the incredibly caring and attentive staff who provide cuddles and reassurance, helping babies settle quickly. Staff prioritise keeping children safe, offering clear guidance on online safety and discussing the importance of limiting screen time.
Inspector highlights
- Staff evaluate how they can improve children's learning even further.
- Staff support children's communication well, overall.
- Older children talk about their emotions with confidence.
- The nursery gives clear messages to children and families about healthy lifestyles.
- Staff have an excellent relationship with parents.
Areas to develop
- 1implement messages from training on communication and language to help children to make even better progress
- 2sequence the curriculum more precisely, particularly in early writing, so that children develop the skills that they need over time.
Inspection #10376627 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report
What parents say
Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection
Parents and carers say how quickly their children settle.
They comment that staff are extremely caring and supportive.
Inclusion & environment
How they support every child
SEND provision
Parents of children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) really appreciate the help and support they receive. Staff support children with SEND very well and use funding effectively to provide additional support, including a sensory room for emotional regulation. Staff also work very well with professionals like speech and language therapists to incorporate specific strategies into their planning.
Inspection history
Date: February 2025
- March 2025Good
- February 2025Good
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