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Little Lingfields # Little Lingfields Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Jan 2022) · Little Lingfields, 9 Lingfield Point, Darlington, DL1 1RW · Darlington Number of places 59 places Age range 0–5 yrs Last inspected Jan 2022 Local authority Darlington About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Little Lingfields Limited is a modern day nursery located in Darlington, specifically on the Lingfield Point Business Park. Established in 2007, the day nursery provides a stimulating environment for children, focusing on learning through imagination, creativity, and play. With a capacity for 59 children, it boasts four distinct classrooms to provide varied experiences for children. The nursery prioritises safety and security, benefiting from an on-site security team at Lingfield Point and CCTV both indoors and in the outdoor play area. It is conveniently situated with excellent access to major commuter routes like the A1M and A66. The dedicated and qualified staff team, many of whom hold paediatric first aid qualifications and undergo full DBS checks, are committed to delivering high-quality childcare. The nursery follows the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework, implementing Development Matters and In the Moment Planning in its curriculum. Parents are kept informed of their child's progress through an online app called Tapestry and face-to-face communication. Little Lingfields is open 51 weeks a year, closing only for public bank holidays and one week over Christmas. They also provide home-cooked meals prepared by their nursery cook. Our ethos The safety, welfare and happiness of the children in our care have always been our number one priority. We believe that children should be treated as individuals and be safe, loved, happy and stimulated. We use four guiding principles to shape our settings practice: Every child is a unique child, who is constantly learning and can be resilient, capable, confident and self assured; Children learn to be strong and independent through positive relationships; Children learn and develop well in enabling environments, in which their experiences respond to their individual needs and there is a strong partnership between practitioners and parents and/or carers; Children develop and learn in different ways and at different rates. The framework covers the education and care of all children in early year’s provision, including children with special educational needs and disabilities. What it's like Children have very good relationships with their key person and they settle quickly on arrival. Older children demonstrate high levels of confidence and independence, eager to play and make their own decisions. Children are excited to engage in the learning opportunities staff carefully plan for them, developing social skills and imagination. Modern 59-place day nursery Focus on imaginative and creative play Strong emphasis on safety and security Experienced and qualified staff team Home-cooked meals ## Pricing & funding Fees are structured around half-day, full-day, and weekly full-time packages, with separate rates for children under and over two years old. Additional fees apply for meals and snacks, which can be charged per meal or as a weekly package. Fees are reviewed annually. Funding accepted 15 hours — working parents (9 months–2 yrs) 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs) Tax-Free Childcare Good to know - • Payments are due on the 1st of every month in advance. - • Accepted payment methods include bank transfer and Tax-Free Childcare. - • Additional charges for lunch or tea apply to children attending funded-only hours. - • Fees are subject to an annual increase every January. ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Little Lingfields Inspection date Jan 2022 Inspection no. 10217889 Lead inspector Julie Campbell Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50178403)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY491829) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. Schedule a VisitContact NurseryJoin Waitlist Get in touch ### Contact Reveal phone number Contact Nursery [ Visit website ](https://littlelingfields.co.uk/) Little Lingfields, 9 Lingfield Point, Darlington, DL1 1RW ## Explore day nurseries near Darlington - [Day nurseries in Darlington](/search?q=Darlington) - [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=little-lingfields-limited-dl1-1rw-ey491829) ## Key facts Food Meals are home-cooked on-site and provided to all children, with additional charges for lunch/tea for those attending funded-only sessions. Breakfast, snacks, and baking are provided free of charge. Parents can also provide packed lunches. Opening hours 07:30 - 18:00 Monday to Friday, 51 weeks a year (closed public bank holidays and one week over Christmas). Session types Half Day (07:30 - 12:30), Half Day (13:00 - 18:00), Full Day (07:30-18:00) Age range 0-5 years old Term time / All Year All Year Registered with Ofsted 2015 Waitlist Unknown Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Little Lingfields Last inspected 27 January 2022 · Julie Campbell 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 have very good relationships with their key person and they settle quickly on arrival. Older children demonstrate high levels of confidence and independence, eager to play and make their own decisions. Children are excited to engage in the learning opportunities staff carefully plan for them, developing social skills and imagination. Inspector highlights - Children have very good relationships with their key person and settle quickly. - Older children demonstrate high levels of confidence and independence. - Staff support children's communication skills very effectively. - Children have ample opportunities for physical development. - Staff have excellent relationships with other professionals, supporting children with SEND. Areas to develop - 1 support staff to identify the more quieter children to make sure that they have the same learning experiences as the more confident children - 2 use detailed, initial information gathered from parents more effectively, when children start attending, in order to plan for what children need to learn first. Inspection #10217889 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50178403) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection “ > They feel they have been very well supported during the COVID-19 pandemic. “ > Parents feel that their children are extremely well cared for and that they receive lots of valuable information about their children's learning. Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Staff have excellent relationships with other professionals. They ensure that children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) receive appropriate support when they need it, to help them reach their potential. The knowledgeable special educational needs coordinator (SENCo) and staff work very hard to implement support plans, which meet the individual needs of children. Outdoor space Children have ample opportunities for physical development. Older children relish their outdoor play. They skilfully manoeuvre wheelbarrows, negotiate traffic cones and balance on wooden planks. Outdoors, toddlers climb in the sandpit and use spades to fill buckets. This helps to strengthen children's balance, movement and coordination. Inspection history Date: August 2016 - January 2022 Good - August 2016 Good ## Frequently asked about Little Lingfields ### What outdoor space does Little Lingfields have? ### What are the opening hours at Little Lingfields? ### Where is Little Lingfields located? ### What type of early years setting is Little Lingfields? ## Nearby day nurseries in Darlington Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Little Lingfields. - [ Ofsted: Good 0.5 mi ### Broadway Daycare Darlington · DL1 1EJ ](/nursery/broadway-daycare-dl1-1ej-ey441708) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.6 mi ### Secret Garden Day Nursery Darlington · DL1 2DF 5.0(12 Google reviews) ](/nursery/secret-garden-day-nursery-dl1-2df-ey552521) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.9 mi ### Eastbourne Pre-School Darlington · DL1 1LJ ](/nursery/eastbourne-pre-school-dl1-1lj-ey474700) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.1 mi ### Maidendale Nursery Darlington · DL1 4SU ](/nursery/maidendale-nursery-dl1-4su-ey358816) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.1 mi ### Darlington College Childcare Centre Darlington · DL1 1DR 4.3(6 Google reviews) ](/nursery/darlington-college-childcare-centre-dl1-1dr-ey338310) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.5 mi ### Big Kids Little Kids Nursery and out of School Club Darlington · DL1 1QU ](/nursery/big-kids-little-kids-nursery-and-out-of-school-club-dl1-1qu-ey280315) [See all nurseries in Darlington →](/search?q=Darlington) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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