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[Nurseries](/nurseries) 3. [North East](/search?region=North+East) 4. Little Meadows Nursery # Little Meadows Nursery Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Jul 2025) · 29b Harmire Enterprise Park, Barnard Castle, DL12 8XT · Durham Number of places 48 places Age range 0–4 yrs Last inspected Jul 2025 Local authority Durham About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Little Meadows Nursery, situated in Barnard Castle, offers a nurturing and stimulating environment for children during their crucial early years. The nursery is open Monday to Friday, from 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM, for 51 weeks of the year, providing flexible options including full days, half days, and midi days (9:00 AM to 3:00 PM). The nursery emphasises fresh, in-house prepared meals and snacks, accommodating various dietary needs and allergies. They also support funded childcare spaces for eligible children, including the upcoming 9-month entitlement, and accept Tax-Free Childcare payments. Little Meadows aims to provide a welcoming atmosphere where children can learn, grow, and develop a sense of self through a diverse range of activities and healthy eating options. What it's like Children are happy and settled in this welcoming nursery. Staff build positive relationships with children, helping them to separate from their parents with ease and begin their day. Children form attachments to their key person quickly, which helps them to feel safe and secure. Flexible sessions Freshly prepared meals Funded childcare accepted ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted Tax-Free Childcare 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs) 15 hours — working parents (9 months–2 yrs) Pricing on request This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability. ## Key facts Food Meals and snacks are made fresh daily by our in-house chef. Wide variety of meals and snacks. Supports parents and carers with allergies and food intolerances. Vegetarian option available upon request. Opening hours 7am-6pm, Monday-Friday. Open 51 weeks per year. Session types Full days (7.00am -6.00pm), Half days (morning or afternoons), Midi days (9.00am until 3.00pm) Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Little Meadows Nursery Last inspected 22 July 2025 · 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 are happy and settled in this welcoming nursery. Staff build positive relationships with children, helping them to separate from their parents with ease and begin their day. Children form attachments to their key person quickly, which helps them to feel safe and secure. Inspector highlights - Staff provide many experiences to encourage children to expand their mathematical vocabulary. - Leaders ensure that staff are well supported and proactively evaluate the quality of provision. - Parent partnerships are a key strength, with parents feeling involved and receiving daily feedback. - Staff interact well with children and play alongside them to support their learning and development. - Leaders and staff expect the best of children and skilfully model how to behave towards others. Areas to develop - 1 support staff to fully embed the recently developed assessment procedures to further raise children's achievements - 2 minimise unnecessary background noise to support children's concentration and prevent them from becoming distracted in their learning Inspection #10370809 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50284824) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Little Meadows Nursery Inspection date Jul 2025 Inspection no. 10370809 Lead inspector Julie Campbell Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50284824)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2721980) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=little-meadows-nursery-dl12-8xt-2721980) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > Parents comment that staff are attentive and communication is excellent. Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child Outdoor space The spacious outdoor area gives children opportunities to run, climb and explore. Staff support children to develop their physical skills through various activities and ensure children are provided with plenty of time outdoors in the fresh air. Inspection history Date: September 2024 - August 2025 Good - July 2025 Good - October 2024 Requires improvement - September 2024 Requires improvement ## Frequently asked about Little Meadows Nursery ### Is Little Meadows Nursery a private nursery? ### What size of nursery is Little Meadows Nursery? ### What does the latest inspection highlight at Little Meadows Nursery? ### How are the fees structured at Little Meadows Nursery? ### How can Little Meadows Nursery be contacted? ## Nearby day nurseries in Barnard Castle Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Little Meadows Nursery. - [ Ofsted: Good 0.7 mi ### Green Lane Nursery and Childcare Centre Barnard Castle · DL12 8LG ](/nursery/green-lane-nursery-and-childcare-centre-dl12-8lg-ey252401) - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 1.1 mi ### Kirklands at Startforth Barnard Castle · DL12 9AQ ](/nursery/kirklands-at-startforth-dl12-9aq-2631907) - [ Ofsted: Good 7.8 mi ### Dawn Till Dusk Childcare Barnard Castle · DL12 0TG 5.0(7 reviews) ](/nursery/dawn-till-dusk-childcare-dl12-0tg-ey274336) - [ Ofsted: Good 7.9 mi ### Flowerpots Bishop Auckland · DL14 9RE ](/nursery/flowerpots-dl14-9re-ey409964) - [ Ofsted: Good 8.2 mi ### Holmedale Pre-school Richmond · DL11 7ET ](/nursery/holmedale-pre-school-limited-dl11-7et-2604200) - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 9.2 mi ### Explorers Day Care Bishop Auckland · DL14 0LZ ](/nursery/explorers-day-care-limited-dl14-0lz-2595516) [See all nurseries in Barnard Castle →](/search?q=Barnard+Castle) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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