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Little Rays of Sunshine Daycare in Hartlepool (TS25 5SR)

Ofsted: Good
(Jul 2021)
·6 Oxford Road, Hartlepool, TS25 5SR · Hartlepool
Number of places
45 places
Age range
0–5 yrs
Last inspected
Jul 2021
Local authority
Hartlepool

About this day nursery

Little Rays of Sunshine Daycare is a nursery in Hartlepool providing care for children from birth to five years old. It operates all year round, Monday to Friday, from 7.30am until 5.30pm, closing for bank holidays and for two weeks at Christmas. The day nursery offers funded childcare places for two, three, and four-year-olds.

In its Ofsted inspection of July 2021, the day nursery was judged to be Good. The report noted a nurturing and warm atmosphere where children feel secure and happy. Inspectors found that staff are dedicated and use their knowledge of individual development to plan activities and challenge children. There are plenty of opportunities for outdoor physical play. Staff support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities effectively and build close relationships with the children in their care.

What it's like

Staff welcome new children into their 'nursery family' and there is a nurturing, warm atmosphere where all parents and carers are valued. Children show they feel secure and happy there. They build self-confidence, resilience and have close relationships with staff, who care deeply for their well-being.

Nurturing EnvironmentEffective SEND SupportOutdoor Play OpportunitiesStrong Parent PartnershipsCuriosity and Excitement

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds

Key facts

Opening hours

Monday to Friday from 7.30am until 5.30pm, excluding bank holidays and two weeks at Christmas.

Term time / All Year

All Year

Registered with Ofsted

2019

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Little Rays of Sunshine Daycare

Last inspected 23 July 2021

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

Staff welcome new children into their 'nursery family' and there is a nurturing, warm atmosphere where all parents and carers are valued. Children show they feel secure and happy there. They build self-confidence, resilience and have close relationships with staff, who care deeply for their well-being.

Inspector highlights

  • Staff are dedicated and passionate about their work with children and are supported exceptionally well by the new provider.
  • Gaps in children's learning are closing and staff quickly identify where support is needed, consistently modelling new words.
  • Staff use their knowledge of children's individual development to provide challenges and plan activities.
  • Children have plenty of opportunities to enjoy physical play and be outdoors, showing a good understanding of their own safety.
  • Babies and young children show high levels of curiosity and excitement, thoroughly enjoying choosing where they would like to play and learn.

Areas to develop

  • 1provide ways for older children to practice and further develop their new skills during their independent play
  • 2enable young children to express themselves creatively and develop their own ideas during planned activities
Inspection #10202145 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

Parents provide positive feedback and say staff meet their children's specific care needs exceptionally well.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities are supported effectively and staff are building new partnerships within the local authority.

Outdoor space

Children have plenty of opportunities to enjoy physical play and be outdoors. They show a good understanding of their own safety and tell staff why they need sun cream on and how to walk down the stairs safely using the handrail.

Inspection history

Date: July 2021

  • August 2021Good
  • July 2021Good

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