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Lonsdale Childcare # Lonsdale Childcare Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Mar 2023) · 4.8 (4 parent reviews) · Lonsdale Nursery, 130 Grange Road, HARTLEPOOL, TS26 8JJ · Hartlepool Number of places 56 places Age range 0–4 yrs Last inspected Mar 2023 Local authority Hartlepool 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 Lonsdale Nursery, located in Hartlepool and forming part of a wider chain of nurseries across the North East, provides childcare for children from birth up to 11 years old. The nursery operates across nine rooms, spread over two floors, and boasts two secure outdoor play areas. They also offer an after-school service and a holiday club for older children. The nursery emphasises utilising local parks and amenities to foster children's understanding and knowledge of the world. Lonsdale Nursery is committed to providing high-quality, affordable childcare, adapting to recent challenges to maintain exceptional service. They also accept various government funding schemes for childcare, including the newly expanded entitlements for working parents of two-year-olds and working families with children aged nine months to five years. What it's like Children are happy, settled and content in this warm and welcoming nursery. Staff greet children as they arrive and they happily leave their parents, ready to start the nursery day. Older children identify their name and self-register, learning to be independent. After school care Holiday club Outdoor play ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — working parents (9 months–2 yrs) 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds 30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs) 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://www.bridges-nursery.co.uk/fees) ## Key facts Opening hours Monday to Friday all year round, from 7.30am until 6pm. Term time / All Year All Year Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Lonsdale Childcare Last inspected 3 March 2023 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, settled and content in this warm and welcoming nursery. Staff greet children as they arrive and they happily leave their parents, ready to start the nursery day. Older children identify their name and self-register, learning to be independent. Inspector highlights - Children are happy, settled and content. - Staff provide a range of activities and opportunities that support children to develop their small-muscle skills. - Children learn to count, compare, match objects and recognise shapes. - Staff provide a language-rich environment. - Overall, parent partnership working is strong. Areas to develop - 1 strengthen the quality of staff interactions with children to help them challenge and extend children's learning more effectively as they play - 2 develop further the strategies to communicate information to parents about how they can extend and support their child's learning at home - 3 provide staff with more professional development and training opportunities in order to raise the quality of education even further. Inspection #10276577 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50213139) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Lonsdale Childcare Inspection date Mar 2023 Inspection no. 10276577 Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50213139)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY394734) 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 [ Visit website ](https://www.bridges-nursery.co.uk/londsdale) Lonsdale Nursery, 130 Grange Road, HARTLEPOOL, TS26 8JJ Opening hours Monday to Friday all year round, from 7.30am until 6pm. 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This ensures that children get the right support and make the best possible progress. Outdoor space Children benefit from daily opportunities to play outdoors. Older children practise their physical skills as they carefully balance along a tyre wall and ride balance bikes. Toddlers take part in an exercise session, and children use small spades to search for carrots in their garden. ## Parent Reviews of Lonsdale Childcare 4.8 (4) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjV94JQRNz8iCCxSTojb1fHOi3jJu41qL53mht5-pW4_nUwpOhg=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba2) lisa hume 6 years ago Fantastic school, my daughter and love it here. The teachers are all friendly, nothing is ever too much trouble. They are easy to speak too should you have any questions or concerns. It's always immaculate and clean. Only downside and its nothing to do with the school but it's a pain. There is no public transport nearby so if you don't live close by and don't drive then you're for long walk twice a day. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURNdU4teE9BEAE!2m1!1s0x487ef37f292bf925:0xa17c2a3b536c6404) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocI_DXlcYSOZoOwoPtODPjdKELvFXRAtMVAiVByOoXugnbXXfQ=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Chelsea Hunter 4 years ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUMyaDdLMjZRRRAB!2m1!1s0x487ef37f292bf925:0xa17c2a3b536c6404) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjWDFWhcp_8x39t6iHXJuuhi4C-ds0o2ArBpi6E4mPflGngId3w=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Michael Reay 5 years ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUN5bkstUDdRRRAB!2m1!1s0x487ef37f292bf925:0xa17c2a3b536c6404) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocLQh0YEJq14vboKTGEa1GzAXrwnmcfXu3Bp9clh-7zEywcwfg=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Steve Willett 5 years ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURpaWJfQWx3RRAB!2m1!1s0x487ef37f292bf925:0xa17c2a3b536c6404) Reviews from Google for Lonsdale Childcare. [See all on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=11636221971509568516&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) Inspection history Date: June 2014 - March 2023 Good - July 2017 Good - June 2014 Good ## Frequently asked about Lonsdale Childcare ### What is Lonsdale Childcare's Ofsted rating? ### Where can I find information about fees for Lonsdale Childcare? ### Does Lonsdale Childcare accept funded hours for childcare? ### What are the opening hours for Lonsdale Childcare? ### What age range does Lonsdale Childcare cater for? ### Does Lonsdale Childcare have outdoor play areas? ### How does Lonsdale Childcare support children with special educational needs? ### How can I contact Lonsdale Childcare? ## About the setting Lonsdale Childcare Limited registered in 2009 and is located in Hartlepool. The nursery employs 17 members of childcare staff, with 11 holding appropriate early years qualifications at level 3 or above. The nursery opens from Monday to Friday all year round, from 7.30am until 6pm, and provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children. 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