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Middleton St George Day Nursery # Middleton St George Day Nursery Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Jul 2021) · 4.5 (88 parent reviews) · Community Centre, Station Road, Darlington, DL2 1JG · Darlington Number of places 27 places Age range 0–5 yrs Last inspected Jul 2021 Local authority Darlington 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 Middleton St George Day Nursery, situated within the lower hall of the Middleton St George Community Centre, offers a secure and inspiring environment for children from 6 weeks of age. The nursery is committed to delivering excellent, adaptable, and affordable childcare and educational programmes, operating 51 weeks a year from Monday to Friday, 7 am to 6 pm. They provide various session options, including full and half days, and extend their services to include breakfast, after-school, and holiday clubs, along with wrap-around care for local schools. The curriculum is enriched with weekly Forest School sessions led by a qualified teacher, basic French instruction from Lingo Tots, and visits to a local care home. Children also benefit from daily access to a large outdoor play area and frequent excursions to nearby natural attractions like a water park and nature trail. The dedicated team consists of qualified and experienced staff focused on the well-being and development of every child. Our ethos The nursery is committed to delivering excellent, adaptable, and affordable childcare and educational programmes. Their curriculum is enriched with weekly Forest School sessions led by a qualified teacher and basic French instruction from Lingo Tots. They focus on the well-being and development of every child. What it's like Children show enjoyment during their time at the nursery and benefit from plenty of opportunities for fresh air. Staff create a warm, welcoming environment where children independently access a range of creative and interesting resources, making choices about their learning and showing confidence in asking staff for help. Children make good progress, particularly in their understanding of the world and their own community. Forest School sessions Wrap-around care Flexible sessions Outdoor play focus ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds 15 hours — universal (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://msgcommunitycentre.co.uk/contact-us/) ## Key facts Opening hours Monday to Friday 7am – 6pm Age range 6 weeks upwards Term time / All Year All Year Session types Full day, Half day ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Middleton St George Day Nursery Inspection date Jul 2021 Inspection no. 10202140 Lead inspector Michelle Lorains Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50167920)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2515305) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=middleton-st-george-day-nursery-dl2-1jg-2515305) Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Middleton St George Day Nursery Last inspected 29 July 2021 · Michelle Lorains 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 show enjoyment during their time at the nursery and benefit from plenty of opportunities for fresh air. Staff create a warm, welcoming environment where children independently access a range of creative and interesting resources, making choices about their learning and showing confidence in asking staff for help. Children make good progress, particularly in their understanding of the world and their own community. Inspector highlights - Children show enjoyment during their time at the nursery and benefit from plenty of opportunities for fresh air. - Staff create a warm, welcoming environment in the nursery. Children independently access a range of creative and interesting resources. - Children make good progress, particularly in their understanding of the world and their own community. - Older children show high levels of confidence, independence and have good problem-solving skills. - The manager is kind, caring and supportive towards her team, and models effective teaching to help staff reflect on their practice. Areas to develop - 1 enhance staff's understanding of how to promote older children's developing reading and writing skills further during experiences - 2 consider ways to reduce noise levels indoors, particularly during focused communication and language sessions, to help extend children's learning even further. Inspection #10202140 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50167920) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > between the premises, the environment and the team, their children have everything they need > communication is very clear and concise and this has helped them during difficult times Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child Outdoor space Children of all ages enjoy using the recently developed outdoor area. Since the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic, staff make full use of their outdoor space to get to know new children and families, and older children particularly enjoy the outdoor activities. ## Parent Reviews of Middleton St George Day Nursery 4.5 (88) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocIPEB42jFwhFBvL8U4QgNFswg3Ks4BUT_zjAQ_ANFSB3B0G3AY=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba5) tony harry-williams 7 months ago The sourdough stall is very appetising and reasonable priced, cakes are nice ain't tasted the bread yet [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2s5UlNrRXpaVUp0Y200MWVHNUdUV013UVc1M2RrRRAB!2m1!1s0x487e90b2206616ed:0x6da1311e0be116d3) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjXqj0Vg3pcmfbutrr1YVFUplm4cYAM0agL_zD1NqiJ9cZhhNrpF=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba4) Ronan Sharkey 6 years ago This is a cool wee spot. There are 3 reservoirs out the back. One for swimming, one for birds and one for fishing in. Cool wee spot [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNzaE15dUJnEAE!2m1!1s0x487e90b2206616ed:0x6da1311e0be116d3) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjWww8kRXN6k8v072LP_lSBSL9LBETBqtZhiHBHCU--Nq8GNlyIW=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba4) Dan Kane 4 years ago Market was amazing, lots of well picked traders. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNhN015MWl3RRAB!2m1!1s0x487e90b2206616ed:0x6da1311e0be116d3) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocJT1wfH3V09HpqsniuW6h08k6Rp-SqBrkS9x8CqRKpNu0atyg=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba5) Christine Edmond a year ago Lovely little community centre with alsorts going on, people really welcoming, there are lots of classes for all age groups, Pilates, keep fit, dancing etc., The center is clean and well cared for, with ample parking. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURaaVp2TnlBRRAB!2m1!1s0x487e90b2206616ed:0x6da1311e0be116d3) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjUMP53jnTStcR0GdobovosOC129w6-b63S4pLqdX025CDPLOKHUmw=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Sarah Gorman 6 years ago Great place, lovely and clean and a super place in the village for a get together 😍. Recent party for my birthday. Over 70 there. Room for the kids to have a play as well as space for plenty of tables for chatting. Bonus of a stage for the guitarist. 😁 [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURNNTluSHZ3RRAB!2m1!1s0x487e90b2206616ed:0x6da1311e0be116d3) Reviews from Google for Middleton St George Day Nursery. [See all on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=7899649226502641363&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) Inspection history Date: July 2021 - August 2021 Good - July 2021 Good ## Frequently asked about Middleton St George Day Nursery ### How is Middleton St George Day Nursery classified by Ofsted? ### What are the main strengths of the nursery? ### Which funded places are accepted here? ### What is the nursery working on developing? ### Which area does Middleton St George Day Nursery serve? ### How can Middleton St George Day Nursery be contacted? ## Nearby day nurseries in Darlington Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Middleton St George Day Nursery. - [ Ofsted: Good 0.3 mi ### MAGIK Out of School Club Darlington · DL2 1LD ](/nursery/magik-out-of-school-club-dl2-1ld-ey343704) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.9 mi ### Little Lingfields Darlington · DL1 1RW ](/nursery/little-lingfields-limited-dl1-1rw-ey491829) - [ Ofsted: Good 2.0 mi ### Sadberge Pre-School Sadberge · DL2 1SW ](/nursery/sadberge-pre-school-dl2-1sw-ey292021) - [ Ofsted: Good 2.2 mi ### Maidendale Nursery Darlington · DL1 4SU ](/nursery/maidendale-nursery-dl1-4su-ey358816) - [ Ofsted: Good 2.3 mi ### Broadway Daycare Darlington · DL1 1EJ ](/nursery/broadway-daycare-dl1-1ej-ey441708) - [ Ofsted: Good 2.4 mi ### Secret Garden Day Nursery Darlington · DL1 2DF 5.0(12 reviews) ](/nursery/secret-garden-day-nursery-dl1-2df-ey552521) [See all nurseries in Darlington →](/search?q=Darlington) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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