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Nature Time Childcare # Nature Time Childcare in Stockton-on-Tees Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Outstanding (Dec 2023) · Nature Time, Wrensfield House, Stockton-on-tees, TS19 0AT · Stockton-on-Tees Number of places 30 places Age range 0–4 yrs Last inspected Dec 2023 Local authority Stockton-on-Tees About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Nature Time Childcare, located in Stockton-on-Tees, provides an outstanding early years provision for children aged 0-4 years, as rated by Ofsted on 4 December 2023. The nursery operates all year round, from Monday to Friday, 7:30 am to 6 pm, excluding one week at Christmas. Staff at Nature Time Childcare excel at building strong relationships with children and their families, utilising their in-depth understanding of each child's interests and needs to tailor learning experiences. The setting fosters self-belief, confidence, and resilience by encouraging safe risk-taking and maximising spontaneous learning opportunities, such as exploring melting snow brought in from the garden. Children enjoy active play, including going up stairs to come down a slide in the playroom, and staff use effective questioning techniques to support problem-solving. The company's passionate Special Educational Needs Coordinator (SENDCo) ensures children with special educational needs and/or disabilities achieve the best possible outcomes, working closely with parents and other professionals to create individual intervention plans. This collaborative approach helps staff effectively implement the curriculum, ensuring excellent progress for all children. The child-led curriculum is ambitious and well-sequenced, with staff constantly encouraging children and using excellent interaction skills, books, and songs to develop language and introduce new vocabulary. Partnerships with parents are exceptional, with initiatives like a coat-swap system, a food bank, and a lending library demonstrating the nursery's commitment to supporting families. The experienced management team continuously reflects on its practices and proactively monitors staff to maintain the high quality of care and learning. What it's like Staff at Nature Time Childcare build strong relationships with children and families, using their in-depth knowledge to tailor learning experiences. They focus on fostering self-belief, confidence, and resilience by encouraging safe risk-taking and maximising spontaneous learning opportunities, such as exploring melting snow from the garden. Staff effectively use questioning to promote problem-solving and support children's well-being by helping them understand and manage their behaviour. Outstanding Ofsted rating Ambitious, child-led curriculum Exceptional parent partnerships Strong SEND provision Focus on confidence & resilience Spontaneous learning opportunities ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Nature Time Childcare Inspection date Dec 2023 Inspection no. 10319887 Lead inspector Lynne Pope [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50237354)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2737019) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=nature-time-childcare-ts19-0at-2737019) ## Key facts Term time / All Year All Year Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Nature Time Childcare Last inspected 4 December 2023 · Lynne Pope Overall effectiveness Outstanding What it's like to attend Staff at Nature Time Childcare build strong relationships with children and families, using their in-depth knowledge to tailor learning experiences. They focus on fostering self-belief, confidence, and resilience by encouraging safe risk-taking and maximising spontaneous learning opportunities, such as exploring melting snow from the garden. Staff effectively use questioning to promote problem-solving and support children's well-being by helping them understand and manage their behaviour. Inspector highlights - The provider, manager, and staff are passionate about their service and have implemented an ambitious and well-sequenced child-led curriculum. - Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) achieve the best possible outcomes due to the passionate SEND coordinator and close collaboration with parents and professionals. - Staff constantly encourage children, using excellent interaction skills, books, and songs to develop language and introduce new vocabulary. - Partnerships with parents are exceptional, with initiatives like a coat-swap system, a food bank, and a lending library. - The experienced and hardworking management team effectively reflects on its practice and proactively monitors staff to raise the quality of care and learning. Inspection #10319887 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50237354) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) achieve the best possible outcomes. The special education needs coordinator for the company is passionate about her role and how she supports children and families. She works closely with parents and other professionals to develop individual intervention and support plans, helping staff implement the curriculum effectively so all children make excellent progress. Outdoor space Children enjoy going up the stairs to come down a slide in the playroom. Staff maximise spontaneous learning opportunities when they bring in melting snow from the garden. Children in the garden explore what it feels like, scoop up snow and ice, and show great curiosity. Inspection history Date: December 2023 - January 2024 Outstanding - December 2023 Outstanding ## Frequently asked about Nature Time Childcare ### Which funded childcare entitlements does Nature Time Childcare accept? ### What stands out about the care and learning at Nature Time Childcare? ### What age children does Nature Time Childcare take? ### How does Nature Time Childcare support children with SEND? ## About the setting Nature Time Childcare Limited registered in 2023. The setting employs nine members of childcare staff, with eight holding appropriate early years qualifications at level 3 or above. It is open from Monday to Friday, 7.30am to 6pm, all year round, except for one week at Christmas. The setting provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children. URN 2737019 Registered person Nature Time Childcare Limited Day care type Full day care Register Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Establishment type Childcare on non-domestic premises ## Nearby day nurseries in Stockton-on-tees Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Nature Time Childcare. - [ Ofsted: Good 0.2 mi ### The Oval Childcare Stockton-on-Tees · TS19 0DE ](/nursery/the-oval-childcare-ltd-ts19-0de-2576255) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.3 mi ### Cheeky Monkees Day Nursery Stockton-on-Tees · TS19 0DS ](/nursery/cheeky-monkees-day-nursery-ts19-0ds-ey413293) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.7 mi ### Lighthouse Day Nursery Stockton-on-Tees · TS18 3NG ](/nursery/lighthouse-day-nursery-ts18-3ng-305962) - [ Ofsted: Requires improvement 0.8 mi ### Early Miles Nursery Ragworth, Stockton-on-Tees · TS19 0FB ](/nursery/early-miles-nursery-ts19-0fb-2801580) - [ Awaiting first inspection 0.8 mi ### Spread The Happiness Nursery Stockton on Tees · TS18 3JB ](/nursery/spread-the-happiness-nursery-ts18-3jb-2861367) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.9 mi ### Rosedene Sunrise Stockton on Tees · TS18 3PJ 5.0(13 reviews) ](/nursery/rosedene-sunrise-ts18-3pj-ey491629) [See all nurseries in Stockton-on-tees →](/search?q=Stockton-on-tees) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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