Food
Not permitted from home due to airborne allergies, but provided by nursery as part of an enrichment contribution. Families can take their children off-site for meals.
Nurserytime in South Shields
Ofsted: Good
(Jun 2023)
Number of places
100 places
Age range
0–5 yrs
Last inspected
Jun 2023
Local authority
South Tyneside
About this day nursery
Nurserytime offers exceptional childcare and early years education for children aged 0 to 5, across multiple locations including South Shields. The nursery prides itself on fostering a supportive and engaging environment where children can thrive and discover new things daily through play-based, child-led activities.
With highly qualified staff, each setting is designed to be unique, catering to the individual needs of every child in its care. Nurserytime emphasises quality care and education, having received multiple awards for its commitment to excellence.
They believe that choosing childcare is a pivotal decision for parents, and thus, encourage visits to experience the nurturing atmosphere firsthand. The nursery offers flexible attendance options, including term-time only or a stretched offer over 51 weeks a year, and openly communicates all fees and funding arrangements to ensure transparency for families.
Our ethos
Nurserytime focuses on providing a nurturing environment where children aged 0-5 can thrive and discover through play-based, child-led activities. They believe in catering to the individual needs of each child with a commitment to quality care and education.
What it's like
Children of all ages show that they feel secure, happy and confident and that they are 'part of the family' of the nursery. Staff get to know children very well and gather information from parents to inform their planning from the start. They are eager to take part in a wide range of activities and have a go, developing good communication and language skills.
High-quality childcarePlay-based learningAward-winningMultiple locationsGovernment funding accepted
Pricing & funding
Funding accepted
15 hours — working parents (9 months–2 yrs)15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)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.
Key facts
Opening hours
Monday to Friday all year round. Sessions are from 7.15am until 6pm.
Session types
Term time only (38 weeks per year), stretched offer (51 weeks per year)
Age range
0-5 years old
Term time / All Year
All Year
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted rating for Nurserytime
Last inspected 22 June 2023
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 of all ages show that they feel secure, happy and confident and that they are 'part of the family' of the nursery. Staff get to know children very well and gather information from parents to inform their planning from the start. They are eager to take part in a wide range of activities and have a go, developing good communication and language skills.
Inspector highlights
- Strong, passionate and committed leaders share their vision and high ambitions for the nursery with their dedicated staff team.
- Support for staff well-being is a priority for leaders, and staff feel valued and cared for.
- Partnership working with parents is very strong, and support for families is extensive and tailored to meet their needs.
- Staff work closely with other professionals to secure any required help for children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
- Children find out about the community around them through local visits and begin to understand about making healthy choices with encouragement from staff.
Areas to develop
- 1support staff to use consistently skilful questioning and allow children plenty of time to think for themselves and answer.
Inspection #10289461 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report
Inclusion & environment
How they support every child
SEND provision
Staff work closely with other professionals to secure any required help for children and are proactive in narrowing any gaps identified in their learning. All children make good progress, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
Outdoor space
Children enjoy fresh air and exercise every day outside at the nursery and when they go for walks or play in the park. Their physical development is promoted well.
Inspection history
Date: June 2023
- July 2023Good
- June 2023Good
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