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Pixley Dell Nursery # Pixley Dell Nursery Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (May 2024) · 5.0 (1 parent reviews) · 8 Coulson Street, Spennymoor, DL16 7RS · Durham Number of places 43 places Age range 0–4 yrs Last inspected May 2024 Local authority Durham 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 Pixley Dell Day Nursery, situated in Spennymoor, County Durham, offers childcare for children from 6 weeks up to pre-school age, operating 51 weeks a year, from 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM. The nursery is dedicated to providing a nurturing, secure, and stimulating environment where each child can thrive and reach their full potential. They aim to foster social, emotional, physical, and intellectual development, encouraging self-confidence, independence, and respect. The welfare, protection, safety, care, and education of every child are paramount. Rooms are designed to promote independence with accessible equipment and neutral, homely decor, offering spaces for both quiet time and messy play. The nursery provides daily outdoor access with a variety of equipment and activities, and children also enjoy outings to local areas like shops, parks, and the library. Thoughtfully planned, nutritious meals are prepared on-site by an experienced cook, catering to various dietary needs with fresh fruits, vegetables, and drinks available throughout the day. Pixley Dell prides itself on a calm, inclusive atmosphere that values each child individually and promotes strong partnerships with families for consistent care. Staff are carefully selected, undergoing robust recruitment and enhanced DBS checks, followed by thorough induction and ongoing professional development. They are trained in first aid, health and safety, medication administration, and food hygiene, ensuring a safe environment that balances safety with a child's natural curiosity and enthusiasm for learning and play. The nursery offers various age-based groups: Tiny Tots (6 weeks to 2 years), Tweenies (toddlers), and Early Years (pre-school children). Our ethos We provide a warm, friendly, secure and stimulating environment in which each child can reach his or her full potential. We aim to provide a wide range of activities and learning experiences which will enable each child the opportunity to develop socially, emotionally, physically and intellectually whilst encouraging self-confidence, independence and respect for themselves and others. We believe that the welfare, protection, safety, care and education of every child in our setting is paramount, and we aim to provide the very best we can to ensure that each child reaches their full potential and is happy and healthy whilst in our care. What it's like Children thrive on warm greetings and strong emotional attachments with staff, feeling safe and secure. They enjoy imaginative play, including making pretend birthday cakes in the outdoor kitchen area. Staff teach children about healthy lifestyles through growing vegetables and engaging them in challenging and motivating activities and outings, promoting good progress in their learning. Nutritious meals prepared on-site Spacious indoor & outdoor play Focus on independence and exploration Emphasis on staff training and development Strong parent partnerships ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Pixley Dell Nursery Inspection date May 2024 Inspection no. 10335149 Lead inspector Kerry Holder Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50248404)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/508263) 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.pixleydell-daynursery.co.uk/) 8 Coulson Street, Spennymoor, DL16 7RS [© Mapbox](https://www.mapbox.com/about/maps) [© OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright/) [Improve this map](https://apps.mapbox.com/feedback/?owner=bettersearch&id=cmr0xkm3n001m01shcu7igkjr&access_token=pk.eyJ1IjoiYmV0dGVyc2VhcmNoIiwiYSI6ImNtcjB4NzVvNDA0ZTkycHF5Z3g3aWNtZWcifQ.h8Ni35tijJSAoESKsGArhg#/-1.58897/54.6983/14) [](https://www.mapbox.com/) ## Explore day nurseries near Spennymoor - [Day nurseries in Spennymoor](/search?q=Spennymoor) - [Day nurseries in North East](/search?q=North+East) Is this your nursery? Claim this listing to add photos, pricing, and respond to enquiries. [Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=pixley-dell-nursery-dl16-7rs-508263) ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs) 15 hours — working parents (9 months–2 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 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM, 51 weeks a year Age range 6 weeks to pre-school Term time / All Year All Year Established 2000 Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Pixley Dell Nursery Last inspected 9 May 2024 · Kerry Holder 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 thrive on warm greetings and strong emotional attachments with staff, feeling safe and secure. They enjoy imaginative play, including making pretend birthday cakes in the outdoor kitchen area. Staff teach children about healthy lifestyles through growing vegetables and engaging them in challenging and motivating activities and outings, promoting good progress in their learning. Inspector highlights - Children demonstrate excellent independence skills, including wiping noses and helping with tasks like setting up for lunch. - Staff effectively support children's communication and language development through questions and attentive listening during play and stories. - Staff deepen children's knowledge with exciting activities planned around a breadth of topics and interests, regularly assessing development and closing gaps. - The manager effectively evaluates nursery performance, providing staff with good support and professional development opportunities. - Staff support children's health and well-being through a home-made, healthy menu, regular exercise, and learning about dental hygiene and discussing feelings. Areas to develop - 1 consider more closely how to adapt group activities to ensure that all children can fully engage and benefit from the learning opportunities - 2 provide parents with more support and advice to help guide their children's learning at home. Inspection #10335149 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50248404) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > parents describe staff as 'friendly' and 'caring' > They comment that they are happy with the level of care their children receive Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision All children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, gain a broad range of knowledge and skills for their future learning. Staff closely monitor children's development who are in receipt of funding and put plans into place to close any gaps in their development. Outdoor space Children enjoy playing together imaginatively, for example, making staff a pretend birthday cake in the engaging kitchen area outdoors. Children also grow tomatoes and carrots which will be used for their snacks and lunches, showing awe and wonder as they observe and talk about planted beans. ## Parent Reviews of Pixley Dell Nursery 5.0 (1) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjWJgpID3f-P1qZEKCm_XsWfBYel9AXaWOUgZ1A_fa-oeKi5jVWu=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba4) Lisa Freeman 4 years ago This photo was taken in 1991, when fern we t there, it was a great nursery, but I'm those days we didn't get much help with paying for child care whilst I went to work.☹️😢😥 [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNhb0pyOHFRRRAB!2m1!1s0x487e86bab135a3d1:0xca28dc5227451e0f) Reviews from Google for Pixley Dell Nursery. 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