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[Home](/) 2. · 3. [Nurseries](/nurseries) 4. · 5. [North East](/search?region=North+East) 6. · 7. Play & Learn Nursery # Play & Learn Nursery Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Jul 2025) · 2 Beverley Road, Middlesbrough, TS4 3LQ · Middlesbrough Number of places 57 places Age range 0–5 yrs Last inspected Jul 2025 Local authority Middlesbrough About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Play & Learn Nursery, located in Middlesbrough, was established in 2019 and provides childcare for children aged 0-7 years. The day nursery operates all year round, from Monday to Friday, with sessions running from 8am until 6pm. Building on a "Good" Ofsted rating from their latest inspection on 8th July 2025, the day nursery offers a warm, welcoming, and nurturing environment where children are settled and confident. The curriculum is broad and ambitious, designed to build on children's existing knowledge and interests, sparking their curiosity through engaging activities. Staff deftly support children's communication and language skills, introducing new vocabulary and encouraging thoughtful conversations, which bolsters confidence and comprehension. Leaders at Play & Learn Nursery are proactive in identifying children with additional needs, ensuring timely referrals and adapting routines with targeted support to meet individual requirements. This commitment ensures that all children, including those with Special Educational Needs and/or Disabilities (SEND), are fully included and make progress. The nursery also places a strong emphasis on outdoor learning, where children can engage in physical challenges such as balancing on crates and planks, thus developing strength, coordination, and confidence while learning about safe risk-taking. Children are encouraged to develop independence, from serving snacks to tidying resources and following self-care routines like toothbrushing, preparing them for future learning. Strong partnerships with parents are a cornerstone of the nursery's approach, with families appreciating the approachable staff and feeling well-informed about their child's progress, further supported by the option to borrow home learning packs. What it's like Children are settled and confident in this warm and welcoming nursery. They are deeply engaged in purposeful play and enjoy the calm, nurturing environment. Strong, trusting relationships help children feel safe and emotionally secure, approaching staff with ease and showing high levels of well-being. Settled and confident children Broad, ambitious curriculum Strong communication and language support Promotes independence Strong partnerships with parents Effective SEND provision ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) ## Key facts Opening hours Monday to Friday, all year round. Sessions are from 8am until 6pm. Term time / All Year All Year ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Play & Learn Nursery Inspection date Jul 2025 Inspection no. 10392894 Lead inspector Claire Budge Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50283890)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2528659) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. Schedule a VisitContact NurseryJoin Waitlist Get in touch ### Contact Phone not yet listed 2 Beverley Road, Middlesbrough, TS4 3LQ ## Explore day nurseries near Middlesbrough - [Day nurseries in Middlesbrough](/search?q=Middlesbrough) - [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=play-learn-nursery-ts4-3lq-2528659) Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Play & Learn Nursery Last inspected 8 July 2025 · Claire Budge 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 settled and confident in this warm and welcoming nursery. They are deeply engaged in purposeful play and enjoy the calm, nurturing environment. Strong, trusting relationships help children feel safe and emotionally secure, approaching staff with ease and showing high levels of well-being. Inspector highlights - Children are settled and confident in this warm and welcoming nursery. - Children benefit from a broad, ambitious curriculum that builds on what they already know and can do. - Staff skilfully support children's communication and language throughout the day. - Staff promote children's independence well. - Partnerships with parents are strong. Areas to develop - 1 strengthen how information about children's next steps is shared across the staff team, to better support staff in building on what children already know and can do - 2 ensure learning intentions are clearly identified in adult-led activities, so that staff can focus interactions and maximise children's learning. Inspection #10392894 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50283890) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Leaders identify children with additional needs quickly and ensure timely referrals are made to external professionals. Staff adapt routines and implement targeted support to meet individual needs. This ensures that all children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), are fully included and make progress from their starting points in their learning. Outdoor space Outdoors, children challenge their physical skills by balancing on crates and planks, helping to build strength, coordination and confidence. These experiences support physical development and the ability to take safe risks. Inspection history Date: October 2019 - August 2025 Good - July 2025 Good - October 2019 Good - October 2019 Good ## Frequently asked about Play & Learn Nursery ### What is the age range at Play & Learn Nursery? ### Where is Play & Learn Nursery located? ### What is Play & Learn Nursery working on improving? ## Nearby day nurseries in Middlesbrough Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Play & Learn Nursery. - [ Ofsted: Good 0.6 mi ### Marton Children's Day Nursery Middlesbrough · TS4 3BU ](/nursery/marton-children-s-day-nursery-ts4-3bu-ey281718) - [ Awaiting first inspection 0.8 mi ### Zizus @ The Hub Middlesbrough · TS4 2RP ](/nursery/zizus-the-hub-ltd-ts4-2rp-2863007) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.8 mi ### Zizu's Children's Day Care Middlesbrough · TS5 5NL 5.0(5 Google reviews) ](/nursery/zizu-s-children-s-day-care-ts5-5nl-2713135) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.8 mi ### The Avenue Day Nursery Middlesbrough · TS5 6PA ](/nursery/the-avenue-day-nursery-limited-ts5-6pa-ey446213) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.8 mi ### Play Days Day Nursery Middlesbrough · TS4 3BW 4.4(7 Google reviews) ](/nursery/play-days-day-nursery-ts4-3bw-ey152999) - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 0.9 mi ### Rosedene Easterside Middlesbrough · TS4 3QH 5.0(18 Google reviews) ](/nursery/rosedene-easterside-ts4-3qh-ey411165) [See all nurseries in Middlesbrough →](/search?q=Middlesbrough) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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