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Puddleducks Childcare

Ofsted: Expected standard·
3.0(2 Google reviews) ·Unit 1 Butterfield Parade, Eaglescliffe, TS16 0FG · Stockton-on-Tees
Number of places
18 places
Age range
0–5 yrs
Last inspected
Jan 2026
Local authority
Stockton-on-Tees

About this early years setting

Puddleducks Childcare is a day nursery in Eaglescliffe, Stockton-on-Tees, providing care for children from birth to eight years of age. It operates all year round, from Monday to Friday, between the hours of 7:30 am and 6:00 pm. The setting follows the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum and offers government-funded places for eligible three and four-year-olds.

Staff at the nursery build positive relationships with children, helping them to feel happy and secure. The setting provides a supportive atmosphere for all children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, with staff working alongside parents and other professionals to provide support. Children have use of an outdoor space, and the nursery is focusing on developing its provision to better support children's large-muscle physical skills. Parents have commented that staff are friendly and approachable.

Our ethos

Puddleducks Childcare is committed to providing a high-quality, nurturing, and secure environment. They adopt a child-centred approach, designing activities based on individual interests to foster progress at each child's unique pace, aiming to create a warm, homely, and caring atmosphere.

What it's like

Children enjoy their time at this welcoming and friendly nursery, happily separating from their parents and settling into routines. Staff promote a safe and secure environment where children feel happy and settled, seeking comfort and reassurance when needed. They build positive relationships, fostering emotional resilience and a sense of security.

Welcoming environmentStrong relationships with staffSEND supportEYFS curriculumParent partnership

Pricing & funding

Charges are based on full day, half day, or hourly rates. Additional daily consumable fees apply for lunch and tea during funded sessions. All prices are subject to review and change in April 2026.

Funding accepted

15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)

Good to know

  • Prices are subject to change in April 2026.
  • Additional consumable charges apply for lunch and tea.

Key facts

Opening hours

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday: 07:30 - 18:00

Age range

six weeks to 5 years

Term time / All Year

All_year

Registered with Ofsted

2020

Ofsted Inspection — new report card

Expected standard

Last inspected Jan 2026

Headline: Expected standard

Grade summary

Exceptional
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Strong standard
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Expected standard
Needs attention
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Urgent improvement
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Each dot represents one of the six inspection categories. Headline is the average of the six grades, rounded up.

Category grades

AchievementExpected standard
Behaviour, attitudes and establishing routinesExpected standard
Children's welfare and wellbeingExpected standard
Curriculum and teachingExpected standard
InclusionExpected standard
Leadership and governanceExpected standard
Age range
0 to 8
Registers
Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register
Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted report for Puddleducks Childcare

Last inspected 15 January 2026

What it's like to attend

Children enjoy their time at this welcoming and friendly nursery, happily separating from their parents and settling into routines. Staff promote a safe and secure environment where children feel happy and settled, seeking comfort and reassurance when needed. They build positive relationships, fostering emotional resilience and a sense of security.

Inspector highlights

  • Children are making steady progress across their learning.
  • Children demonstrate strong perseverance and problem-solving skills.
  • Staff understand the needs of each child and demonstrate genuine warmth and care in their interactions.
  • Staff build strong bonds with children and follow their needs and interests, helping them feel happy and secure.
  • Leaders and staff create a caring and supportive atmosphere where every child, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, is encouraged to build confidence and a positive sense of self.

Areas to develop

  • 1Give further consideration to the curriculum overview for physical development, specifically to help establish a clear progression for children's large-muscle development.
  • 2Sharpen the focus of teaching during interactions to include the learning that individual children need to help them make the best possible progress in their learning.
Inspection #10232709 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Leaders and staff create a caring and supportive atmosphere where every child, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, is encouraged to build confidence and a positive sense of self. To help reduce gaps in children's learning, staff work closely with parents and other professionals to ensure the right support is in place so all children can make progress. Leaders have a secure understanding of special educational needs and/or disabilities and know how to access timely and appropriate support.

Outdoor space

Overall, staff make the most of the outdoor space available to them. Children have lots of fun and benefit from the fresh air, however, children's large-muscle development is not always explored successfully. Staff remain attentive to children's physical wellbeing, ensuring they are comfortable and warm outdoors. They quickly notice when children need reassurance or are tired and offer support promptly.

Google Reviews of Puddleducks Childcare

3.0
(2 Google reviews)
Maria Catterick
4 years ago

A childcare service with a menu of offers which includes a breakfast and after school provision too which covers 7.30am-9am and 3pm-6pm. If you are looking for childcare for your children then pop down and have a chat about your child's needs.

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S N
2 years ago

I frequent this area, can always hear the child minders shouting at children when they’re crying.

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Inspection history

Most recent inspection

15 January 2026

Expected standard

Only one graded inspection on record — a trend chart will appear here once a second graded report is published.

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