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You just have to look at how happy your child is to know how good it is.\nAs far as I am concerned, this nursery is flawless and all the staff especially those in the babies room with my daughter are amazing.\nWell deserved 5 stars.", "datePublished": "2018-06-25T20:27:26.560Z", "inLanguage": "en" }, { "@type": "Review", "reviewRating": { "@type": "Rating", "ratingValue": 5, "bestRating": 5, "worstRating": 1 }, "author": { "@type": "Person", "name": "Chris Bailey" }, "datePublished": "2026-04-12T16:04:43.701226553Z", "inLanguage": "en" }, { "@type": "Review", "reviewRating": { "@type": "Rating", "ratingValue": 1, "bestRating": 5, "worstRating": 1 }, "author": { "@type": "Person", "name": "TAS 1" }, "datePublished": "2025-10-22T10:25:17.276493927Z", "inLanguage": "en" }, { "@type": "Review", "reviewRating": { "@type": "Rating", "ratingValue": 1, "bestRating": 5, "worstRating": 1 }, "author": { "@type": "Person", "name": "Neha" }, "datePublished": "2024-06-27T19:37:40.076276Z", "inLanguage": "en" }, { "@type": "Review", "reviewRating": { "@type": "Rating", "ratingValue": 1, "bestRating": 5, "worstRating": 1 }, "author": { "@type": "Person", "name": "Dan B" }, "datePublished": "2024-06-27T19:36:42.197065Z", "inLanguage": "en" } ] }, { "@type": "BreadcrumbList", "@id": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/ready-steady-grow-ts26-9np-ey430611#breadcrumb", "itemListElement": [ { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 1, "name": "Home", "item": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/" }, { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 2, "name": "Nurseries", "item": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nurseries" }, { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 3, "name": "North East", "item": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/search?region=North%20East" }, { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 4, "name": "Ready Steady Grow", "item": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/ready-steady-grow-ts26-9np-ey430611" } ] }, { "@type": "FAQPage", "@id": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/ready-steady-grow-ts26-9np-ey430611#faq", "mainEntity": [ { "@type": "Question", "name": "Which area does Ready Steady Grow serve?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Ready Steady Grow is in Hartlepool, TS26 9NP, on Elwick Road. 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Ready Steady Grow # Ready Steady Grow Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Feb 2024) · 3.0 (8 parent reviews) · 171 Elwick Road, Hartlepool, TS26 9NP · Hartlepool Number of places 55 places Age range 0–4 yrs Last inspected Feb 2024 Local authority Hartlepool 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 Ready Steady Grow, located in Hartlepool and registered in 2011, provides a nurturing and engaging environment for children aged 0 to 4. The nursery, situated on Elwick Road, prioritises the well-being and development of each child, with a dedicated team of 19 childcare staff, many holding Level 3 qualifications or working towards them. The curriculum is thoughtfully designed around individual needs and interests, ensuring that learning experiences are always enjoyable and stimulating. Children consistently make good progress and are encouraged to form positive relationships with both peers and staff. 45pm, all year round, closing only for two weeks at Christmas. A key strength of the setting is its effective key-person system, providing excellent support, particularly for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) through high-quality one-to-one care. The nursery also actively promotes early literacy skills and values strong partnerships with parents and carers to support learning at home. What it's like Children are happy, safe, and settled at Ready Steady Grow, forming strong relationships with the caring and attentive staff. The curriculum is tailored to individual needs and interests, ensuring children are always engaged and enjoy their learning. Children also develop good relationships with their peers, work well together, and show positive attitudes towards learning, happily counting down to tidy-up time. Supportive staff Individualised learning Strong SEND support Literacy promotion Outdoor play ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs) ## Key facts Opening hours Monday to Friday, from 7.30am until 5.45pm Term time / All Year All\_year Established 2011 Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Ready Steady Grow Last inspected 13 February 2024 Overall effectiveness Good Actions the provider must take - help children to develop a deeper understanding of expectations in the nursery in order to support their well-being - be more consistent when supporting children with potty training, to enhance their personal development. What it's like to attend Children are happy, safe, and settled at Ready Steady Grow, forming strong relationships with the caring and attentive staff. The curriculum is tailored to individual needs and interests, ensuring children are always engaged and enjoy their learning. Children also develop good relationships with their peers, work well together, and show positive attitudes towards learning, happily counting down to tidy-up time. Inspector highlights - Children are happy, safe and settled in the nursery. - Children are always fully engaged in and enjoy the learning experiences available to them. - Children form good relationships with their peers and talk about being happy that their friends are present. - Staff have high expectations for children's learning and behaviour. Children also have a positive attitude towards learning, and they persevere with different tasks. - The key-person system is implemented effectively, and all children receive very good adult support and attention. - Staff ensure that children's early literacy skills are well promoted within the nursery. - Children benefit from healthy, nutritious snacks and home-cooked meals. - Children benefit from a stimulating outdoor play area. Children's large physical development is well promoted as they run, build constructions and climb. Areas to develop - 1 There are some occasions when staff do not always help children to develop a deeper understanding of expectations in the nursery. For instance, they do not consistently encourage children to sit while eating, a practice that is in place to support their well-being. - 2 Staff do not consistently persevere with skills, such as potty training, as they do not wish to upset or distress children. Children do not always receive consistent messages to support their growing independence fully. Inspection #10284825 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50241594) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Ready Steady Grow Inspection date Feb 2024 Inspection no. 10284825 [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50241594)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY430611) 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 171 Elwick Road, Hartlepool, TS26 9NP [© 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#/-1.23075/54.67895/14) [](https://www.mapbox.com/) ## Explore day nurseries near Hartlepool - [Day nurseries in Hartlepool](/search?q=Hartlepool) - [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=ready-steady-grow-ts26-9np-ey430611) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision The key-person system is implemented effectively, and all children receive very good adult support and attention. The support provided for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) is a particular strength within the nursery. Children with SEND receive high-quality one-to-one support from their key person. Outdoor space Children benefit from a stimulating outdoor play area where their large physical development is well promoted as they run, build constructions, and climb. ## Parent Reviews of Ready Steady Grow 3.0 (8) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjUtu4xphHsdfnSrCXZB0oNbBeNkMMemKWLaEkewe6CCu38pwsc=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba3) Jamie Morgan 7 years ago My daughter is in the babies room at this nursery and I cannot fault the professionalism of the the staff there To see my daughter's face light up with excitement every time we take her and then to see that same smile when she sees the staff leads us to believe that she is happy and safe in the nursery. There have been occasions when she has had to be taken home but on occasion they have been in constant contact with either myself or my wife. I can't recommend this nursery enough. You just have to look at how happy your child is to know how good it is. As far as I am concerned, this nursery is flawless and all the staff especially those in the babies room with my daughter are amazing. Well deserved 5 stars. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURBd0xENWNREAE!2m1!1s0x487ef3779e6019b5:0xf9bd23e004683be2) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocLu72IoLv6MVxiWUfo33pl2VVEadT2ERapu3ElRAnxNu7Fr1g=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Chris Bailey a month ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2pOUmRIUjBPWFpXWVdaalN6TlplRFJTWm1aUlVYYxAB!2m1!1s0x487ef3779e6019b5:0xf9bd23e004683be2) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjWvzMP7eerIWOmKKPVjyamb8Fs-T3uHqdmu3LRTMYA9OanmRfOo=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba3) TAS 1 7 months ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT21SSGVqUkxUM1ZYUzBaRWQycE1Va1o0YVdSQ1NrRRAB!2m1!1s0x487ef3779e6019b5:0xf9bd23e004683be2) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjUH9g8VLptyw-NANJYxQhXvabOjcmlaIOZaiEZ7aKuop2mcxvq6=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Neha a year ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURMenZYVkxBEAE!2m1!1s0x487ef3779e6019b5:0xf9bd23e004683be2) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocK-OlQ4KAYlFfvF1vXts9Ti2EQH2YdsBKzpe1TO0ZPIrVfVGQ=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Dan B a year ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURMenJYNDNBRRAB!2m1!1s0x487ef3779e6019b5:0xf9bd23e004683be2) Reviews from Google for Ready Steady Grow. 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