Opening hours
each weekday from 7.30am to 6pm
Rothbury Kindergarten
Ofsted: Outstanding
(Aug 2021)
Number of places
58 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Aug 2021
Local authority
Northumberland
About this day nursery
Rothbury Kindergarten, established in 2015, is a childcare setting located in Morpeth, Northumberland, operating from non-domestic premises. The nursery provides full day care for children aged 0 to 4 years old, with a capacity of 58 places and 26 children currently on roll.
The setting prides itself on its highly skilled and enthusiastic staff, who develop a deep understanding of each child's needs and foster strong bonds with families, making the nursery feel like a second home for the children. This approach ensures that learning opportunities are never missed, as staff support and plan children's next steps while following their emerging interests.
The manager, who holds an early years qualification at level 6, leads a team of five staff members, ensuring excellent outcomes for all children through a well-planned curriculum. The nursery is open weekdays from 7:30 am to 6:00 pm, all year round, and receives funding for free early education for two, three, and four-year-old children.
Parents consistently praise the nursery, noting their children's excellent progress and the staff's quick identification and support for individual needs.
What it's like
Children thrive in this setting because they feel safe and secure. Highly skilled staff develop a deep understanding of each child's needs and establish strong bonds with children and their families. As a result, children say that nursery feels like being at home. In addition, well-trained staff support and plan children's next steps in learning and follow children's emerging interests. Therefore, no learning opportunities are missed. Staff are enthusiastic, which means children are highly motivated and enter the nursery excited and ready to learn. Children are respectful and caring towards each other.
Strong bonds with childrenEnthusiastic staffPlanned curriculumExcellent parent communicationHighly motivated children
Pricing & funding
Funding accepted
15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)
Key facts
Term time / All Year
All_year
Established
2015
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted rating for Rothbury Kindergarten
Last inspected 27 August 2021
Overall effectiveness
Outstanding
What it's like to attend
Children thrive in this setting because they feel safe and secure. Highly skilled staff develop a deep understanding of each child's needs and establish strong bonds with children and their families. As a result, children say that nursery feels like being at home. In addition, well-trained staff support and plan children's next steps in learning and follow children's emerging interests. Therefore, no learning opportunities are missed. Staff are enthusiastic, which means children are highly motivated and enter the nursery excited and ready to learn. Children are respectful and caring towards each other.
Inspector highlights
- Children thrive in this setting because they feel safe and secure.
- Highly skilled staff develop a deep understanding of each child's needs and establish strong bonds with children and their families.
- No learning opportunities are missed due to well-trained staff supporting and planning children's next steps in learning and following children's emerging interests.
- Children are highly motivated and enter the nursery excited and ready to learn.
- Parents praise the nursery and feel their children make excellent progress.
- The highly qualified manager successfully leads this setting to ensure the best outcomes for all children.
- Staff regularly share information with parents and set 'home challenges'.
- Children develop excellent communication and language skills.
- The all-round health and well-being of each child are supported throughout this setting.
Inspection #10202300 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report
Inspection history
Improved from Good → Outstanding in 2021
Date: August 2016
- August 2021Outstanding
- August 2016Good
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