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Sadberge Pre-School # Sadberge Pre-School Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Mar 2022) · Sadberge Village Hall, Darlington Road, Sadberge, DL2 1SW · Darlington Number of places 21 places Age range 2–4 yrs Last inspected Mar 2022 Local authority Darlington About - About - Ofsted - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this early years setting Sadberge Pre-School, located in Sadberge, DL2 1SW, operates from Sadberge Village Hall, offering a nurturing environment for children aged 2 to 4. Registered with Ofsted in 2004, the pre-school is open during term-time only, from 7:45 am to 4:30 pm, providing a consistent routine for its young learners. The dedicated team of six qualified childcare staff, all holding at least a Level 3 qualification, focus on developing children's independence and critical thinking. Children are encouraged to participate in activities that promote excellent independent skills and healthy behaviours, such as confidently handling mealtimes and putting on their own outdoor clothing. The pre-school also places a strong emphasis on fostering a love for learning through varied activities and community engagement, including visits to local amenities and interactions with community workers, enriching children's understanding of the world around them. What it's like Children happily enter the pre-school and excitedly participate in the activities on offer. They are very confident and leave their parents with ease, practicing early literacy skills and demonstrating excellent behaviour. Toddlers explore with confidence, making their own choices, while older children consistently persevere and think critically to solve challenges. Expert independence Exemplary behaviour Good teaching Rich experiences Strong leadership ## Key facts Opening hours Monday to Friday during term time only. Sessions are from 7.45am until 4.30pm. Term time / All Year Term\_time\_only Registered with Ofsted 2004 Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Sadberge Pre-School Last inspected 4 March 2022 Overall effectiveness Good What it's like to attend Children happily enter the pre-school and excitedly participate in the activities on offer. They are very confident and leave their parents with ease, practicing early literacy skills and demonstrating excellent behaviour. Toddlers explore with confidence, making their own choices, while older children consistently persevere and think critically to solve challenges. Inspector highlights - Children happily enter the pre-school and excitedly participate in the activities on offer, showing confidence even when leaving parents. - Children practise early literacy skills by identifying their names and writing independently, demonstrating excellent attitudes to learning. - Toddlers confidently explore their environment, making independent choices, while older children consistently persevere in problem-solving tasks. - Children demonstrate expert independence, competently managing self-care tasks like handwashing and dressing for outdoor play. - Children's behaviour is exemplary, with a calm and peaceful atmosphere where they play cooperatively, share resources, and remember pre-school rules. - The quality of teaching is good, with staff having a secure understanding of how young children learn, providing a wide range of purposeful activities. - The pre-school offers a rich set of experiences, including visits to local places and interactions with community workers, promoting an understanding of the wider world. - Children develop good physical skills, enjoying active play outdoors, such as jumping in puddles and climbing, alongside developing fine motor skills. - The owner and manager have a clear vision, fostering high staff morale and continuous professional development, which benefits children's outcomes. - Staff gather detailed information from parents, observe children's progress, and address learning gaps quickly, ensuring children have the best start in life. Areas to develop - 1 Review the implementation of large-group activities to ensure that all children are appropriately supported to develop their learning even further. Inspection #10218258 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50181062) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Sadberge Pre-School Inspection date Mar 2022 Inspection no. 10218258 [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50181062)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY292021) 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 Sadberge Village Hall, Darlington Road, Sadberge, DL2 1SW ## Explore day nurseries near Sadberge - [Day nurseries in Sadberge](/search?q=Sadberge) - [Day nurseries in North East](/search?q=North+East) Is this your nursery? 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=sadberge-pre-school-dl2-1sw-ey292021) Inspection history Date: July 2013 - March 2022 Good - September 2016 Outstanding - July 2013 Good ## Frequently asked about Sadberge Pre-School ### What are the opening hours at Sadberge Pre-School? ### Whereabouts is Sadberge Pre-School? ### What is Sadberge Pre-School working on improving? ### Does Sadberge Pre-School take babies? ### Is Sadberge Pre-School Ofsted registered? ## Nearby day nurseries in Sadberge Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Sadberge Pre-School. - [ Ofsted: Good 2.0 mi ### Middleton St George Day Nursery Darlington · DL2 1JG 4.5(88 Google reviews) ](/nursery/middleton-st-george-day-nursery-dl2-1jg-2515305) - [ Ofsted: Good 2.2 mi ### Little Lingfields Darlington · DL1 1RW ](/nursery/little-lingfields-limited-dl1-1rw-ey491829) - [ Ofsted: Good 2.2 mi ### Secret Garden Day Nursery Darlington · DL1 2DF 5.0(12 Google reviews) ](/nursery/secret-garden-day-nursery-dl1-2df-ey552521) - [ Ofsted: Good 2.4 mi ### MAGIK Out of School Club Darlington · DL2 1LD ](/nursery/magik-out-of-school-club-dl2-1ld-ey343704) - [ Ofsted: Good 2.7 mi ### Broadway Daycare Darlington · DL1 1EJ ](/nursery/broadway-daycare-dl1-1ej-ey441708) - [ Ofsted: Good 3.0 mi ### Eastbourne Pre-School Darlington · DL1 1LJ ](/nursery/eastbourne-pre-school-dl1-1lj-ey474700) [See all nurseries in Sadberge →](/search?q=Sadberge) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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