--- title: "Serendipity Nursery And Outdoor Learning — Ofsted-rated Good" description: "Serendipity Nursery And Outdoor Learning, a nursery in Darlington — Rated Good by Ofsted. See opening hours, fees, photos and contact details on Nursery Advice." lang: en-GB json-ld: | [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "WebSite", "name": "Nursery Advice", "url": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk", "description": "Search and compare UK nurseries. Ofsted ratings, fees, opening hours, parent reviews and inspection history — all in one place.", "inLanguage": "en-GB", "potentialAction": { "@type": "SearchAction", "target": { "@type": "EntryPoint", "urlTemplate": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/search?q={search_term_string}" }, "query-input": "required name=search_term_string" } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Organization", "name": "Nursery Advice", "url": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk", "description": "Search and compare UK nurseries. 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Emails are never answered, phone calls always end with ‘we’ll get back to you,’ but nobody ever does. Parents are left completely ignored while invoices keep coming regularly – often with mistakes and confusion - they can’t even calculate correctly.\nHealth and care standards are also poor. After almost every visit, my child came home sick – the nursery feels more like a virus breeding ground than a safe place. On top of that, I’ve witnessed staff outside dressed in warm clothes while children were left in short sleeves on cold days. That shows a complete lack of basic responsibility for children’s wellbeing.\n\nPoor organisation, no accountability, wrong charges, zero response to parents.\n\nUpdate:\nThank you for your public reply – you respond faster to a Google review (even outside working hours) than to the many emails I have sent directly to the nursery. For an entire year my emails were ignored, and only after repeated calls and reminders did I receive a late response – for example, to my email sent on 15th August I only got a reply on 12th September. This shows clearly that communication with parents is not a priority for you. Regarding the fees, I understand what the policy says and I don’t argue with that. The issue is that during the whole year nobody ever explained this to me, despite the fact that I always informed you about my child’s absence. Instead of clear communication, I was left unaware and only learned about these rules when overcharges appeared. And even then, your own the year-end summary invoice was issued incorrectly. Also, your explanation about ‘common colds’ misses the point. The last illnesses were not colds but stomach virus (vomiting/diarrhoea) and an eye infection – both clearly picked up at nursery. So once again – my main concern is not the written policy, but the complete lack of communication, transparency, and care in dealing with parents.", "datePublished": "2025-09-17T06:18:52.846270161Z", "inLanguage": "en" }, { "@type": "Review", "reviewRating": { "@type": "Rating", "ratingValue": 1, "bestRating": 5, "worstRating": 1 }, "author": { "@type": "Person", "name": "Destination Unknown" }, "reviewBody": "I just want to start off by saying the facilities look great, the administration however is an absoloute disgrace.\n\nWe tried to get our son into this nursery, had all the paperwork and finances sorted, but then were messed around for weeks being told we would be called back the same day, someone would call back the same week, emails saying someone would be in contact. Notes were apparently taken and we were 'promised' we would hear back.\n\nAfter weeks of phone calls, we gave up and went elsewhere that got back to us the same day.\n\nDon't waste your time trying to get your kid in here, they say they will get back to you and never do.\n\nHate to have to leave this review as the place honestly looks great, but the administration let us down. Even people that have their kids there complain about the lack of trust in the administration.", "datePublished": "2025-02-06T13:02:45.543248Z", "inLanguage": "en" }, { "@type": "Review", "reviewRating": { "@type": "Rating", "ratingValue": 5, "bestRating": 5, "worstRating": 1 }, "author": { "@type": "Person", "name": "Dr Omar Albastaki" }, "reviewBody": "We feel so absolutely fortunate that this nursery exists.\nThey have and continue to put in so much genuine effort in the care of our child.\nThey do not shy away from responsibility and they made our son feel safe and special.\nOur son has complex needs and they truly excelled in his care.\nThank you sincerely, Serendipity!", "datePublished": "2022-04-27T19:57:27.538549Z", "inLanguage": "en" }, { "@type": "Review", "reviewRating": { "@type": "Rating", "ratingValue": 5, "bestRating": 5, "worstRating": 1 }, "author": { "@type": "Person", "name": "Marlene Welch" }, "reviewBody": "Best nursery ever all staff are really helpful and friendly more like a little family ❤", "datePublished": "2023-03-23T16:27:54.005121Z", "inLanguage": "en" }, { "@type": "Review", "reviewRating": { "@type": "Rating", "ratingValue": 5, "bestRating": 5, "worstRating": 1 }, "author": { "@type": "Person", "name": "E B" }, "reviewBody": "Lovely staff. 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Children stay engaged and motivated, and they spend substantial time outdoors, which supports physical development. A broad range of activities follows children’s interests, including forest school sessions and exploratory play in natural spaces." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "What are the fees at Serendipity Nursery And Outdoor Learning?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "The hourly fee is £7.50. Minimum sessions are set at £22.50 for either a morning session from 9.00 to 12.00 or an afternoon session from 12.00 to 15.00 or 13.00 to 16.00. Meals cost £5.00 per day." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "Does Serendipity Nursery And Outdoor Learning take babies?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "The nursery accepts children from birth to 4 years old. 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Serendipity Nursery And Outdoor Learning # Serendipity Nursery And Outdoor Learning Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Expected standard · 3.9 (7 parent reviews) · Mowden Park Arena, Neasham Road, Darlington, DL2 1DL · Darlington Number of places 57 places Age range 0–4 yrs Last inspected Feb 2026 Local authority Darlington 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 Serendipity Nursery And Outdoor Learning, established in 2018 in Darlington, offers a nurturing and engaging environment for children aged 0-4 years. With an overall 'Good' Ofsted rating from their latest inspection on 18 February 2026, the nursery prides itself on fostering happy, confident children who form strong bonds with the kind and caring staff. The setting operates Monday to Thursday from 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM, providing a consistent routine for families. A key highlight is the significant emphasis on outdoor learning, with all children spending ample time in the fresh air. This includes imaginative play for older children, physical development for babies on slides, and nature exploration like digging for bugs and worms for younger ones, complemented by regular trips to a forest school. The nursery also excels in its SEND provision, with leaders and staff demonstrating a thorough understanding of individual needs, making swift referrals, and implementing robust support plans in collaboration with parents. The curriculum follows the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework, ensuring a well-rounded and ambitious learning experience for all. Our ethos Serendipity Nursery and Outdoor Learning's educational approach is centred on a strong emphasis on outdoor learning, incorporating Forest School and Beach School sessions twice a week and monthly. They aim to provide a rich and stimulating experience by connecting children with nature, learning about the environment, and engaging in hands-on activities like cooking over fire and building with natural materials. The nursery also highlights its expertise in supporting children with SEND through tailored curriculums and individualised support plans, utilising communication tools like PECS and Makaton universally. What it's like Children are happy, confident and feel safe at Serendipity Nursery And Outdoor Learning. They form close bonds with staff and are eager to share their thoughts and ideas. Children are engaged, motivated and have a positive attitude to learning, achieving well and developing skills for their next stage of learning. Strong bonds with staff Engaged and motivated learners Excellent physical development Rich outdoor learning Effective SEND support ## Pricing & funding Charges are based on standard three-hour morning or afternoon sessions, with additional hours billed at a flat hourly rate for maximum flexibility. A separate daily fee is charged to cover the cost of meals. Funding accepted 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) Tax-Free Childcare Good to know - Minimum booking is based on set morning or afternoon sessions. - Hours booked outside of standard sessions are charged on an hourly basis. - An additional daily charge applies for meals. ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Serendipity Nursery And Outdoor Learning Inspection date Feb 2026 Inspection no. 10149241 Lead inspector Julie Campbell Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50299483)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2496935) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=serendipity-nursery-and-outdoor-learning-dl2-1dl-2496935) ## Key facts Session types Morning session (9:00-12:00), Afternoon session (12:00-15:00), Afternoon session (13:00-16:00) Opening hours Monday-Friday 08.00-17.30 Age range Birth to five Term time / All Year All\_year Established 2018 Ofsted Inspection — new report card ### Expected standard Last inspected Feb 2026 Headline: Expected standard Grade summary Exceptional — Strong standard Expected standard Needs attention — Urgent improvement — Each dot represents one of the six inspection categories. Headline is the average of the six grades, rounded up. Category grades Achievement Expected standard Behaviour, attitudes and establishing routines Expected standard Children's welfare and wellbeing Expected standard Curriculum and teaching Expected standard Inclusion Strong standard Leadership and governance Expected standard Age range 0 to 4 Registers Early Years Register Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Serendipity Nursery And Outdoor Learning Last inspected 18 February 2026 · Julie Campbell Safeguarding effective What it's like to attend Children are happy, confident and feel safe at Serendipity Nursery And Outdoor Learning. They form close bonds with staff and are eager to share their thoughts and ideas. Children are engaged, motivated and have a positive attitude to learning, achieving well and developing skills for their next stage of learning. Inspector highlights - Children form close bonds with staff, who are kind, caring and nurturing. - Children are engaged, motivated and have a positive attitude to learning. - Children are particularly well supported to develop their physical skills, spending significant time outside. - Staff plan a wide range of experiences, following children's interests. - Children enjoy regular trips to a forest school, exploring the natural environment. - Leaders and staff demonstrate a thorough understanding of the needs of all children and their families, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities. - Staff consistently make swift referrals and receive support, advice and guidance from other professionals. - Parents speak positively about the nursery and feel well informed about their child's achievements. Areas to develop - 1 Leaders should support staff to strengthen practice to ensure there are consistent high-quality interactions across the setting, so all children make effective progress from their starting points. - 2 Leaders should enhance routines to ensure that all children consistently engage in meaningful learning during these times, to extend their knowledge and skills. Inspection #10149241 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50299483) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Leaders and staff at Serendipity Nursery demonstrate a thorough understanding of the needs of all children and their families, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). They make swift referrals and receive support from other professionals, using robust and comprehensive support plans that involve observation, assessment, and careful planning. Parents are actively involved in these plans and meet regularly with staff to discuss progress and next steps. Outdoor space All children at Serendipity Nursery And Outdoor Learning spend a significant amount of time outside. Older children engage in imaginative play like fixing bicycles and making marks with coloured water, while babies develop large muscles climbing and sliding. Younger children enjoy digging in the mud and looking for insects, and all children benefit from regular trips to a forest school to explore nature. ## Parent Reviews of Serendipity Nursery And Outdoor Learning 3.9 (7) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocKf_NKlLEljfI2JFcsc6wBTvg9D2hYUSf944DOd5WEoYjraRA=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Iwona Pysiak-Gyulai 8 months ago The biggest problem with this nursery is the total lack of communication. Emails are never answered, phone calls always end with ‘we’ll get back to you,’ but nobody ever does. Parents are left completely ignored while invoices keep coming regularly – often with mistakes and confusion - they can’t even calculate correctly. Health and care standards are also poor. After almost every visit, my child came home sick – the nursery feels more like a virus breeding ground than a safe place. On top of that, I’ve witnessed staff outside dressed in warm clothes while children were left in short sleeves on cold days. That shows a complete lack of basic responsibility for children’s wellbeing. Poor organisation, no accountability, wrong charges, zero response to parents. Update: Thank you for your public reply – you respond faster to a Google review (even outside working hours) than to the many emails I have sent directly to the nursery. For an entire year my emails were ignored, and only after repeated calls and reminders did I receive a late response – for example, to my email sent on 15th August I only got a reply on 12th September. This shows clearly that communication with parents is not a priority for you. Regarding the fees, I understand what the policy says and I don’t argue with that. The issue is that during the whole year nobody ever explained this to me, despite the fact that I always informed you about my child’s absence. Instead of clear communication, I was left unaware and only learned about these rules when overcharges appeared. And even then, your own the year-end summary invoice was issued incorrectly. Also, your explanation about ‘common colds’ misses the point. The last illnesses were not colds but stomach virus (vomiting/diarrhoea) and an eye infection – both clearly picked up at nursery. So once again – my main concern is not the written policy, but the complete lack of communication, transparency, and care in dealing with parents. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2pWQllraGFVRWxWV0d0eE1GUk9jbXhwTVhrNFluYxAB!2m1!1s0x487e99f6d6e10c45:0x9a36b9c5261aaf85) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocKgHiJqB0i614KtFXv356wT_bgCy6bAN9DpvfYhvqdvj-041g=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Destination Unknown a year ago I just want to start off by saying the facilities look great, the administration however is an absoloute disgrace. We tried to get our son into this nursery, had all the paperwork and finances sorted, but then were messed around for weeks being told we would be called back the same day, someone would call back the same week, emails saying someone would be in contact. Notes were apparently taken and we were 'promised' we would hear back. After weeks of phone calls, we gave up and went elsewhere that got back to us the same day. Don't waste your time trying to get your kid in here, they say they will get back to you and never do. Hate to have to leave this review as the place honestly looks great, but the administration let us down. Even people that have their kids there complain about the lack of trust in the administration. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnTURBaUxLaTlBRRAB!2m1!1s0x487e99f6d6e10c45:0x9a36b9c5261aaf85) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocKRq-WYN2OrTenkXH6NrzaxLYgEefSX5UycdO61R3V7rxwZryI=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba3) Dr Omar Albastaki 4 years ago We feel so absolutely fortunate that this nursery exists. They have and continue to put in so much genuine effort in the care of our child. They do not shy away from responsibility and they made our son feel safe and special. Our son has complex needs and they truly excelled in his care. Thank you sincerely, Serendipity! [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUMyMDdMVGt3RRAB!2m1!1s0x487e99f6d6e10c45:0x9a36b9c5261aaf85) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocICDsQ5o-oYgGagoB27laaafDvYc7bBnhAwlltBRfI-A7J_xQ=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Marlene Welch 3 years ago Best nursery ever all staff are really helpful and friendly more like a little family ❤ [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNSaU1hOU5BEAE!2m1!1s0x487e99f6d6e10c45:0x9a36b9c5261aaf85) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjWIKW_lu2tLqtyygxmJaXkacj04q8Bl5a_vk_RBAQC6jETKpzWVOw=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) E B 4 years ago Lovely staff. The best nursery in Darlington . [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUMydWZHREp3EAE!2m1!1s0x487e99f6d6e10c45:0x9a36b9c5261aaf85) Reviews from Google for Serendipity Nursery And Outdoor Learning. 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