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Smiles # Smiles Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Dec 2023) · 4.0 (2 Google reviews) · The Hereford, Hereford Terrace, Billingham, TS23 4AA · Stockton-on-Tees Number of places 65 places Age range 0–5 yrs Last inspected Dec 2023 Local authority Stockton-on-Tees 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 Smiles, a 'Good' rated childcare setting in Billingham, registered with Ofsted in 2016, provides a warm and nurturing environment for children from birth to 10 years old. Located at The Hereford, Hereford Terrace, TS23 4AA, the day nursery operates Monday to Friday, 51 weeks a year, from 7am to 6pm, closing only for a week over Christmas and on bank holidays. The dedicated team of 16 childcare staff, 14 of whom hold Level 3 or higher early years qualifications, are led by a manager with a Level 4 childcare qualification. They focus on delivering a curriculum that broadens children's experiences, with a strong emphasis on community awareness and real-life learning through trips to local amenities and various celebratory events. The setting is committed to identifying and addressing gaps in children's language, personal, social, and emotional skills, ensuring every child feels secure and supported by their key person. What it's like Children benefit from an interesting curriculum and show enjoyment in their learning. Staff listen to children and plan experiences based on their interests as well as their stages of development. This helps them to stay engaged and excited to learn for long periods of time. The manager and staff team provide a warm, nurturing environment for children and their families. Children develop strong bonds with staff and show they feel secure in the nursery. Warm environment Broad curriculum Community focus Strong partnerships ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds 30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs) ## Key facts Opening hours Monday to Friday, 7am to 6pm Term time / All Year All\_year Registered with Ofsted 2016 Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Smiles Last inspected 5 December 2023 Overall effectiveness Good What it's like to attend Children benefit from an interesting curriculum and show enjoyment in their learning. Staff listen to children and plan experiences based on their interests as well as their stages of development. This helps them to stay engaged and excited to learn for long periods of time. The manager and staff team provide a warm, nurturing environment for children and their families. Children develop strong bonds with staff and show they feel secure in the nursery. Inspector highlights - Children benefit from an interesting curriculum and show enjoyment in their learning. - Staff listen to children and plan experiences based on their interests as well as their stages of development. - The manager and staff team provide a warm, nurturing environment for children and their families. - A key strength of the nursery is the way staff help children to become aware of their own community and the wider world. - Smiles promotes children's early mathematical development and encourages them to enjoy stories from an early age. - Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are supported effectively by staff in the nursery. - Children's behaviour is very positive. Staff are good role models and consistently model good manners. - The manager and staff team work hard to make continual improvements to the nursery and maintain strong partnerships with parents. Areas to develop - 1 Help all staff to focus their teaching on developing children's communication and language skills, so this is consistently embedded in the nursery. - 2 Enhance the curriculum outdoors so children who prefer to learn here are consistently challenged. Inspection #10312046 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50237201) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Smiles Inspection date Dec 2023 Inspection no. 10312046 [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50237201)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY539912) 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 The Hereford, Hereford Terrace, Billingham, TS23 4AA ## Explore day nurseries near Billingham - [Day nurseries in Billingham](/search?q=Billingham) - [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=smiles-ts23-4aa-ey539912) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are supported effectively by staff in the nursery. They know them exceptionally well and ensure their teaching focuses on working towards their individual goals. Staff work in partnership with other professionals to promote continuity of learning. Outdoor space Although children benefit from outdoor play each day, staff do not consistently promote their learning in all areas of the curriculum. ## Google Reviews of Smiles 4.0 (2 Google reviews) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocIfJdHJWoLQSkpO0SCsD1iwzCmPa5Z2DoKJc-Fx24J7LEKxjA=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) jane rutter 7 years ago Both my girls love it here. They have helped my youngest daughter come out of herself and build confidence. Can't believe how much she has settled in the last 7 or 8 months! [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURvNDd1d0pREAE!2m1!1s0x487e92aa3df7a4c9:0xf325bc95d187d27a) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocLmNSz6hWhMVvidRDRyFynSTPlUPF3clKvGLhFAh-1bVbaQ_w=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Roseann Metcalfe 8 years ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUN3cC1pRTNRRRAB!2m1!1s0x487e92aa3df7a4c9:0xf325bc95d187d27a) Reviews from Google for Smiles. [See all on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=17520617277006271098&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) Inspection history Date: April 2018 - December 2023 Good - April 2018 Good ## Frequently asked about Smiles ### Which funding options does Smiles accept? ### What are the opening hours at Smiles? ### What outdoor space is available at Smiles? ### Whereabouts is Smiles? ## Nearby day nurseries in Billingham Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Smiles. - [ Ofsted: Good 0.5 mi ### Cheeky Monkees Day Nursery Billingham · TS23 1BL ](/nursery/cheeky-monkees-day-nursery-ts23-1bl-ey539996) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.7 mi ### Tummyticklers Billingham · TS23 1HG ](/nursery/tummyticklers-ts23-1hg-ey438503) - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 1.0 mi ### New Life Day Care Billingham · TS23 3EQ 4.7(56 Google reviews) ](/nursery/new-life-day-care-ts23-3eq-ey465660) - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 1.2 mi ### Forest Friends Childcare Billingham · TS23 3HB ](/nursery/forest-friends-childcare-ts23-3hb-ey560246) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.3 mi ### Piglets Playgroup (Wolviston Base) Billingham · TS22 5DE ](/nursery/piglets-playgroup-wolviston-base-ts22-5de-ey537026) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.6 mi ### The Norton Nursery Stockton-on-Tees · TS20 2RD ](/nursery/the-norton-nursery-ts20-2rd-ey173165) [See all nurseries in Billingham →](/search?q=Billingham) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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