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Spring - Leam Lane # Spring - Leam Lane Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Jun 2024) · 129 Cotemede, GATESHEAD, NE10 8QH · Gateshead Number of places 74 places Age range 0–4 yrs Last inspected Jun 2024 Local authority Gateshead About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Spring Leam Lane Nursery, located in Gateshead, NE10 8QH, is a purpose-built childcare facility catering to 76 children aged 0-5 years. The nursery operates Monday to Friday, from 8 am to 6 pm, 51 weeks a year, closing only for Bank Holidays. It offers both day care and government-funded places for eligible two, three, and four-year-olds (up to 30 hours per week). The facility boasts three spacious playrooms, each with direct access to a secure outdoor area. The learning environments are designed to foster curiosity and discovery through natural and open-ended resources, while the large garden provides ample space for free-flow play and physical activity. The dedicated and highly qualified staff are committed to the well-being, learning, and development of each child, striving to help them reach their full potential. What it's like Staff provide a wonderfully calm and supportive environment in which all children make good progress. They are extremely caring, nurturing and responsive to children's needs, and know the children and their families very well. Children are well behaved and develop a very good understanding of the nursery's routines, rules and boundaries. Purpose-built facility Outdoor play area Dedicated and qualified staff Government funded spaces available ## Pricing & funding Fees are structured by age band, with separate rates for children aged under 36 months and those aged 36 months and over. Charges are applied per full day or half day session, with an ad-hoc hourly rate also available. Funding accepted Tax-Free Childcare 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs) ## Key facts Opening hours 8am-6pm, Monday to Friday, 51 weeks of the year Age range 0-5 years Term time / All Year All Year Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Spring - Leam Lane Last inspected 12 June 2024 · Jan Harvey Safeguarding effective Overall effectiveness Good Quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Good Personal development Good Leadership and management Good What it's like to attend Staff provide a wonderfully calm and supportive environment in which all children make good progress. They are extremely caring, nurturing and responsive to children's needs, and know the children and their families very well. Children are well behaved and develop a very good understanding of the nursery's routines, rules and boundaries. Inspector highlights - The leadership team and management are passionate, with children and their families at the heart of everything they do. - Excellent information sharing with parents and other professionals ensures consistent support and continuity of care. - Feedback from parents is overwhelmingly positive, with parents impressed by daily activities and progress. - Very good systems are in place to teach children about the benefits of living a healthy lifestyle. - The quality of teaching is very good, particularly in the pre-school room, where staff are highly skilled. Areas to develop - 1 support staff to make better use of their interactions with younger children in order to build on what they already know to challenge children's thinking, in particular during spontaneous play and routines. Inspection #10346903 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50252455) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Spring - Leam Lane Inspection date Jun 2024 Inspection no. 10346903 Lead inspector Jan Harvey Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50252455)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY539480) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. Schedule a VisitContact NurseryJoin Waitlist Get in touch ### Contact Reveal phone number [ Visit website ](https://springchildcare.co.uk/our-locations/spring-leam-lane/) 129 Cotemede, GATESHEAD, NE10 8QH Opening hours 8am-6pm, Monday to Friday, 51 weeks of the year [© 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#/-1.54653/54.93995/14) [](https://www.mapbox.com/) ## Explore day nurseries near GATESHEAD - [Day nurseries in GATESHEAD](/search?q=GATESHEAD) - [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=spring-leam-lane-ne10-8qh-ey539480) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > Parents are impressed by the daily preparation and delivery of activities and experiences and the progress their children make. > They value the support and advice they receive from their key persons on issues, such as weaning, potty training and behaviour management. Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) receive full attention and highly tailored support from their key persons and the special educational needs coordinator. Staff skilfully reflect on the children's needs and interests daily, and children make good progress. Outdoor space All children, including babies, have ample opportunities to extend and practise their physical skills. Children thoroughly enjoy running around outdoors, balancing on beams and scooping sand and water. Inspection history Most recent inspection 12 June 2024 Good Only one graded inspection on record — a trend chart will appear here once a second graded report is published. [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50252455) ## Frequently asked about Spring - Leam Lane ### Which funding entitlements does Spring - Leam Lane accept? ### How does Spring - Leam Lane support children with SEND? ### Is Spring - Leam Lane a day nursery or preschool? ### What is the address of Spring - Leam Lane? ## About the setting Spring – Leam Lane registered in 2016. The nursery employs 16 members of childcare staff, with eleven holding level 3 qualifications, one a level 6, and one qualified teacher status. It operates Monday to Friday, all year round, from 8am to 6pm, providing funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children and those eligible for early years pupil premium. URN EY539480 Registered person Action For Children Developments Ltd Day care type Full day care Register Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Establishment type Childcare on non-domestic premises Previous rating Good ## Nearby day nurseries in GATESHEAD Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Spring - Leam Lane. - [ Ofsted: Good 0.9 mi ### The Village Montessori at Wrekenton Gateshead · NE9 7AN ](/nursery/the-village-montessori-at-wrekenton-ne9-7an-ey453770) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.4 mi ### The Horseshoe Day Nursery East Boldon · NE36 0BZ ](/nursery/the-horseshoe-day-nursery-ne36-0bz-ey224879) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.4 mi ### Kids 1st QE Gateshead · NE9 6SX 4.1(14 reviews) ](/nursery/kids-1st-qe-ne9-6sx-ey493306) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.4 mi ### The New Mulberry Bush Gateshead · NE9 7JQ 4.3(8 reviews) ](/nursery/the-new-mulberry-bush-ne9-7jq-ey559043) - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 1.6 mi ### Bensham Grove Nursery School at the Elgin Centre Gateshead · NE9 5PA ](/nursery/bensham-grove-nursery-school-at-the-elgin-centre-ne9-5pa-2748640) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.8 mi ### Lyndhurst Early Years @ Cleveland Hall Gateshead · NE9 6TA 3.3(6 reviews) ](/nursery/lyndhurst-early-years-cleveland-hall-ne9-6ta-ey466945) [See all nurseries in GATESHEAD →](/search?q=GATESHEAD) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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