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The nursery also states that funded two- and three-year-old places are available." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "Is Teacher Time suitable for under-twos?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Teacher Time accepts children aged 2 to 4 years." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "What size of nursery is Teacher Time?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "The nursery has 87 children on roll." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "How can Teacher Time be contacted?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Telephone: 07730 570806. 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Teacher Time # Teacher Time Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Jun 2025) · 5.0 (4 parent reviews) · 2 - 4 Burlam Road, Linthorpe, Middlesbrough, TS5 5AE · Middlesbrough Number of places 60 places Age range 2–4 yrs Last inspected Jun 2025 Local authority Middlesbrough 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 Teacher Time Day Care Nursery, established in March 2015 by two dedicated and qualified teachers, aims to provide an exceptional foundation for young children's education. The founders, driven by a desire for a nurturing and educational environment for their own children, created a space designed to foster exploration and discovery through play. The nursery prioritises the well-being and development of each child, employing a team of friendly, caring, and highly qualified staff who actively work to preserve the magic of childhood. Teacher Time adheres to the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework, with each room and outdoor area thoughtfully resourced to support all seven areas of development. They offer both full-time and part-time childcare options and provide funded places for eligible two and three-year-olds. The nursery's commitment to quality care and education is reflected in positive testimonials from parents whose children have thrived in the setting. Our ethos Teacher Time adheres to the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework, with a focus on fostering exploration and discovery through play, preserving the magic of childhood, and supporting all seven areas of development. The founders aimed to create a nurturing and educational environment for their own children. What it's like The nursery is filled with smiles and laughter. Children receive a warm welcome on arrival and skip in happily. Staff put much thought and care in to the learning environment, which reflects children's interests and preferences for play. Teacher-led EYFS Curriculum Outdoor Play ## Pricing & funding Charges include optional meal provisions, with a two-course lunch offered for a flat rate. Full session rates and age-specific pricing are not detailed in the provided text. Funding accepted 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) Good to know - A two-course lunch option is available for purchase. ## Key facts Session types Full day, Morning, Afternoon, After school club Opening hours Mon - Fri 8:00 am – 6:00 pm Term time / All Year Term Time Established 2017 ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Teacher Time Inspection date Jun 2025 Inspection no. 10392941 Lead inspector Clare Wilkins [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50282881)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY548876) 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://www.teachertimedaycare.com/) 2 - 4 Burlam Road, Linthorpe, Middlesbrough, TS5 5AE Opening hours Mon - Fri 8:00 am – 6:00 pm [© 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#/-1.25031/54.56062/14) [](https://www.mapbox.com/) ## Explore day nurseries near Middlesbrough - [Day nurseries in Middlesbrough](/search?q=Middlesbrough) - [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=teacher-time-ts5-5ae-ey548876) Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Teacher Time Last inspected 17 June 2025 · Clare Wilkins Overall effectiveness Good What it's like to attend The nursery is filled with smiles and laughter. Children receive a warm welcome on arrival and skip in happily. Staff put much thought and care in to the learning environment, which reflects children's interests and preferences for play. Inspector highlights - The nursery is filled with smiles and laughter. Children receive a warm welcome on arrival and skip in happily. - Staff nurture children's curiosity, independence and confidence. - Support for children's communication and language development is strong. - Mathematics is becoming increasingly embedded in the curriculum. - The diverse staff team brings a wide range of experiences that help to enrich children's understanding of different values and beliefs. Areas to develop - 1 help younger children to benefit even more from staff's good teaching, for example, by ensuring that their particular learning needs are considered more consistently when planning activities - 2 give older children more consistent and clear guidance to help them to understand and cooperate with appropriate expectations during routines and activities. Inspection #10392941 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50282881) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision The report does not provide specific details on SEND. However, the strong support for communication and language development, particularly for children who speak English as an additional language, indicates tailored support for individual needs. Outdoor space Staff use new equipment in the garden to help children to improve their physical skills and abilities. ## Parent Reviews of Teacher Time 5.0 (4) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocI5G6nHRk7o3AqZRCHlgeHxHpN4DKh6cNfXVBO9jZyhVGvB4Q=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Rachael Simpson a month ago Honestly the best nursery- I had great difficulty with a previous nursery for 3 months my son wouldn't settle was crying every day- he's been at teacher time for just over 2 weeks and within the first week he had settled no crying and stayed the whole time- the staff are so friendly and amazing and that shows with the children being so settled [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2t0alFVZ3laVmxCYlc4NVIyZ3plbVI0Y2tKNFdWRRAB!2m1!1s0x487eed20f5a877d9:0x177f2c280f1c67a6) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjVIn08doj2y_Vex1buwvTpuagr-WMD-fX1xnMH9ASMuS5kfhitY=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba4) Darren Hurndall 8 years ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUN3cFpMODlRRRAB!2m1!1s0x487eed20f5a877d9:0x177f2c280f1c67a6) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjW9yarYroD-wWpZKif_BCFuMIUzcuidSA1u7LMICwa85Gq6_Qaw=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba3) Zaka Hussain 8 years ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUN3cU1DaTNnRRAB!2m1!1s0x487eed20f5a877d9:0x177f2c280f1c67a6) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjXV1ubCivmILDAnYHT7rO20l5E0zWMEJz-hpBxFFYJDmFSu8K2RnQ=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Jamie Wilson 9 years ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUN3ajZEQml3RRAB!2m1!1s0x487eed20f5a877d9:0x177f2c280f1c67a6) Reviews from Google for Teacher Time. [See all on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=1693120535478429606&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) Inspection history Date: October 2019 - June 2025 Good - October 2019 Good ## Frequently asked about Teacher Time ### What are the published fees at Teacher Time? ### Is Teacher Time suitable for under-twos? ### What size of nursery is Teacher Time? ### How can Teacher Time be contacted? ### How was Teacher Time rated by Ofsted? ## About the setting Teacher Time registered in 2017 and is located in Middlesbrough. The nursery employs nine members of childcare staff, five of whom hold appropriate early years qualifications at level 3 or above, including two with qualified teacher status. The nursery opens from Monday to Friday, from 8.45am until 3.30pm, and operates during term time, and occasionally during school holidays, according to parental demand. The nursery offers government-funded childcare and receives additional funding to support disadvantaged children. 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