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The Avenue Day Nursery in Middlesbrough

Ofsted: Good
(Sept 2022)
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5.0(4 parent reviews) ·The Avenue Day Nursery, 7 The Avenue, MIDDLESBROUGH, TS5 6PA · Middlesbrough
Number of places
62 places
Age range
0–5 yrs
Last inspected
Sept 2022
Local authority
Middlesbrough

About this day nursery

45pm Monday to Friday all year round, closing only for bank holidays. This Middlesbrough-based nursery provides childcare for children aged 0-8 years in a welcoming, safe, and nurturing environment.

The latest Ofsted inspection, on 22 September 2022, rated the nursery as 'Good' in all areas. Children are eager to attend, with parents noting their children do not wave goodbye, keen instead to meet friends and begin their learning.

The outdoor environment is cherished by older children, who joyfully tackle obstacle courses, demonstrating determination and problem-solving by moving crates and planks without adult intervention. Children show high levels of respect, sharing resources and welcoming others into their play, which fosters their self-esteem.

The management and staff are skilled in supporting children with special educational needs and/or disabilities, working collaboratively with parents and other agencies to provide necessary assistance. Staff are adept at fostering communication and language development from a young age, extending vocabulary by speaking clearly at children's level and consistently describing actions.

The nursery also cultivates a love for books, supporting children's emotional well-being by reading to them and encouraging them to bring books to staff. Parents are highly complimentary of the nursery, particularly highlighting the significant development in their children's confidence and independence since joining.

What it's like

Children delight in being in this welcoming, safe and nurturing environment. They are busy and full of excitement at the freedom they have to develop their curiosity. Children show high levels of respect for each other, welcoming children into their play, happily sharing resources, which develops their self-esteem.

Welcoming environmentStrong SEND supportOutdoor learningCommunication focusFosters love of booksDevelops independence

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds

Key facts

Opening hours

7.30am to 5.45pm Monday to Friday all year round, except for bank holidays

Term time / All Year

All Year

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for The Avenue Day Nursery

Last inspected 22 September 2022

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

Children delight in being in this welcoming, safe and nurturing environment. They are busy and full of excitement at the freedom they have to develop their curiosity. Children show high levels of respect for each other, welcoming children into their play, happily sharing resources, which develops their self-esteem.

Inspector highlights

  • Staff know children very well and plan activities to support their future development.
  • Staff are skilled in supporting children's communication and language, extending their vocabulary from the very youngest ages.
  • Staff recognise children's immediate needs and ensure they feel safe and secure.
  • Children's love of books is fostered across the nursery, supporting emotional well-being.
  • The management team and staff are proficient in supporting children with special educational needs and/or disabilities.

Areas to develop

  • 1review the organisation of some daily routines to ensure that all opportunities are consistently used to extend and develop children's learning even further
  • 2support staff to develop consistency in using numbers and counting.
Inspection #10229607 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

Children do not turn around and wave, as they are so eager to meet their friends and for their learning to begin.

Parents are very complimentary about the nursery and the service it provides.

Parents stress how their children's confidence and independence skills have developed since beginning at the nursery.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

The management team and staff are proficient in supporting children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. They work in partnership with parents and other agencies to ensure that children and families get the help they need.

Outdoor space

Older children relish the openness in the outdoor environment. They show high levels of determination and a have a go attitude to their learning, completing an obstacle course without adult help by maneuvering crates and planks into position.

Parent Reviews of The Avenue Day Nursery

5.0
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Inspection history

Date: January 2013

  • September 2022Good
  • November 2016Good
  • January 2013Good

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