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[Home](/) 2. [Nurseries](/nurseries) 3. [North East](/search?region=North+East) 4. The Laurels Child Care # The Laurels Child Care Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Outstanding (Dec 2022) · 5.0 (1 parent reviews) · Laurel Avenue, The Woodlands, Durham, DH1 2EY · Durham Number of places 34 places Age range 0–4 yrs Last inspected Dec 2022 Local authority Durham 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 The Laurels Child Care Company offers exceptional care and education for children from six weeks to five years old within a nurturing and stimulating environment. The nursery works in close collaboration with the One Point team, the local health team, and the neighbouring Laurel Avenue Primary School, ensuring a comprehensive approach to childcare for both children and their families. They provide educational programmes for three-year-olds, led by a highly qualified teacher who implements creative and innovative teaching strategies. The nursery also extends its services to include wrap-around care for children attending Laurel Avenue Primary School, offering safe, secure, and engaging playrooms before and after school hours. Testimonials highlight the positive impact the nursery has on children, noting their enjoyment, excellent care, and significant developmental progress. The dedicated staff are considered the most vital resource, forming strong attachments with children and families to foster a sense of security and encourage confident and competent learning. What it's like Children are incredibly happy, safe and secure in this extremely welcoming and friendly nursery, eager to explore and learn. Staff plan exceptional opportunities to help all children make excellent progress. Babies thrive in a calm, stimulating environment, with their individual needs met precisely. Ages 6 weeks to 5 years Wrap-around care Qualified teacher Partnership with One Point team ## Pricing & funding Fees are structured by age bands (0-2 and 2-5 years) with options for morning, afternoon, full day, and full week sessions. Fees include snacks and main meals for fee-paying families, while funded places have additional charges for meals. Sibling and full-week discounts are available. Good to know - Sibling discount of 10% is deducted from the lower fee amount. - Standard fees include snacks and main meals (breakfast, lunch, and tea). - Funded sessions incur additional charges for breakfast, lunch, and tea. - Up to two weeks of holiday per year are free of charge, subject to two weeks' notice. - Full week discount only applies to five full days (Monday to Friday) and excludes bank holiday weeks. ## Key facts Opening hours Monday to Friday, all year round. Sessions are from 8am until 6pm. Age range 6 weeks to 5 years Term time / All Year All Year Established 2006 ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of The Laurels Child Care Inspection date Dec 2022 Inspection no. 10229337 Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50205649)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY337804) 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.laurelschildcare.com/) Laurel Avenue, The Woodlands, Durham, DH1 2EY [© 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#/-1.54954/54.77623/14) [](https://www.mapbox.com/) ## Explore day nurseries near Durham - [Day nurseries in Durham](/search?q=Durham) - [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=the-laurels-child-care-dh1-2ey-ey337804) Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for The Laurels Child Care Last inspected 14 December 2022 Safeguarding effective Overall effectiveness Outstanding Quality of education Outstanding Behaviour and attitudes Outstanding Personal development Outstanding Leadership and management Outstanding What it's like to attend Children are incredibly happy, safe and secure in this extremely welcoming and friendly nursery, eager to explore and learn. Staff plan exceptional opportunities to help all children make excellent progress. Babies thrive in a calm, stimulating environment, with their individual needs met precisely. Inspector highlights - Children are incredibly happy, safe and secure. - Staff plan exceptional opportunities to help all children make excellent progress. - Children's behaviour is impeccable, showing politeness, kindness and respect. - Children love to be outside, whatever the weather, and regularly access forest school. - The leadership team is inspirational, with a high emphasis on staff well-being and continuous improvement. Inspection #10229337 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50205649) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > Parents are very eager to share highly positive feedback about the nursery. > They describe staff as 'amazing' and say that they 'truly care' about their children. Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Superb support is provided for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. Staff diligently monitor progress to identify developmental gaps, develop meticulous early support plans, and make swift referrals. The team works closely with professionals like speech and language therapists and health visitors to ensure children make the best possible progress. Outdoor space Children love to be outside, whatever the weather, and are curious and motivated. Staff use opportunities like snowfall to maximise learning, freezing buckets of water and pumpkins for children to explore. There is superb support for children's physical development, including regular forest school access where they climb trees, jump in puddles, build dens, and learn to cook by the campfire. ## Parent Reviews of The Laurels Child Care 5.0 (1) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjXcFx9gS7uI2wbjAXWoN1kjYLiPXTy7hKoIo6qRJh_Muai21TdUiw=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba3) Stefan Cotnareanu 8 years ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURnaHYzZzN3RRAB!2m1!1s0x487e7dfa55555555:0x4d4d6fa4cc1e6f37) Reviews from Google for The Laurels Child Care. [See all on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=5570231067717037879&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) Inspection history Date: January 2013 - December 2022 Outstanding - February 2017 Outstanding - January 2013 Good ## Frequently asked about The Laurels Child Care ### What outdoor learning does The Laurels Child Care offer? ### What is the staff team like at The Laurels Child Care? ### Is The Laurels Child Care Ofsted registered? ### Which strengths stand out at The Laurels Child Care? ### Does The Laurels Child Care offer wraparound care? ### Whereabouts is The Laurels Child Care? ## Nearby day nurseries in Durham Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to The Laurels Child Care. - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 0.6 mi ### Durham University Day Nursery Durham · DH1 1TA ](/nursery/durham-university-day-nursery-dh1-1ta-ey257491) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.3 mi ### Yellow Wellies Durham · DH1 4SG ](/nursery/yellow-wellies-dh1-4sg-ey360601) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.4 mi ### Stepping Stones Day Nursery Durham Durham · DH1 4HF ](/nursery/stepping-stones-day-nursery-durham-ltd-dh1-4hf-ey436726) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.7 mi ### Kids 1st - Durham Durham · DH1 5SE 5.0(15 reviews) ](/nursery/kids-1st-durham-dh1-5se-ey334642) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.9 mi ### Busy Bees (Durham) Durham · DH1 5HW 4.5(11 reviews) ](/nursery/busy-bees-durham-ltd-dh1-5hw-ey548257) - [ Ofsted: Good 2.3 mi ### Adventure Valley Day Nursery Durham · DH1 5SG 4.0(12 reviews) ](/nursery/adventure-valley-day-nursery-dh1-5sg-2548520) [See all nurseries in Durham →](/search?q=Durham) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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