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The Louisa Centre Nursery # The Louisa Centre Nursery Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Outstanding (Feb 2022) · The Louisa Centre, Front Street, Stanley, DH9 0TE · Durham Number of places 42 places Age range 0–4 yrs Last inspected Feb 2022 Local authority Durham About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery The Louisa Centre Nursery, located in Stanley, provides an outstanding early years experience for children aged 0-4 years. Open all year round from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, the nursery offers a thoughtfully planned curriculum delivered by staff with a deep understanding of child development. The learning environment is extremely welcoming and friendly, fostering excellent behaviour and strong bonds between children and their key persons. The nursery excels in supporting children's personal, social, and emotional development, ensuring they settle quickly and easily. Physical development is a key focus, with activities in a large sports hall and outdoor exploration in an enclosed garden, encouraging gross and fine motor skills. Staff provide outstanding support for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities, using verbal and visual prompts, and offering tailored choices to communicate interests. There is a strong emphasis on building language and communication skills, with children encouraged to explore books and participate in storytelling. The nursery also places a strong focus on working with parents to support children's learning at home. The knowledgeable and experienced manager provides strong leadership to a well-qualified staff team, fostering continuous improvement. Our ethos Dedicated to learning through play, the experienced team guarantees every child receives individualised support to help them thrive. The indoor spaces are thoughtfully designed to spark curiosity across all areas of the EYFS curriculum. Nutritious meals and snacks alongside engaging daily routines mean your child is well-cared for throughout the day. What it's like Children benefit from a very thoughtfully planned curriculum at this extremely welcoming and friendly nursery. Staff have a deep understanding of where children are in their development and how to support their future learning. They support children's personal, social and emotional development very well. Outstanding quality of education Strong physical development support Excellent behaviour and attitudes Outstanding SEND provision Focus on language and communication Strong parental partnerships ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) Pricing on request This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability. ## Key facts Opening hours Monday - Friday: 08:00 - 18:00 Age range 0-5 Years Term time / All Year All Year Session types Sessional, Full Day Waitlist Waiting list ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of The Louisa Centre Nursery Inspection date Feb 2022 Inspection no. 10194123 Lead inspector Julie Foers Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50180178)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY559726) 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 Contact Nursery The Louisa Centre, Front Street, Stanley, DH9 0TE Opening hours 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday [© 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#/-1.70247/54.86861/14) [](https://www.mapbox.com/) ## Explore day nurseries near Stanley - [Day nurseries in Stanley](/search?q=Stanley) - [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-louisa-centre-nursery-dh9-0te-ey559726) Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for The Louisa Centre Nursery Last inspected 16 February 2022 · Julie Foers 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 benefit from a very thoughtfully planned curriculum at this extremely welcoming and friendly nursery. Staff have a deep understanding of where children are in their development and how to support their future learning. They support children's personal, social and emotional development very well. Inspector highlights - Children rapidly become independent and learn the importance of caring for themselves. - Children benefit from highly innovative and interesting experiences that cover all areas of learning. - There is a strong focus on building children's language and communication. - Staff place an extremely strong focus on working with parents to support children's learning. - The nursery's knowledgeable and experienced manager provides very strong leadership and support to her well-qualified staff team. Inspection #10194123 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50180178) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Staff provide outstanding support for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. They use verbal and visual prompts to help support children's understanding and communication. Staff use a tray of toys to help children choose where they would like to play next and what with, helping them to communicate their interests. Outdoor space Children develop their large muscles as they twist, roll and turn during activities in the large sports hall. They are encouraged to explore in bare feet to support their movement and balance. Children investigate and experiment with a wide range of natural and tactile resources and materials, exploring cut flowers and real vegetables as they play outside in the enclosed garden. Inspection history Most recent inspection 16 February 2022 Outstanding 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/50180178) ## Frequently asked about The Louisa Centre Nursery ### What is The Louisa Centre Nursery's Ofsted rating? ### Does The Louisa Centre Nursery accept funded hours? ### What are the opening hours for The Louisa Centre Nursery? ### Does The Louisa Centre Nursery support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities? ### What kind of outdoor space does The Louisa Centre Nursery offer? ### How does The Louisa Centre Nursery support children's personal and emotional development? ### How does The Louisa Centre Nursery involve parents in their child's learning? ### Can I contact The Louisa Centre Nursery via email? ## About the setting The Louisa Centre Nursery registered in 2018. The nursery employs 16 members of childcare staff. Of these, two hold appropriate early years qualifications at level 5 and 14 hold qualifications at level 3. The nursery opens all year round from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and a week at Christmas. It provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children. URN EY559726 Registered person Durham County Council Day care type Full day care Register Early Years Register Establishment type Childcare on non-domestic premises Previous rating Outstanding ## Nearby day nurseries in Stanley Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to The Louisa Centre Nursery. - [ Ofsted: Good 0.2 mi ### Emeralds Little Gems Daycare - Stanley Centre Stanley · DH9 0AB ](/nursery/emeralds-little-gems-daycare-stanley-centre-dh9-0ab-ey549486) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.3 mi ### Emeralds Little Gems Daycare - Stanley House Stanley · DH9 0BL ](/nursery/emeralds-little-gems-daycare-stanley-house-dh9-0bl-ey549484) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.5 mi ### Little Acorns (North East) Stanley · DH9 7AN 5.0(10 reviews) ](/nursery/little-acorns-north-east-ltd-dh9-7an-ey103722) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.1 mi ### Craghead Childcare Centre Stanley · DH9 6AG ](/nursery/craghead-childcare-centre-dh9-6ag-ey293651) - [ Awaiting first inspection 1.1 mi ### Bloemfontein Nursery Stanley · DH9 6AG ](/nursery/bloemfontein-nursery-dh9-6ag-2858616) - [ Awaiting first inspection 2.7 mi ### Dream Big Nursery School Chester le Street · DH2 3LN 4.9(129 reviews) ](/nursery/dream-big-nursery-school-dh2-3ln-2869134) [See all nurseries in Stanley →](/search?q=Stanley) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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