Which area does The Norton Nursery serve?

The nursery is in Stockton-on-Tees, postcode TS20 2RD, at Norton Nursery Kids Zone on Berkshire Road in Norton. It operates from premises next to Norton Primary School.

What are the opening hours at the nursery?

It is open Monday to Friday from 7.30am to 6pm. The setting operates all year round rather than only during term time.

What are the fees at The Norton Nursery?

Published fees include £46.00 for a full day from 7:30am to 6:00pm, £21.00 for an AM or PM session, £36.00 for a short day, £7.50 for school drop-off, £12.50 for after-school pick-up, and £18.00 for both on the same day. Consumables are charged at 20p per funded hour when provided.

How does the nursery support settling in?

Children are placed with a key worker who leads planning for each child’s activities and experiences based on individual interests. Small groups and familiar staff help children build confidence, while progress is tracked through the iConnect system and shared through the parent zone app.

How can The Norton Nursery be contacted?

The nursery can be contacted on 01642 554646. The website address is https://nortonnursery.com/.

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The Norton Nursery

Ofsted: Good

(Sept 2023)

5.0(2 parent reviews) ·Norton Nursery Kids Zone, Berkshire Road, STOCKTON-ON-TEES, TS20 2RD · Stockton-on-Tees

Number of places

30 places

Age range

2–5 yrs

Last inspected

Sept 2023

Local authority

Stockton-on-Tees

About this day nursery

Norton Nursery Kids Zone offers childcare for children aged two to eleven, located next to Norton Primary School in Berkshire Road, Norton. The nursery aims to provide a friendly, safe, and secure environment where children can thrive and develop.

They boast excellent facilities and a team of highly qualified staff who deliver a stimulating and well-planned curriculum designed to foster emotional, social, and educational stability. As a small nursery, they prioritise small group sizes and consistent, familiar staff to build children's confidence and help them feel at home.

Each child has a dedicated key worker who customises activities and experiences based on individual interests. Progress is monitored using the iConnect system, with updates shared with parents via the parent zone app.

In addition to their nursery services, Norton Nursery also provides after-school care and a holiday club.

Our ethos

Our aim is to provide a warm and friendly nursery experience in a caring, safe and secure environment in which all children develop and grow. We have excellent facilities and equipment and our highly qualified staff provide a stimulating well-planned curriculum. Enabling the children to develop emotional, social and educational stability. We are a small nursery where the children benefit from small groups and familiar staff. This quickly gives the children confidence and enables them to feel at home with their peers.

What it's like

Children thrive and enjoy their time at this friendly nursery. Staff offer additional support to children who are unsure, enabling them to bring toys from home for reassurance. Children go off to explore the range of stimulating activities that staff have specifically chosen to help them to follow their interests.

Small group sizesKey worker systemAfter-school careHoliday club

Pricing & funding

Fees are structured around various session types, including full days, shorter days, AM or PM sessions, and wrap-around school care. Places can be booked on either a term-time only or school holiday only basis. A consumable charge applies per funded hour if provided by the nursery.

Funding accepted

15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)

Good to know

Places can be booked on a term-time only or school holiday only basis.
A consumables charge is applied per funded hour if provided by the nursery.

Key facts

Session types

Full day, AM session, PM session, Short Day, School Drop Off, After School Pick up, After School Pickup and drop off on the same day, Term time only, School holiday only

Opening hours

Monday - Friday: 7:30am to 6:00pm

Age range

2-11 years old

Term time / All Year

All Year

Official Ofsted Report

Independent inspection of The Norton Nursery

Inspection date: Sept 2023
Inspection no.: 10289011
Lead inspector: Eileen Grimes

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Norton Nursery Kids Zone, Berkshire Road, STOCKTON-ON-TEES, TS20 2RD

Opening hours

Monday - Friday: 7:30am to 6:00pm

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Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for The Norton Nursery

Last inspected 20 September 2023 · Eileen Grimes

Overall effectiveness

Good

What it's like to attend

Inspector highlights

Staff use the nursery's outdoor areas to provide children with a wealth of opportunities to develop their physical skills.
Staff and the manager have created a curriculum to meet the needs of all the children who attend.
Children behave very well. Staff use visual aids, such as timers, to encourage children to share.
The manager is reflective and proactive in her practice and is able to identify strengths and areas for development.
Staff provide opportunities for children to learn about healthy lifestyles.

Areas to develop

1develop opportunities and resources for children to explore and investigate further during activities.

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What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

Parents say that staff take time to listen to and support them.

Parents report that their children 'come on in leaps and bounds and staff are amazing'.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Children benefit from targeted activities and experiences that meet their needs, including those children in receipt of funding.

Outdoor space

Staff use the nursery's outdoor areas to provide children with a wealth of opportunities to develop their physical skills. Children enjoy riding bicycles, exploring mark-making resources, and using climbing equipment, while staff support them to manage risks independently.

Parent Reviews of The Norton Nursery

5.0

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5 years ago

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7 years ago

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Inspection history

Date: November 2013

September 2023Good
November 2017Good
October 2014Good
November 2013Requires improvement

Frequently asked about The Norton Nursery

About the setting

The Norton Nursery registered in 2003 and is located in Stockton-on-Tees. The nursery employs seven members of childcare staff, six of whom hold appropriate early years qualifications at level 3 or above. The nursery opens from Monday to Friday, all year round, from 7.30am until 6pm and provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

URN: EY173165
Registered person: Crowe-Harland, Judith
Day care type: Full day care
Register: Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register
Establishment type: Childcare on non-domestic premises

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