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The Oval Childcare # The Oval Childcare Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Aug 2025) · Newtown Community Resource Centre, Durham Road, Stockton-On-Tees, TS19 0DE · Stockton-on-Tees Number of places 74 places Age range 0–5 yrs Last inspected Aug 2025 Local authority Stockton-on-Tees About - About - Ofsted - Inclusion - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery 30 pm, Monday to Friday. Rated as Good by Ofsted in its latest inspection on 20 August 2025, the nursery is praised for its caring and attentive staff who ensure children feel safe and secure. The curriculum is ambitious and well-structured, with a focus on developing strong literacy skills through carefully selected 'books of the term'. Staff encourage critical thinking, imaginative play, and provide ample opportunities for children to make choices, fostering active and eager learners. The nursery demonstrates strong support for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities, with staff expertly adapting activities and creating supportive spaces, such as a quiet area for emotional regulation. While there are plans to enhance the outdoor learning environment, the nursery continuously strives to improve, with leaders showing a strong commitment to strengthening the quality of care and learning. Consistent routines, clear expectations, and a focus on self-care skills like toothbrushing and handwashing contribute to children's independence and sense of responsibility. What it's like Children play happily in this inclusive and welcoming setting and are well supported by caring and attentive staff. They feel safe and secure and develop well from an ambitious curriculum where staff encourage them to think and develop their ideas and make choices tailored to their interests. Ambitious curriculum Strong literacy skills Support for SEND Caring staff Good leadership ## Key facts Opening hours Monday to Friday, 7.30am to 5.30pm Term time / All Year All Year Established 2020 Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for The Oval Childcare Last inspected 20 August 2025 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 play happily in this inclusive and welcoming setting and are well supported by caring and attentive staff. They feel safe and secure and develop well from an ambitious curriculum where staff encourage them to think and develop their ideas and make choices tailored to their interests. Inspector highlights - Leaders have taken significant steps to review and strengthen the care and learning the nursery provides. - Good arrangements for staff development, support and supervision help to build on the quality of education. - Children develop strong literacy skills. The curriculum centres around carefully chosen 'books of the term'. - Staff encourage children to think about others and stay safe during activities. - The support for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities is strong. Areas to develop - 1 provide consistent opportunities for all children to develop and practise a range of physical skills to help them strengthen their individual abilities, control and confidence - 2 further develop the outdoor space to provide more high-quality learning experiences that better meet the needs of children who prefer to be outside. Inspection #10408666 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50287485) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of The Oval Childcare Inspection date Aug 2025 Inspection no. 10408666 Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50287485)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2576255) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=the-oval-childcare-ltd-ts19-0de-2576255) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision The support for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities is strong. Staff have a secure understanding of each child's particular needs and meet these well. They adapt activities and develop spaces to support children, such as creating a quiet area for children to take time out and work through their feelings. Outdoor space There are plans to enhance the garden area to better support children who prefer to learn outdoors. Currently, children's opportunities to play and learn outside are limited. Inspection history Date: October 2022 - September 2025 Good - August 2025 Good - November 2022 Good - October 2022 Good ## Frequently asked about The Oval Childcare ### What outdoor space does The Oval Childcare have? ### How does The Oval Childcare support children with SEND? ### How is The Oval Childcare classified by Ofsted? ### What are the opening hours at The Oval Childcare? ### Is The Oval Childcare Ofsted registered? ### Does The Oval Childcare take babies? ## Nearby day nurseries in Stockton-On-Tees Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to The Oval Childcare. - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 0.2 mi ### Nature Time Childcare Stockton-on-Tees · TS19 0AT ](/nursery/nature-time-childcare-ts19-0at-2737019) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.2 mi ### Cheeky Monkees Day Nursery Stockton-on-Tees · TS19 0DS ](/nursery/cheeky-monkees-day-nursery-ts19-0ds-ey413293) - [ Ofsted: Requires improvement 0.7 mi ### Early Miles Nursery Ragworth, Stockton-on-Tees · TS19 0FB ](/nursery/early-miles-nursery-ts19-0fb-2801580) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.9 mi ### Lighthouse Day Nursery Stockton-on-Tees · TS18 3NG ](/nursery/lighthouse-day-nursery-ts18-3ng-305962) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.9 mi ### Rainbow Day Nursery and Out of School Club Stockton-on-Tees · TS20 2EW ](/nursery/rainbow-day-nursery-and-out-of-school-club-ts20-2ew-305980) - [ Awaiting first inspection 0.9 mi ### Spread The Happiness Nursery Stockton on Tees · TS18 3JB ](/nursery/spread-the-happiness-nursery-ts18-3jb-2861367) [See all nurseries in Stockton-On-Tees →](/search?q=Stockton-On-Tees) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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