--- title: "Tummyticklers Day Nursery, Billingham | Ofsted: Good" description: "Tummyticklers, a day nursery in Billingham — rated Good by Ofsted. See fees, opening hours, photos and contact details. Compare nearby nurseries." lang: en-GB json-ld: | [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "WebSite", "name": "Nursery Advice", "url": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk", "description": "Search and compare UK nurseries. Ofsted ratings, fees, opening hours, Google reviews and inspection history — all in one place.", "inLanguage": "en-GB", "potentialAction": { "@type": "SearchAction", "target": { "@type": "EntryPoint", "urlTemplate": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/search?q={search_term_string}" }, "query-input": "required name=search_term_string" } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Organization", "name": "Nursery Advice", "url": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk", "description": "Search and compare UK nurseries. 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[Nurseries](/nurseries) 4. · 5. [North East](/search?region=North+East) 6. · 7. Tummyticklers # Tummyticklers Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Aug 2023) · 5.0 (2 Google reviews) · Everard Ellis Centre, Mill Lane, BILLINGHAM, TS23 1HG · Stockton-on-Tees Number of places 50 places Age range 0–5 yrs Last inspected Aug 2023 Local authority Stockton-on-Tees 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 Tummyticklers is a childcare nursery located in Billingham, aiming to provide a friendly, clean, healthy, and secure environment where children can learn, grow, and enjoy their time with peers. The day nursery caters to children aged from 6 weeks to 12 years old and prides itself on its flexibility to meet individual needs. It operates from a large building with an open-plan design, divided into age-appropriate rooms, including a separate area for toddlers and a wrap-around room. This open-plan structure ensures safeguarding and familiarity among children and staff. The day nursery boasts a large, secure outdoor area for various activities like planting, construction, and games, with plans for new play frames and slides. Security is a priority, featuring an 8-foot metal fence around the outdoor area and 24-hour CCTV surveillance. Conveniently situated on Mill Lane, it is easily accessible from multiple nearby schools. What it's like Children arrive happily and eager to start their day, greeted by a caring, nurturing staff team. Staff are quick to respond to children's needs, providing cuddles and reassurance to help them feel safe and secure. The stimulating environment, both indoors and outside, offers a wide range of interesting activities. Ages 6 weeks to 12 years old Secure outdoor area with 24hr CCTV Open-plan design with age-appropriate rooms Flexible to meet individual needs ## Pricing & funding Pricing on request This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability. [Request pricing →](http://www.tummyticklers.co.uk/prices.htm) ## Key facts Opening hours Monday to Friday, all year round, except for bank holidays. Sessions are from 7am until 6pm. Age range 6 weeks up to 12 years Term time / All Year All Year Registered with Ofsted 2012 Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Tummyticklers Last inspected 30 August 2023 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 arrive happily and eager to start their day, greeted by a caring, nurturing staff team. Staff are quick to respond to children's needs, providing cuddles and reassurance to help them feel safe and secure. The stimulating environment, both indoors and outside, offers a wide range of interesting activities. Inspector highlights - Children develop a love of books and reading, supported by staff and a lending library for parents. - Staff effectively support children's communication and language skills through songs, rhymes, and engaging conversations. - Children develop a secure understanding of numbers, counting, and size through planned learning opportunities and the introduction of mathematical language. - Staff have high expectations of children's behaviour and use effective strategies to help them manage their own feelings and behaviours. - Leaders ensure effective support for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities, with swift identification, referrals, and collaboration with other professionals. Areas to develop - 1 support staff to focus more closely on all of the available opportunities within activities to challenge and extend children's learning even further - 2 use the initial information gathered from parents to plan for children's learning effectively from the very beginning. Inspection #10305565 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50229270) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Tummyticklers Inspection date Aug 2023 Inspection no. 10305565 Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50229270)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY438503) 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 ](http://www.tummyticklers.co.uk/) Everard Ellis Centre, Mill Lane, BILLINGHAM, TS23 1HG ## Explore day nurseries near BILLINGHAM - [Day nurseries in BILLINGHAM](/search?q=BILLINGHAM) - [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=tummyticklers-ts23-1hg-ey438503) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection “ > parents cannot speak highly enough about the nurturing staff and how well they accommodate children's individual needs. Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Leaders ensure that children with special educational needs and/or disabilities are supported effectively to make good progress. Staff are quick to identify children who are not at their expected levels of development. They make swift referrals and consistently work in partnership with other professionals to develop targeted plans for all children who need them. This helps these children to make the best possible progress. Outdoor space Staff provide children with plenty of time outside in the garden. They teach them how to manage risks, such as when they climb up and down the climbing frame. This helps children to develop their large muscles, balance and coordination. ## Google Reviews of Tummyticklers 5.0 (2 Google reviews) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocIF2k8HagROXeHAbOZBO0htbUgtA8ZHMibKjfZGJF2dCdVMWw=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Hannah Elliott 7 years ago Our son has just started a few weeks ago, he loves it. The girls are lovely and friendly, theres lots of creative, pretend and outside play and an update of everything hes done each session. So glad we found it, great little nursery that's really improving his social and communication skills. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNZcWZTQ29BRRAB!2m1!1s0x487e92a543b73ab9:0x96a8e3f50f8ec0ca) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocIQRE1zToLHm4KgvREW3L7e5Kl2c3kRPQS3grxxGl02YbiyQg=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) josh eastern 9 years ago Our sarah loved the place just can't pull her away [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURRbmJEa2NREAE!2m1!1s0x487e92a543b73ab9:0x96a8e3f50f8ec0ca) Reviews from Google for Tummyticklers. [See all on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=10856177543444086986&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) Inspection history Date: September 2013 - August 2023 Good - February 2018 Good - October 2017 Inadequate - April 2014 Good - September 2013 Inadequate ## Frequently asked about Tummyticklers ### What part of the country is Tummyticklers in? ### What stands out in the nursery inspection highlights? ### How can Tummyticklers be contacted? ### Open hours at Tummyticklers? ### How is Tummyticklers classified by Ofsted? ## Nearby day nurseries in BILLINGHAM Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Tummyticklers. - [ Ofsted: Good 0.3 mi ### Cheeky Monkees Day Nursery Billingham · TS23 1BL ](/nursery/cheeky-monkees-day-nursery-ts23-1bl-ey539996) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.7 mi ### Smiles Billingham · TS23 4AA ](/nursery/smiles-ts23-4aa-ey539912) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.8 mi ### The Norton Nursery Stockton-on-Tees · TS20 2RD ](/nursery/the-norton-nursery-ts20-2rd-ey173165) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.1 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) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.3 mi ### Smiles Nursery - Frederick Nattrass Stockton-on-Tees · TS20 1BY ](/nursery/smiles-nursery-frederick-nattrass-ts20-1by-ey556647) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.6 mi ### Piglets Playgroup (Wolviston Base) Billingham · TS22 5DE ](/nursery/piglets-playgroup-wolviston-base-ts22-5de-ey537026) [See all nurseries in BILLINGHAM →](/search?q=BILLINGHAM) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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