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Wheatley Hill Community Nursery

Ofsted: Good
(Dec 2024)
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5.0(3 parent reviews) ·The Family Centre, Jack Lawson Terrace, Wheatley Hill, DH6 3RD · Durham
Number of places
26 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Dec 2024
Local authority
Durham

About this day nursery

Wheatley Hill Community Nursery Ltd is a non-profit organisation located in Wheatley Hill, dedicated to providing high-quality day-care for children in the local community and surrounding areas. The nursery offers a stimulating environment where children can engage in various activities such as creative play, role-playing, water play, and messy play.

Each room is uniquely designed to capture children's imaginations and foster a love for learning. The nursery also boasts a spacious outdoor area for children to explore and enjoy.

Healthy snacks and meals are prepared on-site, ensuring children receive nutritious food throughout the day. They cater to different age groups, with a dedicated baby room for infants aged 6 weeks to 2 years, accommodating up to 8 babies at a time.

There is also a room specifically for two-year-old children, with a capacity for 24 children. The nursery aims to create a nurturing and fun atmosphere where children can develop, discover, and express their individuality.

What it's like

Children thrive at this very friendly, warm and welcoming setting. They are settled and happy as they sing songs and play imaginatively with friends. Staff are respectful, patient, and kind. They build wonderful relationships with children in their care.

Non-profit organisationSpacious outdoor areaOn-site healthy meals and snacks

Pricing & funding

Pricing on request

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Key facts

Opening hours

Monday to Friday all year round. Sessions are from 8am until 5.30pm.

Age range

6 weeks to 3 years

Term time / All Year

All Year

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Wheatley Hill Community Nursery

Last inspected 12 December 2024

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 thrive at this very friendly, warm and welcoming setting. They are settled and happy as they sing songs and play imaginatively with friends. Staff are respectful, patient, and kind. They build wonderful relationships with children in their care.

Inspector highlights

  • Children thrive in a friendly, warm, and welcoming setting, showing high levels of concentration and persistence.
  • Staff provide strong support for children to express feelings, manage behaviour, and promote confidence through praise.
  • Children are becoming increasingly independent, making simple choices, and learning about healthy foods.
  • Support for children's learning is consistently good, with staff following children's lead, modelling new skills, and providing clear instructions.
  • There is strong support for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities, with staff working closely with other professionals.

Areas to develop

  • 1consider ways to support better support children's focus as they move from one part of the daily routine to another
  • 2review the structure of group times to reduce distractions, in order to support children's already good listening and attention skills to an even higher level.
Inspection #10368014 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

Parents speak very highly of the setting and its staff team. They praise the dedication of staff and say they feel well informed about their child's day.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

There is strong support for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. Staff work closely with other professionals in health and education, such as health visitors and local school staff, involved with children in their care. This helps create a consistent approach to support for children's learning.

Outdoor space

Children plan good support for children's developing physical skills. Children balance on beams and stepping stones. They navigate obstacle courses in the setting's spacious, enclosed garden.

Parent Reviews of Wheatley Hill Community Nursery

5.0
(3)
Joseph Laird
6 years ago

Great atmosphere really good professional staff who are excellent at sharing what activities the kids have had even if just playing together. We are really comfortable and confident about the care they provide they are top notch

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Gary Hunter
a year ago

Lovely little nursery, staff are really friendly and helpful

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Inspection history

Date: March 2011

  • December 2024Good
  • March 2019Good
  • September 2015Good
  • March 2011Outstanding

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