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Wheatley Hill Community Nursery # Wheatley Hill Community Nursery Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Dec 2024) · 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 - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - Reviews - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [Reviews](#reviews) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## 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 organisation Spacious outdoor area On-site healthy meals and snacks ## 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 →](https://www.wheatleyhillcommunitynursery.co.uk/contact) ## 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 - 1 consider ways to support better support children's focus as they move from one part of the daily routine to another - 2 review 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: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50266686) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Wheatley Hill Community Nursery Inspection date Dec 2024 Inspection no. 10368014 Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50266686)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY330506) 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 The Family Centre, Jack Lawson Terrace, Wheatley Hill, DH6 3RD [© 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#/-1.42282/54.74149/14) [](https://www.mapbox.com/) ## Explore day nurseries near Wheatley Hill - [Day nurseries in Wheatley Hill](/search?q=Wheatley+Hill) - [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=wheatley-hill-community-nursery-ltd-dh6-3rt-ey330506) ## 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) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocLrNT49F7Bi_FllWXa7LT1-yVyZqGYGu4oGapNlGGikceA2yw=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba2) 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 [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURFN0tDN0Z3EAE!2m1!1s0x487e89a37c0633e7:0xc001cc39a69552c) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjVKzMkuUKNhmZRfG5lVw7j-FvOXxOvdCCM1DPEfrduu1RYjPqU0=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba4) Gary Hunter a year ago Lovely little nursery, staff are really friendly and helpful [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUN6dUpiaXRnRRAB!2m1!1s0x487e89a37c0633e7:0xc001cc39a69552c) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocKZtw0-abnbNmcIi1vrNMvKuLUA1dfCoD9PHGASNx68UrPznA=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Emma Ritchie 8 years ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNRdV9UVl93RRAB!2m1!1s0x487e89a37c0633e7:0xc001cc39a69552c) Reviews from Google for Wheatley Hill Community Nursery. 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