Green Lane Nursery And Childcare Centre
Green Lane, Barnard Castle, DL12 8LG
Provider type
Nursery
Capacity
95 children
Key details
Capacity
95 places
Ofsted Inspection Summary
Green Lane Nursery And Childcare Centre was inspected by Ofsted on 5 June 2025 and received an overall rating of Inadequate. In their report, inspectors noted: "The quality of education is inconsistent and, at times, inappropriate for the age and stage of the children. In the baby room, children are exposed to unsafe materials, including food-based sensory items and small, hazardous objects, without adequate supervision. This poses a risk of choking and reflects a lack of understanding around how to plan safe, age-appropriate activities."
Key strengths
- Staff deployment does not always meet children's needs or ensure their safety.
- Risk assessments are undertaken daily in both the indoor and outdoor areas.
- Staff receive informal supervision sessions.
- Staff have accessed training and demonstrate an understanding of the value of open-ended exploration.
- Despite weaknesses, the curriculum includes a broad range of experiences.
This summary is extracted from the official Ofsted inspection report. Read the full report for complete information.
Location
Green Lane, Barnard Castle, DL12 8LG
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