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Playdays Nursery

Ofsted: GoodNursery

PLAYDAY NURSERY, 15 SIMPASTURE GATE, NEWTON AYCLIFFE, DL5 5HH

Provider type

Nursery

Capacity

54 children

Key details

Capacity

54 places

Ofsted Inspection Summary

Playdays Nursery was inspected by Ofsted on 11 April 2025 and received an overall rating of Good. In their report, inspectors noted: "Children show enjoyment in activities indoors and outdoors. Staff build close relationships with them and help them to feel safe, settled and secure. Staff are kind, caring and nurturing."

Key strengths

  • Staff provide babies with a warm, safe environment.
  • Children benefit from close relationships with staff who know them very well.
  • The arrangements to support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are effective.
  • The curriculum for supporting children's communication is good.
  • Staff promote children's independence and support them to develop their self- care skills.

Areas for improvement

  • focus staff's teaching during children's self-chosen play to consistently help children make progress towards their individual learning goals
  • reflect on the menu on offer for children and implement changes to ensure children are provided with healthy food choices each mealtime.
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Location

PLAYDAY NURSERY, 15 SIMPASTURE GATE, NEWTON AYCLIFFE, DL5 5HH

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