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Secret Garden Day Nursery

Ofsted: GoodNursery

50 Haughton Green, Darlington, DL1 2DF

Provider type

Nursery

Capacity

40 children

Key details

Capacity

40 places

Ofsted Inspection Summary

Secret Garden Day Nursery was inspected by Ofsted on 16 November 2022 and received an overall rating of Good. In their report, inspectors noted: "Children receive a warm welcome from nursery staff. Any children who are unsettled when they arrive are cuddled and reassured. Children show that they feel safe and secure in the care of the nurturing staff team."

Key strengths

  • Detailed knowledge of children's interests and next steps helps their key person to plan appropriate learning opportunities.
  • Considerable emphasis is placed on helping children to be ready for their next stage of learning.
  • Children are supported effectively to practise the skills they need to develop their independence.
  • There are many opportunities for children to develop a love of books.
  • High-quality interactions between staff and children help promote children's speech and communication.

Areas for improvement

  • strengthen teaching further in the pre-school room, so that all children are given opportunities to be actively engaged in purposeful activities throughout the…
  • continue to develop the outdoor area, so that it provides a more stimulating learning environment for children who prefer to learn outside.
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Location

50 Haughton Green, Darlington, DL1 2DF

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