Hazel Dene Childcare Ltd
GoodBirth to 8+Open for decades
A day nursery in Hartlepool for children from birth to 8+, open 8am to 6pm. They do not publish prices, so that is the first thing to ask. Rated Good by Ofsted in April 2023. Open since 2009, with 32 places.
Places, hours and the day
Who they take, when they are open, and what a day there includes.
Where it is
TS27 4PTWhat the inspector found
One grade is one visit. A run of them tells you whether it has been good for years or has only just got there.
Ofsted inspector, 18 April 2023 · read the full report
What it is like to attend
Children are happy at this welcoming setting. They show that they feel secure and confident as they play and engage deeply in their self-selected activities. Toddlers enthusiastically explore water and use their imaginations as they pretend to make
'tea' in different-sized pots and cups. Children demonstrate creativity. They use their play to re-enact life experiences. For example, children have fun taking turns as they push dolls in pretend pushchairs.
Children behave well. Staff recognise and praise children's efforts and achievements. They are positive role models and have a gentle, calm approach throughout the day. This impacts positively on children, who have the same calm and relaxed demeanour. Children use their manners well. They show that they are keen to learn. Children concentrate well and remain absorbed in their play. For example, younger children spend time outside painting with their hands and brushes. In addition, they sit and focus well during small-group activities.
What Ofsted told them to improve
To further improve the quality of the early years provision, the provider should:
- provide time for children to respond to questions to support their thinking and communication even further n embed and monitor the newly implemented training to ensure that practice continually improves.
- 18 April 2023Good
- 18 September 2017Good
- 23 February 2015Good
Rated Good or Outstanding at 3 of the last 3 graded inspections.
Still missing for Hazel Dene Childcare Ltd
- What it costs
- Funded hours
- Youngest age taken
- Meals
- Nappies
- Waiting list
No dataset holds any of this. Two parents telling us the same thing puts it on the page for whoever looks next.
What to ask them
None of this is in any national dataset and this setting has not published it, which is exactly why it is worth asking.
- What does it cost, all in? What is on top: meals, nappies, late pick-up, and what happens if you are late.
- Can I use my funded hours here? Whether they stretch them over the year, and the minimum days you have to book.
- Is there a place for my child's age? Baby rooms fill first and waiting lists are common.
- Who would my child's key person be? And how long have the staff been there. No dataset holds this and it matters more than anything above.
- Can I visit at a busy time? Mid-morning on a weekday tells you far more than an empty room after hours.
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