Hedgehogs Preschool At Silverdale
GoodBirth to 8+Long established
A pre-school in Newcastle for children from birth to 8+, open sessions in term time, often mornings. They do not publish prices, so that is the first thing to ask. Rated Good by Ofsted in November 2022. Open since 2015, with 16 places.
What you might pay
This setting does not publish its fees, and no national dataset holds them. This is what childcare costs across the council, as a starting point for the call.
What childcare usually costs in Staffordshire
This is not this setting's price. It is the median hourly fee across all providers in Staffordshire from the Department for Education's 2025 provider survey. No national data holds what an individual nursery charges, so ring and ask.
Places, hours and the day
Who they take, when they are open, and what a day there includes.
Where it is
ST5 6PBWhat 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 November 2022 · read the full report
What it is like to attend
Children are greeted by the friendly staff and manager, and welcomed into the setting as they arrive. The learning environment is thoughtfully arranged to capture children's curiosity. Children develop their independence, as they take off their own coats and confidently choose what they would like to play with. They happily play alongside their friends and learn to share and take turns. Children form strong bonds with their key person and staff, they enjoy their company and will seek them out for reassuring cuddles. Children feel safe and secure and are well cared for, which supports their emotional well-being. Staff know the children well and talk fondly about their individual personalities. They regularly observe children as they play to assess their progress and identify any gaps in their development.
Children enjoy an effective balance of enjoyable adult-led activities and childinitiated play experiences. They benefit from daily opportunities to play and develop their physical skills outdoors in the fresh air. For example, children squeal with delight as they excitedly kick and throw autumn leaves up into the air. They learn about the environment and the changing seasons, which helps children to develop an understanding of the natural world. Children take part in celebrating festivals throughout the year and learn about the cultures and traditions of other countries. This helps them to respect and value the differences and similarities of others, and develop an awareness of the diverse world in which they live.
What Ofsted told them to improve
To further improve the quality of the early years provision, the provider should:
- focus more on children's individual next steps in learning and strengthen systems to ensure that children's next steps are known by all staff to help children make even better progress n support staff to develop effective questioning techniques to enhance children's independent thinking skills to extend their learning to the highest level.
- 18 November 2022Good
- 25 January 2017Good
Rated Good or Outstanding at 2 of the last 2 graded inspections.
Still missing for Hedgehogs Preschool At Silverdale
- 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.
Pre-schools within a couple of miles
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