Stanley's at Boldon
OutstandingBirth to 5Long established
A day nursery in Boldon Colliery for children from birth to 5, open 8am to 6pm. They do not publish prices, so that is the first thing to ask. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in November 2021. Open since 2012, with 74 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 South Tyneside
This is not this setting's price. It is the median hourly fee across all providers in South Tyneside 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
NE35 9DGWhat 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, 11 November 2021 · read the full report
What it is like to attend
The manager and staff are dedicated to giving every child the best possible start in life in this inclusive nursery. Children are eager to join in with the inspiring and challenging activities on offer. They play happily and explore lots of natural and everyday resources. For example, staff provide real pots and pans, cutlery, fruit and vegetables in the role-play area to extend children's imaginations. Children have constant access to safe play in the exciting outdoor spaces. Toddlers concentrate intently as they use rollers and paint to make marks on large pieces of material on the fence. They independently explore with a hose pipe, filling trays with water and experiment mixing paint into the water. Older children enjoy planting vegetables in the garden. They proudly recall when they used their vegetables to make soup.
Children's behaviour is exemplary. Staff teach children how to behave and help them to think about what to do if a problem occurs. Children are very motivated and work exceptionally well together. They know their views are listened to and respected. For instance, when it is time for lunch, children put a 'stop' sign on their models. Other children recognise that this means they are going back to finish them after lunch. Staff have worked tirelessly during the COVID-19 pandemic to support children, their families and the local community. When children did not attend, staff made weekly phone calls to their key children and took activities to them at home. For example, staff provided parents and children with the ingredients and recipes to make play dough at home.
- 11 November 2021Outstanding
- 23 June 2016Outstanding
- 16 July 2012Outstanding
Rated Good or Outstanding at 3 of the last 3 graded inspections.
Still missing for Stanley's at Boldon
- 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.
Day nurseries within a couple of miles
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