Trimdon's Little Tykes Ltd
GoodBirth to 8+Open for decades
A day nursery in Trimdon Station for children from birth to 8+, open 07:45 to 18:00, 5 days a week. They do not publish prices, so that is the first thing to ask. Rated Good by Ofsted in May 2023. Open since 2002, with 22 places.
Places, hours and the day
Who they take, when they are open, and what a day there includes.
Where it is
TS29 6QHWhat 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, 3 May 2023 · read the full report
What it is like to attend
Children are happy, settled and secure at this friendly and welcoming setting. They immerse themselves in their play and the wide range of exciting and challenging activities staff provide. Children are curious and willing to try as they explore with soil in the mud kitchen and search for insects in the nursery garden. Staff know children individually very well. They form close bonds and enjoy each other's company. Staff are responsive, caring and kind. They provide strong support for children's growing confidence and independence. For example, they encourage children to hang up their coats and wash their hands. At mealtimes, children serve themselves and pour their own drinks.
Staff praise and encourage children. This helps raise their self-esteem. They support children to make simple decisions, such as selecting their fruit at snack time. There is a strong emphasis on self-care and social skills, to help prepare children for school or the next stage in their learning. Staff support children's wellbeing by providing a home-from-home environment. They encourage children, through walks and trips around the local area, to learn about the local community and their place in it. This helps children learn about their own identity and provides them with a strong sense of belonging.
What Ofsted told them to improve
To further improve the quality of the early years provision, the provider should:
- develop support for children to express their own thoughts and ideas n support children to understand the impact their behaviour has on others.
- 3 May 2023Good
- 19 October 2017Good
- 9 December 2014Good
Rated Good or Outstanding at 3 of the last 3 graded inspections.
Still missing for Trimdon's Little Tykes 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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