Nunthorpe Children's Day Nursery

The Crescent, Nunthorpe, Middlesbrough TS7 0JW
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  • Nunthorpe Children's Day Nursery, Middlesbrough
Nunthorpe Children's Day Nursery offers a flexible service to parents with day care, a breakfast, an after-school and holiday club. It also offers two hour sessions and a playgroup.

The nursery's stimulating environment and its wide range of activities ensures that children are motivated and eager to join in.

High standards of care and hygiene practice support the personal care needs of the children. The staff are skilled and sensitive in helping children of all ages form secure emotional attachments giving children confidence in their own abilities.

All children have a key person which ensures that they are all emotionally well prepared for the next stages in their learning.
Staff support children’s transitions both within the setting and prepare them for when they move to school.

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Care Provided by Nunthorpe Children's Day Nursery

  • Type of Service
  • Day Nursery – Privately Owned
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Katie Headland (Manager)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 16
  • Total Places for Children
  • 52
  • Age Range
    • from 0 years 2 months
    • to 5 years 0 months
  • Opening Times
  • Monday 07:30-18:00
    Tuesday 07:30-18:00
    Wednesday 07:30-18:00
    Thursday 07:30-18:00
    Friday 07:30-18:00
  • When Closed
  • Bank Holidays

Nunthorpe Children's Day Nursery Reviews (177)

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9.9

Nunthorpe Children's Day Nursery has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.930) out of 10, based on 61 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Nunthorpe Children's Day Nursery has 177 reviews.

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Review from Gillian B (Grandmother of Child) published on 10 February 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My grandson has lived with me since March 2023, and he has attended the nursery ever since, I chose this nursery because of its excellent reputation.
I have three older grandchildren who attended the nursery from Dec 2007 through to August 2010.
One of the most outstanding and comforting things was
that the same manageress and deputy manageress are still in the same posts now, which I think speaks volumes.
I will be keeping my grandson at Nunthorpe Nursery until he is at an age for full-time school.

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Review from N K (Mother of Child) published on 10 February 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My little boy started this nursery two days a week to get him used to spending time with other children. He absolutely loves going, looks forward to it each morning he is there. The staff are all so attentive and pleasant, my little boy has come on leaps and bounds. I would highly recommend to other
parents looking for a nursery for their children.

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Review from D B (Father of Child) published on 10 February 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Great nursery, staff really friendly and our son loves going. Lots of activities, fun and he's always well fed. He's been going for a year now and the staff are really supportive, they give help and guidance with any issues that crop up (terrible twos!) and know their stuff.

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Review from Nichola H (Mother of Child) published on 26 March 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My child started Nunthorpe Nursery in January 2024 aged 10 months and she is settling in great. We have tears initially on hand over but she soon settles down and seems really comfortable and happy with the staff. The staff have always been really welcoming and comforting to her and on pick up she always
looks happy. They are also very informative and she also eats well which I see as a good sign too.
My older daughter also attended Nunthorpe Nursery from age 10 months until she started full-time school and she enjoyed her time there.
I am happy with the care my daughter receives and I would definitely recommend Nunthorpe Nursery!

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Review from L R (Mother of Child) published on 25 March 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

All the staff are great, a really welcoming place for my little one. My little girl has recently completed potty training and the girls in the ladybird room have all been so patient and helpful. A really lovely nursery all around.

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Review from Daniel W (Father of Child) published on 25 March 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Fantastic nursery, couldn’t rate it highly enough! The staff are very friendly with ourselves and our child. Always attentive and send us frequent photos to show what our child has been learning or doing during the day, putting our minds at ease. Our child has come on leaps and bounds in both behaviour
and speech since starting. Would highly recommend to any parent

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Review from C L (Mother of Child) published on 25 March 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

After an awful experience with another nursery, the most important thing for me was to find a nursery where my daughter was safe, cared for and happy and she is 100% all three of these with Nunthorpe Nursery!
The staff are excellent, very caring and of mixed age/sex which I feel is great for the kids.
I feel my daughter is 100% safe and happy when she’s there. She always comes out smiling and talking about the staff and how much she likes them.
The nursery manager is very helpful and adaptable to our needs on a few occasions when I’ve had to make a last-minute change of date/time etc.
The facilities/outside space isn’t the best I’ve seen but that’s down to location and they’ve made the best of the space they have. The outside space is great for the kids with the little houses and bikes etc.
Would I recommend this nursery! Yes! Don’t think there’s much else that needs to be said. Happy, healthy and thriving daughter, so I’m happy.

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Review from Sarah B (Mother of Child) published on 25 March 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has made lots of friends there. He is so happy. The staff are so friendly. My husband and I work shifts and the nursery are so flexible with days and are so accommodating for short notice changes. We are so pleased we found Nunthorpe Nursery. We have one very happy 3-year-old. Thank you

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Review from Lisa G (Mother of Child) published on 25 March 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has attended the day nursery from the age of one year old. Thanks to the amazing manager and staff, he has settled in so well and he is always excited when we arrive at nursery in the morning. He has made fantastic progress in all areas of learning and it is lovely to see the photos on the app.
The activities are excellent and my son has learnt so much during his time there.
The manager and her team are outstanding and we are lucky to have their support, nothing is too much and they are very accommodating.
Keep up the great work everyone and a big thanks for all you do.

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Review from Gemma R (Mother of Child) published on 14 March 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My child has settled in so well, and I couldn't be happier with the experience. The staff are lovely - he is always telling me about all the things he's done throughout the day. So glad we made the decision for him to attend the nursery.

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Review from Amy L (Mother of Child) published on 14 March 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter goes to this nursery, and she absolutely loves it. She’s made loads of friends, and the staff are great with her. She’s currently potty training, and the staff really help with that. Her speech has come on tremendously since starting too.

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Review from Samantha D (Mother of Child) published on 14 March 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Amazing nursery! The manager and the whole team are incredible, and my child has come on so far. Love the nursery and its team. Five stars without a doubt.
Always supportive and flexible if needed to be. Fantastic nursery.

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Review from S C (Mother of Child) published on 14 March 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

A lovely, warm welcoming nursery. I was so nervous about my little boy starting; however, he is doing amazing, and all of my worries have disappeared. The staff are amazing, have great communication and are helpful with forms etc. Would absolutely recommend. Thank you!

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Review from Amy K (Mother of Child) published on 14 March 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has been attending Nunthorpe Nurseries since she was 11 months old. She is now 3 years old. She’s gone from a baby to an independent young girl. She has learnt so much since attending, and she continues to grow after each day. I am so grateful for every single staff member who has cared
for and continues to care for and teach her. She will be leaving in September to start school nursery, but being here has taught her so many wonderful things which she will take to her new school. The nursery is very accommodating, and she really enjoys each time she is there. I will certainly recommend Nunthorpe Nurseries to anyone who is looking to put her child into a nursery. They have been absolutely amazing from the very start.
She will certainly miss everyone when she goes over to school nursery, and so will I. We have both made friendships and relationships with many of the staff and children.
Forever grateful to the manager and the girls who work so hard at their jobs.

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Review from J H (Father of Child) published on 14 March 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

What can I say about this nursery, both of my girls go here and love it. The staff are amazing and nothing is too much trouble, my youngest has only been there since January and she loves it. She has come on so much. I love getting the little updates of what they have been doing throughout the day.
I can't recommend this nursery enough.

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Review from Denise K (Mother of Child) published on 6 March 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My child has just turned 3 and she has been at this nursery since she was 9 months old. I cannot speak highly enough of the staff that work there. Everyone goes above and beyond to ensure my daughter is happy and safe. She has come along so much and learns so much each day. But most of all, she has
lots of fun, there is a wide range of activities, learning and play at the nursery and the facilities are great. I also feel she eats well there and has a well-balanced diet. It can still be difficult leaving her in the mornings, but I always go away confident that she is in good hands. Well done to all the staff!

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Review from Chris W (Father of Child) published on 6 March 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son started in September 2023. He was shy and always upset when getting dropped off. All the staff there were very supportive of him during this time and has helped him to grow. Marie has been especially great with him as his key worker and has gone out of her way to get him dinosaur toys for the
nursery. Since starting he's gone from barely speaking to being a little chatterbox. All the staff are amazing and the nursery itself is great with lots of space inside and out!

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Review from J H (Mother of Child) published on 6 March 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My child has been attending Nunthorpe Nursery since August 2023. I was very hesitant to put my child in a nursery but had to due to studying and working. When we viewed the nursery it immediately felt homely and welcoming. The staff are amazing, especially three members of staff in the baby room. My
daughter came home one day doing an action with her hands when saying more, I later learnt that the children learn Makaton at nursery and my child now signs a few words and we are practising at home too. They’ve also helped her learn to use cutlery (still learning at home) and sit at a table and chairs to eat. My child constantly comes home exhausted because she had had a busy day doing sensory play, or a walk around the local area, she loves it! Very grateful to have these amazing nursery teachers caring for my child. The app is an amazing resource for the parents too as you get updates on what your children are doing.

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Review from H M (Father of Child) published on 6 March 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son and daughter attend this nursery and both have made great strides in their confidence and skills due to the excellent staff over the years at the Nunthorpe site. My children love going to nursery and, as a parent, it puts me at ease knowing they are comfortable, happy and developing.
Thank
you to all the staff - I highly recommend Nunthorpe Nursery!

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Review from Gemma E (Mother of Child) published on 6 March 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Nunthorpe Children’s Day Nursery is exceptional. The team create a lovely warm and inclusive atmosphere. They meet all our children’s needs and are able to be flexible with our needs as parents - which makes working life so much easier.

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Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.930)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.930) out of 10 for Nunthorpe Children's Day Nursery is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 4.9 out of 5 from 61 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 61 positive Reviews in the last 24 months.

Detailed Breakdown of Review Score

The maximum Review Score for a Day Nursery is 10, which is made up from the Average Rating of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) and the Number of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) in the last 24 months:

  • a) 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months.

    The Average Rating of 4.930 for Nunthorpe Children's Day Nursery is calculated as follows: ( (681 Excellents x 5) + (49 Goods x 4) + (1 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 731 Ratings = 4.93

  • b) 5 Points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 24 months. A Positive Review is defined as any Review with an 'Overall Experience' of '4' or '5' (out of a max rating '5').

    The 5 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Nunthorpe Children's Day Nursery is based on 61 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    • i) 4 points are available for the first 10 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, and then 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews and then 0.1 Points for the next five Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.100, 7th = 0.100, 8th = 0.100, 9th = 0.100, 10th = 0.100) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 = 4

    • ii) 1 point is available for the number of Positive Reviews reaching 20% of the number of registered child places in the last 24 months. If this number is partially reached, then that proportion of 1 point is given. eg a Day Nursery registered for a maximum of 50 child places has to reach 10 Positive Reviews to receive 1 point, if it has 7 reviews it will receive 0.7 points. 20% of the 52 number of registered child places is 10.4, which has been reached with 61 Positive reviews. Points = 1

  • When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.

  • If a Day Nursery does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.

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Katie Headland

Job Title: Manager

Joined: 1990

Hello, I'm Katie.
I have an NNEB and foundation degree in Early years childhood studies and have worked in childcare for 32 years here at Nunthorpe Children's Day Nursery. I started out as an Early year's educator, working my way up to deputy manager and now proud to be manager. I take great pride in my nursery and love to welcome new and returning families. We have a fantastic fun and safe environment. I have lots of experience with Sen and higher needs children and enjoy working with families to provide the best possible care and education for them. I believe having a strong team helps children achieve their individual learning goals by working together and working alongside parents and families collectively.
I look forward to welcoming you to our nursery.


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