Ingleby Barwick Childrens Day Nursery

William Crosthwaite Avenue, Teesside Industrial Estate, Thornaby, Stockton-on-Tees TS17 9LX
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  • Ingleby Barwick Childrens Day Nursery, Stockton-on-Tees
Ingleby Barwick Children's Day Nursery, rated Outstanding by Ofsted in November 2016, offers an experienced and highly qualified team of professionals who expertly guide and support children across all areas of learning and development.

The nursery provides a variety of flexible daycare and funded sessions for children up to the age of five years.

At Ingleby Barwick Children’s Day Nursery staff celebrate relationships with parents and carers and work closely together to create a strong learning platform, enabling all children to achieve their full potential.   

The staff are very proud of the relationships that have developed with all parents of children who attend the setting - this was identified as a key strength by Ofsted in their report in November 2016.

Staff provide resources around children's interests and their learning and development needs. There is continuous provision in the baby room for example, they focus on large movement activities to enhance their gross motor skills. They will use the large tuff tray to explore using their senses, such as mark-making with their hands in dry sand.

In the Tweenie room (for 2-3's) they will start at look at making some smaller movements using their shoulders and elbows. Each day the children take part in dough disco, this involves stretching the whole arm and focussing on some smaller hand movements such as pinching and prodding the dough.

In pre- school room, staff focus more on fine motor development in readiness for holding a pencil correctly and starting to form shapes that may represent letters.

The children also benefit from signing tots, little kickers and lingo tots sessions across the month.

Children also enjoy visits from a lady at the library who comes to share storytime with the children and then children go on trips to the library to exchange books.

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Care Provided by Ingleby Barwick Childrens Day Nursery

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

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Claire Pink (Manager)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 12
  • Total Places for Children
  • 60
  • 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

Ingleby Barwick Childrens Day Nursery Reviews (152)

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Ingleby Barwick Childrens Day Nursery has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.893) out of 10, based on 28 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Ingleby Barwick Childrens Day Nursery has 152 reviews.

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Review from Chee H (Father of Child) published on 23 November 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has attended the nursery for just over a year and it the best decision I have made for my son's development. After removing him from another nursery as he wasn’t developing, since being here he has started speaking more fluently and enjoys going.
He mentions all the teachers and his classmate's
names all the time, giving peace of mind he is safe while I’m at work but also liking the time learning and playing.
Definitely a 10 out of 10.

Reply from Kathryn Lovell-Spencer, Nursery Manager at Ingleby Barwick Childrens Day Nursery

Thank you for your review it's lovely that he is making such fabulous progress.


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Review from Sarah (Mother of Child) published on 22 November 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

After an unsettling experience at a different nursery, I was anxious about moving my daughter to another nursery. The staff at Ingleby Barwick Childrens Day Nursery were absolutely fantastic in welcoming my daughter, ensuring she settled in extremely quickly. Having been used to collecting my daughter
from nursery in tears, it was incredible to see her running around laughing and playing with other children at IBCDN. I couldn't speak more highly of this nursery and the dedicated staff there. A wonderful place for children to learn, play and grow.

Reply from Kathryn Lovell-Spencer, Nursery Manager at Ingleby Barwick Childrens Day Nursery

Thank you for such a lovely review. It is really important to us that all children are allowed to settle in at their own speed. This helps to ensure that they are comfortable and happy enabling them to enjoy all the experiences on offer throughout the day. This also helps them to make great progress in their learning and development.


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Review from Katy (Mother of Child) published on 22 November 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Excellent staff attitudes. I feel safe leaving my child in their hands. I am kept up to date with all information and what he has been up to.

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Review from Chantelle C (Mother of Child) published on 15 February 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

As a first time mam I was extremely nervous and anxious putting my baby into nursery at 6 months old but having looked at over 10 nurseries around and not been happy with any of them I was aware of minus five as my nephew had been with them and although a drive away from home I went to view them. From
day one the staff made me feel at ease and took to my son straight away they were aware of my anxiousness and on how clingy my son was but with a few start up sessions both me and my son were settled and happy. My son is now one and loves going to nursery he loves the staff and is developing so amazingly. Thanks, guys you're doing a great job.

Reply from Kathryn Lovell- Spencer, Nursery Manager at Ingleby Barwick Childrens Day Nursery

Thank you for your review. We really do appreciate all your comments. If you have any suggestions for us in areas that we can make improvements please do let us know.


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Review from Andrea (Mother of Child) published on 15 February 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Currently, I am happy with the service provided at the nursery. My daughter is very settled and staff are friendly and approachable. The nursery has developed and improved significantly over the past year, unfortunately, my daughter will soon be at full-time school so will only benefit from these improvements
for a limited period of time. Facilities are good and recently activities to engage with parents more, through organised trips etc. have been positive. My daughter has good relationships with the staff and activities and changes brought in by the current manager have been welcomed. Hopefully, the good work to improve the nursery will continue.

Reply from Kathryn Lovell- Spencer, Nursery Manager at Ingleby Barwick Childrens Day Nursery

Thank you very much for your review, it is greatly appreciated. We do our best to continue to improve and develop the Nursery and our Self Evaluation processes are proving to be highly effective, however, if you have any suggestions about how we could make improvements to our Nursery please do let us know. Your thoughts and opinions are very important to us.


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Review from Louise P (Mother of Child) published on 15 February 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter loves spending time after school with staff and other children. She's been attending the nursery for about 18 months and in that time she has always loved attending the setting; plus, she loves telling us all about what she does there. A superb, safe and trustworthy nursery.

Reply from Kathryn Lovell- Spencer, Nursery Manager at Ingleby Barwick Childrens Day Nursery

Thank you for those lovely comments. They have really made me smile this morning.


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Review from Emma H (Mother of Child) published on 15 February 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

All staff are amazing with my son every time he attends nursery. They constantly encourage development and update me every evening as to what activities he's done that day as well as what he's eaten. Due to working full time I need a nursery where I can trust they will be attentive and help my son learn
through play. I can confidently say all staff at Ingleby Barwick Childrens Day Nursery do this on a daily basis. Thank you to all the team xxx

Reply from Kathryn Lovell- Spencer, Nursery Manager at Ingleby Barwick Childrens Day Nursery

Thank you so much for the lovely comments. I will make sure that I pass them on to the team. It is hard work being a full time working parent so we try our best to make sure that you get lots of information about what the children have been getting up to during the day so that you are always a part of their time at nursery.


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Review from Jordan (Mother of Child) published on 13 February 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Staff are extremely friendly and really enthusiastic and encouraging towards the children. They have plenty of activities to keep them occupied and learn new skills. They also encourage the children to put things away after themselves to maintain a clean and safe environment for the children play in.
I would strongly recommend this nursery.

Reply from Kathryn Lovell- Spencer, Nursery Manager at Ingleby Barwick Childrens Day Nursery

Thank you for taking the time to leave your review and thank you for the lovely comments. We really do appreciate them and I will make sure that the nursery team are able to read them.


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Review from Suzanne W (Mother of Child) published on 13 February 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Having had a bad experience at another nursery with my son, I was very worried about how he might settle when he started but the staff here have been amazing. I can't fault them, they work so hard yet always cheerful and look after the children as if they were their own. Top notch service, my little
boy settled in so fast and loves going.

Reply from Kathryn Lovell- Spencer, Nursery Manager at Ingleby Barwick Childrens Day Nursery

Thank you for your comments. Helping children and parents to settle into the nursery is very important to us. We know that if we get this bit right, then both the partnerships with our parents will be positive and the children will get the most out of their time in the nursery and making rapid progress whilst enjoying themselves.


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Review from Sam (Mother of Child) published on 13 February 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son recently started at Ingleby Day Nursery and has settled fantastically. The staff are fabulous with him as well as putting my mind at rest making sure he's ok. I love the variation of his days and the great play and learning facilities. Very happy I chose here as his first nursery and could not
be more impressed with the nature of the staff.

Reply from Kathryn Lovell- Spencer, Nursery Manager at Ingleby Barwick Childrens Day Nursery

What lovely comments. Thank you very much for taking time to leave your review it is very much appreciated.


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Review from Laura E (Mother of Child) published on 13 February 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Both my children have been looked after at Ingleby Barwick Day Nursery and I am extremely satisfied with the service. The staff are lovely and friendly and I feel confident leaving my children in their care. They come home with lovely stories about what they have been up to and partake in a wide array
of activities.

Reply from Kathryn Lovell- Spencer, Nursery Manager at Ingleby Barwick Childrens Day Nursery

Thank you for your lovely comments. I am really pleased that the children enjoy the activities they take part in whilst they are here. We do take time to follow their interests to ensure that all the children enjoy their time here.


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Review from Amanda (Mother of Child) published on 27 January 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter loves this nursery from day one she was fine settled nicely and had no problems settling in. Good choice of activities and different play areas, excellent nursery all round and the staff are lovely.

Reply from Christine Prendergast, Nurseries Manager at Ingleby Barwick Childrens Day Nursery

Thank you for your lovely comments Amanda


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Review from Dean B (Father of Child) published on 19 January 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We have used other nurseries in the area and been disappointed. Ingleby Barwick Day Nursery has turned our shy little girl into an outgoing, confident little princess. We couldn't recommend this nursery highly enough!

Reply from Christine, Nurseries Manager at Ingleby Barwick Childrens Day Nursery

Thank you for your lovely comments Dean.


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Review from Amy (Mother of Child) published on 13 January 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The moment I walked into the nursery with my daughter I was made to feel welcome by the manager and staff. The nursery has a lovely layout, with well-resourced rooms offering a wide range of activities and play experiences. My daughter enjoys her time at nursery and has grown into a very confident little
girl. This is down to the caring staff taking the time and care to help her settle and enjoy her time with them.
The nursery provides healthy freshly cooked meals and have actively encouraged my daughter to try new foods. I would definitely recommend Ingleby Barwick Day nursery to anybody looking for childcare and I wholeheartedly agree with the recent Ofsted outstanding rating. I would just like to say a very big thank you to the staff for all your help and support since my daughter started at the nursery.

Reply from Kathryn Lovell- Spencer, Nursery Manager at Ingleby Barwick Childrens Day Nursery

Wow such lovely comments, Thank you very much for such lovely words and thank you for taking the time to review Nursery.


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Review from Allan H (Father of Child) published on 12 January 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has been going for over a year and he loves the place and the staff. All very friendly and extremely helpful. Been more than accommodating on a few emergency occasions when we've needed him looking after at short notice.

Reply from Kathryn Lovell- Spencer, Nursery Manager at Ingleby Barwick Childrens Day Nursery

Thank you for taking the time to review us, we try to help out where ever we can and we are pleased that this has been useful to you.


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Review from Gemma J (Mother of Child) published on 12 January 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

This nursery is excellent. My son attends here and is delayed in speech and understanding and was very fussy with his eating and since starting at Ingleby Day Nursery, his progress is incredible!!! He is now eating meals he would never attempt before, he is coming along with his speech and is interacting
with the other children. They identify areas he was struggling in which confirmed my concerns and put everything in place for me to get the support for him he needed!
I would recommend this nursery in a heartbeat the staff are by far the best bunch I have come across and my son feels so comfortable approaching them for help. Thank you for everything you have done for us!!!

Reply from Kathryn Lovell- Spencer, Nursery Manager at Ingleby Barwick Childrens Day Nursery

Thank you for your review of Nursery. It is really important to us that we support all of the children to ensure they make good levels of progress. We work very hard to make sure that each child's individual needs are met quickly and effectively and that families are given the support they need too. It is lovely to see them making such good levels of progress.


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Review from Jennifer D (Mother of Child) published on 11 January 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Very friendly and clean nursery, my son is very happy here and continues to develop well. Good facilities, staff are always helpful and welcoming. I would definitely recommend this nursery to family and friends.

Reply from Kathryn Lovell- Spencer, Nursery Manager at Ingleby Barwick Childrens Day Nursery

Thank you for your comments. It is really important to us to get feedback and I am pleased that you would recommend our nursery to your friends and family.


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Review from James G (Father of Child) published on 28 December 2016
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Such a fantastic nursery, we are having to move our son to another nursery kicking and screaming, purely down to the fact it is not close enough to his school for a wrap-around service. He loves everyone at the nursery and always tells us about his friends and the teachers. Since joining the nursery
2 years ago he has come along massively including his talking, sharing, jigsaws, singing.


We have already recommended one other child to the nursery and will do our best to recommend more, also our next child will be joining the nursery as soon as the time comes.


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Review from Kelly D (Mother of Child) published on 22 July 2016
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I have been very happy with the progress my 3 year old daughter has made at Ingleby Day Nursery. She was reluctant to go to nursery. She was shy and clingy. The staff have been fantastic at working with her, she now loves to go to nursery and is a different child and has more confidence with adults
and children. She has learnt a lot in the 4 months she has been there. I am very impressed with the nursery and the staff. I would recommend it to anyone.

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Review from Zoe C (Mother of Child) published on 27 June 2016
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

A friendly and warming atmosphere, all the staff are very welcoming and nothing is too much trouble. My son instantly felt at home and settled really well, he loves going to nursery now. Just want to thank all staff for making the whole experience a happy one.

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Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.893)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.893) out of 10 for Ingleby Barwick Childrens 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 28 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 28 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 4.893 for Ingleby Barwick Childrens Day Nursery is calculated as follows: ( (301 Excellents x 5) + (32 Goods x 4) + (2 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 335 Ratings = 4.893

  • 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 Ingleby Barwick Childrens Day Nursery is based on 28 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 60 number of registered child places is 12, which has been reached with 28 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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Top 20 Mid-size Nursery Groups 2024

Recipient: Nunthorpe Nurseries Group Ltd

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Top 20 Mid-size Nursery Groups 2023

Recipient: Nunthorpe Nurseries Group Ltd

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Top 20 Mid-size Nursery Groups 2022

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Date: Friday 29 Apr 2022 More details

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Meet the Team (1)

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Claire Pink

Job Title: Nursery Manager

Joined: 2003

Hello, I'm Claire.
I have a level 3 NVQ in childcare and have worked in childcare for 18 years with Nunthorpe nurseries group and I now manage Ingleby Barwick day nursery.
I take pride in managing my nursery, I have very good organisational skills and use them when managing the nursery, staff, and children.
I love to meet new families, welcoming them into our setting and ensuring they feel comfortable.
My team works very hard to ensure all rooms provide fun, stimulating, and safe environments.
I look forward in welcoming both you and your child to our nursery.


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