If you’re looking for a happy environment for a little one aged 0-4 years, then our Ofsted registered nursery is also onsite.
Bright Beginnings aims to provide a safe, secure and stimulating environment where your child can develop many skills through a wide range of learning experiences. As well as providing a caring and friendly atmosphere we seek to ensure that the children have fun in their development.
The Nursery is Ofsted registered, and parents/carers are encouraged to read the independent inspection reports prepared by Ofsted on Bright Beginnings. Ofsted reports can be obtained from the Nursery Manager or via Ofsted website.
The Nursery is situated at New College Durham. The location is close enough to allow parents/carers to visit with ease, but far enough to ensure that the children can play and develop away from the main student body.
The Nursery seeks to recognise that each child is an individual and we meet their needs accordingly, to ensure that the needs of the child is best addressed, the Nursery provides four rooms, which are:
- Blossoms: Aged between birth and approx 15 months
- Buttercups: Aged between 15 months and two years
- Sunflowers: Aged between two and three years
- Poppies: Aged between three and four years 11 months
Additionally, the Nursery also has a large, but enclosed, outdoor play area
Each of the rooms is staffed by a team of fully qualified and dedicated staff who have your child's best interests at heart. All staff receive regular update training on the latest care and education practices, plus Health and Safety, Food Hygiene and First Aid. Your child will be allocated a key person, which provides a point of contact for you to discuss issues with the Nursery.
The fresh foods we provide are where possible sourced from organic
suppliers. We seek to promote health eating so fruit, healthily snacks and balance meals are provided. The two course lunch is provided with a vegetarian option and we can accommodate children with special dietary needs
Applying for a place
The nursery offers a free ‘taster’ session for children/babies, to arrange such a session or arrange an informal visit please contact:
Leanne Elliott, Nursery Manager on 0191 375 4429