Teeny Tots Day Nursery, Burnham Road

Dinosaur fossils hidden in shaving foam give a useful picture of Teeny Tots: children's interests become reasons to explore, make marks and practise using their hands. In February 2025, this activity connected an enthusiasm for dinosaurs with the movements needed for later writing.

Teeny Tots Day Nursery, Burnham Road has capacity for 42 children aged 12 to 48 months and sits within Christopher Pickering Primary School in Hull. At its February 2025 inspection, Ofsted rated the nursery Good and judged safeguarding effective. The practical character of its learning is clear, alongside two priorities: greater challenge for the most able children and broader mathematical experiences.

The early years foundation stage sets requirements for children's learning, development and care; here, play provides opportunities to practise communication, movement and early learning. In February 2025, staff narrated children's activities and adjusted their language to children's development, while recognising communication through gestures as well as words.

An interest in moving objects led to ramps and a designated throwing space. Counting accompanied throwing, but mathematical experiences needed to extend beyond counting into ideas such as measuring and comparing weight or volume. Adult-led group activities also needed better adaptation: some of the most able children lost interest rather than receiving enough challenge.

Outdoor play in February 2025 included balancing along wooden planks and climbing over barrels and tyres. Weekly dance sessions added movement to music, while gardening gave children vegetables to harvest, eat and take home. These were practical experiences with different demands, from coordination to caring for growing plants.

At the February 2025 inspection, Ofsted found that staff understood children's communication cues and that targeted support plans, developed with parents and other professionals, helped children with special educational needs and/or disabilities address gaps in learning.

Everyday routines in February 2025 included toothbrushing and conversations about healthy food. Parents received guidance on healthy packed lunches. A sand timer helped children take turns with popular toys, making waiting easier to understand; explanations about using the slide linked boundaries to safety.

Staff supervision and appraisal meetings were used in February 2025 to identify training and support needs. Many practitioners had worked there for several years, giving the inspection-era account a sense of continuity.

The address is Christopher Pickering Primary School, 1 Burnham Road, Hull, HU4 7EB. In February 2025, the nursery operated on weekdays during school terms, with session times of 8.30am to 4pm, and offered government-funded childcare places. It also received extra funding for disadvantaged children.

Sharing a school site does not guarantee a Reception place.

• Challenge and mathematics. February 2025 brought two clear improvement priorities: keeping the most able children engaged in adult-led learning and extending mathematics beyond counting. These matter for children ready for a greater stretch.
• Attendance arrangements. The February 2025 pattern was term-time weekday care, with sessions from 8.30am to 4pm. Which current booking pattern and funded-hours arrangements would fit your family's week?
• School-site expectations. The nursery occupies Christopher Pickering Primary School's site. Treat childcare and Reception admission as separate decisions.

Teeny Tots suits families drawn to practical, interest-led play within a primary-school setting. Its February 2025 picture combines outdoor movement, gardening and close attention to communication, with clear work to do on mathematical breadth and challenge. The dated attendance pattern suits a school-term routine; the school address carries no promise of a Reception place.