Teeny Tots Day Nursery, County Road South

In June 2024, café role play, space for babies to crawl and an emphasis on language shaped everyday life at Teeny Tots Day Nursery, County Road South. At its June 2024 inspection, Ofsted rated the nursery Good overall. The strongest practical picture is of children learning through ordinary experiences: choosing resources, singing familiar songs and using words to explain what they need.

At 163 County Road South, Hull, HU5 5LZ, the nursery has capacity for 54 children aged 3 to 60 months. That is the whole-setting capacity, rather than the size of an individual group.

In June 2024, older children used pencils and clipboards to take orders in café play. Writing had a purpose within their game. For babies, furniture placement and clear floor space supported crawling and pulling up, giving early movement its own place in the day.

The early years foundation stage is the framework for children's learning, development and care. Here, the June 2024 examples included counting construction blocks, comparing objects by size and exploring shapes. Staff also planned activities around understanding vocabulary and expressing needs.

Books were within children's independent reach in June 2024, while songs gave babies actions to imitate and older children words to remember. Visits from dental nurses and emergency services introduced people whose work supports the community. Cultural learning needed more attention, however: opportunities to explore different communities were limited.

In June 2024, induction gathered children's interests and care requirements, helping staff build familiar routines around them. Children formed attachments to their key person, and adults responded promptly when reassurance was needed. Support with sharing included talking through frustration and helping children find a solution together.

At the June 2024 inspection, Ofsted found safeguarding effective and children with special educational needs and/or disabilities receiving timely additional support through collaboration with families and professionals, enabling access to learning and continued progress.

Regular achievement updates connected parents with children's learning in June 2024. Health routines included handwashing and toothbrushing, alongside active outdoor play. A nursery cook prepared snacks and meals at that time.

The nursery opens Monday to Friday, from 7am to 6pm, throughout the year apart from bank holidays. This gives families an opening window that extends beyond the usual working day.

In June 2024, funded early education was provided for children aged two, three and four. This describes provision at that date rather than an entitlement or booking guarantee today.

• Cultural learning. Broader opportunities to learn about different cultural communities were an improvement priority in June 2024. Families may want to explore how this now shapes activities and resources.
• Teaching development. In June 2024, staff development needed greater emphasis on improving teaching skills. This matters alongside the practical learning examples described above.
• Attendance planning. The 7am to 6pm opening window is useful for work schedules. At a visit, ask which booking patterns and current funded-hours arrangements would fit your week.

Teeny Tots suits families seeking care across the year and a day built around language, play and growing independence. Its June 2024 picture combines purposeful everyday activities with responsive relationships. Cultural learning and staff teaching development remain the important points to explore when weighing that picture against your child's needs.