Stanley's Daycare at Hebburn Early Excellence Centre

An allotment, garden hammocks and living things to care for gave Stanley's a strong outdoor character in June 2022. Physical development ran through the day, from babies building strength to older children practising balance and coordination.

Ofsted rated the nursery Outstanding at its June 2022 inspection. That is a dated judgement, rather than a description of today's daily practice. The setting caters for children aged 2 to 60 months in Hebburn.

In June 2022, learning connected movement, investigation and practical tasks. Babies practised on their tummies, while a sandpit was raised as children began pulling themselves upright. Older children stretched and climbed, with hammocks adding another way to explore movement in the enclosed garden.

The early years foundation stage sets the framework for children's learning, development and care. Here, June 2022 examples included investigating fruit through the senses, experimenting with dough and exploring direction and speed with remote-controlled cars. These gave children practical problems to investigate through play.

Nature supplied further learning in June 2022. Children watched caterpillars and tadpoles develop, looked for insects and observed birds. In the allotment they grew tomatoes, cucumbers and strawberries, connecting food with the work of caring for plants.

At the June 2022 inspection, Ofsted judged safeguarding effective and SEND support outstanding, describing coordinated work with health and education partners, communication through signs and resources such as sensory cushions, fidget toys and sand timers. Those examples matter because they show specific ways support was adapted to children.

In June 2022, younger children had individual care plans. Adults modelled considerate behaviour and gave children time to answer questions, alongside songs, rhymes and stories. Snack preparation also offered practice in independence: children poured drinks, cut fruit and spread cheese themselves.

Family involvement in June 2022 included using the book lending library and taking home sunflower seeds to grow. Photo books helped children become familiar with their next school or setting. This made transition preparation concrete: children could recognise something of the place they were moving to before the change happened.

The address is Bedewell Early Years Excellence Centre, Campbell Park Road, Hebburn, NE31 1QY. Opening hours are 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, with an all-year opening schedule.

In June 2022, the nursery operated for 50 weeks, closing for Christmas, bank holidays and some training days. At that time it provided funded early education for children aged two, three and four. Families weighing that historical offer against their current needs should use the funding question below.

• Outdoor learning. The June 2022 examples included allotment growing, hammocks and caring for caterpillars and tadpoles. A visit is an opportunity to explore how those experiences shape children's day now.
• Individual support. June 2022 practice included individual care plans and sensory resources. Families whose children need tailored support can discuss how these approaches would fit their child.
• Funding and booking. Funded early education was offered in June 2022, while current opening hours span 8am to 6pm. Which attendance patterns and funded arrangements would fit your family's needs?

Stanley's suits families who value practical exploration, outdoor activity and individual care. Its June 2022 examples give that assessment substance: growing food, investigating living things and preparing children for transitions were connected to everyday learning. The Outstanding judgement provides a clear inspection position, with its date kept firmly in view.