Graded OUTSTANDING by OFSTED
Playmates Private Day Nursery is a family run business and has been established since 1993. We provide a caring, nurturing and safe environment for children aged from 0-8 years old. We have excellent facilities and equipment designed to stimulate all children, supported by a high ratio of highly qualified staff. Our nursery is situated in a convenient central Hartlepool location. We provide flexible places, designed to fit around individual lifestyles and work commitments and school wrap around care. Please contact us to discuss your requirements and to arrange a visit. Graded as 'OUTSTANDING' in our lOFSTED inspections since 2011
Fully secured nursery with CCTV throughout
Open 52 weeks a year
Free educational grants for 2,3 and 4 year olds
Flexible hours to suit individual needs
Special dietary requirements catered for
Breakfast club & after school service
Summer holiday club
5* awarded for excellent standards of Hygiene
Golden Apple Award for Healthy Eating
Hartlepool Healthy Early Years Award
Part of the Eat better, Start Better Scheme
At Playmates we see each child as an individual. We ensure that they receive the highest quality care whilst offering positive experiences, in which they can learn, develop and grow into confident children. BABY ROOM 0-1 years
Situated on the ground floor. Catering for up to 12 babies. The ratio’s of staff is 1 : 3 babies. Babies have their own outdoor play area for fresh air & activities. TODDLER ROOM 1-2 years
Situated on the ground floor over 2 Rooms
Catering for up to 24 toddlers. The ratio’s of staff is 1 : 3 toddlers. Our Toddlers have access to their own outdoor play area for physical & fun activities. TWEENIE ROOM 2-3 years
Situated on the first floor over 4 Rooms. Catering for up to 36 children. The ratio’s of staff is 1 : 4 children. Tweenies have access via 2 doors onto a large outdoor Roof terrace at the front of the building,for their fun & physical activities. As each child’s concentration span lengthens, we offer a range of activities specific to this age range. We offer 15 hours free care for children aged 2. Please ask for details. PRE-SCHOOL UNIT 3-8 years
Situated at 51 Murray street,
Ground and first floor building. The pre-school unit caters for up to 32 children. The ratio’s of staff is 1 : 8 children. Opened in 2011, our new pre-school unit as a registered provider of pre-school education, we deliver a planned curriculum, based around different topics to encourage children to develop their skills in the seven areas of learning, helping them achieve the skills to be prepared for entry into reception class. We offer free nursery entitlement to all Children aged 3-4 .(15 hours weekly, term time)
or 11.2 hours all year round. Working parents are entitled to take 30 hours per week free nursery entitlement. (3 full days)
or 22.5 hours all year round(various sessions)
Please ask for details. Meals are charged for funded hours.