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Stepping Stones Day Nursery
94 places
Ages 1 months to 5 years
Inspection score3/4 inspection score
Ofsted
26 April 2023
Duckpool Pre-School C.I.C
St Mary's R C Primary School, Duckpool Lane, Whickham, NE16 4HB
Capacity24 places
Inspection score4/4 inspection score
Ofsted · 8 November 2023
Last updated
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Duckpool Pre-School C.I.C
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Duckpool Pre-School C.I.C Nursery was last inspected by Ofsted on 8 November 2023 with an overall inspection score of 4/4.
Duckpool Pre-School C.I.C Nursery is registered for up to 24 children per day. Availability varies by age group and session type.
Book a visit by contacting Duckpool Pre-School C.I.C Nursery directly or using the enquiry form.
One of the closest alternatives to Duckpool Pre-School C.I.C Nursery in Whickham and Gateshead is Stepping Stones Day Nursery (£60 per day, 3/4 inspection score, 1.0 km away). You can see the full list of nurseries within 5 km on Nuuri's Whickham page.
On average, nursery costs £83 per day in Gateshead, depending on the provider and age of your child.
Duckpool Pre-School C.I.C Nursery complies with the updated Early Years Foundation Stage safeguarding and welfare requirements. Before a child is admitted, Duckpool Pre-School C.I.C Nursery is required to obtain full information regarding food allergies, intolerances, and special dietary preferences. This data is maintained in Allergy Action Plans and shared with the entire staff team. In line with Department for Education nutrition guidance, Duckpool Pre-School C.I.C Nursery ensures that staff are trained to recognize symptoms of anaphylaxis and that clear procedures are in place at every meal and snack time to verify that food meets each child's specific requirements.
Indicative monthly nursery costs for each age band and attendance pattern, for an average working parent with standard funding assumptions used on nursery profiles. Figures are illustrative only; confirm with the nursery. Hover a cell for the indicative yearly total, or use a screen reader for the same detail in each cell.
As a working example, for a 1 year old attending 3½ days per week, the indicative cost is £412 per month or £4,950 per year.
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| Age | 2 days per week | 2½ days per week | 3 days per week | 3½ days per week | 4 days per week | 4½ days per week | 5 days per week |
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| 3-8m | £527 / monthIndicative yearly: £6,320. | £658 / monthIndicative yearly: £7,900. | £821 / monthIndicative yearly: £9,850. | £985 / monthIndicative yearly: £11,825. | £1,150 / monthIndicative yearly: £13,800. | £1,315 / monthIndicative yearly: £15,775. | £1,479 / monthIndicative yearly: £17,750. |
| 9-11m | £80 / monthIndicative yearly: £960. | £149 / monthIndicative yearly: £1,790. | £281 / monthIndicative yearly: £3,370. | £412 / monthIndicative yearly: £4,950. | £544 / monthIndicative yearly: £6,530. | £678 / monthIndicative yearly: £8,137. | £843 / monthIndicative yearly: £10,112. |
| 1y | £80 / monthIndicative yearly: £960. | £149 / monthIndicative yearly: £1,790. | £281 / monthIndicative yearly: £3,370. | £412 / monthIndicative yearly: £4,950. | £544 / monthIndicative yearly: £6,530. | £678 / monthIndicative yearly: £8,137. | £843 / monthIndicative yearly: £10,112. |
| 2y | £80 / monthIndicative yearly: £960. | £149 / monthIndicative yearly: £1,790. | £281 / monthIndicative yearly: £3,370. | £412 / monthIndicative yearly: £4,950. | £544 / monthIndicative yearly: £6,530. | £678 / monthIndicative yearly: £8,137. | £843 / monthIndicative yearly: £10,112. |
| 3y | £80 / monthIndicative yearly: £960. | £149 / monthIndicative yearly: £1,790. | £281 / monthIndicative yearly: £3,370. | £412 / monthIndicative yearly: £4,950. | £544 / monthIndicative yearly: £6,530. | £678 / monthIndicative yearly: £8,137. | £843 / monthIndicative yearly: £10,112. |
| 4y+ | £80 / monthIndicative yearly: £960. | £149 / monthIndicative yearly: £1,790. | £281 / monthIndicative yearly: £3,370. | £412 / monthIndicative yearly: £4,950. | £544 / monthIndicative yearly: £6,530. | £678 / monthIndicative yearly: £8,137. | £843 / monthIndicative yearly: £10,112. |
For example, figures are nursery fees before savings from Tax-Free Childcare or similar schemes where eligible. Use the full Nuuri childcare cost calculator to change age, days, and funding.