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Clever Clogs Day Nursery (Bowburn)

Durham Road, Bowburn South Industrial Estate, Bowburn, Durham DH6 5AT
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Clever Clogs Day Nursery (Bowburn), Durham
Clever Clogs Day Nursery (Bowburn), Durham
Clever Clogs Day Nursery (Bowburn), Durham

Clever Clogs Day Nursery in Bowburn, Durham is an Oftsed rated outstanding (April 2023) nursery in the North East of England.

Situated just off junction 61 of the A1 near Durham Services, the nursery offers 94 nursery childcare places for 0-5-year-olds and out of school places, including before and after-school and holiday club care, for children of school age up to the age of 11.

This spacious nursery is divided into rooms...  

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Type of Service

  • Day Nursery

Opening Schedule

Open all year

Full days available

Yes

Half day sessions offered

No

Group/Owner

Person in charge

  • Sharon Lewis (Operational Director/Nursery Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 22

Total Places for Children

  • 108

Age Range

  • from 0 years 2 months
  • to 5 years 0 months

Meals Provided

No

Consumables provided

No

Opening Times

  • Monday 07:30-18:00
  • Tuesday 07:30-18:00
  • Wednesday 07:30-18:00
  • Thursday 07:30-18:00
  • Friday 07:30-18:00

When Closed

  • Bank Holidays

Clever Clogs Day Nursery (Bowburn) Reviews (123)

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Clever Clogs Day Nursery (Bowburn) has a Review Score of 10 (9.973) out of 10, based on 52 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Clever Clogs Day Nursery (Bowburn) has 123 reviews.

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Review from Tracey S (Grandmother of Child) published on 11 July 2022 Submitted via Website
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My granddaughter has just recently started nursery and is settling in well. All staff have made us feel welcome and helped the transition into the nursery go smoothly. The staff have been so helpful giving lots of lovely feedback about her day. We attended a stay and play session for the queen’s jubilee, it was lovely to see her playing with others and joining in with all the activities the staff had organised.

Reply from Sharon Lewis, Manager at Clever Clogs Day Nursery (Bowburn)

Hello Tracey, thank you for this lovely review - everyone at the nursery appreciates it.

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Review from Sarah W (Mother of Child) published on 11 June 2022 Submitted via Website
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My little boy has just started here and he has settled in so well. The staff have really made sure that we all, as a family, feel welcome and valued. Nothing has been too much hassle for them to help him settle into nursery and I know I have definitely made the right decision bringing him here.

Reply from Sharon Lewis, Manager at Clever Clogs Day Nursery (Bowburn)

Thank you very much for your review, it is always great to hear!

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Review from M H (Father of Child) published on 9 May 2022 Submitted via Website
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Our child has gone to Clever Clogs Day Nursery from around 6-months-old and is due to start school this year.
We have always found the nursery has the best interest of the kids at the heart of everything. They offer regular updates on your child’s development and are very keen to work with the parents to help your child settle in, adapt and get the most out of the learning journey.

Even through the pandemic they adapted and made sure the kids did not feel any or much impact.

Reply from Sharon Lewis, Manager at Clever Clogs Day Nursery (Bowburn)

Hi M, thank you for taking the time to review the nursery; we appreciate it.

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Review from H D (Mother of Child) published on 29 April 2022 Submitted via Website
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My son has been going to Clever Clogs Day Nursery (Bowburn) for the last year and couldn’t be happier with the progress he has made in their care. All the staff in the nursery are wonderfully caring with all the children and fantastic at keeping parents up to date with your child’s day. I cannot recommend this nursery enough, thank you for all you do.

Reply from Sharon Lewis, Manager at Clever Clogs Day Nursery (Bowburn)

Hi, thank you very much for your wonderful feedback. It is always great to hear.

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Review from L J (Stepfather of Child) published on 25 April 2022 Submitted via Website
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Our little boy has been going to Clever Clogs Day Nursery (Bowburn) since he was in the baby room. His development over the past couple of years has been incredible. He was a very shy boy when starting but now always comes home full of exuberance and with a load of funny stories. It's great to see his progress under this amazing nursery's guidance. Thank you for everything, keep it up!

Reply from Sharon Lewis, Manager at Clever Clogs Day Nursery (Bowburn)

Thank you for reviewing the nursery. We're delighted that you are so happy.

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Review from N H (Mother of Child) published on 25 April 2022 Submitted via Website
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Clever Clogs Day Nursery (Bowburn) is an outstanding nursery with great values. My children have attended Clever Clogs Nursery’s fun club for over three years and I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend them to everyone I know. As a nervous parent, I’m left at ease when I drop off by the kind and compassionate staff. My children have excelled in their care and always rave about the fun activities they have done.

Reply from Sharon Lewis, Manager at Clever Clogs Day Nursery (Bowburn)

Hi N, thank you for these kind words and the five stars! We are very grateful.

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Review from Gloria J (Mother of Child) published on 25 April 2022 Submitted via Website
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Amazing nursery. My little boy has come on leaps and bounds. When he started nearly three years ago he found it really hard leaving me but now he runs into nursery without looking back. The staff at Clever Clogs have been amazing and really helped him to get to where he is now which is a young, little man ready to go to school. I would recommend this nursery to everyone.

Reply from Sharon Lewis, Manager at Clever Clogs Day Nursery (Bowburn)

Hi Gloria, thank you for your kind review and recommendation! We appreciate the time you have taken to do this.

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Review from C B (Mother of Child) published on 25 April 2022 Submitted via Website
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My daughter has settled in so well, we were nervous about how she would take to nursery but she is really enjoying it! The staff are all so friendly and helpful making us feel so much better about leaving her and going back to work.

Reply from Sharon Lewis, Marketing Manager at Clever Clogs Day Nursery (Bowburn)

Hello C, we never cease to be amazed by the great feedback we receive and this is a perfect example, thank you for reviewing us.

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Review from L L (Uncle of Child) published on 25 April 2022 Submitted via Website
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Fantastic, nurturing environment with a real focus on meeting the individual needs of the children. It's always a pleasure to get an update from the team on what has happened each day. The support offered is second to none.

Reply from Sharon Lewis, Manager at Clever Clogs Day Nursery (Bowburn)

Hi L, thanks for taking the time to leave such a positive review; we are very grateful.

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Review from A H (Father of Child) published on 25 April 2022 Submitted via Website
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My son loves coming to Clever Clogs and when I drop him off and pick him up he is always happy. When he first started a year ago he was quite shy and a little unsettled but after several weeks he was happy, settled and confident. As a parent that was comforting as we had to leave him to go to work. The staff are very friendly and it is great to see him having fun and doing activities on Facebook. Thank you.

Reply from Sharon Lewis, Manager at Clever Clogs Day Nursery (Bowburn)

Hi A, on behalf of everyone at Clever Clogs, thank you so much for leaving such a nice review.

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Review from Alice R (Mother of Child) published on 19 April 2022 Submitted via Website
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I have only positive comments about this nursery, the facilities are wonderful and the staff are a real asset. My daughter started just before the first lockdown and the staff were amazing at helping her to settle in in very difficult circumstances. She loves her time at nursery and is doing very well with her phonics, numbers, shapes and independent care. I never have to worry about her when she is there. There is always someone who is happy to talk about any aspect of her care and I really like that all the staff seem to know her well, regardless of if they are in her room or not. My son also attends the after school club and also enjoys his time at Clever Clogs Day Nursery.

I would not hesitate to recommend this nursery, thank you for all your hard work!

Reply from Sharon Lewis, Manager at Clever Clogs Day Nursery (Bowburn)

Hello Alice and thank you for taking the time to leave such a lovely review. We appreciate it.

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Review from Kinsey W (Mother of Child) published on 7 April 2022 Submitted via Website
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Absolutely outstanding. Could not recommend Clever Clogs Day Nursery enough at Bowburn. My daughter has been here since she was 9-months-old, she’s now 3 and her knowledge, skills and abilities are a credit from the nursery! The girls always go above and beyond not only for the kids but families too! Always so friendly and kind and they’re all just an absolute credit to the place, nothing is ever too much. I feel my daughter is in such safe hands when she’s there and I know she will have the best day. I cannot thank them enough for all they do, so glad we chose here!

Reply from Sharon Lewis, Manager at Clever Clogs Day Nursery (Bowburn)

Hello Kinsey, we really enjoyed reading this amazing review, thank you from everyone at Clever Clogs Bowburn.

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Review from Joanne M (Mother of Child) published on 6 April 2022 Submitted via Website
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My husband and I can not rate this nursery higher! It's like a second home for our two boys. Very happy children going in for the day and very happy well looked after kids coming out! They talk about the amount of fun they've had that day as well as all the new stuff they've learned and experienced. The staff are friendly, approachable and highly professional.

Reply from Sharon Lewis, Manager at Clever Clogs Day Nursery (Bowburn)

Hi Joanne, thank you for sharing your positive experience of Clever Clogs; we appreciate it.

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Review from Lucy E (Mother of Child) published on 29 March 2022 Submitted via Website
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My son has been attending Clever Clogs Day Nursery (Bowburn) for around six months. From the very start, the experience for both myself and my son has been wonderful. The daycare staff have been so welcoming, friendly, understanding and, above all else, fun!
Upon starting my son at Clever Clogs the care and attention provided to structure and approach are outstanding, allowing my son to settle very comfortably into his nursery days.
The staff go above and beyond to support any requirements and keep me updated on his progress.

Activities at the nursery are brilliant, so interactive and varying in experiences which is so important for him to be engaged with.

Reply from Sharon Lewis, Manager at Clever Clogs Day Nursery (Bowburn)

Hi Lucy, given your son has only been with us a short while; it's pleasing to receive such positive comments like this so thank you.

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Review from S H (Father of Child) published on 29 March 2022 Submitted via Website
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Our overall experience with Clever Clogs Day Nursery has been excellent. The staff are an asset to the company.
Our daughter has attended from a young age and her development has been fantastic. She has built great relationships with several members of the team and the bonds are clear to see.
There are new activities on a daily basis which keeps the children interested and they always seem to have lots of fun.

We would strongly recommend this nursery based on our experiences to date.

Reply from Sharon Lewis, Manager at Clever Clogs Day Nursery (Bowburn)

Hello, thank you for your excellent review and particularly your kind comments about our staff; we appreciate it.

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Review from Sarah L (Mother of Child) published on 29 March 2022 Submitted via Website
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My little boy has been with Clever Cloggs Day Nursery since January. They are very understanding of him and will help 100% of the time with anything. Always keeping us up to date with the things he's been doing etc. At first, I felt a little off leaving him there not knowing what to expect, but they soon showed me there was nothing to worry about as he settled in quite quick...he loves all the staff there, they are amazing with the kids. Looking forward to him spending more time there and when his sister joins.

Reply from Sharon Lewis, Manager at Clever Clogs Day Nursery (Bowburn)

Hi Sarah, thank you for taking the time to leave a review about the nursery; your comments make for great reading!

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Review from L D (Mother of Child) published on 29 March 2022 Submitted via Website
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My child has attended Clever Clogs Day Nursery (Bowburn) since being 1-year-old. I feel content knowing she is there when I am at work. I can’t praise the staff enough. They are all so friendly and my little girl adores them. Choosing a nursery is a difficult decision when returning to work but my partner and I definitely made the right decision. The staff are so patient and kind. They have really supported my child these last two and a half years and her development has come on leaps and bounds. Family and friends have also noticed how advanced she is for her age. My daughter is thriving in this setting. I think the nursery are doing a brilliant job. The staff are helpful, supportive and informative and are an asset to Clever Clogs. It is so lovely to hear what my child has been up to and seeing her confidence and development grow. My child arrives at nursery excited and leaves nursery excited. Highly recommend Clever Clogs Day Nursery.

Reply from Sharon Lewis, Manager at Clever Clogs Day Nursery (Bowburn)

Hi, this is amazing feedback, thank you for taking the time to share your Clever Clogs experience. We really appreciate it.

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Review from Emma H (Mother of Child) published on 29 March 2022 Submitted via Website
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Clever Clogs Day Nursery was always my first choice of childcare for my daughter after such a positive learning environment that they created with my nieces and nephew who also attended the nursery over the years.
My daughter has been at the nursery for over one year now and loves her days there. She is always having fun and learning new things in a friendly environment. All of the staff are excellent and provide a happy and warm, welcoming feeling.

I am actually a little bit upset that my daughter is starting school in September as we will miss the nursery family! We will just look forward to our youngest starting in a few years' time to be back!

Reply from Sharon Lewis, Manager at Clever Clogs Day Nursery (Bowburn)

Hello Emma, it's great to read that Clever Clogs was your first choice and that we have not let you down. Thank you for such an amazing review.

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Review from Amy N (Mother of Child) published on 29 March 2022 Submitted via Website
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I cannot fault Clever Clogs Day Nursery - the staff are extremely caring and diligent and the communication and collaboration with parents is impeccable. Having switched to Clever Clogs from another provider, I wouldn't dream of sending my child anywhere else.

Reply from Sharon Lewis, Manager at Clever Clogs Day Nursery (Bowburn)

Hi Amy, thank you for your lovely comments and five stars for everything; we couldn't ask for better than that!

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Review from Beth M (Mother of Child) published on 29 March 2022 Submitted via Website
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The nursery is absolutely wonderful and is allowing my son to flourish. The staff genuinely care about the children and my son is absolutely delighted to be there when he is dropped off. I can't rate the nursery highly enough for the developments my son has made in such a short space of time through the staff's hard work. Would recommend the nursery to anyone looking for a facility.

Reply from Sharon Lewis, Marketing Manager at Clever Clogs Day Nursery (Bowburn)

Hi Beth, this is such an amazing review, thank you so much for taking the time to share your positive experience of the nursery.

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  • Posted: Tuesday 24 Feb 2026A young apprentice is celebrating becoming a fully-fledged member of a County Durham nursery after completing her training. Elise Overend, 20, started working at Clever Clogs Day Nursery in Bowburn...
  • Posted: Friday 30 Jan 2026A North East nursery group supported regional charities and good causes with over £10,000 of donations in 2025. The group’s three nurseries, Little Ladybirds in Stockton and Clever Clogs in...
  • Posted: Wednesday 12 Nov 2025Children, parents, carers and staff at a County Durham nursery have helped raise £300 for a cancer support charity. Clever Clogs Day Nursery in Bowburn held a coffee morning, cake...
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Vicky Harrison Job Title: Manager Joined: 2023
Vicky Harrison

"I gained my NNEB in 1994, and following that, I worked as a Nanny in a private home. I then went on to work in a Nursery when I relocated to the North East, progressing from practitioner, to room lead and then Deputy Manager. I gained my Foundation Degree in Education and Care in 2008. In 2023 I came to Clever Clogs as Deputy Manager and in June 2024 started to work as the Manager. I love to watch children learn and explore their environment. I particularly enjoy working with children in the outdoors and learning about mini-beasts and team building.

In my spare time, I spend with my family walking our dog.

Jess Lowes Job Title: Deputy Manager Joined: 2022
Jess Lowes

I gained a qualification in Early Years and Education in 2015. I joined the Clever Clogs team in 2022 and became a senior in the Little Explorers room before becoming the Deputy Manager in 2024. I enjoy watching the children develop and get involved in activities especially all things messy.

In my spare time, I enjoy walks along the beach and being outdoors.

Kayley Smith Job Title: Senior Early Years Educator; Small Discoverer's Joined: 2010
Kayley Smith

I have worked in childcare for 18 years, most of them as a member of the Clever Clogs team in Bowburn. I really enjoy helping children develop and watching them grow. I became a Senior in 2014 and have worked within the Tiny Miracles and Clever Thinkers before joining the mall Discoverers room. I completed my Foundation Degree in Education and Care with Sunderland and Care with Sunderland University in July 2014.

I am a friendly compassionate person who enjoys getting to know the children and families within my care.

In my spare time, I enjoy spending time with my family and friends on days out.

Olivia Taylor-Sayers Job Title: Senior Early Years Educator; Mini Adventurers and Senco Joined: 2021
Olivia Taylor-Sayers

I hold a level 3 qualification in education and care which I gained in 2021. I have been a part of the Clever Clogs since qualifying in 2021. I enjoy watching the children achieve their goals and milestones. I share their pride in their achievements!

In my spare time, I like to go shopping and socialise with my friends and family.

Sarah Bower Job Title: Senior Early Years Educator; Little Explorer's Joined: 2010
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Hello, I'm Sarah!

I'm the senior in the Little Explorer's room. I have a wealth of knowledge with over 22 years of experience.

I have a BTEC National Diploma in Early Year, I am still as passionate about working with children as my first day.

In my spare time, I enjoy exploring the Yorkshire Dales with my husband, daughter and my parson Russell Terrier".

Samantha Scott Job Title: Senior Early Years Educator; Big Inventor's Joined: 2021
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I have a qualification in Early Years Childhood studies with 9 years experience. I enjoy seeing the children learn and thrive through the activities and provisions we create.

In my spare time, I enjoy visiting my two nieces and walking the dogs with my parents and boyfriend.

Michelle Cummins Job Title: Senior Early Years Educator; Incredible Seekers and Senco Joined: 2016
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I have my qualification in Early years which I gained in 2013. I came to Clever Clogs in 2016 where I am now working in Clever Thinkers and the senior in our Fun Club. I am passionate about SEN and qualified as SENCO in 2020. I enjoy watching the children in my care grow and develop and like to provide exciting opportunities for them to explore.

In my spare time, I like to spend time with my family.

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