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 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 which follow the Early Years Foundation Stage, enabling the children to progress smoothly from room to room as they develop their learning.
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Funding & Fees

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Type of Service

  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care

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

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 (121)

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Clever Clogs Day Nursery (Bowburn) has a Review Score of 10 (9.973) out of 10, based on 57 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Clever Clogs Day Nursery (Bowburn) has 121 reviews.

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Reviewer Connection to Clever Clogs Day Nursery (Bowburn)
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Review from Laura P (Mother of Child) published on 18 December 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Clever Clogs is a fantastic nursery. My daughter has been going since she was a year old and she has thrived. She has developed very well, became a very independent little girl and made friends for life. The staff are a credit to the nursery and nothing is too much trouble for them.
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Current Review Score: 10.0 (9.973)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 10 (9.973) out of 10 for Clever Clogs Day Nursery (Bowburn) is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 5.0 out of 5 from 57 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 57 positive Reviews in the last 24 months.

Detailed Breakdown of Review Score

The maximum Review Score for a Day Nursery is 10, which is made up from the Average Rating of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) and the Number of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) in the last 24 months:

  1. 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months. The Average Rating of 4.973 for Clever Clogs Day Nursery (Bowburn) is calculated as follows: ( (659 Excellents x 5) + (18 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 677 Ratings = 4.973
  2. 5 Points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 24 months. A Positive Review is defined as any Review with an 'Overall Experience' of '4' or '5' (out of a max rating '5'). The 5 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Clever Clogs Day Nursery (Bowburn) is based on 57 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    1. 4 points are available for the first 20 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews, 0.05 Points for the next five Positive Reviews, and finally 0.025 Points for the next ten Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.050, 7th = 0.050, 8th = 0.050, 9th = 0.050, 10th = 0.050, 11th = 0.025, 12th = 0.025, 13th = 0.025, 14th = 0.025, 15th = 0.025, 16th = 0.025, 17th = 0.025, 18th = 0.025, 19th = 0.025, 20th = 0.025) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 = 4
    2. 1 point is available for the number of Positive Reviews reaching 20% of the number of registered child places in the last 24 months. If this number is partially reached, then that proportion of 1 point is given. eg a Day Nursery registered for a maximum of 50 child places has to reach 10 Positive Reviews to receive 1 point, if it has 7 reviews it will receive 0.7 points. 20% of the 108 number of registered child places is 21.6, which has been reached with 57 Positive reviews. Points = 1
  3. When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.
  4. If a Day Nursery does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.

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Awards / Recognitions (5)

Meet the Team (7)

Vicky

Vicky Harrison

Job Title: Manager Joined: 2023

"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

Jess Lowes

Job Title: Deputy Manager Joined: 2022

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

Kayley Smith

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

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

Olivia Taylor-Sayers

Job Title: Senior Early Years Educator; Mini Adventurers and Senco Joined: 2021

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.

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Sarah Bower

Job Title: Senior Early Years Educator; Little Explorer's Joined: 2010

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

Samantha Scott

Job Title: Senior Early Years Educator; Big Inventor's Joined: 2021

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

Michelle Cummins

Job Title: Senior Early Years Educator; Incredible Seekers and Senco Joined: 2016

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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