Adventure Valley Day Nursery & Pre-School

Union Hall Farm, Brasside, Durham DH1 5SG
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  • Adventure Valley Day Nursery & Pre-School, Durham
As part of the Farm Day Nurseries group, Adventure Valley Day Nursery & Pre-School is purpose-built to offer the very best early years education within a countryside environment.

Offering quality childcare for children from 6 weeks old, children will enjoy daily visits to the farm animals and free flow access between the nursery building and the private nursery and pre-school gardens. Adventure Valley was recently rated 'Good' by Ofsted in their April 2022 inspection.

Children also enjoy a new woodland space, exclusive for nursery use, where children enjoy a number of woodland activities.

The new day nursery & pre-school offers 2, 3 & 4-year-old funding including 30 free hours.

Please register for a Showround at their website.

Nursery opening hours: Monday - Friday 07:30 am - 06:30 pm.
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Type of Service

  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Julie Norton (Nursery Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 20

Total Places for Children

  • 94

Age Range

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

Funding & Fees

  • Full-day session: 7:30 am - 6:00 pm
    Morning session: 7:30 am - 1:00 pm
    Afternoon session: 1:00 pm - 6:00 pm
    Late collection: 6:00 pm - 6:30 pm

  • Each situation is different and bespoke to your childcare needs. To find out more about our fees, please do get in touch so we are able to build a profile and give you a breakdown of what we believe best suits your child’s needs.

Opening Times

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

When Closed

  • Bank Holidays & Christmas

Adventure Valley Day Nursery & Pre-School Reviews (86)

9.8

Adventure Valley Day Nursery & Pre-School has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.847) out of 10, based on 31 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Adventure Valley Day Nursery & Pre-School has 86 reviews.

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Review from K P (Mother of Child) published on 29 September 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
As a very anxious mother who struggles with trust and separation from her children, I honestly thought that I was really going to struggle going back to work from maternity leave. But I couldn't be more happier with my choice of childcare for my daughter. The nursery is beautifully presented with so
much to offer for all children's development. The staff treat my daughter with a kind and caring nature with a genuine interest in her well being and development. I honestly cant thank them enough for the contentment they have given me to go back to work. The nursery is well equipped and offers a clean welcoming environment with fun trips to the farm park included, which is an amazing perk of the nursery. In my experience every member of staff do their best to accommodate you & your child's needs. I cant commend them enough for the enthusiasm and care/attention they give, as it alway's feels like its more than just a job to them.
Reply from Lucy Claridge, Recruitment Officer at Adventure Valley Day Nursery & Pre-SchoolThank you so much for your wonderful words and for taking the time to share your experience. It truly means a lot to us to know that you feel comfortable and confident leaving your daughter in our care - especially after such a big transition returning to work. Our team works hard to create a warm, nurturing environment where every child feels happy, safe, and supported, so hearing that reflected in your feedback is incredibly rewarding. We're delighted that your daughter is thriving and enjoying all the opportunities we offer, from learning activities to fun trips out. Thank you again for your trust and kind words - it's such a pleasure to be part of your little one's journey.
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Review from L D (Mother of Child) published on 23 September 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My twin boys attend and have done since they were 13 months old. I absolutely love the nursery as do my children. They have come on leaps and bounds and are often coming home having learnt new things. The enrichment opportunities are wonderful and I love how much outside play they get to have. I am
very happy with our choice of nursery and look forward to having my children attend for the next couple of years before school!
Reply from Julie Norton, Nursery Manager at Adventure Valley Day Nursery & Pre-SchoolThank you so much for your kind words and for trusting us with your twin boys' early years. It's been such a joy to watch them grow, learn, and develop their confidence since joining us. We're delighted to hear how much they enjoy their time here and that you value our enrichment activities and outdoor play - we know how important those experiences are for little ones' development. We're so happy to be part of their journey and look forward to continuing to support them as they learn and thrive with us over the next few years!
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Review from Nicola L (Mother of Child) published on 18 September 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our daughter has developed so much since starting in the baby room. She always has a great day. They encourage her to do things like crawling and have made so much progress. The staff are great and we meet to talk about the targets set to help her develop. They really have her best interests at heart.
Helping her be more independent and nurturing her capabilities. They regularly take the children to the soft play and to see the animals. Our Daughter loves it.
Reply from Julie Norton, Nursery Manager at Adventure Valley Day Nursery & Pre-SchoolThank you so much for your lovely feedback. We're thrilled to hear how much your daughter has grown and developed since joining our baby room. It's wonderful that she enjoys her days with us and is thriving through the activities and experiences we provide, from crawling and developing independence to visits to soft play and the animals. Our team truly loves supporting each child's progress and nurturing their individual capabilities, so it's incredibly rewarding to hear that this is reflected in your daughter's experience. Thank you for trusting us with her early years - we're so happy to be part of her journey!
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Review from Stephanie B (Mother of Child) published on 18 September 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our son has attended Adventure Valley nursery now for around 5 months (since he was just 1 year of age) & honestly the care he has received has and continues to be exceptional.
The planned activities, the staff, the trips to the farm/soft play and active encouragement to play in the outdoor space &
explore with autonomy is over and above. The development we have seen whilst our son has attended is really incredible.
The planned nutrition/menus are also extremely varied & to an extremely high standard. We cannot rate them highly enough. - Thank you!
Reply from Julie Norton, Nursery Manager at Adventure Valley Day Nursery & Pre-SchoolThank you so much for your wonderful feedback. We're delighted to hear that your son has been thriving since joining Adventure Valley Nursery and that you've enjoyed the variety of activities, trips, and opportunities for outdoor exploration. It's fantastic to know that our focus on child development, engaging experiences, and nutritious meals has made a positive impact - our team truly strives to go above and beyond for every child. We're so grateful for your kind words and for trusting us with your son's early years - it's a pleasure to watch him grow and develop!
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Review from S H (Mother of Child) published on 8 September 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My 4 year old is leaving to go to school and my 2year old is still attending. Both starting at 9months old. They love the nursery and there is always an adventure to be had. The girls are lovely and nothing is too much trouble. As a parent I always feel welcomed and listened to with regular updates
on development and concerns. I am glad I found this nursery and going to the farm I believe has developed confidence and excitement everyday.
Reply from Julie Norton, Nursery Manager at Adventure Valley Day Nursery & Pre-SchoolThank you so much for your kind words. It's been wonderful to watch both of your children grow and develop since joining us, and we're thrilled to hear how much they enjoy their adventures at the nursery. Our team loves supporting every child's confidence and curiosity, and we're so pleased that you've felt welcomed, listened to, and kept up to date with their progress. It's been a pleasure to be part of their journey, and we look forward to continuing to support your 2-year-old as they flourish!
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Review from Alison B (Mother of Child) published on 5 September 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We can't thank Adventure Valley Nursery enough for the love, patience, and incredible support they've given our child and our whole family. From the very beginning, they've gone the extra mile to support our child's hearing loss, making sure they felt included, understood, and confident every single
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As a fussy mam who asks a lot of questions and likes to know every little detail, I've always felt welcomed and reassured. The staff never made me feel like I was being over the top-instead, they listened, communicated openly, and truly cared.


Our child has absolutely flourished here-socially, emotionally, and in their independence-and that's thanks to the nurturing, attentive team at Adventure Valley. We're genuinely so grateful to have had such a positive experience. Thank you for everything!

Reply from j, Recruitment Officer at Adventure Valley Day Nursery & Pre-SchoolThank you so much for sharing such heartfelt feedback. We're thrilled to hear that your child has flourished socially, emotionally, and in their independence while at Adventure Valley Nursery. Supporting children with additional needs, like hearing loss, is something our team takes great pride in, and it's wonderful to know that our care, patience, and communication have made a positive difference for your whole family. We're so grateful for your trust and kind words - it's been a joy to be part of your child's journey!
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Review from Bethany L (Mother of Child) published on 4 September 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I moved my little boy to this nursery in march from a different nursery. Even on our visit on the open day we noticed how much better this nursery was in comparison to others we had visited. It was cheerful, the staff are welcoming, the building is bright and colourful. There are lots of things for
the children to do but mostly we loved the outdoor based learning they do and the regular trips to the farm. It's a fantastic nursery and my little boy enjoys being here. He gets up to lots of fun activities. Highly recommend. My sisters little girl also used to come here.
Reply from Julie Norton, Nursery Manager at Adventure Valley Day Nursery & Pre-SchoolThank you so much for your wonderful feedback! We're delighted to hear that your little boy is enjoying his time with us and making the most of our activities, outdoor learning, and farm trips. It's great to know that our team and environment have made such a positive impression, and we're so pleased to continue welcoming your family to the nursery. Your recommendation means a lot to us - thank you for your kind words and trust!
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Review from L G (Mother of Child) published on 1 September 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I cannot sing the praises of Adventure Valley Nursery any higher. It is an outstanding place, all the staff are so friendly and kind, most importantly they are all great with the children! Our daughter is still here (been going to the nursery for around 18 months) and we are so pleased to have found
such a pleasant space for her early years which she literally runs into every day! The staff do so much with the children, whether that is inside activities, outside activities or visiting the farm and the odd trip on the bus! Best nursery in Durham by far!
Reply from Julie Norton, Nursery Manager at Adventure Valley Day Nursery & Pre-SchoolThank you so much for your amazing feedback! We're thrilled to hear that your daughter enjoys coming to Adventure Valley Nursery and that she's thriving in our care. It's wonderful to know that our team's dedication, activities, and trips are making such a positive impact. Your kind words mean a lot to us - it's a pleasure to be part of her early years journey, and we're so grateful for your trust and support!
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Review from Tracey H (Mother of Child) published on 1 September 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My little boy has been in this nursery for 8 months now and I dont have a bad word to say about it! He absolutely loves going in to nursery and has developed such a great bond with all of the teachers and staff which has made going back to work alot easier for me knowing he is safe and more importantly,
happy!
They do so many different activities and spend lots of time outdoors which was important for me when choosing a nursery.
My little one has a couple of allergies and they have dealt with them very well!
I also love the app which gives me regular updates on what he has been up to and what he has been eating (which is useful for me as he isn't a great eater). 10/10 from us!
Reply from Julie Norton, Nursery Manager at Adventure Valley Day Nursery & Pre-SchoolThank you so much for your lovely feedback! We're delighted to hear that your little boy enjoys his time at the nursery and has built such strong bonds with our team. It's wonderful that our range of activities, outdoor play, and care with allergies have given you peace of mind while returning to work. We're also glad the app helps you stay connected with his day and mealtimes. Your kind words mean a lot - it's a pleasure to watch him grow, learn, and thrive with us!
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Review from Lauren S (Mother of Child) published on 1 September 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter currently attends Adventure Valley Day Nursery and she loves it! The staff are absolutely fantastic with her and she is absolutely thriving. The nursery always keep parents up to date through the app and on pick up. Very grateful for photos throughout my working day of my daughter having
so much fun. The nursery children being able to use the farm and soft play facilities daily is such a great perk!
The nursery often have events on for parents & families to attend. We have been to a stay and play on pick up and recently a summer festival, which had so many activities throughout all the nursery rooms. Can't recommend the nursery enough!!
Reply from Julie Norton, Nursery Manager at Adventure Valley Day Nursery & Pre-SchoolThank you so much for your wonderful feedback. We're delighted to hear that your daughter is thriving and enjoying her time at Adventure Valley Day Nursery. Our team loves keeping parents connected through the app and sharing special moments, so it's great to know you enjoy the updates and photos. We're also thrilled that you've been able to join our events and see the children having fun across all the nursery rooms. Thank you for your kind words and for trusting us with your daughter - it's a pleasure to be part of her journey!
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Review from K A (Mother of Child) published on 27 August 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Staff are friendly, my son enjoys going to nursery and visiting the farm and enjoys his one to one sessions
Management is also helpful, I definitely recommend the nursery to anyone living in Durham and the surrounding areas.
Reply from Julie Norton, Nursery Manager at Adventure Valley Day Nursery & Pre-SchoolThank you so much for your kind words! We're delighted to hear that your son enjoys his time at the nursery, from visiting the farm to his one-to-one sessions. It's wonderful to know that our team and management have made a positive impact, and we're so grateful for your recommendation. Thank you for trusting us with your child's early years - it's a pleasure to have him with us!
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Review from F C (Mother of Child) published on 19 August 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My little girl and niece go to this nursery and I couldn't recommend it highly enough! All the staff are amazing, they do all sorts with the kids, loads of outside play. The girls absolutely love it there. My daughter was sometimes a bit shy at drop off but the ladies who work there are brilliant with
her and she's always had a good time when she comes home. I always get filled in on what they'v done during the day and what they'v ate for tea, even the cleaners always have a bit chat to me. Lovely place and absolutely spotless.
Reply from Julie Norton, Nursery Manager at Adventure Valley Day Nursery & Pre-SchoolThank you so much for your wonderful feedback! We're thrilled to hear that your little girl and niece are enjoying their time at the nursery and taking part in all the activities and outdoor play. It's lovely to know that our team has helped your daughter feel confident at drop-off and that you feel kept up to date with her day. Your kind words about our staff and environment mean a lot - it's a pleasure to have your family with us!
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Review from Heather C (Mother of Child) published on 18 August 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Absolutely fantastic nursery, my little girl loves it here. I honestly couldn't be happier with the care she receives, the staff know her so well.
I would recommend this nursery to everyone!
My little girl started in baby class and is now in toddlers.
The staff are all professional and caring
towards the children.
My child comes home telling me about her day and 2 staff members in particular that she loves to see.
They have regular trips to the farm which personally I think is fantastic for the children to do and always get outdoor play so they not just stuck inside.
There is a range of activities that the children get to do and this helps so much with their development. Thank you girls for all the work you do it is very much appreciated!
Reply from Julie Norton, Nursery Manager at Adventure Valley Day Nursery & Pre-SchoolThank you so much for your wonderful feedback! We're thrilled to hear that your little girl loves coming to the nursery and is thriving from all the activities, outdoor play, and farm trips. It's fantastic that she has built such strong bonds with our team - knowing each child individually is something we take great pride in. Your kind words mean a lot to our staff, and we're so grateful for your trust and support. Thank you for being part of our nursery family!
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Review from K B (Mother of Child) published on 18 August 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
This nursery is great, they take such great care of our son, he really loves going here and has settled so well. The staff are all friendly and caring who really put you at ease. Wonderful summer fest recently with so many activities which really gave you an insight into what the kids get up to when
you leave them at nursery. Daily visits to the farm at Adventure Valley is a massive advantage, I truly believe this is the best nursery in the area with a unique offering
Reply from Julie Norton, Nursery Manager at Adventure Valley Day Nursery & Pre-SchoolThank you so much for your kind words! We're delighted to hear that your son is enjoying his time at Adventure Valley and has settled in so well. It's wonderful to know that our team's care and friendliness have made you feel at ease, and that you enjoyed the summer festival and seeing the children's daily experiences. We're proud to offer such unique opportunities, like our farm visits, and it's great to hear they make a difference. Thank you for trusting us with your child - it's a pleasure to be part of his early years journey!
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Review from Simone W (Mother of Child) published on 18 August 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My little boy is currently attending adventure valley day nursery and I can honestly say this is the best nursery in Durham we've found!
The staff are amazing, his speech has 100% improved and his little personality is thriving!
The management is amazing, communication with parents are 5*.
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nursery goes above and beyond, they organise summer festivals exclusively to the nursery attendant's and ask if parents would like to join to enjoy their days.
The food menu weekly varies in different dishes and offers so much nutrition to our little growing one!
Reply from Julie Norton, Nursery Manager at Adventure Valley Day Nursery & Pre-SchoolThank you so much for your wonderful feedback! We're thrilled to hear that your little boy is thriving at Adventure Valley Day Nursery and that his speech and personality are developing so well. It's great to know that you've found our communication, care, and activities, including summer festivals, so positive and engaging. We also take pride in providing varied, nutritious meals to support every child's growth, so it's lovely to hear that this makes a difference. Thank you for trusting us with your child - it's a pleasure to be part of his journey!
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Review from Rebecca L (Mother of Child) published on 18 August 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Absolutely amazing nursery. From the minute I stepped foot in the nursery to look around I felt warm, comfortable and instantly at ease. I was very impressed with the overall layout of the nursery. The facilities the children have access to are great. My little girl has come a long way socially in just
a few months and I have the girls in the baby room to thank for that. My little girl has never spent time with anyone else other than family whilst away from me so I was worried she would take a while to settle but with the help of the nursery she has come on so much. She is confident, happy and relaxed when she is there and that reflects on the photos I'm sent via the app. Not only have they supported my daughter but also my feelings and when she first started they would ring and make sure I was ok too! They really look after families and I wouldn't want my daughter any where else. Thank you ladies I wish I could give you 10 stars
Reply from Julie Norton, Nursery Manager at Adventure Valley Day Nursery & Pre-SchoolThank you so much for your kind and heartfelt words! We're thrilled to hear that your little girl has settled so well and is growing in confidence and happiness. It's wonderful to know that our baby room team has made such a positive impact on both her and your experience as a parent. Supporting families and nurturing each child is at the heart of what we do, so your feedback truly means the world to us. Thank you for trusting us with your daughter - it's a pleasure to have her as part of our nursery family!
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Review from Thomas M (Father of Child) published on 18 August 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Nursery is great, my child loves attending and the staff are fantastic catering for my son's allergies. I feel very happy knowing my child is being cared for whilst going to work. He's always coming home smiling.
Reply from Julie Norton, Nursery Manager at Adventure Valley Day Nursery & Pre-SchoolThank you so much for your lovely feedback! We're delighted to hear that your child enjoys coming to nursery and that our team's care, including support for his allergies, has given you peace of mind. It's wonderful to know he's happy and smiling each day - that's exactly what we love to see!
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Review from Victoria C (Mother of Child) published on 18 August 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Excellent nursery staff go out and beyond for my children .
Always very welcoming. Both children have come on leap and bounds since having them in adventure valley nursery
Communication with the nursery is really good too
Reply from Julie Norton, Nursery Manager at Adventure Valley Day Nursery & Pre-SchoolThank you so much for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear that your children have grown and developed so well since joining Adventure Valley Nursery. It's wonderful to know our team's care, communication, and welcoming environment have made a positive difference for your family. We truly appreciate your feedback and your trust in us!
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Review from L A (Mother of Child) published on 24 July 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 1.0 out of 5
Appalling staff and manager attitudes and no oversight nor safety measures in place! Our little girl attended for a matter of days before we noticed cracks in the sham of care being 'provided'. This included being left in wet clothing to the point where her feet were blue and crinkled, paint sodden
clothing that they just let them do what they want in and worst of worst our girl only two was told to get down by a 'too busy' carer who was seeing to another child, seemingly too busy carer to put hands on our daughter to prevent her significant head injury. She fell backwards off a play kitchen that she should have never have been able to get onto, hence the no safety planning from the get go! We were told they had cctv footage but that this had not 'downloaded' but that they will recover it and show us, then the manager told us we can't see it lol!!!!! No investigation completed and a manager who couldn't careless! All in all, staff were very young and inexperienced with lack of safety!
Reply from Julie Norton, Nursery Manager at Adventure Valley Day Nursery & Pre-SchoolWe are sorry to hear that your experience with us did not meet your expectations. We want to reassure you, and any families reading this, that the safety and well-being of every child in our setting is always our top priority. Following an internal review of the incident, appropriate procedures were followed, including first aid and incident reporting. While we appreciate your concerns, the incident was responded to swiftly by staff, and thankfully, your child was not injured.Regarding the CCTV footage, we are bound by safeguarding and data protection regulations, which restrict us from sharing footage that includes other children. We hope you can understand the importance of protecting the privacy of all children in our care.Ofsted have since visited to undergo a compliance visit and no action was required - we are confident in the standards we maintain and are continuously reviewing and improving our practices.We wish you and your daughter all the best in the future.
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Review from D P (Father of Child) published on 18 March 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
It's our daughter's first couple of days at nursery and ecstatic at how well the staff are treating her as well as us! We are kept up to date with how our daughter is getting on and both days she's been in, the staff have been excellent in caring for her where's she's returned as happy as she was when
we left her.
We are thrilled with our decision to send our daughter here!
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Current Review Score: 9.8 (9.847)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.8 (9.847) out of 10 for Adventure Valley Day Nursery & Pre-School is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 4.8 out of 5 from 31 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 30 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 4.847 for Adventure Valley Day Nursery & Pre-School is calculated as follows: ( (353 Excellents x 5) + (5 Goods x 4) + (2 Satisfactorys x 3) + (12 Very Poors x 1) ) ÷ 372 Ratings = 4.847
  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 Adventure Valley Day Nursery & Pre-School is based on 30 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 94 number of registered child places is 18.8, which has been reached with 30 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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Julie

Julie Norton

Job Title: Nursery Manager

Hello, my name is Julie Norton and I am the Nursery Manager at Adventure Valley Day Nursery & Pre-School. I have worked in childcare for almost 20 years and hold a BA Hons in Early Childhood Studies and an NNEB Diploma in Childcare.


I take pride in building those early relationships with both children and parents and love to see children at my nursery grow and develop each day.


Being the Nursery Manager in this fantastic new setting brings me a lot of joy, seeing children learn through nature-based play including taking daily visits to the farmyard animals is a very unique experience for all.

Frequently Asked Questions about Adventure Valley Day Nursery & Pre-School

What is the Age Range of Children that Adventure Valley Day Nursery & Pre-School accepts?

Adventure Valley Day Nursery & Pre-School accepts Children aged from 0 years 2 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Adventure Valley Day Nursery & Pre-School Open?

Adventure Valley Day Nursery & Pre-School is open: Monday 07:30-18:30, Tuesday 07:30-18:30, Wednesday 07:30-18:30, Thursday 07:30-18:30, Friday 07:30-18:30.

How many Children does Adventure Valley Day Nursery & Pre-School have capacity for?

Adventure Valley Day Nursery & Pre-School has capacity for a total of 94 Children.

How far is Adventure Valley Day Nursery & Pre-School to the centre of Durham?

2.7 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.

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