I cannot recommend this place highly enough. When I returned…read moreto work after manternity leave I had to find somewhere or someone to look after my daughters. But I also had to find someone to pick my eldest daughter up from nursery. I managed to find Early days in Ryhope. It is attached to Ryhope Infant school and is part of the Sure Start group. When I phoned to ask about childcare places they advised me that they would take my eldest from nursery (which is attached) and bring her into the childcare setting once her class was finished. They would also look after her at lunch time in the main school hall. Being a normal mum I was a bit apprehensive but knew that I would only be able to tell if the place was any good by visiting. First impressions were great. Very polite and friendly staff. They all made an effort to come talk to me, even though I could tell that they were busy looking after the kids and sticking to routines. What impressed me most was that altough the staff all came to talk to me, they talked to the girls first. Asking theirs names, what they liked doing and if they wanted to join in with the other children. Obviously I signed them up straight away. And they have never looked back. I am sure that Early days has brought my youngest daughter on a treat. She seems very confident and a good little talker for her age. Due to leaving work the girls no longer attend Early days, but everytime we see a member of staff they always stop and talk to us, ask the girls how they are. And I wouldn't hesitate in sending them there again if I return to work. Early days also provides a breakfast and after school club for older children.

This place good for mother and child, if you go back to work and need help who looking after you…read morechild, you can call him and make appointment. They have traffic free parkland location open 52 weeks. For age range 6 week to pre school (under 5's). This place had excellent facilities including large playground, secure all weather play area, CCTV access and security system for you child and all staff fully trained and qualified. This nursery already registered for nursery education grants and also they accept nursery vouchers if you have too. Like another nursery they have lot of working staff so you not worry who carry your child. Nice place, clean and tidy for little child.

This Place base on Kenton Area. I am not really like this place because messy, dirty and the place…read morelook dark. This place have postnatal and antenatal group for parent and baby on every Tuesday. Like another sure start they have good and helpful staff. They have activities like credit union, little dreams, toy library, song time and parent's panel breakfast drop. This place have plenty toys almost 200 choice you can borrow more complete than another sure start, but some toys can be missing, empty battery and sometime need to be replace it. If you from Kenton or fawdon area you must register you son or baby, because beside you got free stuff (welcome pack items) also you can get some advice from them. Every Tuesday on baby social always have midwife (if you pregnant they will be check your tummy make sure your baby and you healty) and health visitor too (if you have child they will be check your child weight's make sure your baby good and healty).

My eldest daughter goes to the Nursery at Ryhope Infant School…read more On my first visit I thought the school was a bit like fort knox. You have to walk around the gated field and yard to get to the reception. Once you reach reception you have to wait for someone to open the door for you. But thinking about it, this is a great feature for the school. It means that no-one can get into the school without someone knowing. On a morning a teacher opens the gate and checks the children off a list, or the children enter via the childrens centre and you can watch them go right into the class room. Friday afternoons see the nursery open there doors onto a corridor along with the reception class doing the same, allowing the children to mix, and not be intimadated my the older children. The head teacher, Mrs Ray is very friendly and approachable. My daughter has progressed really well there and I'm sure that the pleasent atmosphere and friendly teachers help in this.

A beautiful little school, ideal for yr childs first experience of education.The staff are expert…read morein what they do and area credit to teaching staff. Small yet perfect for the village

Known as the 'Balkwell Hut' locally, this place has a fab toddler group on a Monday and Wednesday…read moremorning (9.30 -11.00). £1 per parent and child. The have loads of different toys for the little ones to play with. There is also a song time, where everyone gathers round and sings and does the actions. After this the children get juice and a biscuit while the parents get a cuppa and a biscuit. There is a raffle near the end and every week someone takes it in turns to tidy up and hoover. The place is very welcoming and the people who run it are fantastic. The hut can also be hired out for parties , coffee mornings and meetings. There is a notice board in the entrance telling you what is on when. There is a little kitchen, a small stage and toilets for men and women. A car park is situated round the back.

great school all the staff are very friendly and do a good job of teaching the childrenread more

An outstanding junior school set in the heart of the small village, the staff are absolutely…read morefantastic and cannot do enough to assist the pupils and their parents. The school has approx 200 pupils and has a sports field and all weather ball court. No hesitation in sending a child here