See what Hartlepool day nursery Little Treasures did to impress Ofsted in its latest inspection

A Hartlepool day nursery where children thrive through play has been praised by education watchdogs.

Little Treasures Day Nursery, at Belle Vue Community Sports & Youth Centre, received a glowing report from Ofsted inspectors.

It was rated “good” – the second highest score behind “outstanding” – under the four main headings of quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development and leadership and management.