# Busy Bees Day Nursery at Darlington

Busy Bees Day Nursery at Darlington is a full-day nursery at 19 Newton Lane, Darlington, DL3 9EX, in Cockerton, Darlington. It is registered for 88 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in November 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 14 reviews (October 2026). It is run by Busy Bees Nurseries Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-bees-day-nursery-at-darlington-301131  
Last checked 31 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 19 Newton Lane, Darlington, DL3 9EX
- Registered places: 88
- Phone: 01325 460440
- Website: https://www.busybeeschildcare.co.uk/nursery/darlington
- Run by: [Busy Bees Nurseries Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/busy-bees-nurseries-limited)
- Ofsted URN: 301131

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 9 November 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

- Quality of education: Good
- Behaviour and attitudes: Good
- Personal development: Good
- Leadership and management: Good

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/301131

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since October 1998 (Reference 301131). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/301131)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 9 November 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/301131)
- Registered places: 88 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/301131)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 3 September 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/232984)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 19 Newton Lane, Darlington, DL3 9EX

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=54.535696,-1.584147

- 17 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Sugar Hill Park, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Cockerton Green, 0.1 miles
- Park: Denes Park, 0.4 miles
- Park: Bushell Hill Park, 0.4 miles
- Park: West Park, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, checked 13 November 2026 · © OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Darlington there are about 3.8 children under 5 for every registered nursery place. Places are how many children nurseries may care for, not free spaces. Source: ONS Census 2021.

When to apply: https://toddly.co.uk/when-to-apply-for-nursery

## Ratings

- Google: 5.0 out of 5 from 14 reviews (as of 31 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary's Cockerton Church of England Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (February 2023) | yes | under 0.1 miles |
| Holy Family Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (October 2023) | yes | 0.1 miles |
| Marchbank Free School |  | 5–11 | Good (January 2024) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Mowden Infant School | Primary | 5–7 | School remains Good (January 2023) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Mowden Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Report card (June 2026) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Mount Pleasant Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (September 2022) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| West Park Academy | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Good (March 2024) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Reid Street Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (April 2022) | yes | 0.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Mowden Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/mowden-pre-school-301168) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Pierremont Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/pierremont-pre-school-301170) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Danesmoor House Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/danesmoor-house-day-nursery-ey442381) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Kids Planet Darlington](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kids-planet-darlington-2838554) |  |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Kids 1st - Darlington](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kids-1st-darlington-ey364039) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Upperthorpe Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/upperthorpe-nursery-ey482638) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Busy Bees Day Nursery at Darlington's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Busy Bees Day Nursery at Darlington Good at its inspection on 9 November 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Busy Bees Day Nursery at Darlington take?

Busy Bees Day Nursery at Darlington is registered with Ofsted for up to 88 children at any one time.

### Who runs Busy Bees Day Nursery at Darlington?

Busy Bees Day Nursery at Darlington is run by Busy Bees Nurseries Limited, which runs 300 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Busy Bees Day Nursery at Darlington?

North Road is the nearest station we know of, 1.2 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Busy Bees Day Nursery at Darlington?

You can call 01325 460440 and visit www.busybeeschildcare.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/301131)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 31 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Busy+Bees+at+Darlington&query_place_id=ChIJCeD--oybfkgRiWP7YLQ7EMQ)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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