# Childcare@dawn to dusk

Childcare@dawn to dusk is a full-day nursery at School House, Pinewood Drive, MORPETH, NE61 3RD, in Fair Moor, Northumberland. It is registered for 39 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in September 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/childcare-dawn-to-dusk-2703446  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: School House, Pinewood Drive, MORPETH, NE61 3RD
- Registered places: 39
- Ofsted URN: 2703446

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 26 September 2023, 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/16/2703446

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since September 2022 (Reference 2703446). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2703446)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 26 September 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2703446)
- Registered places: 39 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2703446)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: School House, Pinewood Drive, MORPETH, NE61 3RD

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=55.173941,-1.707049

- 5 bus stops within 400 m

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Northumberland there are about 3.1 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


## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morpeth All Saints Church of England First School | Primary | 3–9 | Report card (May 2026) | yes | under 0.1 miles |
| Abbeyfields First School | Primary | 3–9 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good (December 2024) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| St Roberts Catholic First School, Morpeth | Primary | 3–9 | Standards maintained (March 2025) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Morpeth First School | Primary | 3–9 | Good (December 2022) | yes | 1.6 miles |
| Morpeth Stobhillgate First School | Primary | 3–9 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good (December 2024) | yes | 1.7 miles |
| Collingwood School & Media Arts College |  | 2–19 | Improved significantly (June 2025) |  | 1.7 miles |
| Morpeth Newminster Middle School | Middle deemed secondary | 9–13 | Report card (January 2026) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Morpeth Chantry Middle School | Middle deemed secondary | 9–13 | Report card (March 2026) |  | 0.3 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Bolland Hall Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bolland-hall-day-nursery-301758) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Morpeth Explorers](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/morpeth-explorers-2890486) |  |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Sunshine Pre-School (Kirkhill)](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sunshine-pre-school-kirkhill-2533465) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Goosehill Private Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/goosehill-private-nursery-301760) | Report card Jan 2026 |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Stobhillgate Explorers](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/stobhillgate-explorers-2890485) |  |  |  | 1.7 miles |
| [Pegswood Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/pegswood-day-nursery-2804089) |  |  |  | 2.5 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Childcare@dawn to dusk's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Childcare@dawn to dusk Good at its inspection on 26 September 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Childcare@dawn to dusk take?

Childcare@dawn to dusk is registered with Ofsted for up to 39 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Childcare@dawn to dusk?

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

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2703446)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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