# Danesmoor House Day Nursery

Danesmoor House Day Nursery is a full-day nursery at 158 Carmel Road North, DARLINGTON, DL3 8RH, in Pierremont, Darlington. It is registered for 76 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in April 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 4 reviews (October 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/danesmoor-house-day-nursery-ey442381  
Last checked 31 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 158 Carmel Road North, DARLINGTON, DL3 8RH
- Registered places: 76
- Phone: 01325 355010
- Website: https://danesmoorhousedaynursery.com/
- Ofsted URN: EY442381

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 29 April 2025, 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/EY442381

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since July 2012 (Reference EY442381). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY442381)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 29 April 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY442381)
- Registered places: 76 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY442381)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 25 March 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1810002)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 158 Carmel Road North, DARLINGTON, DL3 8RH

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=54.525864,-1.578654

- 13 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Denes Park, 0.4 miles
- Park: Bushell Hill Park, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.5 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 4 reviews (as of 31 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abbey Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (June 2023) |  | 0.1 miles |
| Abbey Infants' School | Primary | 4–7 | Good (November 2022) |  | 0.3 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) |  | 0.6 miles |
| St Mary's Cockerton Church of England Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (February 2023) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| George Dent Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | School remains Outstanding (March 2024) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Marchbank Free School |  | 5–11 | Good (January 2024) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Holy Family Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (October 2023) | yes | 0.7 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [The Outdoor Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-outdoor-pre-school-2544137) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Mowden Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/mowden-pre-school-301168) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Ferndene Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ferndene-nursery-508025) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Pierremont Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/pierremont-pre-school-301170) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Flora House Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/flora-house-day-nursery-ey348184) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Upperthorpe Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/upperthorpe-nursery-ey482638) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Danesmoor House Day Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Danesmoor House Day Nursery Good at its inspection on 29 April 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Danesmoor House Day Nursery take?

Danesmoor House Day Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 76 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Danesmoor House Day Nursery?

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

### How do I contact Danesmoor House Day Nursery?

You can call 01325 355010 and visit danesmoorhousedaynursery.com.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY442381)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 31 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Danesmoor+House+Day+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJ74fWxu-bfkgRC8Aej4vzE3c)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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