# Darlington College Childcare Centre

Darlington College Childcare Centre is a full-day nursery at Central Park, Haughton Road, Darlington, DL1 1DR, in Albert Hill, Darlington. It is registered for 53 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in December 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.3 from 6 reviews (October 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/darlington-college-childcare-centre-ey338310  
Last checked 31 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Central Park, Haughton Road, Darlington, DL1 1DR
- Registered places: 53
- Phone: 01325 503144
- Website: https://darlington.ac.uk/life-at-darlington-college/childcare/
- Ofsted URN: EY338310

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 12 December 2024, 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/EY338310

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since August 2006 (Reference EY338310). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY338310)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 12 December 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY338310)
- Registered places: 53 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY338310)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 18 June 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/232956)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Central Park, Haughton Road, Darlington, DL1 1DR

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=54.530133,-1.541709

- Station: North Road, 0.6 miles
- Station: Darlington, 0.7 miles
- 12 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: North Lodge Park, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 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: 4.3 out of 5 from 6 reviews (as of 31 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gurney Pease Academy | Primary | 2–11 | Report card (February 2026) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Borough Road Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | Standards maintained (February 2025) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Corporation Road Community Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (September 2023) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Heathfield Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (February 2025) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Northwood Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Good (March 2024) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| The Rydal Academy | Primary | 2–11 | Good (December 2022) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| George Dent Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | School remains Outstanding (March 2024) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| Springfield Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (April 2026) | yes | 0.9 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Eastbourne Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/eastbourne-pre-school-ey474700) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Big Kids Little Kids Nursery and out of School Club](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/big-kids-little-kids-nursery-and-out-of-school-club-ey280315) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Broadway Daycare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/broadway-daycare-ey441708) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Upperthorpe Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/upperthorpe-nursery-ey482638) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Secret Garden Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/secret-garden-day-nursery-ey552521) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Kids Planet Darlington](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kids-planet-darlington-2838554) |  |  |  | 1.1 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Darlington College Childcare Centre's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Darlington College Childcare Centre Good at its inspection on 12 December 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Darlington College Childcare Centre take?

Darlington College Childcare Centre is registered with Ofsted for up to 53 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Darlington College Childcare Centre?

North Road is the nearest station we know of, 0.6 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Darlington College Childcare Centre?

You can call 01325 503144 and visit darlington.ac.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY338310)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 31 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=The+Childcare+Centre&query_place_id=ChIJ9_C3wkmafkgRW6sRleUhJPE)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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