# Dawn Till Dusk Childcare

Dawn Till Dusk Childcare is a full-day nursery at Middleton-in-Teesdale Primary & Nursery School, Middleton-in-Teesdale, Barnard Castle, DL12 0TG, in Middleton-in-Teesdale, Durham. It is registered for 21 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in March 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 7 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/dawn-till-dusk-childcare-ey274336  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Middleton-in-Teesdale Primary & Nursery School, Middleton-in-Teesdale, Barnard Castle, DL12 0TG
- Registered places: 21
- Phone: 01833 640382
- Website: https://dawntillduskchildcare.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY274336

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 7 March 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/EY274336

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since December 2003 (Reference EY274336). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY274336)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 7 March 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY274336)
- Registered places: 21 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY274336)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Middleton-in-Teesdale Primary & Nursery School, Middleton-in-Teesdale, Barnard Castle, DL12 0TG

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=54.622189,-2.076977

- 4 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles

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

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Durham there are about 4.6 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 7 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Middleton-In-Teesdale Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Inadequate (March 2022) | yes | under 0.1 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Little Meadows Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-meadows-nursery-2721980) | Good |  |  | 7.8 miles |
| [Kirklands at Startforth](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kirklands-at-startforth-2631907) | Outstanding |  |  | 8.2 miles |
| [Green Lane Nursery and Childcare Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/green-lane-nursery-and-childcare-centre-ey252401) | Report card Nov 2025 |  |  | 8.5 miles |
| [Brough Pre-School Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/brough-pre-school-nursery-317367) | Outstanding |  |  | 12 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Dawn Till Dusk Childcare's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Dawn Till Dusk Childcare Good at its inspection on 7 March 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Dawn Till Dusk Childcare take?

Dawn Till Dusk Childcare is registered with Ofsted for up to 21 children at any one time.

### How do I contact Dawn Till Dusk Childcare?

You can call 01833 640382 and visit dawntillduskchildcare.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY274336)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Dawn+till+Dusk+Childcare&query_place_id=ChIJ94fiC1g3fEgR67yEeM-xj7k)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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