# Ferndene Nursery

Ferndene Nursery is a full-day nursery at 64 Elton Parade, Darlington, DL3 8PQ, in Blackwell, Darlington. It is registered for 78 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in August 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 4 reviews (October 2026). It is run by Busy Bees Nurseries Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ferndene-nursery-508025  
Last checked 31 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 64 Elton Parade, Darlington, DL3 8PQ
- Registered places: 78
- Phone: 01325 468774
- Website: https://www.busybeeschildcare.co.uk/nursery/darlington-ferndene
- Run by: [Busy Bees Nurseries Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/busy-bees-nurseries-limited)
- Ofsted URN: 508025

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 20 August 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/16/508025

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since March 1999 (Reference 508025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/508025)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 20 August 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/508025)
- Registered places: 78 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/508025)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 29 May 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1230911)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 64 Elton Parade, Darlington, DL3 8PQ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=54.520378,-1.572314

- 11 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Green Park, 0.2 miles
- Park: South Park, 0.4 miles
- Park: Stanhope Park, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 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 Infants' School | Primary | 4–7 | Good (November 2022) |  | 0.2 miles |
| Abbey Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (June 2023) |  | 0.3 miles |
| St Augustine's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (July 2024) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Polam Hall School | All-through | 4–16 | Report card (November 2025) |  | 0.5 miles |
| George Dent Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | School remains Outstanding (March 2024) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Mowden Infant School | Primary | 5–7 | School remains Good (January 2023) |  | 0.9 miles |
| Reid Street Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (April 2022) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| Skerne Park Academy | Primary | 2–11 | Requires improvement (June 2024) | yes | 1.0 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Flora House Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/flora-house-day-nursery-ey348184) | Good |  |  | under 0.1 miles |
| [The Outdoor Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-outdoor-pre-school-2544137) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [All Saints Blackwell Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/all-saints-blackwell-pre-school-ey319495) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Danesmoor House Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/danesmoor-house-day-nursery-ey442381) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Upperthorpe Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/upperthorpe-nursery-ey482638) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Pierremont Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/pierremont-pre-school-301170) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Ferndene Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Ferndene Nursery Good at its inspection on 20 August 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Ferndene Nursery take?

Ferndene Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 78 children at any one time.

### Who runs Ferndene Nursery?

Ferndene Nursery is run by Busy Bees Nurseries Limited, which runs 300 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Ferndene Nursery?

Darlington is the nearest station we know of, 1.0 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Ferndene Nursery?

You can call 01325 468774 and visit www.busybeeschildcare.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/508025)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 31 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Kids+1st+Ferndene&query_place_id=ChIJTWOceuabfkgRndHmBZOlwNA)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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