# Flora House Day Nursery

Flora House Day Nursery is a full-day nursery at 180 Coniscliffe Road, Darlington, DL3 8PA, in Blackwell, Darlington. It is registered for 60 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in April 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 3.7 from 3 reviews (October 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/flora-house-day-nursery-ey348184  
Last checked 31 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 180 Coniscliffe Road, Darlington, DL3 8PA
- Registered places: 60
- Phone: 01325 462302
- Website: http://www.florahousedaynursery.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY348184

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 8 April 2022, 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/EY348184

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since April 2007 (Reference EY348184). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY348184)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 8 April 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY348184)
- Registered places: 60 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY348184)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 28 January 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/232968)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 180 Coniscliffe Road, Darlington, DL3 8PA

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=54.519965,-1.570032

- Station: Darlington, 0.9 miles
- 8 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Green Park, 0.2 miles
- Park: South Park, 0.4 miles
- Park: Stanhope Park, 0.4 miles
- 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 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: 3.7 out of 5 from 3 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) |  | 0.3 miles |
| St Augustine's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (July 2024) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Polam Hall School | All-through | 4–16 | Report card (November 2025) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Abbey Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (June 2023) |  | 0.4 miles |
| George Dent Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | School remains Outstanding (March 2024) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Skerne Park Academy | Primary | 2–11 | Requires improvement (June 2024) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| Reid Street Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (April 2022) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| Borough Road Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | Standards maintained (February 2025) | yes | 1.0 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Ferndene Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ferndene-nursery-508025) | Good |  |  | under 0.1 miles |
| [The Outdoor Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-outdoor-pre-school-2544137) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.4 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 Flora House Day Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Flora House Day Nursery Good at its inspection on 8 April 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

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

Flora House Day Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 60 children at any one time.

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

Darlington is the nearest station we know of, 0.9 miles away in a straight line.

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

You can call 01325 462302 and visit www.florahousedaynursery.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY348184)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 31 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Flora+House+Day+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJZf1oVuabfkgRr2ZPln3H35w)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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