# Hazel Dene Childcare Ltd

Hazel Dene Childcare Ltd is a full-day nursery at Hesleden Primary School, Hesleden, HARTLEPOOL, TS27 4PT, in Hesleden, Durham. It is registered for 32 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in April 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 1 review (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hazel-dene-childcare-ltd-ey396157  
Last checked 5 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Hesleden Primary School, Hesleden, HARTLEPOOL, TS27 4PT
- Registered places: 32
- Phone: 07500 894425
- Website: https://hesleden.durham.sch.uk/hazel-dene-childcare/
- Ofsted URN: EY396157

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 18 April 2023, 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/EY396157

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since November 2009 (Reference EY396157). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY396157)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 18 April 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY396157)
- Registered places: 32 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY396157)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 7 November 2017). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/302063)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Hesleden Primary School, Hesleden, HARTLEPOOL, TS27 4PT

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=54.736918,-1.313176

- 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 1 review (as of 5 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hesleden Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Report card (January 2026) | yes | under 0.1 miles |
| Blackhall Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (March 2023) | yes | 1.1 miles |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Blackhall | Primary | 3–11 | Improved significantly (January 2025) | yes | 1.2 miles |
| Open Air Education |  | 4–14 |  |  | 1.2 miles |
| Dene House Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Report card (July 2026) |  | 1.4 miles |
| Horden Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | School remains Outstanding (July 2024) | yes | 1.6 miles |
| Yohden Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (November 2023) | yes | 1.7 miles |
| Hutton Henry CofE (Controlled) Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (April 2024) |  | 1.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Playology Forest School Castle Eden Dene](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/playology-forest-school-castle-eden-dene-2758442) | Report card Jan 2026 |  |  | 1.2 miles |
| [The Sunshine Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-sunshine-day-nursery-ey136884) | Good |  |  | 1.4 miles |
| [The Sunshine Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-sunshine-nursery-ey345360) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.4 miles |
| [The Sunshine Day Nursery @ Seascape Children's Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-sunshine-day-nursery-seascape-childrens-centre-ey386626) | Good |  |  | 1.9 miles |
| [Howletch & Shotton Primary Childcare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/howletch-and-shotton-primary-childcare-ey362698) | Good |  |  | 2.2 miles |
| [Positive Steps Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/positive-steps-nursery-ey376425) | Good |  |  | 2.4 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Hazel Dene Childcare Ltd's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Hazel Dene Childcare Ltd Good at its inspection on 18 April 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Hazel Dene Childcare Ltd take?

Hazel Dene Childcare Ltd is registered with Ofsted for up to 32 children at any one time.

### How do I contact Hazel Dene Childcare Ltd?

You can call 07500 894425 and visit hesleden.durham.sch.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY396157)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 5 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Hazel+Dene+Childcare&query_place_id=ChIJpwNMdeGKfkgR7ENxDS8bsQY)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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