# Kiddikins Nursery

Kiddikins Nursery is a full-day nursery at Sure Start North, Hartlepool Main Centre, Hindpool Close, Hartlepool, TS24 0TB, in Dyke House, Hartlepool. It is registered for 33 children. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in January 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.8 from 5 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kiddikins-nursery-ey398330  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Sure Start North, Hartlepool Main Centre, Hindpool Close, Hartlepool, TS24 0TB
- Registered places: 33
- Phone: 01429 288285
- Ofsted URN: EY398330

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 31 January 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

- Quality of education: Outstanding
- Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding
- Personal development: Outstanding
- Leadership and management: Outstanding

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY398330

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since August 2009 (Reference EY398330). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY398330)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 31 January 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY398330)
- Registered places: 33 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY398330)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 8 October 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/259635)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Sure Start North, Hartlepool Main Centre, Hindpool Close, Hartlepool, TS24 0TB

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=54.701763,-1.209956

- 7 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 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 Hartlepool there are about 5.2 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: 4.8 out of 5 from 5 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Bega's Catholic Primary School, Hartlepool | Primary | 2–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (May 2025) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Brougham Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (November 2024) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| West View Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (March 2023) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Jesmond Gardens Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Good (July 2024) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| St Helen's Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Standards maintained (April 2025) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| St John Vianney Catholic Primary School, Hartlepool | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding (July 2024) | yes | 1.0 miles |
| Springwell School |  | 3–11 | Standards maintained (June 2025) | yes | 1.1 miles |
| Lynnfield Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (March 2023) | yes | 1.1 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Little Wonders Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-wonders-nursery-2820676) |  |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [St. John Vianney Primary School Childcare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-john-vianney-primary-school-childcare-ey234239) | Report card Feb 2026 |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Playmates II](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/playmates-ii-ey280880) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Footprints Learning for Life Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/footprints-learning-for-life-limited-ey477633) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Lonsdale Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/lonsdale-nursery-ey410762) | Good |  |  | 1.2 miles |
| [Lonsdale Childcare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/lonsdale-childcare-ey394734) | Good |  |  | 1.3 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

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

Ofsted rated Kiddikins Nursery Outstanding at its inspection on 31 January 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Kiddikins Nursery take?

Kiddikins Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 33 children at any one time.

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

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

### How do I contact Kiddikins Nursery?

You can call 01429 288285.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY398330)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Kiddikins+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJ-7FqInD0fkgRKwTi9S_sEsc)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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