# Kids Planet Darlington

Kids Planet Darlington is a full-day nursery at 63a Brinkburn Road, Darlington, DL3 6DX, in Pierremont, Darlington. It is registered for 64 children. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 6 reviews (October 2026). It is run by Kids Planet Day Nurseries Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kids-planet-darlington-2838554  
Last checked 31 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 63a Brinkburn Road, Darlington, DL3 6DX
- Registered places: 64
- Phone: 01325 389983
- Website: https://www.kidsplanetdaynurseries.co.uk/find-a-nursery/darlington/
- Run by: [Kids Planet Day Nurseries Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/kids-planet-day-nurseries-limited)
- Ofsted URN: 2838554

## Ofsted and official records

Not yet inspected by Ofsted. The nursery is registered and has not had its first inspection yet.

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since May 2025 (Reference 2838554). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2838554)
- Inspections on record: None yet. Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2838554)
- Registered places: 64 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2838554)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 17 July 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1834817)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 63a Brinkburn Road, Darlington, DL3 6DX

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=54.536540,-1.565840

- Station: North Road, 0.5 miles
- 12 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Denes, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Denes, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Denes, 0.3 miles
- Park: Denes Park, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 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: 5.0 out of 5 from 6 reviews (as of 31 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reid Street Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (April 2022) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Corporation Road Community Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (September 2023) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| George Dent Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | School remains Outstanding (March 2024) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Holy Family Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (October 2023) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| St Mary's Cockerton Church of England Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (February 2023) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Northwood Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Good (March 2024) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Abbey Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (June 2023) |  | 0.9 miles |
| Harrowgate Hill Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (February 2026) | yes | 1.0 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Pierremont Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/pierremont-pre-school-301170) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Upperthorpe Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/upperthorpe-nursery-ey482638) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Big Kids Little Kids Nursery and out of School Club](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/big-kids-little-kids-nursery-and-out-of-school-club-ey280315) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Busy Bees Day Nursery at Darlington](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-bees-day-nursery-at-darlington-301131) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Danesmoor House Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/danesmoor-house-day-nursery-ey442381) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [The Play Hut](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-play-hut-301135) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### How many children can Kids Planet Darlington take?

Kids Planet Darlington is registered with Ofsted for up to 64 children at any one time.

### Who runs Kids Planet Darlington?

Kids Planet Darlington is run by Kids Planet Day Nurseries Limited, which runs 238 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Kids Planet Darlington?

North Road is the nearest station we know of, 0.5 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Kids Planet Darlington?

You can call 01325 389983 and visit www.kidsplanetdaynurseries.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2838554)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 31 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Kids+Planet+Darlington&query_place_id=ChIJtU5YNL6bfkgRgnZAZJEciNo)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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