# Kids Planet Hartburn

Kids Planet Hartburn is a full-day nursery at 68 Darlington Road, Hartburn, Stockton, TS18 5ER, in Hartburn, Stockton-on-Tees. It is registered for 75 children. Its Ofsted report card (May 2026) grades inclusion Expected standard, curriculum and teaching Expected standard, achievement Expected standard, behaviour and routines Expected standard, children's welfare and well-being Expected standard and leadership and governance Expected standard; safeguarding standards met. It has a Google rating of 4.5 from 12 reviews (November 2026). It is run by Kids Planet Day Nurseries Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kids-planet-hartburn-2838580  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 68 Darlington Road, Hartburn, Stockton, TS18 5ER
- Registered places: 75
- Phone: 01642 581281
- Website: https://www.kidsplanetdaynurseries.co.uk/find-a-nursery/hartburn/
- Run by: [Kids Planet Day Nurseries Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/kids-planet-day-nurseries-limited)
- Ofsted URN: 2838580

## Ofsted and official records

Report card inspection, 8 May 2026. Report cards grade each area separately; there is no single headline grade.

| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Inclusion | Expected standard |
| Curriculum and teaching | Expected standard |
| Achievement | Expected standard |
| Behaviour and routines | Expected standard |
| Children's welfare and well-being | Expected standard |
| Leadership and governance | Expected standard |

Safeguarding standards met.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2838580

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since May 2025 (Reference 2838580). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2838580)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 8 May 2026). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2838580)
- Registered places: 75 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2838580)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 21 July 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/251179)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 68 Darlington Road, Hartburn, Stockton, TS18 5ER

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=54.554503,-1.343670

- 9 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Ropner Park, 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 Stockton-on-Tees there are about 4 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: 4.5 out of 5 from 12 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hartburn Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (February 2023) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Hartwell School |  | 5–18 |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| Holy Trinity Rosehill CofE Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (July 2023) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Oxbridge Lane Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (September 2021) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Bowesfield Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (February 2024) | yes | 1.0 miles |
| Fairfield Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (September 2022) | yes | 1.1 miles |
| St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, Stockton | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (March 2024) | yes | 1.1 miles |
| St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Stockton | Primary | 3–11 | Good (March 2024) | yes | 1.1 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [The Barn Childcare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-barn-childcare-ey494233) | Good |  |  | under 0.1 miles |
| [The Barn Childcare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-barn-childcare-ey559582) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Boomerang Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/boomerang-pre-school-ey551907) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Rosedene Sunrise](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rosedene-sunrise-ey491629) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Lighthouse Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/lighthouse-day-nursery-305962) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Spread The Happiness Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/spread-the-happiness-nursery-2861367) |  |  |  | 1.0 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Kids Planet Hartburn's Ofsted rating?

Kids Planet Hartburn was inspected on 8 May 2026 and given an Ofsted report card. Report cards grade each area separately rather than giving one headline grade: inclusion Expected standard, curriculum and teaching Expected standard, achievement Expected standard, behaviour and routines Expected standard, children's welfare and well-being Expected standard and leadership and governance Expected standard. Safeguarding standards met.

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

Kids Planet Hartburn is registered with Ofsted for up to 75 children at any one time.

### Who runs Kids Planet Hartburn?

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

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

Stockton is the nearest station we know of, 1.5 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Kids Planet Hartburn?

You can call 01642 581281 and visit www.kidsplanetdaynurseries.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2838580)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Kids+Planet+Hartburn&query_place_id=ChIJ75qgvLOTfkgRhkUAzmeaV9Y)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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