# Lonsdale Childcare

Lonsdale Childcare is a full-day nursery at Lonsdale Nursery, 130 Grange Road, HARTLEPOOL, TS26 8JJ, in Hartlepool. It is registered for 56 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in March 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.8 from 4 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/lonsdale-childcare-ey394734  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Lonsdale Nursery, 130 Grange Road, HARTLEPOOL, TS26 8JJ
- Registered places: 56
- Phone: 01429 278482
- Website: https://www.bridges-nursery.co.uk/londsdale
- Ofsted URN: EY394734

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 3 March 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/EY394734

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since May 2009 (Reference EY394734). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY394734)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 3 March 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY394734)
- Registered places: 56 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY394734)
- Food hygiene rating: 4 (Good) (inspected 23 June 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/259499)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Lonsdale Nursery, 130 Grange Road, HARTLEPOOL, TS26 8JJ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=54.686088,-1.227773

- Station: Hartlepool, 0.8 miles
- 12 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Serpentine Gardens, 0.4 miles
- Park: Ward Jackson Park, 0.5 miles
- Park: Burn Valley, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Ward Jackson Park Playground, 0.5 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 4 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lynnfield Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (March 2023) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Hartlepool | Primary | 3–11 | Good (November 2023) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Eldon Grove Academy | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (March 2024) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Jesmond Gardens Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Good (July 2024) | yes | 0.5 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 |
| Stranton Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Outstanding (January 2024) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Springwell School |  | 3–11 | Standards maintained (June 2025) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Ward Jackson Church of England Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Report card (January 2026) | yes | 0.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Lonsdale Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/lonsdale-nursery-ey410762) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Playmates II](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/playmates-ii-ey280880) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Aldersyde Day Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/aldersyde-day-nursery-ltd-ey286959) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Ready Steady Grow](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ready-steady-grow-ey430611) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Footprints Learning for Life Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/footprints-learning-for-life-limited-ey477633) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Bloom Childcare Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bloom-childcare-limited-2877279) |  |  |  | 0.8 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Lonsdale Childcare's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Lonsdale Childcare Good at its inspection on 3 March 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Lonsdale Childcare take?

Lonsdale Childcare is registered with Ofsted for up to 56 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Lonsdale Childcare?

Hartlepool is the nearest station we know of, 0.8 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Lonsdale Childcare?

You can call 01429 278482 and visit www.bridges-nursery.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY394734)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Lonsdale+Day+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJJfkrKX_zfkgRBGRsUzsqfKE)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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