# Maidendale Nursery

Maidendale Nursery is a full-day nursery at Maidendale House, Burnside Road, Darlington, DL1 4SU, in Firth Moor, Darlington. It is registered for 72 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in June 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 3.8 from 9 reviews (October 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/maidendale-nursery-ey358816  
Last checked 31 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Maidendale House, Burnside Road, Darlington, DL1 4SU
- Registered places: 72
- Phone: 01325 376723
- Ofsted URN: EY358816

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 14 June 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

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

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY358816

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since June 2007 (Reference EY358816). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY358816)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 14 June 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY358816)
- Registered places: 72 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY358816)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Maidendale House, Burnside Road, Darlington, DL1 4SU

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=54.515537,-1.525005

- Station: Darlington, 1.0 miles
- 9 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Eastbourne Park, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 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 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: 3.8 out of 5 from 9 reviews (as of 31 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Firthmoor Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Report card (May 2026) | yes | under 0.1 miles |
| St Teresa's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (February 2024) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| St John's Church of England Academy | Primary | 2–11 | Outstanding (October 2022) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| The Rydal Academy | Primary | 2–11 | Good (December 2022) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Heathfield Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (February 2025) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Skerne Park Academy | Primary | 2–11 | Requires improvement (June 2024) | yes | 1.1 miles |
| Borough Road Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | Standards maintained (February 2025) | yes | 1.1 miles |
| Red Hall Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (January 2025) | yes | 1.4 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Serendipity Nursery And Outdoor Learning](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/serendipity-nursery-and-outdoor-learning-2496935) | Report card Feb 2026 |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Broadway Daycare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/broadway-daycare-ey441708) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Eastbourne Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/eastbourne-pre-school-ey474700) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Little Lingfields Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-lingfields-limited-ey491829) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Darlington College Childcare Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/darlington-college-childcare-centre-ey338310) | Good |  |  | 1.2 miles |
| [Parkside Childcare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/parkside-childcare-ey330167) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.2 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

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

Ofsted rated Maidendale Nursery Good at its inspection on 14 June 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Maidendale Nursery take?

Maidendale Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 72 children at any one time.

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

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

### How do I contact Maidendale Nursery?

You can call 01325 376723.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY358816)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 31 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Maidendale+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJ_VnjLiaafkgRrwk0H5t2raQ)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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