# Nature Time Childcare

Nature Time Childcare is a full-day nursery at 71 St. Barnabas Road, Linthorpe, Middlesbrough, TS5 6AZ, in Linthorpe, Middlesbrough. It is registered for 38 children. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in July 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 2 reviews (November 2026). It is run by Nature Time Childcare Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/nature-time-childcare-2752718  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 71 St. Barnabas Road, Linthorpe, Middlesbrough, TS5 6AZ
- Registered places: 38
- Run by: [Nature Time Childcare Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/nature-time-childcare-limited)
- Ofsted URN: 2752718

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 28 July 2025, 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/16/2752718

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since October 2023 (Reference 2752718). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2752718)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 28 July 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2752718)
- Registered places: 38 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2752718)
- Food hygiene rating: 4 (Good) (inspected 27 March 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1713081)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 71 St. Barnabas Road, Linthorpe, Middlesbrough, TS5 6AZ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=54.562424,-1.248452

- 9 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Albert Park, 0.3 miles
- Park: Ayresome Gardens, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: 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 Middlesbrough there are about 4.9 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 2 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sacred Heart Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (May 2024) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Linthorpe Community Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Outstanding (March 2024) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Ayresome Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (May 2023) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Archibald Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Good (September 2022) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| St Edward's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (December 2023) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Newport Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (March 2023) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Green Lane Primary Academy | Primary | 2–11 | Report card (June 2026) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (October 2024) | yes | 0.9 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Teacher Time](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/teacher-time-ey548876) | Good |  |  | 0.1 miles |
| [The Avenue Day Nursery Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-avenue-day-nursery-limited-ey446213) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Acklam Children's Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/acklam-childrens-day-nursery-508441) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Happy Little Sunbeams Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/happy-little-sunbeams-day-nursery-ey559925) | Requires improvement |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Zizu's Children's Day Care](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/zizus-childrens-day-care-2713135) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Stainsby Neighbourhood Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/stainsby-neighbourhood-nursery-ey272716) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Nature Time Childcare's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Nature Time Childcare Outstanding at its inspection on 28 July 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Nature Time Childcare take?

Nature Time Childcare is registered with Ofsted for up to 38 children at any one time.

### Who runs Nature Time Childcare?

Nature Time Childcare is run by Nature Time Childcare Limited, which runs 3 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Nature Time Childcare?

Middlesbrough is the nearest station we know of, 1.3 miles away in a straight line.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2752718)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Nature+Time+Childcare&query_place_id=ChIJR0S2EwDtfkgRsxTOjiT3H8Y)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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