# Parkside Childcare

Parkside Childcare is a full-day nursery at Parkside Childcare, The Coleridge Centre, Ribble Drive, Darlington, DL1 5TY, in Skerne Park, Darlington. It is registered for 34 children. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in September 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.0 from 1 review (October 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/parkside-childcare-ey330167  
Last checked 31 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Parkside Childcare, The Coleridge Centre, Ribble Drive, Darlington, DL1 5TY
- Registered places: 34
- Phone: 01325 353416
- Website: http://www.parksidenursery.org/
- Ofsted URN: EY330167

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 5 September 2024, 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/EY330167

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since February 2006 (Reference EY330167). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY330167)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 5 September 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY330167)
- Registered places: 34 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY330167)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Parkside Childcare, The Coleridge Centre, Ribble Drive, Darlington, DL1 5TY

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=54.510887,-1.554744

- Station: Darlington, 0.7 miles
- 11 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: South Park, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 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: 4.0 out of 5 from 1 review (as of 31 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skerne Park Academy | Primary | 2–11 | Requires improvement (June 2024) | yes | 0.1 miles |
| Polam Hall School | All-through | 4–16 | Report card (November 2025) |  | 0.6 miles |
| The Rydal Academy | Primary | 2–11 | Good (December 2022) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| St Augustine's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (July 2024) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| St John's Church of England Academy | Primary | 2–11 | Outstanding (October 2022) | yes | 1.0 miles |
| Borough Road Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | Standards maintained (February 2025) | yes | 1.1 miles |
| Abbey Infants' School | Primary | 4–7 | Good (November 2022) |  | 1.1 miles |
| Abbey Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (June 2023) |  | 1.3 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 |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [All Saints Blackwell Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/all-saints-blackwell-pre-school-ey319495) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Flora House Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/flora-house-day-nursery-ey348184) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Ferndene Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ferndene-nursery-508025) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [The Outdoor Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-outdoor-pre-school-2544137) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.2 miles |
| [Maidendale Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/maidendale-nursery-ey358816) | Good |  |  | 1.2 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

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

Ofsted rated Parkside Childcare Outstanding at its inspection on 5 September 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Parkside Childcare take?

Parkside Childcare is registered with Ofsted for up to 34 children at any one time.

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

Darlington is the nearest station we know of, 0.7 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Parkside Childcare?

You can call 01325 353416 and visit www.parksidenursery.org.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY330167)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 31 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Parkside+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJ5SbqkWKZfkgRI8JjTDEkg0I)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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