# Ribbon Daycare

Ribbon Daycare is a full-day nursery at The Ribbon, Murton Children's Centre, Barnes Road, Murton, Seaham, SR7 9QR, in Murton, Durham. It is registered for 79 children. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in November 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It is run by Ribbon Daycare Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ribbon-daycare-ey342286  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: The Ribbon, Murton Children's Centre, Barnes Road, Murton, Seaham, SR7 9QR
- Registered places: 79
- Phone: 0191 517 5907
- Website: https://www.ribbondaycare.com/
- Run by: [Ribbon Daycare Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/ribbon-daycare-limited)
- Ofsted URN: EY342286

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 29 November 2022, 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/EY342286

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since February 2007 (Reference EY342286). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY342286)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 29 November 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY342286)
- Registered places: 79 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY342286)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 6 November 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/302160)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: The Ribbon, Murton Children's Centre, Barnes Road, Murton, Seaham, SR7 9QR

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=54.819660,-1.389260

- 20 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.5 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 Durham there are about 4.6 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


## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ribbon School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (January 2023) | yes | 0.1 miles |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Murton | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Good (May 2023) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Westlea Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (November 2022) | yes | 1.5 miles |
| Seaview Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (May 2024) | yes | 1.6 miles |
| South Hetton Primary | Primary | 3–11 | Good (September 2023) | yes | 1.7 miles |
| St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, Seaham | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (Improving) (May 2024) |  | 1.7 miles |
| Seaham High School | Secondary | 11–16 | Good (July 2023) |  | 1.7 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Tots 'R' Us Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tots-r-us-nursery-ey489173) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.4 miles |
| [Harbour View Kindergarten](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/harbour-view-kindergarten-2808232) |  |  |  | 1.9 miles |
| [Seaham Kindergarten](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/seaham-kindergarten-2699352) | Outstanding |  |  | 2.3 miles |
| [Little Waves Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-waves-day-nursery-ey536886) | Good |  |  | 2.4 miles |
| [Little Jems](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-jems-2889684) |  |  |  | 2.4 miles |
| [Hetton Lyons Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hetton-lyons-nursery-school-ey291968) | Outstanding |  |  | 2.5 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Ribbon Daycare's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Ribbon Daycare Outstanding at its inspection on 29 November 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Ribbon Daycare take?

Ribbon Daycare is registered with Ofsted for up to 79 children at any one time.

### Who runs Ribbon Daycare?

Ribbon Daycare is run by Ribbon Daycare Limited, which runs 2 nurseries.

### How do I contact Ribbon Daycare?

You can call 0191 517 5907 and visit www.ribbondaycare.com.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY342286)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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