# Secret Garden Day Nursery

Secret Garden Day Nursery is a full-day nursery at 50 Haughton Green, Darlington, DL1 2DF, in Haughton le Skerne, Darlington. It is registered for 40 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in November 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 14 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/secret-garden-day-nursery-ey552521  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 50 Haughton Green, Darlington, DL1 2DF
- Registered places: 40
- Phone: 01325 464443
- Website: https://www.secretgardendarlington.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY552521

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 16 November 2022, 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.

Inspection history:

- 16 November 2022: Ofsted inspection, Good
- 22 November 2021: Ofsted inspection, Requires improvement

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY552521

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since October 2017 (Reference EY552521). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY552521)
- Inspections on record: 2 inspections (latest 16 November 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY552521)
- Registered places: 40 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY552521)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 27 May 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1844199)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 50 Haughton Green, Darlington, DL1 2DF

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=54.537612,-1.521225

- 6 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 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 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: 5.0 out of 5 from 14 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 0.2 miles |
| Springfield Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (April 2026) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Beaumont Hill Academy |  | 2–19 | School remains Good (May 2024) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Whinfield Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | School remains Good (March 2022) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Gurney Pease Academy | Primary | 2–11 | Report card (February 2026) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Heathfield Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (February 2025) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| St Bede's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (December 2024) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| Northwood Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Good (March 2024) | yes | 1.1 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Little Lingfields Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-lingfields-limited-ey491829) | Good |  |  | 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 |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Darlington College Childcare Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/darlington-college-childcare-centre-ey338310) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [The Play Hut](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-play-hut-301135) | Good |  |  | 1.3 miles |
| [Lowson Street Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/lowson-street-pre-school-508117) | Good |  |  | 1.3 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Secret Garden Day Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Secret Garden Day Nursery Good at its inspection on 16 November 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Secret Garden Day Nursery take?

Secret Garden Day Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 40 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Secret Garden Day Nursery?

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

### How do I contact Secret Garden Day Nursery?

You can call 01325 464443 and visit www.secretgardendarlington.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY552521)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Secret+Garden+Darlington&query_place_id=ChIJ4V9WzkaafkgRTr2-arvTbTA)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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