# The Barn Childcare

The Barn Childcare is a full-day nursery at Hemlington Hall Farm, Nuneaton Drive, Hemlington, TS8 9DA, in Hemlington, Middlesbrough. It is registered for 60 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in August 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 9 reviews (November 2026). It is run by 'The Barn' Childcare Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-barn-childcare-ey552336  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Hemlington Hall Farm, Nuneaton Drive, Hemlington, TS8 9DA
- Registered places: 60
- Phone: 01642 587781
- Run by: ['The Barn' Childcare Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/the-barn-childcare-limited)
- Ofsted URN: EY552336

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 31 August 2023, 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.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY552336

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since August 2017 (Reference EY552336). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY552336)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 31 August 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY552336)
- Registered places: 60 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY552336)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 10 September 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1006197)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Hemlington Hall Farm, Nuneaton Drive, Hemlington, TS8 9DA

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=54.524219,-1.248458

- 3 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 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 9 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hemlington Hall Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (April 2026) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Viewley Hill Academy | Primary | 2–11 | Report card (July 2026) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| St Gerard's RC Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (May 2024) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Discovery Special Academy |  | 2–16 | Good (January 2023) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| St Clare's RC Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (April 2025) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| Sunnyside Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Good (November 2023) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| Acklam Whin Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (Concerns) (October 2023) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| Kader Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (May 2026) | yes | 1.1 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Rosedene Hemlington](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rosedene-hemlington-2546942) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Dimples Stainton Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/dimples-stainton-day-nursery-2602161) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Parkway Day Nursery @ Acklam Whin](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/parkway-day-nursery-acklam-whin-ey551148) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Little Wonders Coulby Newham](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-wonders-coulby-newham-2802374) |  |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Parkway Day Nursery Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/parkway-day-nursery-limited-ey470157) | Good |  |  | 1.4 miles |
| [Rosedene Easterside](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rosedene-easterside-ey411165) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.6 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is The Barn Childcare's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated The Barn Childcare Good at its inspection on 31 August 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can The Barn Childcare take?

The Barn Childcare is registered with Ofsted for up to 60 children at any one time.

### Who runs The Barn Childcare?

The Barn Childcare is run by 'The Barn' Childcare Limited, which runs 4 nurseries.

### How do I contact The Barn Childcare?

You can call 01642 587781.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY552336)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=The+Barn+Childcare+at+Hemlington&query_place_id=ChIJGwaRDqPsfkgRt3r_paFjBs0)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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