--- title: "Green Lane Nursery and Childcare Centre — Ofsted-rated Good" description: "Green Lane Nursery and Childcare Centre, a nursery in Barnard Castle — Ofsted-rated Good. See opening hours, fees, photos and contact details on Nursery Advice." lang: en-GB json-ld: | [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "WebSite", "name": "Nursery Advice", "url": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk", "description": "Search and compare UK nurseries. Ofsted ratings, fees, opening hours, parent reviews and inspection history — all in one place.", "inLanguage": "en-GB", "potentialAction": { "@type": "SearchAction", "target": { "@type": "EntryPoint", "urlTemplate": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/search?q={search_term_string}" }, "query-input": "required name=search_term_string" } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Organization", "name": "Nursery Advice", "url": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk", "description": "Search and compare UK nurseries. Ofsted ratings, fees, opening hours, parent reviews and inspection history — all in one place.", "logo": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/__l5e/assets-v1/18ee05cb-93ee-4d8a-b535-85644088f16f/nursery-advice-social-share.png", "sameAs": [ "https://twitter.com/nurseryadvice" ], "contactPoint": { "@type": "ContactPoint", "contactType": "customer support", "email": "hello@nurseryadvice.co.uk", "areaServed": "GB", "availableLanguage": [ "English" ] } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@graph": [ { "@type": "WebPage", "@id": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/green-lane-nursery-and-childcare-centre-dl12-8lg-ey252401#webpage", "url": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/green-lane-nursery-and-childcare-centre-dl12-8lg-ey252401", "name": "Green Lane Nursery and Childcare Centre — Ofsted-rated Good", "description": "Green Lane Nursery and Childcare Centre, a nursery in Barnard Castle — Ofsted-rated Good. See opening hours, fees, photos and contact details on Nursery Advice.", "isPartOf": { "@id": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/#website" }, "about": { "@id": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/green-lane-nursery-and-childcare-centre-dl12-8lg-ey252401#nursery" }, "breadcrumb": { "@id": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/green-lane-nursery-and-childcare-centre-dl12-8lg-ey252401#breadcrumb" }, "speakable": { "@type": "SpeakableSpecification", "cssSelector": [ "h1", "[data-speakable]" ] } }, { "@type": "ChildCare", "@id": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/green-lane-nursery-and-childcare-centre-dl12-8lg-ey252401#nursery", "name": "Green Lane Nursery and Childcare Centre", "url": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/green-lane-nursery-and-childcare-centre-dl12-8lg-ey252401", "address": { "@type": "PostalAddress", "addressCountry": "GB", "streetAddress": "Green Lane", "addressLocality": "Barnard Castle", "postalCode": "DL12 8LG" }, "mainEntityOfPage": { "@id": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/green-lane-nursery-and-childcare-centre-dl12-8lg-ey252401#webpage" }, "telephone": "01833 638581", "sameAs": [ "https://www.greenlanenurserybarnardcastle.org" ], "geo": { "@type": "GeoCoordinates", "latitude": 54.546009, "longitude": -1.909237 }, "areaServed": [ { "@type": "City", "name": "Barnard Castle" } ], "audience": { "@type": "PeopleAudience", "suggestedMinAge": 0, "suggestedMaxAge": 5 }, "award": "Ofsted: Good" }, { "@type": "BreadcrumbList", "@id": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/green-lane-nursery-and-childcare-centre-dl12-8lg-ey252401#breadcrumb", "itemListElement": [ { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 1, "name": "Home", "item": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/" }, { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 2, "name": "Nurseries", "item": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nurseries" }, { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 3, "name": "North East", "item": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/search?region=North%20East" }, { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 4, "name": "Green Lane Nursery and Childcare Centre", "item": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/green-lane-nursery-and-childcare-centre-dl12-8lg-ey252401" } ] }, { "@type": "FAQPage", "@id": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/green-lane-nursery-and-childcare-centre-dl12-8lg-ey252401#faq", "mainEntity": [ { "@type": "Question", "name": "Does Green Lane Nursery and Childcare Centre take babies?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "The age range runs from 0 to 11 years, so babies are accepted alongside older children. The setting also offers full-day care for families needing care across the week." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "How are meals and snacks handled at Green Lane Nursery and Childcare Centre?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Children pour their own drinks and prepare their own snacks under close supervision. The nursery also teaches healthy choices and manages allergies as part of its daily care routines." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "What are the main strengths of Green Lane Nursery and Childcare Centre?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Staff know children extremely well and build trusting relationships with families, which helps them spot support needs early. Children show strong enthusiasm for learning and exemplary behaviour, while leaders keep safety and health central and prepare children well for school." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "Open hours at Green Lane Nursery and Childcare Centre?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "The nursery opens Monday to Friday from 07:30 to 18:00. It runs all year rather than only during term time." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "How is Green Lane Nursery and Childcare Centre classified by Ofsted?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "It is registered as childcare on non-domestic premises and operates as full day care." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "What is the address of Green Lane Nursery and Childcare Centre?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "The nursery is on Green Lane in Barnard Castle, DL12 8LG." } } ] } ] } ] --- [![Nursery Advice](/__l5e/assets-v1/1c5557d3-f3fd-42f8-935a-3f2d2c3ac7e7/nursery-advice.webp "Nursery Advice")](/ "Nursery Advice") [Find Nurseries](/search)[Parent Hub](/parent-hub)[Compare](/compare)[About Us](/about-us)[For Nurseries](/for-nurseries) [Claim Your Nursery](/claim) 1. [Home](/) 2. [Nurseries](/nurseries) 3. [North East](/search?region=North+East) 4. Green Lane Nursery and Childcare Centre # Green Lane Nursery and Childcare Centre Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Strong standard · Green Lane, Barnard Castle, DL12 8LG · Durham Number of places 95 places Age range 0–5 yrs Last inspected Nov 2025 Local authority Durham About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Green Lane Nursery and Childcare Centre, established in 2003, is a childcare setting on non-domestic premises in Barnard Castle, offering care for children aged 0-11 years. The nursery operates Monday to Friday from 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM, all year round. Green Lane focuses on providing a caring and nurturing environment where children thrive. The team builds strong relationships with families, swiftly identifying areas where children may need support and making adaptations to meet individual needs and routines. Their curriculum, based on the EYFS, prepares children for school with high levels of self-confidence and independence, incorporating consistent routines and activities that broaden their experiences, such as local community outings. The nursery places a high priority on children's safety and well-being, actively teaching healthy choices and managing allergies. Leaders are committed to continuous improvement, regularly reviewing the provision and offering professional development opportunities to their experienced and qualified staff, fostering a respectful and empathetic environment for all children. What it's like Staff are kind, caring and nurturing towards children, providing tailored care and interesting activities that broaden their experiences. Children show enjoyment in their learning and make good progress, benefiting from regular group times focused on communication and language skills. Children are well prepared for the next stages in their learning, demonstrating high levels of self-confidence and independence due to consistent routines and support from staff. Nurturing environment Strong family relationships Excellent learning attitudes Passionate leadership ## Pricing & funding Pricing on request This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability. [Request pricing →](https://www.greenlanenurserybarnardcastle.org/contact) ## Key facts Opening hours Monday – Friday, 7:30 AM – 18:00 PM Age range Up to 12 years old Term time / All Year All\_year Session types Full day Established 2003 ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Green Lane Nursery and Childcare Centre Inspection date Nov 2025 Inspection no. 10392926 Lead inspector Michelle Lorains Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50295660)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY252401) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. Schedule a VisitContact NurseryJoin Waitlist Get in touch ### Contact Reveal phone number [ Visit website ](https://www.greenlanenurserybarnardcastle.org) Green Lane, Barnard Castle, DL12 8LG [© Mapbox](https://www.mapbox.com/about/maps) [© OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright/) [Improve this map](https://apps.mapbox.com/feedback/?owner=bettersearch&id=cmr0xkm3n001m01shcu7igkjr&access_token=pk.eyJ1IjoiYmV0dGVyc2VhcmNoIiwiYSI6ImNtcjB4NzVvNDA0ZTkycHF5Z3g3aWNtZWcifQ.h8Ni35tijJSAoESKsGArhg#/-1.90924/54.54601/14) [](https://www.mapbox.com/) ## Explore day nurseries near Barnard Castle - [Day nurseries in Barnard Castle](/search?q=Barnard+Castle) - [Day nurseries in North East](/search?q=North+East) Is this your nursery? Claim this listing to add photos, pricing, and respond to enquiries. [Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=green-lane-nursery-and-childcare-centre-dl12-8lg-ey252401) Ofsted Inspection — new report card ### Strong standard Last inspected Nov 2025 Headline: Strong standard Grade summary Exceptional — Strong standard Expected standard Needs attention — Urgent improvement — Each dot represents one of the six inspection categories. Headline is the average of the six grades, rounded up. Category grades Achievement Expected standard Behaviour, attitudes and establishing routines Strong standard Children's welfare and wellbeing Strong standard Curriculum and teaching Expected standard Inclusion Strong standard Leadership and governance Strong standard Age range 0 to 11 Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Green Lane Nursery and Childcare Centre Last inspected 27 November 2025 · Michelle Lorains Safeguarding effective What it's like to attend Staff are kind, caring and nurturing towards children, providing tailored care and interesting activities that broaden their experiences. Children show enjoyment in their learning and make good progress, benefiting from regular group times focused on communication and language skills. Children are well prepared for the next stages in their learning, demonstrating high levels of self-confidence and independence due to consistent routines and support from staff. Inspector highlights - Children demonstrate an excellent attitude to learning and their behaviour is consistently exemplary. - Leaders and staff prioritise children's safety and good health, teaching them about healthy choices and managing allergies. - Leaders and the staff team know children extremely well and build trusting relationships with families, swiftly identifying areas where children may need support. - Leaders demonstrate high levels of commitment and are passionate about making changes, which continually develop and improve the provision for children and families. - Children are well prepared for the next stages in their learning, including starting school. Areas to develop - 1 Leaders should support staff to extend children's learning even further, particularly older children in the pre-school room. - 2 Leaders should extend ways to include the wider world in the curriculum to help children build an awareness beyond their own community. Inspection #10392926 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50295660) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities and those that face other barriers to their learning are making progress from their starting points. The setting seeks and listens to the views of parents on children's sleeping arrangements. Staff diligently check sleeping babies. Inspection history Date: July 2009 The most recent inspection point has been hidden because the parsed entry didn't match the headline Ofsted rating (Good ). We're re-checking it against the original report. - September 2025 Inadequate - November 2019 Outstanding - November 2014 Outstanding - July 2009 Good ## Frequently asked about Green Lane Nursery and Childcare Centre ### Does Green Lane Nursery and Childcare Centre take babies? ### How are meals and snacks handled at Green Lane Nursery and Childcare Centre? ### What are the main strengths of Green Lane Nursery and Childcare Centre? ### Open hours at Green Lane Nursery and Childcare Centre? ### How is Green Lane Nursery and Childcare Centre classified by Ofsted? ### What is the address of Green Lane Nursery and Childcare Centre? ## Nearby day nurseries in Barnard Castle Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Green Lane Nursery and Childcare Centre. - [ Ofsted: Good 0.7 mi ### Little Meadows Nursery Barnard Castle · DL12 8XT ](/nursery/little-meadows-nursery-dl12-8xt-2721980) - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 1.1 mi ### Kirklands at Startforth Barnard Castle · DL12 9AQ ](/nursery/kirklands-at-startforth-dl12-9aq-2631907) - [ Ofsted: Good 7.5 mi ### Holmedale Pre-school Richmond · DL11 7ET ](/nursery/holmedale-pre-school-limited-dl11-7et-2604200) - [ Ofsted: Good 7.9 mi ### Flowerpots Bishop Auckland · DL14 9RE ](/nursery/flowerpots-dl14-9re-ey409964) - [ Ofsted: Good 8.5 mi ### Dawn Till Dusk Childcare Barnard Castle · DL12 0TG 5.0(7 reviews) ](/nursery/dawn-till-dusk-childcare-dl12-0tg-ey274336) - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 9.2 mi ### Explorers Day Care Bishop Auckland · DL14 0LZ ](/nursery/explorers-day-care-limited-dl14-0lz-2595516) [See all nurseries in Barnard Castle →](/search?q=Barnard+Castle) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? Claim this listing to manage photos, hours and contact details. [Claim listing](/claim?nursery=green-lane-nursery-and-childcare-centre-dl12-8lg-ey252401) ### Share this nursery Send to a partner, friend or family member. Copy link[](https://wa.me/?text=Green%20Lane%20Nursery%20and%20Childcare%20Centre%20%E2%80%94%20on%20Nursery%20Advice%20https%3A%2F%2Fhug-your-search.lovable.app%2Fnursery%2Fgreen-lane-nursery-and-childcare-centre-dl12-8lg-ey252401 "Share on WhatsApp")[](https://www.facebook.com/dialog/send?link=https%3A%2F%2Fhug-your-search.lovable.app%2Fnursery%2Fgreen-lane-nursery-and-childcare-centre-dl12-8lg-ey252401&app_id=140586622674265&redirect_uri=https%3A%2F%2Fhug-your-search.lovable.app%2Fnursery%2Fgreen-lane-nursery-and-childcare-centre-dl12-8lg-ey252401 "Share on Messenger")[](mailto:?subject=Green%20Lane%20Nursery%20and%20Childcare%20Centre&body=I%20thought%20you%20might%20be%20interested%20in%20this%20nursery%3A%0A%0Ahttps%3A%2F%2Fhug-your-search.lovable.app%2Fnursery%2Fgreen-lane-nursery-and-childcare-centre-dl12-8lg-ey252401 "Share on Email")[](https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fhug-your-search.lovable.app%2Fnursery%2Fgreen-lane-nursery-and-childcare-centre-dl12-8lg-ey252401 "Share on Facebook")[](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?text=Green%20Lane%20Nursery%20and%20Childcare%20Centre%20%E2%80%94%20on%20Nursery%20Advice&url=https%3A%2F%2Fhug-your-search.lovable.app%2Fnursery%2Fgreen-lane-nursery-and-childcare-centre-dl12-8lg-ey252401 "Share on X")[](https://www.linkedin.com/sharing/share-offsite/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fhug-your-search.lovable.app%2Fnursery%2Fgreen-lane-nursery-and-childcare-centre-dl12-8lg-ey252401 "Share on LinkedIn")[](https://www.reddit.com/submit?url=https%3A%2F%2Fhug-your-search.lovable.app%2Fnursery%2Fgreen-lane-nursery-and-childcare-centre-dl12-8lg-ey252401&title=Green%20Lane%20Nursery%20and%20Childcare%20Centre "Share on Reddit")[](https://t.me/share/url?url=https%3A%2F%2Fhug-your-search.lovable.app%2Fnursery%2Fgreen-lane-nursery-and-childcare-centre-dl12-8lg-ey252401&text=Green%20Lane%20Nursery%20and%20Childcare%20Centre%20%E2%80%94%20on%20Nursery%20Advice "Share on Telegram") This listing has been compiled from official Ofsted records, the nursery's own website, details provided directly by the nursery where available, and other trusted public sources. We regularly review and update listings to keep the information as accurate as possible. [Learn more](/about-our-data) Report an issue [![Nursery Advice](/__l5e/assets-v1/1c5557d3-f3fd-42f8-935a-3f2d2c3ac7e7/nursery-advice.webp "Nursery Advice")](/) The independent UK nursery directory. Built with Ofsted data, kept current weekly. For parents - [Search nurseries](/search) - [Parent Hub](/parent-hub) - [Saved nurseries](/saved) - [Compare](/compare) For nurseries - [Promote Your Nursery](/for-nurseries) - [Claim a listing](/claim) - [Nursery dashboard](/owner) - [Sign in](/auth) Browse by location - [London](/nurseries/london) - [South East](/nurseries/south-east) - [North West](/nurseries/north-west) - [West Midlands](/nurseries/west-midlands) - [Yorkshire](/nurseries/yorkshire-and-the-humber) - [See all regions →](/nurseries) About - [About us](/about-us) - [Editorial policy](/parent-hub/editorial-standards) - [Contact us](/contact) - [Blog](/blog) - Data sources: Ofsted MI, GIAS [](https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61590427415951)[](https://www.linkedin.com/company/nurseryadvice-co-uk)[](https://uk.pinterest.com/NurseryAdvice/) Ofsted data & reports Inspection reports, ratings and provider details displayed on this site are sourced from [Ofsted](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/) and contain public sector information published under the [Open Government Licence v3.0](https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/). Nursery Advice is not affiliated with or endorsed by Ofsted or any government body. © 2026 Better Search Limited (company no. 17209315), trading as Nursery Advice. All rights reserved. Contact: [hello@nurseryadvice.co.uk](mailto:hello@nurseryadvice.co.uk). [Terms of service](/terms)[Privacy policy](/privacy)Made for parents.