--- title: "The Barn Childcare - Hartburn — Rated Good by Ofsted" description: "The Barn Childcare - Hartburn, a nursery in Stockton on Tees — Rated Good by Ofsted. 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. 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My 9 year old has a great circle of friends and loves spending time with Adventure Tom and learning new skills and my 3 year old is developing new skills brought in directly by the great staff. I've always regarded the staff as trustworthy, friendly and I feel that my Kids best interests are at the very core of this nursery. The staff throughout have proven themselves to be great, approachable as well as being open to new ideas. My children are dropped off and collected from primary school on a daily basis and fed prior to me dragging them away on a night. They always come home happy but tired and both love the place. Thanks again.", "datePublished": "2017-06-15T20:30:49.714Z", "inLanguage": "en" }, { "@type": "Review", "reviewRating": { "@type": "Rating", "ratingValue": 5, "bestRating": 5, "worstRating": 1 }, "author": { "@type": "Person", "name": "Emma Groves" }, "reviewBody": "Our daughter has been going to the Barn in Hartburn since she was one. She has always loved it there and the staff are so nurturing and caring, I have always felt at ease knowing that she is well cared for.\nShe has so many opportunities to learn and develop and we are kept updated with messages and photos.\nWe would highly recommend the Barn to any parents and love seeing the relationships that our daughter has developed with staff and peers over the past few years.", "datePublished": "2026-05-19T07:20:07.413888971Z", "inLanguage": "en" }, { "@type": "Review", "reviewRating": { "@type": "Rating", "ratingValue": 5, "bestRating": 5, "worstRating": 1 }, "author": { "@type": "Person", "name": "Justin Hellstrom" }, "datePublished": "2025-03-22T20:29:45.254060Z", "inLanguage": "en" }, { "@type": "Review", "reviewRating": { "@type": "Rating", "ratingValue": 5, "bestRating": 5, "worstRating": 1 }, "author": { "@type": "Person", "name": "joanne dean" }, "datePublished": "2017-06-15T20:06:19.086Z", "inLanguage": "en" } ] }, { "@type": "BreadcrumbList", "@id": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/the-barn-childcare-ts18-5ep-ey494233#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": "The Barn Childcare - Hartburn", "item": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/the-barn-childcare-ts18-5ep-ey494233" } ] }, { "@type": "FAQPage", "@id": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/the-barn-childcare-ts18-5ep-ey494233#faq", "mainEntity": [ { "@type": "Question", "name": "What stands out in the inspection findings for The Barn Childcare - Hartburn?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Children benefit from an ambitious curriculum with careful checks on what they already know, so staff can close gaps and plan the next steps well. 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[North East](/search?region=North+East) 4. The Barn Childcare - Hartburn # The Barn Childcare - Hartburn Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Jul 2023) · 5.0 (4 parent reviews) · Elmwood Community Centre, 53 Darlington Road, Stockton On Tees, TS18 5EP · Stockton-on-Tees Number of places 87 places Age range 0–4 yrs Last inspected Jul 2023 Local authority Stockton-on-Tees About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - Reviews - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [Reviews](#reviews) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery The Barn Nursery & Preschool in Stockton On Tees offers a nurturing and stimulating environment for young children. Their curriculum is designed to foster development and learning through engaging activities. They also provide before and after-school clubs, as well as a holiday club to support families with extended childcare needs. The nursery is committed to creating a positive and supportive atmosphere where children can thrive and reach their full potential. They maintain open communication with parents and guardians to ensure a collaborative approach to each child's education and well-being. The team at The Barn comprises dedicated professionals who are passionate about early childhood education and committed to providing high-quality care. What it's like Children arrive at this nursery with smiles on their faces. Relationships between staff and children are strong. Staff care deeply about every child and want the best for them. Older children are confident and articulate when expressing their thoughts and ideas to others, and show great creativity in their play. ## 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.thebarnnurseryandpreschool.com/contact) ## Key facts Opening hours Monday to Friday, 7am until 6pm Term time / All Year All Year Established 2015 Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for The Barn Childcare - Hartburn Last inspected 10 July 2023 · Janet Fairhurst Safeguarding effective Overall effectiveness Good Quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Good Personal development Good Leadership and management Good What it's like to attend Children arrive at this nursery with smiles on their faces. Relationships between staff and children are strong. Staff care deeply about every child and want the best for them. Older children are confident and articulate when expressing their thoughts and ideas to others, and show great creativity in their play. Inspector highlights - The managers have created an ambitious curriculum, and staff use their checks of children's knowledge to close gaps and plan next steps effectively. - The development of children's language and communication is a high priority, with staff modelling and continually developing children's vocabulary. - Staff regularly read and share stories, creating exciting opportunities for children to bring them to life through role play and props. - Staff plan activities that provide children with first-hand experiences of the wider world, using real-life resources. - Staff are skilled at supporting children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) through careful planning and close work with external agencies and families. Areas to develop - 1 help staff to support children to develop their understanding and self-management in taking turns, to extend children's independence and confidence even further - 2 ensure consistency in staff's knowledge and understanding by having a clearer oversight of the impact of training undertaken. Inspection #10297000 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50225728) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Staff are skilled at supporting children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Children's needs are met through careful planning. Managers and staff work closely with external agencies and families so that children's needs are understood. They make sure that children with SEND receive the support that they need to flourish in their learning. Outdoor space Staff provide an excellent outdoor learning environment for children and a wealth of opportunities to develop children's physical skills. They teach children how to keep themselves safe, including how to climb trees and use equipment and resources safely. ## Parent Reviews of The Barn Childcare - Hartburn 5.0 (4) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjVeprKdVAD7LJRSUS5yFiMzDiygRRRFdCPza-iWJkjteZBl5EnvEQ=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba6) Red Devil 8 years ago Both my 9 year old and my 3 year old have been attending The Barn for 18 months (since they moved to the new site at the Elmwood Community Centre, opposite Hartburn Primary School) and I can honestly say they've never been happier. My 9 year old has a great circle of friends and loves spending time with Adventure Tom and learning new skills and my 3 year old is developing new skills brought in directly by the great staff. I've always regarded the staff as trustworthy, friendly and I feel that my Kids best interests are at the very core of this nursery. The staff throughout have proven themselves to be great, approachable as well as being open to new ideas. My children are dropped off and collected from primary school on a daily basis and fed prior to me dragging them away on a night. They always come home happy but tired and both love the place. Thanks again. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURnMFBfbUhBEAE!2m1!1s0x487e93b27e108505:0x2423c279b7dd27c7) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocIVAbmIUNN9HdVT1wf3OpS890HCBngBtfa9YC9tTFVXbi6IrA=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Emma Groves in the last week Our daughter has been going to the Barn in Hartburn since she was one. She has always loved it there and the staff are so nurturing and caring, I have always felt at ease knowing that she is well cared for. She has so many opportunities to learn and develop and we are kept updated with messages and photos. We would highly recommend the Barn to any parents and love seeing the relationships that our daughter has developed with staff and peers over the past few years. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2psUU4yMUpRbmQzVGtkNWEyOVlaMnBETjNNNFJtYxAB!2m1!1s0x487e93b27e108505:0x2423c279b7dd27c7) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocJ38zEj7MGphgr0BD5eRYWxy3e_Ck30GdxxxGbFiSk3Gk9RQA=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba3) Justin Hellstrom a year ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnTUR3ME02Y1lnEAE!2m1!1s0x487e93b27e108505:0x2423c279b7dd27c7) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocL_C3lPukv_VUxrRWaQMpCr2BkiF-_Lap5zRAU0LqpzUHnj4Ihx=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba3) joanne dean 8 years ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURncmJfcndnRRAB!2m1!1s0x487e93b27e108505:0x2423c279b7dd27c7) Reviews from Google for The Barn Childcare - Hartburn. [See all on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=2604138837581834183&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) Inspection history - July 2023 Good - September 2019 Good - October 2018 Outstanding - February 2017 Outstanding ## Frequently asked about The Barn Childcare - Hartburn ### What stands out in the inspection findings for The Barn Childcare - Hartburn? ### What areas is The Barn Childcare - Hartburn developing further? ### Open hours at The Barn Childcare - Hartburn? ### How does The Barn Childcare - Hartburn support children with SEND? ### Whereabouts is The Barn Childcare - Hartburn? ### How is The Barn Childcare - Hartburn classified by Ofsted? ## Nearby day nurseries in Stockton On Tees Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to The Barn Childcare - Hartburn. - [ Ofsted rating unavailable <0.2 mi ### Kids Planet Hartburn Stockton · TS18 5ER 4.4(10 reviews) ](/nursery/kids-planet-hartburn-ts18-5er-2838580) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.6 mi ### The Barn Childcare Stockton on Tees · TS19 7AJ ](/nursery/the-barn-childcare-ts19-7aj-ey559582) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.8 mi ### Rosedene Sunrise Stockton on Tees · TS18 3PJ 5.0(13 reviews) ](/nursery/rosedene-sunrise-ts18-3pj-ey491629) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.8 mi ### Lighthouse Day Nursery Stockton-on-Tees · TS18 3NG ](/nursery/lighthouse-day-nursery-ts18-3ng-305962) - [ Awaiting first inspection 0.9 mi ### Spread The Happiness Nursery Stockton on Tees · TS18 3JB ](/nursery/spread-the-happiness-nursery-ts18-3jb-2861367) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.1 mi ### Little Ladybirds Day Nursery Stockton-on-Tees · TS18 3TS 5.0(7 reviews) ](/nursery/little-ladybirds-day-nursery-ts18-3ts-2632706) [See all nurseries in Stockton On Tees →](/search?q=Stockton+On+Tees) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of The Barn Childcare - Hartburn Inspection date Jul 2023 Inspection no. 10297000 Lead inspector Janet Fairhurst Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50225728)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY494233) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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