The Barn Childcare
GoodBirth to 8+Long established
A day nursery in Hemlington for children from birth to 8+, open 07:00 to 18:00, 5 days a week. They do not publish prices, so that is the first thing to ask. Rated Good by Ofsted in August 2023. Open since 2017, with 60 places.
What you might pay
This setting does not publish its fees, and no national dataset holds them. This is what childcare costs across the council, as a starting point for the call.
What childcare usually costs in Middlesbrough
This is not this setting's price. It is the median hourly fee across all providers in Middlesbrough from the Department for Education's 2025 provider survey. No national data holds what an individual nursery charges, so ring and ask.
Places, hours and the day
Who they take, when they are open, and what a day there includes.
Where it is
TS8 9DAWhat the inspector found
One grade is one visit. A run of them tells you whether it has been good for years or has only just got there.
Ofsted inspector, 31 August 2023 · read the full report
What it is like to attend
Children love coming to the nursery and enjoy every minute they are there. They arrive bursting with curiosity, ready to explore the activities. Staff ensure that every child feels welcome and valued, and relationships between staff, children and their families are a real strength. They ensure that children receive continuity in their care. For example, they collect detailed information about babies' and young children's routines at home, such as sleep and feeding patterns and comforters.
This helps to support children's emotional security.
The outdoor learning environment is a buzz of excitement. Toddlers squeal with delight at the prospect of going into the garden. They show great curiosity when they spot a grasshopper in the grass and copy the hopping action they make. Older children learn to handle bugs with care, and when holding a worm they say, 'I
What Ofsted told them to improve
To further improve the quality of the early years provision, the provider should:
- help staff to support older children to understand the importance of listening while others are speaking n maximise opportunities for children to consistently develop their independence skills, such as through daily routines.
- 31 August 2023Good
- 30 May 2018Outstanding
Rated Good or Outstanding at 2 of the last 2 graded inspections.
Still missing for The Barn Childcare
- What it costs
- Funded hours
- Youngest age taken
- Meals
- Nappies
- Waiting list
No dataset holds any of this. Two parents telling us the same thing puts it on the page for whoever looks next.
What to ask them
None of this is in any national dataset and this setting has not published it, which is exactly why it is worth asking.
- What does it cost, all in? What is on top: meals, nappies, late pick-up, and what happens if you are late.
- Can I use my funded hours here? Whether they stretch them over the year, and the minimum days you have to book.
- Is there a place for my child's age? Baby rooms fill first and waiting lists are common.
- Who would my child's key person be? And how long have the staff been there. No dataset holds this and it matters more than anything above.
- Can I visit at a busy time? Mid-morning on a weekday tells you far more than an empty room after hours.
Day nurseries within a couple of miles
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