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Kirklands at Startforth

High Startforth, Barnard Castle · DL12 9AQ

Inspected by Ofsted on 26 April 2023 under the report card framework.

Registration

Ofsted URN: 2631907
Provider type: Childcare on Non-Domestic Premises, Full day care
Registered since: 25 March 2021
Local authority: Durham

On the Early Years Register and the Compulsory Childcare Register.

Where it is

High Startforth, Barnard Castle · DL12 9AQ. Location from the Ofsted register.

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Kirklands at Startforth in High Startforth, Barnard Castle was last inspected on 26 April 2023. That inspection used Ofsted's report card framework, which replaced single-word overall ratings for early years settings in November 2025.

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Kirklands at Startforth has been registered with Ofsted since 25 March 2021. Its unique reference number (URN) is 2631907.

Nearby settings

Green Lane Nursery and Childcare Centre 1.7 km Little Meadows Nursery 1.8 km Holmedale Pre-school Limited 12.6 km Dawn Till Dusk Childcare 13.2 km

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