How many day nurseries are there in Darlington?

We list 24 Ofsted-registered day nurseries in Darlington. The list is rebuilt from Ofsted's official register, so closures and new registrations show up within a week.

Which nurseries near Darlington are rated Outstanding?

2 nurseries are currently rated Outstanding by Ofsted in Darlington, including Parkside Childcare, Little Acorns. Outstanding is the top grade and is awarded to a minority of settings, so also compare Good-rated nurseries on hours, fees and location.

What do parents say about nurseries near Darlington?

Across 15 nurseries with enough reviews to average, parents in Darlington have left 188 Google reviews at an average of 4.5★. Individual pages show the review text so you can look for recurring themes — settling-in, communication and staff turnover are the most useful signals.

Can I use funded hours at a nursery near Darlington?

19 of the 24 nurseries in Darlington (79%) confirm they accept government-funded early years hours. Eligibility depends on your child's age and your working status — check the nursery's own page for which funding codes they take and whether they charge for consumables on top.

Which nurseries near Darlington take babies?

14 settings in Darlington are registered to care for children from under two, and baby-room places are usually the first to fill. If you need a place before your child turns one, contact several nurseries as early as you can — waiting lists of six to twelve months are common.

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4.5★ average from 188 Google reviews

Our directory covers 24 day nurseries in Darlington, all registered with Ofsted. At their latest inspection: 2 rated Outstanding, 20 rated Good — 100% of graded settings in this area are Good or better. One setting has already been inspected under Ofsted's new report card, which grades each area separately instead of giving a single headline word. Parents have left 188 Google reviews across 15 of these nurseries, averaging 4.5★. 19 confirm they accept government-funded hours, 14 are registered to take babies under two. Every listing shows the current Ofsted grade, opening hours, published fees and Google reviews so you can shortlist before booking a visit.

Nurseries in Darlington at a glance

Based on Ofsted's register and Google reviews for every day nursery in Darlington.

Ofsted-registered nurseries

100%

Good or Outstanding

4.5★

188 Google reviews

Accept funded hours

Take under-twos

Latest Ofsted grades

Outstanding2
Good20

2 awaiting a first inspection or with no published grade, and 1 inspected under Ofsted's new report card.

Highest rated in Darlington

Parkside Childcare · Ofsted Outstanding
Little Acorns · Ofsted Outstanding
Middleton St George Day Nursery · Ofsted Good · 4.5★ (88)

Towns & areas in Darlington

Darlington

8 nurseries

All day nurseries in Darlington

Big Kids Little Kids Nursery and out of School Club · DARLINGTON
Broadway Daycare · DARLINGTON
Busy Bees Day Nursery at Darlington · Darlington
Danesmoor House Day Nursery · DARLINGTON
Darlington College Childcare Centre · Darlington
Eastbourne Pre-School · Darlington
Flora House Day Nursery · Darlington
Holy Trinity Youth & Community Centre · Darlington
Kids 1st - Darlington · Darlington
Kids 1st Ferndene · Darlington
Kids Planet Darlington · Darlington
Little Acorns · DARLINGTON
Little Lingfields · Darlington
MAGIK Out of School Club · Darlington
Maidendale Nursery · Darlington
Middleton St George Day Nursery · Darlington
Parkside Childcare · Darlington
Sadberge Pre-School · Sadberge
Secret Garden Day Nursery · Darlington
Serendipity Nursery And Outdoor Learning · Darlington
St. Edwin's Pre-School · Darlington
The Play Hut · Darlington
Upperthorpe Nursery · Darlington

Frequently asked questions

How many day nurseries are there in Darlington?: We list 24 Ofsted-registered day nurseries in Darlington. The list is rebuilt from Ofsted's official register, so closures and new registrations show up within a week.
Which nurseries near Darlington are rated Outstanding?: 2 nurseries are currently rated Outstanding by Ofsted in Darlington, including Parkside Childcare, Little Acorns. Outstanding is the top grade and is awarded to a minority of settings, so also compare Good-rated nurseries on hours, fees and location.
What do parents say about nurseries near Darlington?: Across 15 nurseries with enough reviews to average, parents in Darlington have left 188 Google reviews at an average of 4.5★. Individual pages show the review text so you can look for recurring themes — settling-in, communication and staff turnover are the most useful signals.
Can I use funded hours at a nursery near Darlington?: 19 of the 24 nurseries in Darlington (79%) confirm they accept government-funded early years hours. Eligibility depends on your child's age and your working status — check the nursery's own page for which funding codes they take and whether they charge for consumables on top.
Which nurseries near Darlington take babies?: 14 settings in Darlington are registered to care for children from under two, and baby-room places are usually the first to fill. If you need a place before your child turns one, contact several nurseries as early as you can — waiting lists of six to twelve months are common.