--- title: "92 Day Nurseries in Durham, 17 Outstanding | Nursery Advice" description: "Compare 92 day nurseries in Durham: 17 Ofsted Outstanding, 4.6★ from 370 Google reviews, fees and hours." 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, Google 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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The list is rebuilt from Ofsted's official register, so closures and new registrations show up within a week." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "Which nurseries near Durham are rated Outstanding?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "17 nurseries are currently rated Outstanding by Ofsted in Durham, including Clever Clogs Day Nursery Durham, The Sunshine Nursery. Outstanding is the top grade and is awarded to a minority of settings, so also compare Good-rated nurseries on hours, fees and location." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "What do parents say about nurseries near Durham?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Across 35 nurseries with enough reviews to average, parents in Durham have left 370 Google reviews at an average of 4.6★. Individual pages show the review text so you can look for recurring themes — settling-in, communication and staff turnover are the most useful signals." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "Can I use funded hours at a nursery near Durham?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "56 of the 92 nurseries in Durham (61%) 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." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "Which nurseries near Durham take babies?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "62 settings in Durham 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." } } ] } ] --- [![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) [Find Nurseries](/search)[Parent Hub](/parent-hub)[Compare](/compare)[About Us](/about-us)[For Nurseries](/for-nurseries) [Home](/) › [Nurseries](/nurseries) › [North East](/nurseries/north-east) › Durham # Find a Nursery in Durham **4.6★** average from **352** Google reviews We track 92 Ofsted-registered day nurseries in Durham. At their latest inspection: 17 rated Outstanding, 67 rated Good — 100% of graded settings in this area are Good or better. 5 settings have already been inspected under Ofsted's new report card, which grades each area separately instead of giving a single headline word. Parents have left 370 Google reviews across 35 of these nurseries, averaging 4.6★. 56 confirm they accept government-funded hours, 62 are registered to take babies under two. Each entry below links to a full profile with inspection history, fees where published, opening hours and Google reviews. ## Nurseries in Durham at a glance Based on Ofsted's register and Google reviews for every day nursery in Durham. 92 Ofsted-registered nurseries 100% Good or Outstanding 4.6★ 370 Google reviews 56 Accept funded hours 62 Take under-twos ### Latest Ofsted grades - Outstanding 17 - Good 67 8 awaiting a first inspection or with no published grade, and 5 inspected under Ofsted's new report card. ### Highest rated in Durham - [Dream Big Nursery School](/nursery/dream-big-nursery-school-dh2-3ln-2869134) · 4.9★ (129) - [Clever Clogs Day Nursery Durham](/nursery/clever-clogs-day-nursery-durham-dh6-5at-ey425224) · Ofsted Outstanding · 4.3★ (11) - [The Sunshine Nursery](/nursery/the-sunshine-nursery-sr8-5rl-ey345360) · Ofsted Outstanding · 5.0★ (9) ## Towns & areas in Durham - [ Durham 11 nurseries ](/nurseries/north-east/durham/durham) ## All day nurseries in Durham - [Adventure Valley Day Nursery](/nursery/adventure-valley-day-nursery-dh1-5sg-2548520) · Durham - [Aycliffe Day Nursery](/nursery/aycliffe-day-nursery-dl5-4qz-ey452589) · NEWTON AYCLIFFE - [Big Hands Little Hands Nursery School](/nursery/big-hands-little-hands-nursery-school-dh8-7pw-2659528) · Consett - [Bloemfontein Nursery](/nursery/bloemfontein-nursery-dh9-6ag-2858616) · Stanley - [Brandon Happytimes Daycare](/nursery/brandon-happytimes-daycare-dh7-8nl-ey334279) · Brandon - [Bright Star Nursery](/nursery/bright-star-nursery-dh3-3sr-ey441200) · CHESTER LE STREET - [Buddies Nursery](/nursery/buddies-nursery-dl14-7px-ey541824) · Bishop Auckland - [Busy Bears (Durham)](/nursery/busy-bears-durham-ltd-dh7-7aa-ey548339) · DURHAM - [Busy Bees (Durham)](/nursery/busy-bees-durham-ltd-dh1-5hw-ey548257) · DURHAM - [Byerley Road Preschool](/nursery/byerley-road-preschool-dl4-2dx-ey285004) · Shildon - [Castle Kindergarten](/nursery/castle-kindergarten-dh6-2dz-2803670) · Haswell - [Castle Kindergarten](/nursery/castle-kindergarten-dh7-6lu-ey546317) · Durham - [Castle View Private Day Nursery](/nursery/castle-view-private-day-nursery-dh3-4af-314076) · DURHAM - [Chilton Happytimes Daycare](/nursery/chilton-happytimes-daycare-dl17-0pt-ey391259) · FERRYHILL - [Clever Clogs Day Nursery](/nursery/clever-clogs-day-nursery-dh1-1gg-ey347008) · DURHAM - [Clever Clogs Day Nursery Durham](/nursery/clever-clogs-day-nursery-durham-dh6-5at-ey425224) · Durham - [Conkers Life Kindergarten](/nursery/conkers-life-kindergarten-ne39-1nd-ey562599) · Rowlands Gill - [Coundon and Leeholme Early Years Centre](/nursery/coundon-and-leeholme-early-years-centre-dl14-8np-ey349735) · Coundon - [Craghead Childcare Centre](/nursery/craghead-childcare-centre-dh9-6ag-ey293651) · Stanley - [Dawn Till Dusk Childcare](/nursery/dawn-till-dusk-childcare-dl12-0tg-ey274336) · Barnard Castle - [Daybreak Nursery](/nursery/daybreak-nursery-dl14-0hw-314085) · BISHOP AUCKLAND - [Dean Bank Early Years](/nursery/dean-bank-early-years-dl17-8ph-ey281593) · Ferryhill - [Deerness Valley Nursery](/nursery/deerness-valley-nursery-dh7-7ez-2564576) · Durham - [Dream Big Nursery School](/nursery/dream-big-nursery-school-dh2-3ln-2869134) · Chester Le Street - [Durham University Day Nursery](/nursery/durham-university-day-nursery-dh1-1ta-ey257491) · Durham - [Eden Garden Nursery](/nursery/eden-garden-nursery-dh2-1qx-ey345639) · CHESTER LE STREET - [Emeralds Little Gems Daycare - Crook](/nursery/emeralds-little-gems-daycare-crook-dl15-9az-ey549485) · Crook - [Emeralds Little Gems Daycare - Stanley Centre](/nursery/emeralds-little-gems-daycare-stanley-centre-dh9-0ab-ey549486) · Stanley - [Emeralds Little Gems Daycare - Stanley House](/nursery/emeralds-little-gems-daycare-stanley-house-dh9-0bl-ey549484) · Stanley - [Explorers Day Care](/nursery/explorers-day-care-limited-dl14-0lz-2595516) · Bishop Auckland - [First Steps](/nursery/first-steps-dh3-4hu-ey415762) · Chester-le-Street - [Flowerpots](/nursery/flowerpots-dl14-9re-ey409964) · Bishop Auckland - [Franklin House Children's Nursery](/nursery/franklin-house-children-s-nursery-ts21-2ag-2858371) · Sedgefield - [Green Lane Nursery and Childcare Centre](/nursery/green-lane-nursery-and-childcare-centre-dl12-8lg-ey252401) · Barnard Castle - [Happy Smiles](/nursery/happy-smiles-dh8-6tj-2752668) · Consett - [Harbour View Kindergarten](/nursery/harbour-view-kindergarten-sr7-0bn-2808232) · Seaham - [Haystacks Nursery](/nursery/haystacks-nursery-dl5-6hp-2624079) · NEWTON AYCLIFFE - [Hazel Dene Childcare](/nursery/hazel-dene-childcare-ltd-ts27-4pt-ey396157) · HARTLEPOOL - [Hippitots Children's World](/nursery/hippitots-limited-dh6-4hj-ey233891) · Durham - [House of Eden](/nursery/house-of-eden-dl5-4sf-ey427246) · NEWTON AYCLIFFE - [House of Eden](/nursery/house-of-eden-dl5-7dd-ey410991) · Newton Aycliffe - [Howletch & Shotton Primary Childcare](/nursery/howletch-shotton-primary-childcare-sr8-2nq-ey362698) · PETERLEE - [Jack in the Box Day Care](/nursery/jack-in-the-box-day-care-dl16-6ex-ey270579) · SPENNYMOOR - [Kelloe Phoenix Centre](/nursery/kelloe-phoenix-centre-dh6-4pg-ey369584) · KELLOE - [Kids 1st - Durham](/nursery/kids-1st-durham-dh1-5se-ey334642) · Durham - [Kids Planet Durham](/nursery/kids-planet-durham-dh7-8er-2733545) · Durham - [Kidz Village Nursery & Pre-School](/nursery/kidz-village-nursery-pre-school-dh9-8hw-ey468849) · Stanley - [Kidzone](/nursery/kidzone-dl15-9bg-ey240340) · Crook - [Kirklands at Startforth](/nursery/kirklands-at-startforth-dl12-9aq-2631907) · Barnard Castle - [Little Acorns (North East)](/nursery/little-acorns-north-east-ltd-dh9-7an-ey103722) · STANLEY - [Little Cubs Days Nursery](/nursery/little-cubs-days-nursery-dl5-6ap-ey402820) · Newton Aycliffe - [Little Meadows Nursery](/nursery/little-meadows-nursery-dl12-8xt-2721980) · Barnard Castle - [Little Waves Day Nursery](/nursery/little-waves-day-nursery-sr7-7sh-ey536886) · SEAHAM - [Mains House Nursery](/nursery/mains-house-nursery-dh3-3hl-ey551880) · Chester-le-Street - [Nellie's Day Nursery](/nursery/nellie-s-day-nursery-dl4-1du-ey563109) · Shildon - [New Beginnings (Moorside)](/nursery/new-beginnings-moorside-dh8-8eq-ey356648) · Consett - [Nurserytime](/nursery/nurserytime-dl15-0aa-2625142) · Willington - [Pixley Dell Nursery](/nursery/pixley-dell-nursery-dl16-7rs-508263) · Spennymoor - [Playdays Nursery](/nursery/playdays-nursery-dl5-5hh-2787226) · NEWTON AYCLIFFE - [Playology Beach School & Learning Studio](/nursery/playology-beach-school-learning-studio-sr7-7ee-2590461) · Seaham - [Positive Steps Nursery](/nursery/positive-steps-nursery-sr8-2rn-ey376425) · Peterlee - [Rainbow Nursery](/nursery/rainbow-nursery-dl16-7da-ey282940) · Middlestone Moor - [Ribbon Daycare](/nursery/ribbon-daycare-sr7-9qr-ey342286) · Seaham - [Ribbon Daycare Fishburn](/nursery/ribbon-daycare-fishburn-ts21-4au-2840993) · Stockton-on-tees - [Seaham Kindergarten](/nursery/seaham-kindergarten-sr7-7bn-2699352) · Seaham - [Selby Cottage Childcare Centre](/nursery/selby-cottage-childcare-centre-dh2-2ey-ey446983) · Chester-le-Street - [Shildon Early Years](/nursery/shildon-early-years-dl4-1hn-ey319462) · Shildon - [Shining Stars Nursery](/nursery/shining-stars-nursery-dh6-4jh-2663558) · Coxhoe - [Shotley Bridge Nursery School](/nursery/shotley-bridge-nursery-school-limited-dh8-8ly-ey491369) · Consett - [Shotton Children's Centre](/nursery/shotton-children-s-centre-dh6-2jp-ey332903) · Shotton Colliery - [St Oswald's Pre-School](/nursery/st-oswald-s-pre-school-dl5-4bg-314174) · Newton Aycliffe - [Stepping Stones Day Nursery Durham](/nursery/stepping-stones-day-nursery-durham-ltd-dh1-4hf-ey436726) · Durham - [The Laurels Child Care](/nursery/the-laurels-child-care-dh1-2ey-ey337804) · Durham - [The Louisa Centre Nursery](/nursery/the-louisa-centre-nursery-dh9-0te-ey559726) · Stanley - [The Nursery](/nursery/the-nursery-dh8-6af-ey415532) · Consett - [The Sunshine Day Nursery](/nursery/the-sunshine-day-nursery-sr8-5ud-ey136884) · Peterlee - [The Sunshine Day Nursery @ Seascape Children's Centre](/nursery/the-sunshine-day-nursery-seascape-children-s-centre-sr8-5nj-ey386626) · Peterlee - [The Sunshine Nursery](/nursery/the-sunshine-nursery-sr8-5rl-ey345360) · Peterlee - [Tilly-Mints Cherubs Day Nursery](/nursery/tilly-mints-cherubs-day-nursery-ltd-dh8-0bh-ey556308) · Consett - [Tiny Tinkers Nursery](/nursery/tiny-tinkers-nursery-dh4-6ds-2713030) · Houghton Le Spring - [Trimdon's Little Tykes](/nursery/trimdon-s-little-tykes-ltd-ts29-6qh-ey219613) · Trimdon Station - [Westfield House Nursery](/nursery/westfield-house-nursery-dl15-8jl-2852783) · Crook - [Wheatley Hill Community Nursery](/nursery/wheatley-hill-community-nursery-ltd-dh6-3rt-ey330506) · Wheatley Hill - [Wingate Childcare in Nature](/nursery/wingate-childcare-in-nature-ts28-5al-2864762) · Wingate - [Wingate Community Childcare](/nursery/wingate-community-childcare-ltd-ts28-5bd-ey336563) · Wingate - [Witton Gilbert Nursery](/nursery/witton-gilbert-nursery-dh7-6tf-2551563) · Durham - [Woodlands Day Nursery](/nursery/woodlands-day-nursery-dh7-8xq-2699440) · DURHAM - [Yellow Wellies](/nursery/yellow-wellies-dl14-6hx-2587403) · BISHOP AUCKLAND - [Yellow Wellies](/nursery/yellow-wellies-dh1-4sg-ey360601) · Durham - [York House Nursery](/nursery/york-house-nursery-dl14-7nx-550144) · Bishop Auckland - [Your Co-op Little Pioneers Nursery & Pre-school Seaham](/nursery/your-co-op-little-pioneers-nursery-pre-school-seaham-sr7-7eu-2696265) · Seaham ## Frequently asked questions How many day nurseries are there in Durham? We list 92 Ofsted-registered day nurseries in Durham, 90 of which have a Durham address. The list is rebuilt from Ofsted's official register, so closures and new registrations show up within a week. Which nurseries near Durham are rated Outstanding? 17 nurseries are currently rated Outstanding by Ofsted in Durham, including Clever Clogs Day Nursery Durham, The Sunshine Nursery. 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 Durham? Across 35 nurseries with enough reviews to average, parents in Durham have left 370 Google reviews at an average of 4.6★. 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 Durham? 56 of the 92 nurseries in Durham (61%) 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 Durham take babies? 62 settings in Durham 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. [![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. 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