How many day nurseries are there in Hartlepool?

We list 16 Ofsted-registered day nurseries in Hartlepool. The list is rebuilt from Ofsted's official register, so closures and new registrations show up within a week.

Which nurseries near Hartlepool are rated Outstanding?

1 nursery is currently rated Outstanding by Ofsted in Hartlepool, including Kiddikins 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 Hartlepool?

Across 5 nurseries with enough reviews to average, parents in Hartlepool have left 26 Google reviews at an average of 4.3★. 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 Hartlepool?

8 of the 16 nurseries in Hartlepool (50%) 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 Hartlepool take babies?

8 settings in Hartlepool 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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4.3★ average from 26 Google reviews

We track 16 Ofsted-registered day nurseries in Hartlepool. At their latest inspection: 1 rated Outstanding, 11 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 26 Google reviews across 5 of these nurseries, averaging 4.3★. 8 confirm they accept government-funded hours, 8 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 Hartlepool at a glance

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

Ofsted-registered nurseries

100%

Good or Outstanding

4.3★

26 Google reviews

Accept funded hours

Take under-twos

Latest Ofsted grades

Outstanding1
Good11

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

Highest rated in Hartlepool

Kiddikins Nursery · Ofsted Outstanding · 4.8★ (4)

Towns & areas in Hartlepool

Hartlepool

9 nurseries

All day nurseries in Hartlepool

Aldersyde Day Nursery · Hartlepool
Bloom Childcare · Hartlepool
Dimples Seaton Carew · Hartlepool
Footprints Learning for Life · Hartlepool
Kiddikins Nursery · Hartlepool
Little Rays of Sunshine Daycare · Hartlepool
Little Rays of Sunshine Daycare · Hartlepool
Little Stars Day Nursery · HARTLEPOOL
Little Treasures Day Nursery · HARTLEPOOL
Little Wonders Nursery · Hartlepool
Lonsdale Childcare · HARTLEPOOL
Lonsdale Nursery · HARTLEPOOL
Marina's Amigos Daycare · Hartlepool
Playmates Private Day Nursery · HARTLEPOOL
Ready Steady Grow · Hartlepool
St. John Vianney Primary School Childcare · Hartlepool

Frequently asked questions

How many day nurseries are there in Hartlepool?: We list 16 Ofsted-registered day nurseries in Hartlepool. The list is rebuilt from Ofsted's official register, so closures and new registrations show up within a week.
Which nurseries near Hartlepool are rated Outstanding?: 1 nursery is currently rated Outstanding by Ofsted in Hartlepool, including Kiddikins 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 Hartlepool?: Across 5 nurseries with enough reviews to average, parents in Hartlepool have left 26 Google reviews at an average of 4.3★. 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 Hartlepool?: 8 of the 16 nurseries in Hartlepool (50%) 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 Hartlepool take babies?: 8 settings in Hartlepool 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.