--- title: "16 Day Nurseries in Hartlepool, 1 Outstanding | Nursery Advice" description: "Compare 16 day nurseries in Hartlepool: 1 Ofsted Outstanding, 4.3★ from 26 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 Hartlepool are rated Outstanding?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "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." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "What do parents say about nurseries near Hartlepool?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "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." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "Can I use funded hours at a nursery near Hartlepool?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "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." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "Which nurseries near Hartlepool take babies?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "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." } } ] } ] --- [![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) › Hartlepool # Find a Nursery in Hartlepool **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. 16 Ofsted-registered nurseries 100% Good or Outstanding 4.3★ 26 Google reviews 8 Accept funded hours 8 Take under-twos ### Latest Ofsted grades - Outstanding 1 - Good 11 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](/nursery/kiddikins-nursery-ts24-0tb-ey398330) · Ofsted Outstanding · 4.8★ (4) ## Towns & areas in Hartlepool - [ Hartlepool 9 nurseries ](/nurseries/north-east/hartlepool/hartlepool) ## All day nurseries in Hartlepool - [Aldersyde Day Nursery](/nursery/aldersyde-day-nursery-ltd-ts26-0ds-ey286959) · Hartlepool - [Bloom Childcare](/nursery/bloom-childcare-limited-ts24-7le-2877279) · Hartlepool - [Dimples Seaton Carew](/nursery/dimples-seaton-carew-ts25-1ez-2623187) · Hartlepool - [Footprints Learning for Life](/nursery/footprints-learning-for-life-limited-ts24-8ha-ey477633) · Hartlepool - [Kiddikins Nursery](/nursery/kiddikins-nursery-ts24-0tb-ey398330) · Hartlepool - [Little Rays of Sunshine Daycare](/nursery/little-rays-of-sunshine-daycare-ts25-1sq-2872534) · Hartlepool - [Little Rays of Sunshine Daycare](/nursery/little-rays-of-sunshine-daycare-ts25-5sr-2504104) · Hartlepool - [Little Stars Day Nursery](/nursery/little-stars-day-nursery-ts25-3nu-ey494247) · HARTLEPOOL - [Little Treasures Day Nursery](/nursery/little-treasures-day-nursery-ts25-1qu-ey345364) · HARTLEPOOL - [Little Wonders Nursery](/nursery/little-wonders-nursery-ts26-0uf-2820676) · Hartlepool - [Lonsdale Childcare](/nursery/lonsdale-childcare-ts26-8jj-ey394734) · HARTLEPOOL - [Lonsdale Nursery](/nursery/lonsdale-nursery-ts26-8jb-ey410762) · HARTLEPOOL - [Marina's Amigos Daycare](/nursery/marina-s-amigos-daycare-ts25-4bt-2813105) · Hartlepool - [Playmates Private Day Nursery](/nursery/playmates-ii-ts26-8pq-ey280880) · HARTLEPOOL - [Ready Steady Grow](/nursery/ready-steady-grow-ts26-9np-ey430611) · Hartlepool - [St. John Vianney Primary School Childcare](/nursery/st-john-vianney-primary-school-childcare-ts24-9pa-ey234239) · 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. [![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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