How many day nurseries are there in Middlesbrough?

We list 30 Ofsted-registered day nurseries in Middlesbrough. The list is rebuilt from Ofsted's official register, so closures and new registrations show up within a week.

Which nurseries near Middlesbrough are rated Outstanding?

4 nurseries are currently rated Outstanding by Ofsted in Middlesbrough, including Rosedene Easterside, Dimples Riverside Day Nursery, Nature Time Childcare. 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 Middlesbrough?

Across 15 nurseries with enough reviews to average, parents in Middlesbrough have left 181 Google reviews at an average of 4.8★. 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 Middlesbrough?

14 of the 30 nurseries in Middlesbrough (47%) 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 Middlesbrough take babies?

18 settings in Middlesbrough 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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4.8★ average from 181 Google reviews

Our directory covers 30 day nurseries in Middlesbrough, all registered with Ofsted. At their latest inspection: 4 rated Outstanding, 17 rated Good, 1 currently Requires Improvement — 95% of graded settings in this area are Good or better. Parents have left 181 Google reviews across 15 of these nurseries, averaging 4.8★. 14 confirm they accept government-funded hours, 18 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 Middlesbrough at a glance

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

Ofsted-registered nurseries

95%

Good or Outstanding

4.8★

181 Google reviews

Accept funded hours

Take under-twos

Latest Ofsted grades

Outstanding4
Good17
Requires improvement1

8 awaiting a first inspection or with no published grade.

Highest rated in Middlesbrough

Rosedene Easterside · Ofsted Outstanding · 5.0★ (18)
Dimples Riverside Day Nursery · Ofsted Outstanding · 3.5★ (4)
Nature Time Childcare · Ofsted Outstanding

Towns & areas in Middlesbrough

Middlesbrough

19 nurseries

All day nurseries in Middlesbrough

Acklam Children's Day Nursery · Middlesbrough
Bright Stars Nursery · Middlesbrough
Dimples Riverside Day Nursery · MIDDLESBROUGH
Dimples Stainton Day Nursery · Middlesbrough
Great Expectations Pre-School · Middlesbrough
Happy Little Sunbeams Day Nursery · Middlesbrough
Kids Planet Marton · Middlesbrough
Little Wonders Coulby Newham · Middlesbrough
Marton Children's Day Nursery · Middlesbrough
Minnows Children's Day Nursery · MIDDLESBROUGH
Montessori Pre-School Nursery & Holiday Club · MIDDLESBROUGH
Nature Time Childcare · Middlesbrough
Nature Time Childcare · Middlesbrough
Parkway Day Nursery · Middlesbrough
Parkway Day Nursery @ Acklam Whin · Middlesbrough
Play & Learn Nursery · Middlesbrough
Play Days Day Nursery · MIDDLESBROUGH
Polton Allstars Day Care · Middlesbrough
Rosedene Easterside · MIDDLESBROUGH
Rosedene Hemlington · Middlesbrough
School house daycare and preschool · Middlesbrough
Stainsby Neighbourhood Nursery · Middlesbrough
TAD Children's Day Nursery · MIDDLESBROUGH
Teacher Time · Middlesbrough
The Avenue Day Nursery · MIDDLESBROUGH
The Barn Childcare · Hemlington
Yorkshire Learning Centre Middlesbrough · Middlesbrough
Zizu's Children's Day Care · Middlesbrough
Zizus @ The Hub · Middlesbrough

Frequently asked questions

How many day nurseries are there in Middlesbrough?: We list 30 Ofsted-registered day nurseries in Middlesbrough. The list is rebuilt from Ofsted's official register, so closures and new registrations show up within a week.
Which nurseries near Middlesbrough are rated Outstanding?: 4 nurseries are currently rated Outstanding by Ofsted in Middlesbrough, including Rosedene Easterside, Dimples Riverside Day Nursery, Nature Time Childcare. 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 Middlesbrough?: Across 15 nurseries with enough reviews to average, parents in Middlesbrough have left 181 Google reviews at an average of 4.8★. 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 Middlesbrough?: 14 of the 30 nurseries in Middlesbrough (47%) 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 Middlesbrough take babies?: 18 settings in Middlesbrough 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.