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4.7★ average from 204 Google reviews

Our directory covers 45 day nurseries in Stockton-on-Tees, all registered with Ofsted. At their latest inspection: 10 rated Outstanding, 31 rated Good, 1 currently Requires Improvement — 98% of graded settings in this area are Good or better. 3 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 204 Google reviews across 19 of these nurseries, averaging 4.7★. 31 confirm they accept government-funded hours, 32 are registered to take babies under two. Open any nursery below for its inspection history, fees, hours and what local parents have said.

Nurseries in Stockton-on-Tees at a glance

Based on Ofsted's register and Google reviews for every day nursery in Stockton-on-Tees.

45
Ofsted-registered nurseries
98%
Good or Outstanding
4.7★
204 Google reviews
31
Accept funded hours
32
Take under-twos

Latest Ofsted grades

  • Outstanding10
  • Good31
  • Requires improvement1

3 awaiting a first inspection or with no published grade, and 3 inspected under Ofsted's new report card.

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Frequently asked questions

How many day nurseries are there in Stockton-on-Tees?
We list 45 Ofsted-registered day nurseries in Stockton-on-Tees, 43 of which have a Stockton-on-Tees address. The list is rebuilt from Ofsted's official register, so closures and new registrations show up within a week.
Which nurseries near Stockton-on-Tees are rated Outstanding?
10 nurseries are currently rated Outstanding by Ofsted in Stockton-on-Tees, including New Life Day Care, Rosedene Redhill, Rosedene Egglescliffe. 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 Stockton-on-Tees?
Across 19 nurseries with enough reviews to average, parents in Stockton-on-Tees have left 204 Google reviews at an average of 4.7★. 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 Stockton-on-Tees?
31 of the 45 nurseries in Stockton-on-Tees (69%) 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 Stockton-on-Tees take babies?
32 settings in Stockton-on-Tees 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.