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Nurseries for toddlers in Bishop Auckland

There are 11 nurseries for toddlers registered with Ofsted within 3 miles of Bishop Auckland, Durham, and 6 of them are rated Good or Outstanding. Compare inspection reports, the ages they take, opening hours and how far they are from you.

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Outstanding
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Good
5

11 nurseries near Bishop Auckland

Within 3 miles, closest first.
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Bishop Auckland, Durham

Yellow Wellies

9 Kensington, Cockton Hill Road · DL14 6HX

1.4 miles from Bishop Auckland
OfstedGoodMar 2023Full day care100 places

A full day care nursery in Bishop Auckland, rated Good by Ofsted in March 2023. Registered for 100 places and run by Daypark Ltd.

Ages
0 – 8 years
Hours
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Bishop Auckland, Durham

Buddies Nursery

1 Newton Cap Bank, Bishop Auckland · DL14 7PX

1.6 miles from Bishop Auckland
OfstedGoodMay 2023Full day care49 places

A full day care nursery in Bishop Auckland, rated Good by Ofsted in May 2023. Registered for 49 places and run by Buddies Nursery Limited.

Ages
0 – 8 years
Hours
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Shildon, Durham

Nellie's Day Nursery

Church Street, Shildon · DL4 1DU

2.8 miles from Bishop Auckland
Inspected January 2026Full day care75 places

A full day care nursery in Shildon, last inspected by Ofsted in January 2026. Registered for 75 places and run by Nellie's Day Nursery Limited.

Ages
0 – 8 years
Hours
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Evenwood, Bishop Auckland

Flowerpots

Randolph Centre, Stones End · DL14 9RE

2.8 miles from Bishop Auckland
OfstedGoodJan 2022Full day care38 places

A full day care nursery in Bishop Auckland, rated Good by Ofsted in January 2022. Registered for 38 places and run by Core Care Evenwood Ltd.

Ages
0 – 8 years
Hours
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Shildon, Durham

Shildon Early Years

Children's Centre, Byerley Road · DL4 1HN

2.9 miles from Bishop Auckland
Inspected November 2025Full day care28 places

A full day care nursery in Shildon, last inspected by Ofsted in November 2025. Registered for 28 places and run by Durham County Council.

Ages
0 – 5 years
Hours
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Childcare in Bishop Auckland at a glance

Inspection results
6 of the 11 nurseries for toddlers within 3 miles of Bishop Auckland (55%) were rated Good or Outstanding at their latest graded Ofsted inspection: 1 Outstanding and 5 Good.
Ages taken
9 list babies under 2, 11 take 2 to 3-year-olds, 11 take 3 to 5-year-olds. Registered age ranges are a guide, so check the room your child would join with each setting.
Funded hours
Working parents apply for funded hours on GOV.UK. For the 15 hours for eligible 2-year-olds, contact Durham's Family Information Service.

Read our guides to choosing a nursery and funded hours

Questions parents ask about nurseries for toddlers in Bishop Auckland

Straight answers from the Ofsted register, updated as inspections come in.

There are 11 Ofsted-registered nurseries for toddlers within 3 miles of Bishop Auckland. 1 are rated Outstanding and 5 are rated Good at their latest inspection.