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Nurseries for babies in Darlington

There are 24 nurseries for babies registered with Ofsted within 3 miles of Darlington, Durham, and 21 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
4
Good
17

24 nurseries near Darlington

Within 3 miles, closest first.
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Park West, Darlington

Ferndene Nursery

64 Elton Parade, Darlington · DL3 8PQ

0.8 miles from Darlington
OfstedGoodAug 2025Full day care78 places

A full day care nursery in Darlington, rated Good by Ofsted in August 2025. Registered for 78 places and run by Busy Bees Nurseries Limited.

Ages
0 – 8 years
Hours
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Park West, Darlington

The Outdoor Pre-School

On The Site Of Abbey County Infant School, Cleveland Terrace · DL3 8JA

0.9 miles from Darlington
OfstedOutstandingJan 2022Sessional32 places

A sessional nursery in Darlington, rated Outstanding by Ofsted in January 2022. Registered for 32 places and run by The Outdoor Pre-School Ltd.

Ages
0 – 8 years
Hours
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Park East, Darlington

Parkside Childcare

Parkside Childcare, The Coleridge Centre · DL1 5TY

1.1 miles from Darlington
OfstedOutstandingSep 2024Full day care34 places

A full day care nursery in Darlington, rated Outstanding by Ofsted in September 2024. Registered for 34 places and run by Skerne Park Community Enterprise Association Limited.

Ages
0 – 8 years
Hours
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The Broadway, Darlington

Broadway Daycare

Healthfield Primary School, The Broadway · DL1 1EJ

1.2 miles from Darlington
OfstedGoodFeb 2022Full day care55 places

A full day care nursery in Darlington, rated Good by Ofsted in February 2022. Registered for 55 places and run by Broadway Daycare Limited.

Ages
0 – 8 years
Hours
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Mowden, Darlington

Mowden Pre-School

c/o Mowden Infant School, Bushel Hill Drive · DL3 9QG

1.2 miles from Darlington
OfstedGoodJul 2023Sessional20 places

A sessional nursery in Darlington, rated Good by Ofsted in July 2023. Registered for 20 places and run by Mowden Pre School Group Committee.

Ages
0 – 5 years
Hours
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Eastbourne, Darlington

Maidendale Nursery

Maidendale House, Burnside Road · DL1 4SU

1.5 miles from Darlington
OfstedGoodJun 2023Full day care72 places

A full day care nursery in Darlington, rated Good by Ofsted in June 2023. Registered for 72 places and run by Firth Moor & District Community Assn Committee.

Ages
0 – 8 years
Hours
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Stapleton, Darlington

Kids Planet High Bank

High Bank Farm, Cleasby Road · DL2 2QE

2.3 miles from Darlington
Inspected January 2026Full day care140 places

A full day care nursery in Darlington, last inspected by Ofsted in January 2026. Registered for 140 places and run by Kids Planet Day Nurseries Limited.

Ages
0 – 5 years
Hours
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Hurworth, Darlington

Little Acorns

Hurworth Primary School, Westfield Drive · DL2 2ET

3.0 miles from Darlington
OfstedOutstandingSep 2025Full day care36 places

A full day care nursery in Darlington, rated Outstanding by Ofsted in September 2025. Registered for 36 places and run by Baker, Elizabeth Jane.

Ages
0 – 8 years
Hours
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Childcare in Darlington at a glance

Inspection results
21 of the 24 nurseries for babies within 3 miles of Darlington (88%) were rated Good or Outstanding at their latest graded Ofsted inspection: 4 Outstanding and 17 Good.
Ages taken
24 list babies under 2, 26 take 2 to 3-year-olds, 26 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 Darlington's Family Information Service.

Read our guides to choosing a nursery and funded hours

Questions parents ask about nurseries for babies in Darlington

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

There are 24 Ofsted-registered nurseries for babies within 3 miles of Darlington. 4 are rated Outstanding and 17 are rated Good at their latest inspection.