Which pre-schools in Stanley are rated Outstanding?

Pre-schools rated Outstanding within 3 miles of Stanley include The Louisa Centre Nursery. Check each one's latest Ofsted report, as grades can change at the next inspection.

Do pre-schools in Stanley offer funded childcare?

Most nurseries in England offer government-funded hours: 15 hours for all 3 and 4-year-olds, and up to 30 hours for eligible working parents of children from 9 months. Ask each one which funded sessions they have space for and what extra costs apply.

How do I choose between pre-schools in Stanley?

Start with ones close to home or on your way to work, check their Ofsted grade and the ages they take, then visit two or three. Ask about staff ratios, the daily routine, settling in, meals and fees.

Pre-schools in Stanley

There are 10 pre-schools registered with Ofsted within 3 miles of Stanley, Durham, and 5 of them are rated Good or Outstanding. Compare inspection reports, the ages they take, opening hours and how far they are from you.

Pre-schools: 10
Outstanding: 1
Good: 4

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Directory listingStanleyDurham · DH9 0TE

Stanley, Durham

The Louisa Centre Nursery

The Louisa Centre, Front Street · DH9 0TE

0.3 miles from Stanley

OfstedOutstandingFeb 2022Full day care42 places

A full day care nursery in Stanley, rated Outstanding by Ofsted in February 2022. Registered for 42 places and run by Durham County Council.

Ages: 0 – 5 years
Hours: Ask the nursery

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Directory listingStanleyDurham · DH9 0AB

Stanley, Durham

Emeralds Little Gems Daycare - Stanley Centre

Stanley Childrens Centre, Clifford Road · DH9 0AB

0.4 miles from Stanley

OfstedGoodJul 2024Full day care46 places

A full day care nursery in Stanley, rated Good by Ofsted in July 2024. Registered for 46 places and run by Emeralds Little Gems Daycare Limited.

Ages: 0 – 8 years
Hours: Ask the nursery

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Directory listingCraghead & South Moor EDStanley · DH9 7AN

Craghead & South Moor ED, Stanley

Little Acorns (North East) Ltd.

Little Acorns Day Nursery, 218 Park Road · DH9 7AN

0.4 miles from Stanley

Inspected May 2026Full day care61 places

A full day care nursery in Stanley, last inspected by Ofsted in May 2026. Registered for 61 places and run by Little Acorns (North East) Ltd.

Ages: 0 – 8 years
Hours: Ask the nursery

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Directory listingStanleyDurham · DH9 0BL

Stanley, Durham

Emeralds Little Gems Daycare - Stanley House

9 Thorneyholme Terrace, Stanley · DH9 0BL

0.4 miles from Stanley

OfstedGoodNov 2021Full day care38 places

A full day care nursery in Stanley, rated Good by Ofsted in November 2021. Registered for 38 places and run by Emeralds Little Gems Daycare Limited.

Ages: 0 – 8 years
Hours: Ask the nursery

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Directory listingStanleyDurham · DH9 8HW

Stanley, Durham

Kidz Village Nursery & Pre-School

2a Pantop Business Park, Harelaw Industrial Estate · DH9 8HW

0.6 miles from Stanley

OfstedGoodAug 2023Full day care51 places

A full day care nursery in Stanley, rated Good by Ofsted in August 2023. Registered for 51 places and run by Kidz Village LTD.

Ages: 0 – 8 years
Hours: Ask the nursery

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Directory listingOxhillStanley · DH9 7LR

Oxhill, Stanley

Oxhill Nursery School

DH9 7LR

0.7 miles from Stanley

Not yet gradedSchool nursery

A nursery school in Stanley.

Ages: Ask the nursery
Hours: Ask the nursery

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Directory listingCraghead & South Moor EDDurham · DH9 7LR

Craghead & South Moor ED, Durham

The Nest at Oxhill Nursery School

OXHILL NURSERY SCHOOL, Oxhill · DH9 7LR

0.7 miles from Stanley

Not yet gradedSessional

A sessional nursery in Durham.

Ages: Ask the nursery
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Directory listingThe MiddlesStanley · DH9 6AG

The Middles, Stanley

Bloemfontein Nursery

Bloemfontein Primary School, The Middles · DH9 6AG

0.7 miles from Stanley

Not yet gradedFull day care12 places

A full day care nursery in Stanley. Registered for 12 places and run by Stanley Learning Partnership.

Ages: 0 – 5 years
Hours: Ask the nursery

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Directory listingCragheadStanley · DH9 6AG

Craghead, Stanley

Craghead Childcare Centre

The Middles, Craghead · DH9 6AG

0.7 miles from Stanley

OfstedGoodJan 2024Full day care38 places

A full day care nursery in Stanley, rated Good by Ofsted in January 2024. Registered for 38 places and run by Craghead Development Trust Limited.

Ages: 0 – 8 years
Hours: Ask the nursery

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Directory listingGrange VillaChester Le Street · DH2 3LN

Grange Villa, Chester Le Street

Dream Big Nursery School

Grange Villa Community Enterprise Centre, East Street · DH2 3LN

2.5 miles from Stanley

Not yet gradedFull day care44 places

A full day care nursery in Chester Le Street. Registered for 44 places and run by VMNS Limited.

Ages: 0 – 8 years
Hours: Ask the nursery

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Childcare in Stanley at a glance

Inspection results: 5 of the 10 pre-schools within 3 miles of Stanley (50%) were rated Good or Outstanding at their latest graded Ofsted inspection: 1 Outstanding and 4 Good.
Ages taken: 9 list babies under 2, 10 take 2 to 3-year-olds, 10 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