Which nurseries in DH1 are rated Outstanding?

Nurseries rated Outstanding within 3 miles of DH1 include Clever Clogs Day Nursery, Durham University Day Nursery, The Laurels Child Care. Check each one's latest Ofsted report, as grades can change at the next inspection.

Do nurseries in DH1 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 nurseries in DH1?

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.

Nurseries in DH1, Durham

There are 12 nurseries registered with Ofsted within 3 miles of DH1, Durham, and 10 of them are rated Good or Outstanding. Compare inspection reports, the ages they take, opening hours and how far they are from you.

Nurseries: 12
Outstanding: 3
Good: 7
After-school clubs: 3

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Distance

Child's age

Ofsted rating

Directory listingDH1Durham · DH1 1GG

Durham

Clever Clogs Day Nursery

New Ferens Park, Belmont Industrial Estate · DH1 1GG

Under 0.1 miles from DH1

OfstedOutstandingJun 2024Full day care122 places

A full day care nursery in Durham, rated Outstanding by Ofsted in June 2024. Registered for 122 places and run by Clever Clogs Day Nurseries Limited.

Ages: 0 – 8 years
Hours: Ask the nursery

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Directory listingElvetDurham · DH1 1TA

Elvet, Durham

Durham University Day Nursery

Haworth Building, Pelaw Leases Lane · DH1 1TA

0.3 miles from DH1

OfstedOutstandingDec 2022Full day care90 places

A full day care nursery in Durham, rated Outstanding by Ofsted in December 2022. Registered for 90 places and run by University of Durham.

Ages: 0 – 5 years
Hours: Ask the nursery

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Directory listingElvetDurham · DH1 4SG

Elvet, Durham

Yellow Wellies

Avenue House, North Road · DH1 4SG

0.7 miles from DH1

OfstedGoodSep 2025Full day care52 places

A full day care nursery in Durham, rated Good by Ofsted in September 2025. Registered for 52 places and run by Daypark Ltd.

Ages: 0 – 8 years
Hours: Ask the nursery

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Directory listingThe WoodlandsDurham · DH1 2EY

The Woodlands, Durham

The Laurels Child Care

Laurel Avenue, The Woodlands · DH1 2EY

0.8 miles from DH1

OfstedOutstandingDec 2022Full day care34 places

A full day care nursery in Durham, rated Outstanding by Ofsted in December 2022. Registered for 34 places and run by The Laurels Child Care Company Ltd.

Ages: 0 – 8 years
Hours: Ask the nursery

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Directory listingBelles VilleDurham · DH1 2HZ

Belles Ville, Durham

St Hild's Bright Beginnings

St. Hilds College C Of E Primary School, Belles Ville · DH1 2HZ

0.9 miles from DH1

Not yet gradedSessional9 places

A sessional nursery in Durham. Registered for 9 places and run by MELROSE LEARNING TRUST.

Ages: 0 – 5 years
Hours: Ask the nursery

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Directory listingElvetDurham · DH1 4HF

Elvet, Durham

Stepping Stones Day Nursery Durham Ltd

Suite 15-17 The Crossgate Centre, Durham · DH1 4HF

0.9 miles from DH1

OfstedGoodMay 2024Full day care22 places

A full day care nursery in Durham, rated Good by Ofsted in May 2024. Registered for 22 places and run by Stepping Stones Day Nursery (Durham) Limited.

Ages: 0 – 8 years
Hours: Ask the nursery

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Directory listingFramwellgateDurham · DH1 5SE

Framwellgate, Durham

Kids 1st - Durham

Old Dryburn Way, Durham · DH1 5SE

1.0 mile from DH1

OfstedGoodJun 2025Full day care110 places

A full day care nursery in Durham, rated Good by Ofsted in June 2025. Registered for 110 places and run by Busy Bees Nurseries Limited.

Ages: 0 – 8 years
Hours: Ask the nursery

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Directory listingFramwellgateDurham · DH1 5HW

Framwellgate, Durham

Busy Bees (Durham) Ltd

Priory Road, DURHAM · DH1 5HW

1.2 miles from DH1

OfstedGoodNov 2024Full day care169 places

A full day care nursery in Durham, rated Good by Ofsted in November 2024. Registered for 169 places and run by Busy Bees (Durham) Limited.

Ages: 0 – 8 years
Hours: Ask the nursery

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Directory listingBrassideDurham · DH1 5SG

Brasside, Durham

Adventure Valley Day Nursery

Union Hall Farm, Brasside · DH1 5SG

2.1 miles from DH1

OfstedGoodMar 2022Full day care86 places

A full day care nursery in Durham, rated Good by Ofsted in March 2022. Registered for 86 places and run by Adventure Valley Day Nursery Limited.

Ages: 0 – 8 years
Hours: Ask the nursery

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Directory listingLangley MoorDurham · DH7 8LL

Langley Moor, Durham

Langley Moor Nursery School

Brandon Lane, Langley Moor · DH7 8LL

2.4 miles from DH1

Not yet gradedSchool nursery

A nursery school in Durham.

Ages: Ask the nursery
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Directory listingBearparkDurham · DH7 7AA

Bearpark, Durham

Busy Bears (Durham) Ltd

Field View, Bearpark · DH7 7AA

2.6 miles from DH1

OfstedGoodJul 2024Full day care172 places

A full day care nursery in Durham, rated Good by Ofsted in July 2024. Registered for 172 places and run by Busy Bears (Durham) Limited.

Ages: 0 – 8 years
Hours: Ask the nursery

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Directory listingMeadowfieldDurham · DH7 8XQ

Meadowfield, Durham

Woodlands Day Nursery

2 Artemis Court, St. Johns Road · DH7 8XQ

2.9 miles from DH1

OfstedGoodAug 2023Full day care55 places

A full day care nursery in Durham, rated Good by Ofsted in August 2023. Registered for 55 places and run by Northumbria Day Nurseries Ltd.

Ages: 0 – 5 years
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Childcare in DH1 at a glance

Inspection results: 10 of the 12 nurseries within 3 miles of DH1 (83%) were rated Good or Outstanding at their latest graded Ofsted inspection: 3 Outstanding and 7 Good.
Ages taken: 11 list babies under 2, 12 take 2 to 3-year-olds, 12 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