Which nurseries in DH4 are rated Outstanding?

Nurseries rated Outstanding within 3 miles of DH4 include Barnwell Academy, Houghton Community Nursery School, Nesham Private Nursery, First Steps. Check each one's latest Ofsted report, as grades can change at the next inspection.

Do nurseries in DH4 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 DH4?

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 DH4, Houghton Le Spring

There are 12 nurseries registered with Ofsted within 3 miles of DH4, Houghton Le Spring, and 9 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: 4
Good: 5

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Child's age

Ofsted rating

Directory listingHoughton Le SpringSunderland · DH4 6HL

Houghton Le Spring, Sunderland

Dubmire Daycare

Dubmire Primary School, Houghton Le Spring · DH4 6HL

0.8 miles from DH4

OfstedGoodNov 2024Full day care30 places

A full day care nursery in Houghton Le Spring, rated Good by Ofsted in November 2024. Registered for 30 places and run by Aim High Academy Trust.

Ages: 0 – 5 years
Hours: Ask the nursery

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Directory listingChilton MoorHoughton-Le-Spring · DH4 6LX

Chilton Moor, Houghton-Le-Spring

Chilton Meadows Nursery

Chilton Moor, Houghton-le-Spring · DH4 6LX

1.1 miles from DH4

OfstedGoodOct 2022Full day care35 places

A full day care nursery in Houghton-le-Spring, rated Good by Ofsted in October 2022. Registered for 35 places and run by Chilton Meadows Day Nursery Limited.

Ages: 0 – 8 years
Hours: Ask the nursery

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Directory listingWoodstone VillageHoughton Le Spring · DH4 6DS

Woodstone Village, Houghton Le Spring

Tiny Tinkers Nursery

Fencehouses & District Community Centre, Woodstone Village · DH4 6DS

1.1 miles from DH4

OfstedGoodJun 2025Full day care36 places

A full day care nursery in Houghton Le Spring, rated Good by Ofsted in June 2025. Registered for 36 places and run by Tiny Tinkers LTD.

Ages: 0 – 5 years
Hours: Ask the nursery

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Directory listingNew PenshawHoughton-Le-Spring · DH4 7RT

New Penshaw, Houghton-Le-Spring

Barnwell Academy

Barnwell School, Whitefield Estate · DH4 7RT

1.3 miles from DH4

OfstedOutstandingNov 2021Full day care36 places

A full day care nursery in Houghton-Le-Spring, rated Outstanding by Ofsted in November 2021. Registered for 36 places and run by Barnwell Academy Trust.

Ages: 0 – 5 years
Hours: Ask the nursery

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Directory listingHoughton Le SpringSunderland · DH5 8AE

Houghton Le Spring, Sunderland

Houghton Community Nursery School

Houghton Community Nursery, Nesham Place · DH5 8AE

1.4 miles from DH4

OfstedOutstandingJun 2025Full day care52 places

A full day care nursery in Houghton Le Spring, rated Outstanding by Ofsted in June 2025. Registered for 52 places.

Ages: 0 – 8 years
Hours: Ask the nursery

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Directory listingHoughton le SpringTyne And Wear · DH5 8AE

Houghton le Spring, Tyne And Wear

Houghton Le Spring Nursery School

Neasham Place, Houghton le Spring · DH5 8AE

1.4 miles from DH4

Not yet gradedSchool nursery

A nursery school in Houghton le Spring.

Ages: Ask the nursery
Hours: Ask the nursery

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Directory listingHoughton le SpringSunderland · DH5 8AE

Houghton le Spring, Sunderland

Nesham Private Nursery

Nesham Place, Houghton le Spring · DH5 8AE

1.4 miles from DH4

OfstedOutstandingNov 2021Full day care63 places

A full day care nursery in Houghton le Spring, rated Outstanding by Ofsted in November 2021. Registered for 63 places and run by Nesham Private Nursery Limited.

Ages: 0 – 8 years
Hours: Ask the nursery

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Directory listingGreat LumleyChester-Le-Street · DH3 4HU

Great Lumley, Chester-Le-Street

First Steps

129 Medway, Great Lumley · DH3 4HU

2.4 miles from DH4

OfstedOutstandingJan 2023Full day care44 places

A full day care nursery in Chester-le-Street, rated Outstanding by Ofsted in January 2023. Registered for 44 places and run by First Steps Nursery (Lumley) Limited.

Ages: 0 – 8 years
Hours: Ask the nursery

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Directory listingWashington SouthPattison Industrial Estate · NE38 8NW

Washington South, Pattison Industrial Estate

Stepping Stones Day Nursery

c/o ASDA Distribution Centre, Staithes Road · NE38 8NW

2.5 miles from DH4

OfstedGoodJan 2023Full day care98 places

A full day care nursery in Pattison Industrial Estate, rated Good by Ofsted in January 2023. Registered for 98 places and run by Stepping Stones Nurseries Limited.

Ages: 0 – 8 years
Hours: Ask the nursery

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Directory listingDoxford ParkSunderland · SR3 3UY

Doxford Park, Sunderland

Busy Bees Day Nursery at Sunderland Doxford

Glanville Road, Doxford Business Park · SR3 3UY

2.6 miles from DH4

OfstedGoodMay 2022Full day care90 places

A full day care nursery in Sunderland, rated Good by Ofsted in May 2022. Registered for 90 places and run by Busy Bees Nurseries Limited.

Ages: 0 – 5 years
Hours: Ask the nursery

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Directory listingHetton-le-HoleHoughton Le Spring · DH5 9PG

Hetton-le-Hole, Houghton Le Spring

Your Co-Op Little Pioneers Nursery and Pre-School Hetton

Houghton Road, Hetton-le-Hole · DH5 9PG

2.7 miles from DH4

Not yet gradedFull day care78 places

A full day care nursery in Houghton Le Spring. Registered for 78 places and run by Places For Children (PFP) Limited.

Ages: 0 – 8 years
Hours: Ask the nursery

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Directory listingHetton-le-HoleHoughton Le Spring · DH5 9DG

Hetton-le-Hole, Houghton Le Spring

Little Jems

Victoria Street, Hetton-le-Hole · DH5 9DG

2.8 miles from DH4

Not yet gradedFull day care72 places

A full day care nursery in Houghton Le Spring. Registered for 72 places and run by Morton, Suzanne Marie.

Ages: 0 – 8 years
Hours: Ask the nursery

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Childcare in DH4 at a glance

Inspection results: 9 of the 12 nurseries within 3 miles of DH4 (75%) were rated Good or Outstanding at their latest graded Ofsted inspection: 4 Outstanding and 5 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 Sunderland's Family Information Service.

Read our guides to choosing a nursery and funded hours