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Nurseries for babies in DH6

There are 22 nurseries for babies registered with Ofsted within 5 miles of DH6, Durham, and 17 of them are rated Good or Outstanding. Compare inspection reports, the ages they take, opening hours and how far they are from you.

Nurseries
22
Outstanding
6
Good
11

22 nurseries near DH6

Within 5 miles, closest first.
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Shotton Colliery, Durham

Shotton Children's Centre

Children's Centre - Shotton Primary School, Grange Terrace · DH6 2JP

3.1 miles from DH6
OfstedGoodJun 2024Full day care26 places

A full day care nursery in Shotton Colliery, rated Good by Ofsted in June 2024. Registered for 26 places and run by Howletch & Shotton Primary Childcare Ltd.

Ages
0 – 8 years
Hours
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Durham

Clever Clogs Day Nursery

New Ferens Park, Belmont Industrial Estate · DH1 1GG

4.5 miles from DH6
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
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Elvet, Durham

Yellow Wellies

Avenue House, North Road · DH1 4SG

5.0 miles from DH6
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
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Childcare in DH6 at a glance

Inspection results
17 of the 22 nurseries for babies within 5 miles of DH6 (77%) were rated Good or Outstanding at their latest graded Ofsted inspection: 6 Outstanding and 11 Good.
Ages taken
22 list babies under 2, 25 take 2 to 3-year-olds, 25 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 babies in DH6

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

There are 22 Ofsted-registered nurseries for babies within 5 miles of DH6. 6 are rated Outstanding and 11 are rated Good at their latest inspection.