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Nurseries in DH7, Durham

There are 19 nurseries registered with Ofsted within 5 miles of DH7, Durham, and 15 of them are rated Good or Outstanding. Compare inspection reports, the ages they take, opening hours and how far they are from you.

Nurseries
19
Outstanding
3
Good
12
After-school clubs
3

19 nurseries near DH7

Within 5 miles, closest first.
Distance
Child's age
Ofsted rating
Sacriston, Durham

Castle Kindergarten

Fyndoune Community College, Findon Hill · DH7 6LU

2.4 miles from DH7
OfstedGoodOct 2022Full day care48 places

A full day care nursery in Durham, rated Good by Ofsted in October 2022. Registered for 48 places and run by Castle Kindergarten Limited.

Ages
0 – 8 years
Hours
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Sacriston, Durham

Little Stars Nursery

The Portacabin at St. Bedes RC Primary School, Front Street · DH7 6AB

2.6 miles from DH7
OfstedGoodMar 2025Sessional16 places

A sessional nursery in Sacriston, rated Good by Ofsted in March 2025. Registered for 16 places and run by Litte Stars Nursery (St Bedes) Ltd.

Ages
0 – 5 years
Hours
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Elvet, Durham

Yellow Wellies

Avenue House, North Road · DH1 4SG

3.5 miles from DH7
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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Brandon ED, Durham

Kids Planet Durham

5 City West Business Park, St John's Road · DH7 8ER

3.7 miles from DH7
OfstedGoodJun 2025Full day care74 places

A full day care nursery in Durham, rated Good by Ofsted in June 2025. Registered for 74 places and run by Kids Planet Day Nurseries Limited.

Ages
0 – 8 years
Hours
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Durham

Clever Clogs Day Nursery

New Ferens Park, Belmont Industrial Estate · DH1 1GG

4.0 miles from DH7
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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Childcare in DH7 at a glance

Inspection results
15 of the 19 nurseries within 5 miles of DH7 (79%) were rated Good or Outstanding at their latest graded Ofsted inspection: 3 Outstanding and 12 Good.
Ages taken
18 list babies under 2, 19 take 2 to 3-year-olds, 19 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 in DH7

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

There are 19 Ofsted-registered nurseries within 5 miles of DH7. 3 are rated Outstanding and 12 are rated Good at their latest inspection.