Do nurseries in DL17 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 DL17?

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 DL17, Ferryhill

There are 10 nurseries registered with Ofsted within 3 miles of DL17, Ferryhill, and 6 of them are rated Good or Outstanding. Compare inspection reports, the ages they take, opening hours and how far they are from you.

Nurseries: 10
Outstanding: 0
Good: 6
After-school clubs: 1

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Directory listingFerryhillDurham · DL17 8TB

Ferryhill, Durham

Bright Futures Ferryhill After School Club

Ferryhill Sports & Education Centre, Lambton Road · DL17 8TB

0.4 miles from DL17

Not yet gradedFull day care

A full day care nursery in Ferryhill. Run by Bright Futures Ferryhill CIC.

Ages: 4 – 8 years
Hours: Ask the nursery

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Directory listingFerryhillDurham · DL17 8PH

Ferryhill, Durham

Dean Bank Early Years

12 Beaumont Street, Ferryhill · DL17 8PH

1.0 mile from DL17

OfstedGoodSep 2025Full day care20 places

A full day care nursery in Ferryhill, rated Good by Ofsted in September 2025. Registered for 20 places and run by Durham County Council.

Ages: 0 – 8 years
Hours: Ask the nursery

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Directory listingChiltonFerryhill · DL17 0PT

Chilton, Ferryhill

Chilton Happytimes Daycare

Chilton Primary School, Chilton · DL17 0PT

1.6 miles from DL17

OfstedGoodApr 2024Full day care32 places

A full day care nursery in Ferryhill, rated Good by Ofsted in April 2024. Registered for 32 places and run by Brandon Happytimes Daycare Limited.

Ages: 0 – 5 years
Hours: Ask the nursery

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Directory listingKirk MerringtonSpennymoor · DL16 7JD

Kirk Merrington, Spennymoor

Kirk Merrington Pre-School

Kirk Merrington Pre School, Blue House Estate · DL16 7JD

2.2 miles from DL17

OfstedGoodJun 2024Sessional20 places

A sessional nursery in Spennymoor, rated Good by Ofsted in June 2024. Registered for 20 places and run by Kirk Merrington Pre-school Committee.

Ages: 0 – 8 years
Hours: Ask the nursery

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Directory listingTudhoe EDSpennymoor · DL16 7RS

Tudhoe ED, Spennymoor

Pixley Dell Nursery

8 Coulson Street, Spennymoor · DL16 7RS

2.3 miles from DL17

OfstedGoodMay 2024Full day care43 places

A full day care nursery in Spennymoor, rated Good by Ofsted in May 2024. Registered for 43 places and run by Northumbrian Trust Day Nurseries Limited.

Ages: 0 – 8 years
Hours: Ask the nursery

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Directory listingTudhoe MoorSpennymoor · DL16 6EX

Tudhoe Moor, Spennymoor

Jack in the Box Day Care

Tudhoe Moor Nursery School, Tudhoe Moor · DL16 6EX

2.3 miles from DL17

OfstedGoodFeb 2022Full day care52 places

A full day care nursery in Spennymoor, rated Good by Ofsted in February 2022. Registered for 52 places and run by T.M. Nursery Enterprises Limited.

Ages: 0 – 8 years
Hours: Ask the nursery

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Directory listingTudhoe MoorDurham · DL16 6EX

Tudhoe Moor, Durham

Tudhoe Moor Nursery Pre-School

Tudhoe Moor Nursery School, Tudhoe Moor · DL16 6EX

2.3 miles from DL17

Not yet gradedSessional9 places

A sessional nursery in Tudhoe Moor. Registered for 9 places and run by Tudhoe Moor Nursery School.

Ages: 0 – 5 years
Hours: Ask the nursery

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Directory listingTudhoe MoorSpennymoor · DL16 6EX

Tudhoe Moor, Spennymoor

Tudhoe Moor Nursery School

DL16 6EX

2.3 miles from DL17

Not yet gradedSchool nursery

A nursery school in Spennymoor.

Ages: Ask the nursery
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Directory listingTudhoe EDSpennymoor · DL16 6PP

Tudhoe ED, Spennymoor

The Hive Quarters

Spennymoor Youth & Community Centre, Rushmoor · DL16 6PP

2.4 miles from DL17

Not yet gradedFull day care

A full day care nursery in Spennymoor. Run by Learning a New Way CIC.

Ages: 4 – 8 years
Hours: Ask the nursery

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Directory listingSpennymoor EDMiddlestone Moor · DL16 7DA

Spennymoor ED, Middlestone Moor

Rainbow Nursery

Rock Road, Middlestone Moor · DL16 7DA

2.9 miles from DL17

OfstedGoodApr 2022Full day care50 places

A full day care nursery in Middlestone Moor, rated Good by Ofsted in April 2022. Registered for 50 places and run by Rainbow Nursery (Middlestone Moor) Ltd.

Ages: 0 – 8 years
Hours: Ask the nursery

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Childcare in DL17 at a glance

Inspection results: 6 of the 10 nurseries within 3 miles of DL17 (60%) were rated Good or Outstanding at their latest graded Ofsted inspection: 0 Outstanding and 6 Good.
Ages taken: 7 list babies under 2, 8 take 2 to 3-year-olds, 8 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