Which pre-schools in SR7 are rated Outstanding?

Pre-schools rated Outstanding within 3 miles of SR7 include Tots 'R' Us Nursery, Seaham Kindergarten, Ribbon Daycare, Playology Beach School & Learning Studio, Mill Hill Childcare. Check each one's latest Ofsted report, as grades can change at the next inspection.

Do pre-schools in SR7 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 pre-schools in SR7?

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.

Pre-schools in SR7

There are 11 pre-schools registered with Ofsted within 3 miles of SR7, Seaham, and 7 of them are rated Good or Outstanding. Compare inspection reports, the ages they take, opening hours and how far they are from you.

Pre-schools: 11
Outstanding: 5
Good: 2

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Directory listingDalton & Dawdon EDSeaham · SR7 8DX

Dalton & Dawdon ED, Seaham

Tots 'R' Us Nursery

Eastlea Community Centre, Stockton Road · SR7 8DX

0.3 miles from SR7

OfstedOutstandingNov 2022Sessional21 places

A sessional nursery in Seaham, rated Outstanding by Ofsted in November 2022. Registered for 21 places and run by Seaham Eastlea and District Community Association CIO.

Ages: 0 – 5 years
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Directory listingSeahamDurham · SR7 0BN

Seaham, Durham

Harbour View Kindergarten

Station Road, Seaham · SR7 0BN

0.7 miles from SR7

Not yet gradedFull day care80 places

A full day care nursery in Seaham. Registered for 80 places and run by The Early Learning Partnership Limited.

Ages: 0 – 8 years
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Directory listingSeahamDurham · SR7 7BN

Seaham, Durham

Seaham Kindergarten

Convent Of Mercy, 1 Antrim Gardens · SR7 7BN

1.0 mile from SR7

OfstedOutstandingJun 2023Full day care90 places

A full day care nursery in Seaham, rated Outstanding by Ofsted in June 2023. Registered for 90 places and run by Seaham Kindergarten Limited.

Ages: 0 – 8 years
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Directory listingSeahamDurham · SR7 7SH

Seaham, Durham

Little Waves Day Nursery

1a Emily Street East, SEAHAM · SR7 7SH

1.1 miles from SR7

OfstedGoodSep 2024Full day care48 places

A full day care nursery in Seaham, rated Good by Ofsted in September 2024. Registered for 48 places and run by Mellenthin, Gillian Anne.

Ages: 0 – 8 years
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Directory listingMurtonSeaham · SR7 9QR

Murton, Seaham

Ribbon Daycare

The Ribbon, Murton Children's Centre · SR7 9QR

1.3 miles from SR7

OfstedOutstandingNov 2022Full day care79 places

A full day care nursery in Seaham, rated Outstanding by Ofsted in November 2022. Registered for 79 places and run by Ribbon Daycare Limited.

Ages: 0 – 8 years
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Directory listingDalton & Dawdon EDSeaham · SR7 7NN

Dalton & Dawdon ED, Seaham

Seaham Harbour Nursery School

Bottleworks Road, Seaham Harbour · SR7 7NN

1.4 miles from SR7

Not yet gradedSchool nursery

A nursery school in Seaham.

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Directory listingSeahamDurham · SR7 7EU

Seaham, Durham

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

Seaham House, North Terrace · SR7 7EU

1.4 miles from SR7

Not yet gradedFull day care65 places

A full day care nursery in Seaham. Registered for 65 places and run by Places For Children (PFP) Limited.

Ages: 0 – 8 years
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Directory listingSeahamDurham · SR7 7EE

Seaham, Durham

Playology Beach School & Learning Studio

Unit 4, The Waterside · SR7 7EE

1.6 miles from SR7

OfstedOutstandingSep 2022Full day care20 places

A full day care nursery in Seaham, rated Outstanding by Ofsted in September 2022. Registered for 20 places and run by Playology Limited.

Ages: 0 – 8 years
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Directory listingRyhopeSunderland · SR2 0LW

Ryhope, Sunderland

Busy Bees Day Nursery at Sunderland Ryhope Village

Waterworks Road, Ryhope · SR2 0LW

2.5 miles from SR7

OfstedGoodMay 2024Full day care117 places

A full day care nursery in Sunderland, rated Good by Ofsted in May 2024. Registered for 117 places and run by Busy Bees Nurseries Limited.

Ages: 0 – 8 years
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Directory listingDoxford ParkSunderland · SR3 2PJ

Doxford Park, Sunderland

Mill Hill Childcare

Mill Hill Nursery School, Torphin Hill Drive · SR3 2PJ

2.9 miles from SR7

OfstedOutstandingAug 2021Full day care6 places

A full day care nursery in Sunderland, rated Outstanding by Ofsted in August 2021. Registered for 6 places and run by Mill Hill Nursery School Governing Body.

Ages: 0 – 5 years
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Directory listingDoxford ParkSunderland · SR3 2PJ

Doxford Park, Sunderland

Mill Hill Nursery School

Torphin Hill Drive, Doxford Park · SR3 2PJ

2.9 miles from SR7

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A nursery school in Sunderland.

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Childcare in SR7 at a glance

Inspection results: 7 of the 11 pre-schools within 3 miles of SR7 (64%) were rated Good or Outstanding at their latest graded Ofsted inspection: 5 Outstanding and 2 Good.
Ages taken: 9 list babies under 2, 11 take 2 to 3-year-olds, 11 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