Which pre-schools in TS28 are rated Outstanding?

Pre-schools rated Outstanding within 3 miles of TS28 include Wingate Community Childcare Ltd. Check each one's latest Ofsted report, as grades can change at the next inspection.

Do pre-schools in TS28 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 TS28?

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 TS28

There are 10 pre-schools registered with Ofsted within 3 miles of TS28, Peterlee, and 8 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: 10
Outstanding: 1
Good: 7

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Directory listingWingateDurham · TS28 5BD

Wingate, Durham

Wingate Community Childcare Ltd

Wingate Children's Centre, Partridge Terrace · TS28 5BD

0.6 miles from TS28

OfstedOutstandingAug 2024Full day care49 places

A full day care nursery in Wingate, rated Outstanding by Ofsted in August 2024. Registered for 49 places and run by Wingate Childcare Community Interest Company.

Ages: 0 – 8 years
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Directory listingWingateCounty Durham · TS28 5BD

Wingate, County Durham

Wingate Community Nursery School

Partridge Terrace, Wingate · TS28 5BD

0.6 miles from TS28

Not yet gradedSchool nursery

A nursery school in Wingate.

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Directory listingStanhope ChasePeterlee · SR8 1NJ

Stanhope Chase, Peterlee

Playology Forest School Castle Eden Dene

Oakerside Dene Lodge, Stanhope Chase · SR8 1NJ

2.1 miles from TS28

Inspected January 2026Sessional12 places

A sessional nursery in Peterlee, last inspected by Ofsted in January 2026. Registered for 12 places and run by Playology Limited.

Ages: 0 – 8 years
Hours: Ask the nursery

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Directory listingThornleyWheatley Hill · DH6 3RT

Thornley, Wheatley Hill

Wheatley Hill Community Nursery Ltd

The Family Centre, Jack Lawson Terrace · DH6 3RT

2.2 miles from TS28

OfstedGoodDec 2024Full day care26 places

A full day care nursery in Wheatley Hill, rated Good by Ofsted in December 2024. Registered for 26 places and run by Wheatley Hill Community Nursery Limited.

Ages: 0 – 8 years
Hours: Ask the nursery

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Directory listingPeterleeDurham · SR8 2NQ

Peterlee, Durham

Howletch & Shotton Primary Childcare

Howletch and Shotton Primary Childcare Limited, Pennine Drive · SR8 2NQ

2.4 miles from TS28

OfstedGoodMay 2023Full day care40 places

A full day care nursery in Peterlee, rated Good by Ofsted in May 2023. Registered for 40 places and run by Howletch & Shotton Primary Childcare Ltd.

Ages: 0 – 8 years
Hours: Ask the nursery

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Directory listingHorden & Dene House EDPeterlee · SR8 5UD

Horden & Dene House ED, Peterlee

The Sunshine Day Nursery

O'Neill Drive, Peterlee · SR8 5UD

2.5 miles from TS28

OfstedGoodMay 2023Full day care66 places

A full day care nursery in Peterlee, rated Good by Ofsted in May 2023. Registered for 66 places and run by Katherine Hardman & Anne Arrowsmith Partnership.

Ages: 0 – 8 years
Hours: Ask the nursery

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Directory listingHesledenHartlepool · TS27 4PT

Hesleden, Hartlepool

Hazel Dene Childcare Ltd

Hesleden Primary School, Hesleden · TS27 4PT

2.6 miles from TS28

OfstedGoodApr 2023Full day care32 places

A full day care nursery in Hartlepool, rated Good by Ofsted in April 2023. Registered for 32 places.

Ages: 0 – 8 years
Hours: Ask the nursery

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Directory listingTrimdon StationDurham · TS29 6QH

Trimdon Station, Durham

Trimdon's Little Tykes Ltd

Trimdon House, Landreth Grove · TS29 6QH

2.7 miles from TS28

OfstedGoodMay 2023Full day care22 places

A full day care nursery in Trimdon Station, rated Good by Ofsted in May 2023. Registered for 22 places.

Ages: 0 – 8 years
Hours: Ask the nursery

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Directory listingShotton CollieryDurham · DH6 2JP

Shotton Colliery, Durham

Shotton Children's Centre

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

2.7 miles from TS28

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: Ask the nursery

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Directory listingPeterleeDurham · SR8 2RN

Peterlee, Durham

Positive Steps Nursery

East Durham College, Willerby Grove · SR8 2RN

2.8 miles from TS28

OfstedGoodSep 2022Full day care58 places

A full day care nursery in Peterlee, rated Good by Ofsted in September 2022. Registered for 58 places and run by East Durham College.

Ages: 0 – 8 years
Hours: Ask the nursery

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Childcare in TS28 at a glance

Inspection results: 8 of the 10 pre-schools within 3 miles of TS28 (80%) were rated Good or Outstanding at their latest graded Ofsted inspection: 1 Outstanding and 7 Good.
Ages taken: 9 list babies under 2, 10 take 2 to 3-year-olds, 10 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