Durham County Council runs 4 nurseries across North East, and 3 of them are rated Good or Outstanding. Each nursery is inspected on its own, so check the one you're interested in.
Registered as Durham County Council
The Close East, Chester-le-Street · DH2 2EY
A full day care nursery in Chester-le-Street, rated Outstanding by Ofsted in June 2025. Registered for 77 places and run by Durham County Council.
12 Beaumont Street, Ferryhill · DL17 8PH
A full day care nursery in Ferryhill, rated Good by Ofsted in September 2025. Registered for 20 places and run by Durham County Council.
Children's Centre, Byerley Road · DL4 1HN
A full day care nursery in Shildon, last inspected by Ofsted in November 2025. Registered for 28 places and run by Durham County Council.
The Louisa Centre, Front Street · DH9 0TE
A full day care nursery in Stanley, rated Outstanding by Ofsted in February 2022. Registered for 42 places and run by Durham County Council.