Best Schools 2024

Ofsted Outstanding Nurseries in County Durham - 41 Nurseries

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  • George Dent Nursery School

    George Dent Nursery School is an outstanding local authority nursery school located in Darlington, North East. With a highly experienced leadership team, the school provides excellent education and care for children aged 2-5. The school prioritizes the safety and progress of students, offering support for those with special educational needs. With a focus on high-quality teaching and strong behavior management, George Dent Nursery School ensures that every child makes rapid progress in their learning journey.
  • Horden Nursery School

    Horden Nursery School is an outstanding local authority nursery school in Horden, North East. With an engaging curriculum and excellent teaching, it provides high-quality education for children aged 2-5 years. The school offers a safe and nurturing environment, ensuring the achievement, well-being, and outstanding behavior of all students.
    Horden Nursery School
  • Rosemary Lane Nursery School

    Rosemary Lane Nursery School is an outstanding local authority nursery school in Easington Village. With skilled teachers, a caring and safe environment, and a focus on communication skills, this school provides an exciting and nurturing learning experience for children aged 2-5. The school's strong leadership and effective governance ensure high-quality education and support, and its outstanding Ofsted ratings speak to the achievement, teaching, and behavior of pupils.
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  • Seaham Harbour Nursery School

    Seaham Harbour Nursery School is an outstanding local authority nursery school in Seaham, North East. Led by excellent leadership, the school has a caring ethos and high standards of behavior. Children with special educational needs make good progress. However, phonics teaching and compliance with nutritional guidelines for lunches need improvement.
  • Wingate Community Nursery School

    Wingate Community Nursery School is an outstanding local authority nursery school in Wingate, North East. With a nurturing ethos, skilful facilitation of children's play, and abundant opportunities for development, it provides a remarkably rich and stimulating learning environment for children aged 2-4 years.
  • Beechdale Nursery School

    Beechdale Nursery School is an outstanding local authority nursery school in Durham. Led by Mrs. Julia Graham, the school offers high-quality education for children aged 3-5. With a strong focus on achievement and teaching excellence, the school ensures all children are valued and supported. The leadership team and governors work together to create a safe and inclusive environment, where children develop a deep understanding of similarities and differences. Beechdale Nursery School also provides successful interventions for disadvantaged children, ensuring every child reaches their full potential.
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  • Langley Moor Nursery School

    Langley Moor Nursery School is an outstanding local authority nursery school located in Langley Moor, North East. Led by Mrs S Simon, the school provides exceptional education for children aged 2-5 years. With highly skilled staff and a continuous improvement philosophy, the school ensures sustained and rapid progress, resulting in exceptionally high attainment levels. Strong relationships with parents and carers make Langley Moor Nursery School a top choice for families.
  • The Coleridge Centre

    The Coleridge Centre is an outstanding nursery located in Darlington, North East. With a committed manager and well-qualified staff, the school provides high-quality care and learning for children aged 0.2-11 years. The nursery offers exceptional support for children with special needs and has a strong partnership with parents. The stimulating and attractive environment promotes successful play and learning, resulting in outstanding progress made by children in all areas of learning.
  • Darlington College Childcare Centre

    Darlington College Childcare Centre is an outstanding nursery located in Darlington, North East. With experienced managers and staff dedicated to families, high-quality teaching, and exceptional partnerships with parents, the centre provides a nurturing and stimulating environment for children aged 0.2-5 years.
  • Clever Clogs Day Nursery

    Clever Clogs Day Nursery is an outstanding nursery in Belmont, North East. With a highly active and inspiring management team, expert planning of activities for individual key children, and exceptional support for children to catch up quickly, we provide a nurturing and educational environment for children aged 0.2-11 years.
    Clever Clogs Day Nursery
  • Green Lane Nursery and Childcare Centre

    Green Lane Nursery and Childcare Centre is an outstanding non-profit organization providing a secure, educational, and caring environment for children aged 0.2-4.11 years. With a strong emphasis on personal development and outstanding leadership, our nursery offers authentic experiences, promoting curiosity, independence, and life skills. Contact us to book a visit!
  • Child's Play Private Nursery

    Child's Play Private Nursery is an outstanding nursery offering high-quality Edu-care services for children aged 0.1-5 years. With exceptional provision, a focus on partnership working, and a wide range of activities and resources, we provide an inspiring and nurturing environment for children to learn and develop.
  • Busy Bees (Durham) Ltd

    Busy Bees (Durham) Ltd is an outstanding nursery in Durham that provides a dynamic and nurturing environment for children aged 0-8 years. With a focus on love, warmth, and security, the nursery offers high-quality teaching, stimulating outdoor learning experiences, and excellent partnerships with parents. The staff is well-trained and informed, ensuring the personal development, behavior, and welfare of every child. Settling in is made easy through effective gathering of information from parents. Overall, Busy Bees (Durham) Ltd is committed to providing a positive and enriching educational experience for young children.
    Busy Bees (Durham) Ltd
  • The Sunshine Day Nursery @ Seascape Children's Centre

    The Sunshine Day Nursery @ Seascape Children's Centre is an outstanding nursery located in Peterlee, North East. With a focus on providing high-quality care and education for children aged 0.2-8 years, our dedicated staff ensure a nurturing environment where children can thrive. Our excellent Ofsted rating reflects our commitment to overall effectiveness, quality education, behavior and attitudes, personal development, and leadership and management.
    The Sunshine Day Nursery @ Seascape Children's Centre
  • Bright Star Nursery

    Bright Star Nursery is an outstanding school providing high-quality care and education for children aged 0.2-11 years. With a strong focus on stimulating experiences, emotional well-being, and support for special educational needs, our dedicated staff ensure every child thrives. Trust us to provide a safe and nurturing environment for your child's development.
    Bright Star Nursery
  • Yellow Wellies

    Yellow Wellies is an outstanding nursery in City of Durham, providing high-quality education for children aged 0.2-8 years. With a child-led approach, our dedicated team encourages children to take charge of their own learning and exploration. We offer excellent training and support for staff, ensuring the best possible experience for your child.
  • Durham University Day Nursery

    Durham University Day Nursery is an outstanding nursery located in Durham. With a team of dedicated staff and a focus on personal development, the nursery provides a secure and nurturing environment for children aged 0.3-5 years. Founded in 2003, the nursery offers exceptional education and quality care for your child.
  • Tots 'R' Us Nursery

    Tots 'R' Us Nursery is an outstanding school located at Eastlea Community Centre in Seaham. With a focus on providing high-quality education, our nursery offers a nurturing environment for children aged 0-5 years. Our dedicated staff and excellent leadership ensure that every child receives the best start to their educational journey.
    Tots 'R' Us Nursery
  • The Laurels Child Care

    The Laurels Child Care is an outstanding nursery providing exceptional care and education for children aged 0-5. With a certified teacher on staff and wrap-around programs, we offer a warm and engaging environment for your child's development.
  • St Oswald's Pre-School

    St Oswald's Pre-School is an outstanding nursery located in Great Aycliffe, North East. Established in 1992, it offers exceptional education and personal development for children. With impressive leadership and management, the school provides a nurturing and enriching environment for young learners.