8 nurseries in DH1 (Durham)
Every day nursery with a DH1 postcode, best rated first, and what a place costs in North East after the free hours.
Day nurseries in DH1 (Durham), best rated first
| # | Nursery | Ofsted outcome | Inspected | Places |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Clever Clogs Day Nursery DH1 1GG | Outstanding | 11 June 2024 | 122 |
| 2 | The Laurels Child Care DH1 2EY | Outstanding | 14 December 2022 | 34 |
| 3 | Durham University Day Nursery DH1 1TA | Outstanding | 1 December 2022 | 90 |
| 4 | Yellow Wellies DH1 4SG | Good | 5 September 2025 | 52 |
| 5 | Kids 1st - Durham DH1 5SE | Good | 18 June 2025 | 110 |
| 6 | Busy Bees (Durham) Ltd DH1 5HW | Good | 5 November 2024 | 169 |
| 7 | Stepping Stones Day Nursery Durham Ltd DH1 4HF | Good | 30 May 2024 | 22 |
| 8 | Adventure Valley Day Nursery DH1 5SG | Good | 8 March 2022 | 86 |
How the ranking works: our ranking policy. What the grades mean: Ofsted report cards explained.
DH1 is in Durham.
Nursery fees in DH1
What day nurseries in North East charge on average. Fees in DH1 itself can sit above or below this.
| Child's age | 25 hours a week | 50 hours a week |
|---|---|---|
| Under 2 | £166no funded hours | £140after 30 funded hours |
| 2 years old | £159no funded hours | £126after 30 funded hours |
| 3 to 4 years old | £58after the free 15 hours | £117after 30 funded hours |
Regional average, not any one nursery's price. Source: Coram Childcare Survey 2026. Work out your own monthly cost.
30 hours free childcare in DH1
The free hours follow national rules, so they are the same in DH1 as anywhere in England. Every day nursery listed here is registered with Ofsted, which is what a nursery needs to offer them.
| Who | Free hours a week |
|---|---|
| Working parents, child from 9 months | 30 hours |
| Every 3 and 4 year old | 15 hours |
| 2 year olds in families getting some benefits | 15 hours |
Nursery list and inspection outcomes from Ofsted's register of childcare providers, as at 30 June 2026.
Fees shown are regional averages from the Coram Family and Childcare Survey 2026, not any one nursery’s price. Confirm with the nursery before enrolling.
Eligibility rules are the government’s (childcarechoices.gov.uk). Whether a nursery offers the funded hours, and what it charges for meals and consumables, is the nursery’s decision; ask for its funded-hours terms in writing.