7 nurseries in DH9 (Dipton, Stanley, Annfield Plain)
Every day nursery with a DH9 postcode, best rated first, and what a place costs in North East after the free hours.
Day nurseries in DH9 (Dipton, Stanley, Annfield Plain), best rated first
| # | Nursery | Ofsted outcome | Inspected | Places |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Louisa Centre Nursery DH9 0TE | Outstanding | 16 February 2022 | 42 |
| 2 | Emeralds Little Gems Daycare - Stanley Centre DH9 0AB | Good | 3 July 2024 | 46 |
| 3 | Craghead Childcare Centre DH9 6AG | Good | 23 January 2024 | 38 |
| 4 | Kidz Village Nursery & Pre-School DH9 8HW | Good | 3 August 2023 | 51 |
| 5 | Emeralds Little Gems Daycare - Stanley House DH9 0BL | Good | 16 November 2021 | 38 |
| 6 | Little Acorns (North East) Ltd. DH9 7AN | Needs attention in 5 of 6 | 6 May 2026 | 61 |
| 7 | Bloemfontein Nursery DH9 6AG | Not yet graded | Not yet | 12 |
How the ranking works: our ranking policy. What the grades mean: Ofsted report cards explained.
Nursery fees in DH9
What day nurseries in North East charge on average. Fees in DH9 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 DH9
The free hours follow national rules, so they are the same in DH9 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.