3 nurseries in DL4 (Shildon)
Every day nursery with a DL4 postcode, best rated first, and what a place costs in North East after the free hours.
Day nurseries in DL4 (Shildon), best rated first
| # | Nursery | Ofsted outcome | Inspected | Places |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Byerley Road Preschool DL4 2DX | Good | 18 March 2024 | 45 |
| 2 | Shildon Early Years DL4 1HN | Needs attention in 1 of 6 | 13 November 2025 | 28 |
| 3 | Nellie's Day Nursery DL4 1DU | Safeguarding not met | 7 January 2026 | 75 |
How the ranking works: our ranking policy. What the grades mean: Ofsted report cards explained.
Nursery fees in DL4
What day nurseries in North East charge on average. Fees in DL4 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 DL4
The free hours follow national rules, so they are the same in DL4 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.