Area avg from
£79/day*
Woodlands Day Nursery
2 Artemis Court, St Johns Road, Meadowfield, Durham, DH7 8XQ, United Kingdom
Play-Based Capacity 72 Limited spaces
County childcare guide
Nurseries in Durham
Durham is a historic cathedral city built around a wooded bend of the River Wear, with neighbourhoods including Neville’s Cross, Gilesgate, Elvet, Framwellgate, Newton Hall and Belmont surrounding the city centre. Durham City is mainly associated with the DH1 postcode district, and funded early years childcare is administered by Durham County Council.
Childcare numbers for Durham
Daily fees range
£49–£79
Per day
Outstanding nurseries
3
30% of nurseries
Funded childcare
9
90% offer funding
Total nurseries
10
Across Durham
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From
£55/day
Your Co-op Little Pioneers Nursery & Pre-school Seaham
North Terrace, Seaham, County Durham, SR7 7EU, United Kingdom
Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum Capacity 65 Spaces available
From
£77/day
Mains House Nursery
West Lane, Chester le Street, County Durham, DH3 3HL, United Kingdom
Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum Capacity 36 Spaces available
Area avg from
£79/day*
Kids Planet Durham
Units 5/6 City West Business Park, St John's Road, Meadowfield Industrial Estate, Durham, DH7 8ER, United Kingdom
Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum Capacity 74 Waiting list
Area avg from
£79/day*
Clever Clogs Day Nursery (Belmont)
New Ferens Park, Belmont Industrial Estate, Durham, DH1 1GG, United Kingdom
Play-Based Capacity 122 Spaces available
Area avg from
£79/day*
Clever Clogs Day Nursery (Bowburn)
Durham Road, Bowburn South Industrial Estate, Bowburn, Durham, DH6 5AT, United Kingdom
Play-Based Capacity 108 Limited spaces
Area avg from
£79/day*
Busy Bees Nurseries Ltd Nursery
Priory Road, Newton Hall, Durham, DH1 5HW, United Kingdom
Play-Based Capacity 169 Limited spaces
From
£79/day
Adventure Valley Day Nursery & Pre-School
Adventure Valley Day Nursery & Pre-School, Union Hall Farm, Brasside, Durham, DH1 5SG, United Kingdom
Play-Based Capacity 86 Spaces available
Area avg from
£66/day*
Shotley Bridge Nursery School Ltd
36-38 Derwent Street, Blackhill, Consett, County Durham, DH8 8LY, United Kingdom
Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum Capacity 98 Spaces available
From
£49/day
The Montessori People Thornaby
Thornaby Family Hub, Tedder Avenue, Thornaby, Stockton-on-Tees TS17 9JP, United Kingdom
Montessori Capacity 120 Waiting list
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£195/week
· £10140/year
Based on the area average of £65/day
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How to Apply for Funded Childcare in Durham?
The nursery postcode districts represented on this page map to these official local authorities. Choose your council below; your home postcode determines which one handles your application.
Visit Durham County CouncilPostcodes: DH1–DH8 · SR7
Visit Stockton-on-Tees Borough CouncilPostcodes: TS17
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Nursery questions in Durham
What postcode covers nurseries in Durham?
DH1 is the main postcode district for Durham City, covering the historic centre and many surrounding residential areas. Nearby communities can use other DH postcodes, so checking the full address is useful when comparing childcare.
Are Gilesgate and Neville’s Cross part of Durham City?
Yes. Gilesgate and Neville’s Cross are established parts of Durham, alongside areas such as Elvet, Framwellgate and the wider city neighbourhoods.
How much funded childcare can Durham families receive?
All 3 and 4 year olds can receive 15 funded hours a week. Eligible working families can receive up to 30 funded hours a week from 9 months old until school age, normally across 38 weeks of the year. Durham County Council’s early years funding has supported the full expansion of the working parent offer since September 2025.
Can some 2 year olds receive 15 funded hours through a separate scheme?
Yes. Eligible 2 year olds receiving additional support can access Durham’s funded early education entitlement, sometimes referred to locally as a Play and Learn place.
Does being eligible for funded hours guarantee a nursery place?
No. Eligibility gives your child access to funded childcare, but it does not guarantee a place at a particular Durham nursery or on your preferred days. Settings can have waiting lists and their own available session patterns.
Can I split funded hours between different childcare providers?
Yes. Families can use their entitlement with more than one eligible provider, for example by combining nursery sessions with a childminder, provided the total funded hours remain within the entitlement.
What extra nursery costs might I still have to pay?
Providers may charge separately for meals, nappies, additional private hours or optional activities. These charges should be clearly separated from the funded childcare entitlement and should not operate as a compulsory top up fee.
Do I need to renew my working parent childcare code?
Yes. Working parents generally need to reconfirm their eligibility every 3 months to keep the code valid. It is worth doing this before the deadline even if your child is already using their funded place.
What additional support is available if my child has SEND?
Durham has early years SEND and inclusion support for children who need additional help within their setting. Eligible children receiving Disability Living Allowance and accessing funded early education can also attract £975 a year in Disability Access Fund during 2026 to 2027 for their nominated provider.