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Clever Clogs Day Nursery (Bowburn)
Durham Road, Bowburn South Industrial Estate, Bowburn, Durham, DH6 5AT, United Kingdom
Play-Based Capacity 108 Limited spaces
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Nurseries in Bowburn
Bowburn is a former mining village south of Durham City, centred around Durham Road and the A177 with residential areas extending around Prince Charles Avenue and the surrounding streets. The village sits within the DH6 postcode district, and funded early years childcare is administered by Durham County Council. Council records identify several established Bowburn community locations within DH6.
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1
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Total nurseries
1
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£186/week
· £9672/year
Based on the area average of £62/day
Estimates based on average UK nursery rates (Coram Childcare Survey 2024). Actual fees vary by provider and registration costs.
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Nursery questions in Bowburn
What postcode covers nurseries in Bowburn?
DH6 is the main postcode district for Bowburn. It also covers nearby communities, so parents comparing childcare should check the individual setting address rather than relying on the postcode district alone.
Is Bowburn part of Durham City?
Bowburn is a separate village just south of Durham City, rather than a neighbourhood of the city itself. It remains within the Durham County Council area for early years services.
How much funded childcare can Bowburn 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 over 38 weeks of the year. The full working parent expansion has been in place since September 2025.
Can some 2 year olds receive funded childcare through a separate entitlement?
Yes. Families of eligible 2 year olds receiving additional support can receive 15 funded hours through a separate entitlement. Durham County Council refers to applications for these places as Play and Learn.
How early should I look for a nursery place in Bowburn?
It is worth enquiring early if you need specific weekdays, long sessions or a place for a baby. Being eligible for funded childcare does not guarantee that your preferred nursery will have space for the exact sessions you need.
Can I use funded hours around my working pattern?
Often, yes. How the entitlement is arranged depends on the provider's available sessions. Some settings may also stretch the annual entitlement across more weeks rather than using all the hours during the standard 38 week pattern.
Can a nursery charge extra for a funded place?
A provider should not simply add a top up fee to the funded childcare hours. Separate charges can apply for optional extras such as meals, nappies, additional private hours or activities, and these should be explained clearly before you accept the place.
Do I need to keep renewing my working parent eligibility?
Yes. Parents receiving the working parent entitlement normally need to reconfirm their eligibility every 3 months. Keeping the code valid helps prevent problems with funding in a future entitlement period.
What additional support is available if my child has SEND?
Durham operates an early years SEND inclusion funding system for children who need additional support in their setting. Eligible children accessing funded early education can also attract at least £975 a year in Disability Access Fund during 2026 to 2027 for their nominated provider.