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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 Limited spaces
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Nurseries in Seaham
Seaham is a coastal town in County Durham, known for its harbour, seafront and communities including Dawdon and Deneside. Most of the town falls within the SR7 postcode district, and early years funding is administered by Durham County Council.
Childcare numbers for Seaham
Daily fees range
£55
Per day
Outstanding nurseries
0
0% of nurseries
Funded childcare
1
100% offer funding
Total nurseries
1
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Estimated cost in Seaham
£165/week
· £8580/year
Based on the area average of £55/day
Estimates based on average UK nursery rates (Coram Childcare Survey 2024). Actual fees vary by provider and registration costs.
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How to Apply for Funded Childcare in Seaham?
The nursery postcode districts currently represented on this page map to Durham County Council. Your home postcode determines which council handles your application.
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Nursery questions in Seaham
What postcode covers nurseries in Seaham?
SR7 is the main postcode district for Seaham, including the town centre, harbour, Dawdon and surrounding residential areas.
Is Dawdon included when looking for childcare in Seaham?
Yes. Dawdon is closely connected to Seaham and sits immediately south of the town centre, so nurseries there may be practical for families searching across the wider Seaham area.
How many funded childcare hours can families in Seaham receive?
All 3 and 4 year olds receive 15 funded hours a week. Eligible working families can receive 30 funded hours a week from 9 months old until school age, normally for 38 weeks each year.
When should I apply for the 30 funded hours?
Working parents can apply from when their child is 23 weeks old. Funded hours normally begin on 1 January, 1 April or 1 September, depending on when the child reaches 9 months old, so the relevant application deadline matters.
What should I compare besides the advertised nursery fee?
Look at the actual opening hours, funded session pattern, meals, nappies, additional paid hours and holiday arrangements. Two nurseries with similar headline fees can have very different overall monthly costs.
Can funded hours cover childcare during school holidays?
Sometimes. The standard entitlement is based on 38 weeks, but providers can offer a stretched arrangement using fewer funded hours each week across more of the year.
How should I compare Ofsted information for Seaham nurseries?
Check both the inspection date and the inspection format. Since November 2025, Ofsted has used report cards with separate evaluation areas rather than one overall effectiveness grade, so newer reports can look different from older ones.
Does having a funded childcare code guarantee a place?
No. A valid code confirms eligibility for funding, but it does not guarantee a place at a particular nursery or your preferred weekdays and hours. Parents needing full days or fixed working patterns should check availability separately.
What additional support is available if my child has SEND?
Early years providers can receive additional funding and support where a child needs extra help to access their setting. Children receiving Disability Living Allowance and using funded early education may also attract at least £975 a year in Disability Access Fund for their nominated provider in 2026 to 2027.