Best Nurseries in Darlington
38 nurseries in Darlington — 4 Outstanding, 20 Good
Ofsted ratings in Darlington
38
Total nurseries
4
Outstanding
20
Good
14
Not yet rated
All Saints Millennium Centre, Darlington
On The Site Of Abbey County Infant School, Darlington
172-176 Northgate, DARLINGTON
St George's Church of England Academy, Darlington
THE EDUCATION VILLAGE, Darlington
St. Augustines Rc Primary School, Darlington
Funded 15 & 30 hours childcare in Darlington
In England, working families can get 15 hours of funded childcare a week from 9 months old, rising to 30 hours from September 2025, during term time (38 weeks a year). All 3–4-year-olds get at least 15 universal funded hours regardless of parents' work status, and some 2-year-olds qualify through additional support schemes.
Funded hours are used at participating nurseries and childminders — each profile on this page shows whether a setting has funded 2-year-old and 3–4-year-old places registered. Check eligibility and apply via GOV.UK childcare eligibility.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many nurseries are in Darlington?
Darlington has 38 Ofsted-registered nurseries, of which 4 are rated Outstanding and 20 are rated Good.
What percentage of nurseries in Darlington are rated Outstanding or Good?
63% of nurseries in Darlington are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How do I find the best nursery in Darlington?
This page lists all 38 nurseries in Darlington sorted by Ofsted grade. Click any nursery to see its full profile including inspection details, funded places, and parent reviews.