Best Nurseries in Middlesbrough
48 nurseries in Middlesbrough — 4 Outstanding, 25 Good
Ofsted ratings in Middlesbrough
48
Total nurseries
4
Outstanding
25
Good
1
Requires Improvement
1
Inadequate
17
Not yet rated
Grangetown Youth And Community Centre, Middlesbrough
Broughton Avenue Resource Centre, Middlesbrough
Funded 15 & 30 hours childcare in Middlesbrough
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 Middlesbrough?
Middlesbrough has 48 Ofsted-registered nurseries, of which 4 are rated Outstanding and 25 are rated Good.
What percentage of nurseries in Middlesbrough are rated Outstanding or Good?
60% of nurseries in Middlesbrough are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How do I find the best nursery in Middlesbrough?
This page lists all 48 nurseries in Middlesbrough sorted by Ofsted grade. Click any nursery to see its full profile including inspection details, funded places, and parent reviews.