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Nurseries in DH4

4 registered nurseries — 1 Outstanding, 3 Good

Ofsted ratings in DH4

4

Total nurseries

1

Outstanding

3

Good

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Dubmire Daycare
Good

Dubmire Primary School, Houghton Le Spring

30 places
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Good

Chilton Moor, Houghton-le-Spring

35 places
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Good

Fencehouses & District Community Centre, Houghton Le Spring

36 places
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Barnwell Academy
Outstanding Old inspection

Barnwell School, HOUGHTON-LE-SPRING

36 places

Why families love DH4

42.8/100

Family Score

4.75

Crime rate per 1,000

Getting around DH4

Average property price: £157,999

Funded 15 & 30 hours childcare in DH4

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 DH4?

DH4 has 4 Ofsted-registered nurseries, of which 1 are rated Outstanding and 3 are rated Good.

What percentage of nurseries in DH4 are Outstanding or Good?

100% of nurseries in DH4 are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.

Which is the best-rated nursery in DH4?

You can compare every Outstanding-rated nursery in DH4 on this page, sorted by Ofsted grade. Each listing links to the full Ofsted report.

Are there funded nursery places in DH4?

Yes — many nurseries in DH4 offer 15 or 30 hours of government-funded childcare for eligible 2, 3 and 4-year-olds. Each nursery profile shows the number of funded places available.