Nurseries in DL3
15 registered nurseries — 2 Outstanding, 8 Good
Ofsted ratings in DL3
15
Total nurseries
2
Outstanding
8
Good
5
Not yet rated
All Saints Millennium Centre, Darlington
On The Site Of Abbey County Infant School, Darlington
Why families love DL3
43.3/100
Family Score
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Funded 15 & 30 hours childcare in DL3
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 DL3?
DL3 has 15 Ofsted-registered nurseries, of which 2 are rated Outstanding and 8 are rated Good.
What percentage of nurseries in DL3 are Outstanding or Good?
67% of nurseries in DL3 are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
Which is the best-rated nursery in DL3?
You can compare every Outstanding-rated nursery in DL3 on this page, sorted by Ofsted grade. Each listing links to the full Ofsted report.
Are there funded nursery places in DL3?
Yes — many nurseries in DL3 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.
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