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Nurseries in DL4

3 registered nurseries — 0 Outstanding, 3 Good

Ofsted ratings in DL4

3

Total nurseries

3

Good

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Shildon Early Years
Good Old inspection

Children's Centre, Shildon

28 places
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Good

Mission Hall, Shildon

45 places
Map near Nellie's Day Nursery
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Good Old inspection

Church Street, Shildon

75 places

Why families love DL4

9.8/100

Family Score

8.64

Crime rate per 1,000

Funded 15 & 30 hours childcare in DL4

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 DL4?

DL4 has 3 Ofsted-registered nurseries, of which 0 are rated Outstanding and 3 are rated Good.

What percentage of nurseries in DL4 are Outstanding or Good?

100% of nurseries in DL4 are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.

Which is the best-rated nursery in DL4?

You can compare every Outstanding-rated nursery in DL4 on this page, sorted by Ofsted grade. Each listing links to the full Ofsted report.

Are there funded nursery places in DL4?

Yes — many nurseries in DL4 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.