Nurseries and childcare in Dipton
We know of 11 nurseries, preschools and childcare providers within 3 miles of the middle of Dipton, 1 of them in Dipton itself. 2 are state nursery schools, shown below with their latest Ofsted inspection: 2 of 2 judged good or better. Most nurseries are private, voluntary or part of a school, and Ofsted inspects those too: every one has a report on Ofsted’s website.
State nursery schools within 3 miles of the middle of Dipton
- Oxhill Nursery SchoolGood or better Good in every area (2025) · 2.0 mi · phone and directions
- Beechdale Nursery SchoolGood or better School remains Outstanding (2023) · 2.9 mi · phone and directions
Each name goes to its Ofsted reports. Primary schools, many with a nursery class, are on the schools page.
Nurseries and childcare near Dipton, nearest first
- Kidz Village Preschool · 0.6 miles 2a Pontop Business Park, Stanley Crook, DH9 8HW 4 Call
- Greencroft Dog Day Care, & Mutts Menu Raw Dog Food Specialist. Pet boarding · 1.9 miles 7XP, Stanley, DH9 Call
- Selby-at-BIR Nursery & Forest School Day care preschool · 2.1 miles 6, United Kingdom, Consett, DH86 Call
- Oxhill Nursery Preschool · 2.1 miles Stanley, DH9 7LR Call
- Big Hands Little Hands Nursery School Home service · 2.4 miles Prospect Business Park, Consett, DH8 7PW 5 Call
- Happy smiles Preschool · 2.6 miles Werdohl Way, Consett, DH8 5 Call
- Littlefeet Day Nursery Child care and day care · 2.7 miles Rose Cottage, Lanchester Rd, Maiden Law, DH7 Call
- South Stanley Infant and Nursery School Elementary school · 2.7 miles Tyne Rd E, Stanley, DH9 6PZ Call
- Stanley Day Centre Child care and day care · 2.7 miles Wear Rd, Stanley Crook, DH9 Call
- Little Stars Baby & Toddler Group Day care preschool · 2.8 miles Quaking houses village hall , Stanley, DH9 Call
- Beechdale Nursery School Elementary school · 2.9 miles Beechdale Rd, Consett, DH8 6AY Call
Choosing a nursery
- Read the latest Ofsted report. Search by name or postcode on reports.ofsted.gov.uk. Private nurseries and childminders are on it as well as school nurseries.
- Visit, and ask about the day. Ratios of staff to children, how they settle a new child in, food, naps and time outdoors.
- Ask about funded hours and extra charges. Some nurseries charge for meals, nappies or trips on top of funded hours.
- Check waiting lists early. Popular nurseries fill months ahead, especially for babies.
Nurseries and childcare nearby
Questions people ask
What do Ofsted grades mean for nurseries?
Until late 2025 Ofsted gave one overall grade: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement or Inadequate. Newer inspections give a report card instead, grading each area on a scale from exceptional to urgent improvement. Older grades stay on a nursery’s record until its next inspection.
Can I get free childcare hours?
In England every three and four year old can get 15 hours a week of funded childcare in term time. Working parents can get up to 30 hours a week from when their child is nine months old, if each parent earns at least 16 hours a week at the minimum wage and under £100,000 a year. Check and apply at childcarechoices.gov.uk.
How do I check a nursery’s Ofsted report?
Search for it by name or postcode on reports.ofsted.gov.uk. Every registered nursery and childminder in England has a page there with its inspection reports.
How many nurseries are there in Dipton?
We know of 11 nurseries, preschools and childcare providers within 3 miles of the middle of Dipton, including 2 state nursery schools. Childminders working from home don’t always appear on maps, so there may be more.
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Nursery school inspections from Ofsted, Open Government Licence. Listings from Overture Maps, the Food Standards Agency and © OpenStreetMap contributors. Missing one? Tell us.