Nurseries and childcare in Gilesgate
We know of 11 nurseries, preschools and childcare providers within 3 miles of the middle of Gilesgate, 2 of them in Gilesgate itself. One is a state nursery school, shown below with its latest Ofsted inspection: 1 of 1 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 Gilesgate
- Langley Moor Nursery SchoolGood or better Outstanding (2024) · 2.8 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 Gilesgate, nearest first
- The Laurels Child Care Company Home service · 0.4 miles Laurel Avenue, Children's Centre, Durham, Durham, DH1 2EY Call
- Clever Clogs Day Nursery Belmont Day care preschool · 0.6 miles New Ferens Park, Durham, DH1 1GG Call
- Clever Clogs Day Nursery Day care preschool · 0.6 miles New, Ferens Park, Durham, DH1 1GG Call
- St Oswald's Church of England Aided Primary and Nursery School Elementary school · 1.1 miles 19D Church St, Durham, DH1 3DQ Call
- Chapter House Childcare Associates Child care and day care · 1.2 miles Highgate, Durham, DH1 Call
- Yellow Wellies Child care and day care · 1.3 miles Ave House, North Rd, Durham, DH1 4SG Call
- Stepping Stones Nursery Preschool · 1.4 miles Ste 17, Crossgate Centre, The Cross Gate Centre/Alexandra Cr, Durham, DH1 4HF Call
- Adventure Valley Day Nursery & Pre-School Preschool · 1.9 miles Adventure Valley Day Nursery & Pre-School, Durham, DH1 Call
- Rainbow Hill Nursery Preschool · 2.2 miles Farewell Hall, Durham, DH1 Call
- Giant Steps Nursery Preschool · 2.4 miles Sherbu Front St, Sherburn Hill, DH6 1PA Call
- Langley Moor Nursery School Preschool · 2.8 miles Brandon Ln, Durham, DH7 8LL 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 Gilesgate?
We know of 11 nurseries, preschools and childcare providers within 3 miles of the middle of Gilesgate, including 1 state nursery school. 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.