Best nurseries in Albert Hill
5 Ofsted-registered nurseries and pre-schools in Darlington, best Ofsted result first: the latest report card or overall grade, then the most recent inspection. Childminders are not listed (Ofsted does not publish their addresses).
| # | Nursery | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Darlington College Childcare Centre Full day care · 53 places · DL1 1DR | Good (2024) |
| 2 | Eastbourne Pre-School Full day care · 24 places · DL1 1LJ | Good (2023) |
| 3 | Broadway Daycare Full day care · 55 places · DL1 1EJ | Good (2022) |
| 4 | Little Lingfields Limited Full day care · 59 places · DL1 1RW | Good (2022) |
| 5 | Stagecoach Darlington Centre Stage Sessional day care · DL1 1LA | Not yet inspected |
How much does nursery cost in Albert Hill?
Typical weekly nursery prices for a child under two in North East, from the Coram Childcare Survey 2026. A guide only: ask each nursery for its own fees.
Working parents in England can get 30 funded hours a week in term time from when their child is 9 months old, so a 25-hour place can cost little or nothing in term time. Every 3 and 4 year old gets at least 15 funded hours. Funded hours cover 38 weeks a year; nurseries can charge for extra hours, meals and activities. Check what you can get at Childcare Choices.
Questions
What are the best nurseries in Albert Hill?
There are 5 nurseries and pre-schools in Albert Hill; listed first: Darlington College Childcare Centre, Eastbourne Pre-School, Broadway Daycare.
How much does nursery cost in Albert Hill?
In North East, a part-time place (25 hours a week) for a child under two typically costs £166 a week without funded hours (Coram Childcare Survey 2026). Working parents can get 30 funded hours a week in term time from 9 months.
How many nurseries are there in Albert Hill?
5 Ofsted-registered nurseries and pre-schools, 4 of them inspected so far.
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Source: Ofsted early years inspections. Ofsted's report card (from November 2025) grades curriculum, achievement, behaviour, children's welfare and leadership as exceptional, strong, expected, needs attention or urgent improvement; earlier inspections gave one overall grade.