Best nurseries in Bishop Auckland
5 Ofsted-registered nurseries and pre-schools in County Durham, 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 | York House Nursery Full day care · 72 places · DL14 7NX | Good (2025) |
| 2 | Buddies Nursery Full day care · 49 places · DL14 7PX | Good (2023) |
| 3 | Yellow Wellies Full day care · 100 places · DL14 6HX | Good (2023) |
| 4 | Coundon and Leeholme Early Years Centre Full day care · 73 places · DL14 8NP | Good (2022) |
| 5 | Baby Acorns Sessional day care · 6 places · DL14 6PX | Not yet inspected |
How much does nursery cost in Bishop Auckland?
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 Bishop Auckland?
There are 5 nurseries and pre-schools in Bishop Auckland; listed first: York House Nursery, Buddies Nursery, Yellow Wellies.
How much does nursery cost in Bishop Auckland?
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 Bishop Auckland?
5 Ofsted-registered nurseries and pre-schools, 4 of them inspected so far.
Nurseries nearby
Chester-le-Street · Consett · Durham · Newton Aycliffe · Peterlee · Seaham · Spennymoor · Stanley (County Durham) · Bishop · Newton
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.