Best nurseries in Peterlee
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 | Playology Forest School Castle Eden Dene Sessional day care · 12 places · SR8 1NJ | Report card: 5 strong (Jan 2026) |
| 2 | The Sunshine Day Nursery @ Seascape Children's Centre Full day care · 30 places · SR8 5NJ | Good (2025) |
| 3 | The Sunshine Day Nursery Full day care · 66 places · SR8 5UD | Good (2023) |
| 4 | Howletch & Shotton Primary Childcare Full day care · 40 places · SR8 2NQ | Good (2023) |
| 5 | Positive Steps Nursery Full day care · 58 places · SR8 2RN | Good (2022) |
How much does nursery cost in Peterlee?
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 Peterlee?
Of 5 nurseries and pre-schools in Peterlee, 1 have Ofsted's top results (Outstanding, or mostly strong or exceptional on the new report card). Listed first: Playology Forest School Castle Eden Dene, The Sunshine Day Nursery @ Seascape Children's Centre, The Sunshine Day Nursery.
How much does nursery cost in Peterlee?
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 Peterlee?
5 Ofsted-registered nurseries and pre-schools, 5 of them inspected so far.
Nurseries nearby
Bishop Auckland · Chester-le-Street · Consett · Durham · Newton Aycliffe · Seaham · Spennymoor · Stanley (County Durham) · Bishop · Newton
Neighbourhoods
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.