Best nurseries in Seaham
7 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 | Seaham Kindergarten Full day care · 90 places · SR7 7BN | Outstanding (2023) |
| 2 | Ribbon Daycare Full day care · 79 places · SR7 9QR | Outstanding (2022) |
| 3 | Tots 'R' Us Nursery Sessional day care · 21 places · SR7 8DX | Outstanding (2022) |
| 4 | Playology Beach School & Learning Studio Full day care · 20 places · SR7 7EE | Outstanding (2022) |
| 5 | Little Waves Day Nursery Full day care · 48 places · SR7 7SH | Good (2024) |
| 6 | Harbour View Kindergarten Full day care · 104 places · SR7 0BN | Not yet inspected |
| 7 | Your Co-Op Little Pioneers Nursery and Pre-School Seaham Full day care · 65 places · SR7 7EU | Not yet inspected |
How much does nursery cost in Seaham?
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 Seaham?
Of 7 nurseries and pre-schools in Seaham, 4 have Ofsted's top results (Outstanding, or mostly strong or exceptional on the new report card). Listed first: Seaham Kindergarten, Ribbon Daycare, Tots 'R' Us Nursery.
How much does nursery cost in Seaham?
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 Seaham?
7 Ofsted-registered nurseries and pre-schools, 5 of them inspected so far.
Nurseries nearby
Bishop Auckland · Chester-le-Street · Consett · Durham · Newton Aycliffe · Peterlee · Spennymoor · Stanley (County Durham) · Bishop · Newton
Neighbourhoods
Murton North & Parkside · Seaham Central & South · Seaham Northlea & Westlea
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.