How do I find a nursery near me?

Enter your postcode and SEN2gether lists the nearest Ofsted-registered nurseries and pre-schools, with each one's Ofsted rating, number of places and location.

Are these SEN nurseries?

These are all Ofsted-registered early years settings, not a separate list of "SEN nurseries" (there isn't one). Every nursery has a legal duty to support children with special educational needs and disabilities through SEN Support and a nursery SENCO. When you visit, ask how they support SEND, whether they have a SENCO, and their experience with your child's needs.

What do the Ofsted ratings mean?

Ofsted rates early years providers Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement or Inadequate. "Not yet inspected" means the setting is registered but has not had a full inspection yet, often because it is newer.

Does my child need a diagnosis to get a nursery place?

No. Nurseries support children based on need, not diagnosis. If your child has emerging or additional needs, talk to the nursery SENCO, and ask your local authority about early years SEND support and funding such as the Disability Access Fund.

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Nurseries in Darlington

Every Ofsted-registered nursery and pre-school in Darlington. Enter your postcode to order them by distance, and see each one's Ofsted rating and places.

30 nurseries in Darlington

Highest Ofsted rating first. Always visit a nursery and ask how they support SEND.

Outstanding

All Saints Blackwell Pre-School

Sessional day care · 26 places · Darlington · DL3 8DT

Last inspected May 2022

Ofsted report Directions

Outstanding

Little Acorns

Full day care · 36 places · DARLINGTON · DL2 2ET

Last inspected Sep 2025

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Outstanding

Parkside Childcare

Full day care · 34 places · Darlington · DL1 5TY

Last inspected Sep 2024

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Outstanding

The Outdoor Pre-School

Sessional day care · 32 places · Darlington · DL3 8JA

Last inspected Jan 2022

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Good

Big Kids Little Kids Nursery and out of School Club

Full day care · 104 places · DARLINGTON · DL1 1QU

Last inspected Jan 2022

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Good

Broadway Daycare

Full day care · 55 places · DARLINGTON · DL1 1EJ

Last inspected Feb 2022

Ofsted report Directions

Good

Busy Bees Day Nursery at Darlington

Full day care · 88 places · Darlington · DL3 9EX

Last inspected Nov 2022

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Good

Danesmoor House Day Nursery

Full day care · 76 places · DARLINGTON · DL3 8RH

Last inspected Apr 2025

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Good

Darlington College Childcare Centre

Full day care · 53 places · Darlington · DL1 1DR

Last inspected Dec 2024

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Good

Eastbourne Pre-School

Full day care · 24 places · Darlington · DL1 1LJ

Last inspected Jul 2023

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Good

Ferndene Nursery

Full day care · 78 places · Darlington · DL3 8PQ

Last inspected Aug 2025

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Good

Flora House Day Nursery

Full day care · 60 places · Darlington · DL3 8PA

Last inspected Apr 2022

Ofsted report Directions

Good

Kids 1st - Darlington

Full day care · 108 places · Darlington · DL2 2GF

Last inspected Jun 2025

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Good

Little Lingfields Limited

Full day care · 59 places · Darlington · DL1 1RW

Last inspected Jan 2022

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Good

Lowson Street Pre-School

Sessional day care · 30 places · DARLINGTON · DL3 0EY

Last inspected Nov 2022

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Good

MAGIK Out of School Club

Full day care · 70 places · Darlington · DL2 1LD

Last inspected Jul 2021

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Good

Maidendale Nursery

Full day care · 72 places · Darlington · DL1 4SU

Last inspected Jun 2023

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Good

Middleton St George Day Nursery

Full day care · 27 places · Darlington · DL2 1JG

Last inspected Jul 2021

Ofsted report Directions

Good

Mowden Pre-School

Sessional day care · 20 places · Darlington · DL3 9QG

Last inspected Jul 2023

Ofsted report Directions

Good

Pierremont Pre-School

Full day care · 26 places · Darlington · DL3 6DG

Last inspected Mar 2023

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Good

Sadberge Pre-School

Full day care · 21 places · Sadberge · DL2 1SW

Last inspected Mar 2022

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Good

Secret Garden Day Nursery

Full day care · 40 places · Darlington · DL1 2DF

Last inspected Nov 2022

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Good

Serendipity Nursery And Outdoor Learning

Full day care · 55 places · Darlington · DL2 1DL

Last inspected Jun 2021

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Good

St. Edwin's Pre-School

Full day care · 20 places · Darlington · DL2 2LR

Last inspected May 2025

Ofsted report Directions

Good

The Play Hut

Full day care · 69 places · Darlington · DL1 3BL

Last inspected Feb 2022

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Good

Upperthorpe Nursery

Full day care · 99 places · Darlington · DL3 7PZ

Last inspected Nov 2024

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Not yet inspected

Kids Planet Darlington

Full day care · 64 places · Darlington · DL3 6DX

Ofsted report Directions

Not yet inspected

Secret Garden (Darlington) Limited at Springfield Primary

Out-of-school day care · 18 places · Darlington · DL1 2AN

Ofsted report Directions

Not yet inspected

Sporting Futures

Out-of-school day care · 40 places · Darlington · DL3 8NN

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Not yet inspected

West Park Out of School club

Out-of-school day care · 45 places · DARLINGTON · DL2 2GF

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Nurseries in Darlington

30 nurseries in Darlington

All Saints Blackwell Pre-School

Little Acorns

Parkside Childcare

The Outdoor Pre-School

Big Kids Little Kids Nursery and out of School Club

Broadway Daycare

Busy Bees Day Nursery at Darlington

Danesmoor House Day Nursery

Darlington College Childcare Centre

Eastbourne Pre-School

Ferndene Nursery

Flora House Day Nursery

Kids 1st - Darlington

Little Lingfields Limited

Lowson Street Pre-School

MAGIK Out of School Club

Maidendale Nursery

Middleton St George Day Nursery

Mowden Pre-School

Pierremont Pre-School

Sadberge Pre-School

Secret Garden Day Nursery

Serendipity Nursery And Outdoor Learning

St. Edwin's Pre-School

The Play Hut

Upperthorpe Nursery

Kids Planet Darlington

Secret Garden (Darlington) Limited at Springfield Primary

Sporting Futures

West Park Out of School club

Choosing a nursery for a child with SEND?

Nurseries in Darlington

30 nurseries in Darlington

All Saints Blackwell Pre-School

Little Acorns

Parkside Childcare

The Outdoor Pre-School

Big Kids Little Kids Nursery and out of School Club

Broadway Daycare

Busy Bees Day Nursery at Darlington

Danesmoor House Day Nursery

Darlington College Childcare Centre

Eastbourne Pre-School

Ferndene Nursery

Flora House Day Nursery

Kids 1st - Darlington

Little Lingfields Limited

Lowson Street Pre-School

MAGIK Out of School Club

Maidendale Nursery

Middleton St George Day Nursery

Mowden Pre-School

Pierremont Pre-School

Sadberge Pre-School

Secret Garden Day Nursery

Serendipity Nursery And Outdoor Learning

St. Edwin's Pre-School

The Play Hut

Upperthorpe Nursery

Kids Planet Darlington

Secret Garden (Darlington) Limited at Springfield Primary

Sporting Futures

West Park Out of School club

Choosing a nursery for a child with SEND?

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