# Cost of nursery in Darlington

We know published fees for 0 of the 27 open nurseries we list in Darlington.

That is too few to give a reliable typical fee for Darlington (we need at least 3). Until we know more, use the calculator with your nursery's own day rate, or the England figure it falls back to.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/childcare-costs/darlington

## Median full-day fee by age

| Age | Median | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Under 2 | Not enough data | 0 known, need 3 |
| Age 2 | Not enough data | 0 known, need 3 |
| Age 3 to 4 | Not enough data | 0 known, need 3 |

## Compared

- All nurseries we list in England: £88 (665 nurseries' published fees)
- England average, under 2: £75.50 a 10-hour day (England average, nursery, under 2 (Coram Childcare Survey 2026: £188.75 for 25 hours a week, converted to a 10-hour day))

## Methodology

- Medians use each nursery's lowest published full-day price for that age, from nursery websites and listings, as last checked on 14 November 2026. A median needs at least 3 nurseries.
- Published fees are often the headline rate: some nurseries charge more for shorter weeks, add meals, or price by session. Always check the nursery's own price list.

- [Work out your monthly cost in Darlington](https://toddly.co.uk/childcare-cost-calculator?la=darlington)
- [Funded hours in Darlington](https://toddly.co.uk/funded-hours/darlington)
- [Compare nurseries in Darlington](https://toddly.co.uk/nurseries/north-east/darlington)
- [Nursery fees index](https://toddly.co.uk/data/nursery-fees/2026-q4)

## Frequently asked questions

### How much does a nursery cost in Darlington?

We know published fees for 0 of the 27 open nurseries we list in Darlington.

### Is nursery cheaper with funded hours in Darlington?

Yes, for eligible families. Working parents can get 30 hours a week for 38 weeks from 9 months old, and every 3 and 4-year-old gets 15 hours. Nurseries may charge for meals and other extras on funded hours.

### Why do you only show fees for some nurseries?

We only show prices a nursery has published. We know them for 0 of 27 nurseries in Darlington; the rest have not published fees online yet.