# Ofsted Outstanding nurseries in Darlington

We list 4 nurseries in Darlington that match “Rated Outstanding”, out of 27 nurseries in the area. Across all 27 nurseries in Darlington (23 full-day, 4 sessional) there are 1,448 registered places. Figures as of November 2026.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nurseries/north-east/darlington/outstanding  
Updated November 2026.

## At a glance

- Nurseries: 27 (23 full-day · 4 sessional)
- Registered places: 1,448 (about 53 per nursery)

## Nurseries

| Nursery | Type | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Ages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| [All Saints Blackwell Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/all-saints-blackwell-pre-school-ey319495) | Sessional pre-school | Outstanding |  |  |  |
| [Little Acorns](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-acorns-ey438010) | Full-day nursery | Outstanding |  |  |  |
| [The Outdoor Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-outdoor-pre-school-2544137) | Sessional pre-school | Outstanding |  |  |  |
| [Parkside Childcare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/parkside-childcare-ey330167) | Full-day nursery | Outstanding |  |  |  |

## Filters

- [Full-day](https://toddly.co.uk/nurseries/north-east/darlington/full-day.md) (23)
- [Rated Outstanding](https://toddly.co.uk/nurseries/north-east/darlington/outstanding.md) (4)
- [Sessional / pre-school](https://toddly.co.uk/nurseries/north-east/darlington/sessional.md) (4)

## Areas within Darlington

- [Blackwell](https://toddly.co.uk/nurseries/north-east/darlington/blackwell.md) (4)
- [Pierremont](https://toddly.co.uk/nurseries/north-east/darlington/pierremont.md) (4)
- [Eastbourne](https://toddly.co.uk/nurseries/north-east/darlington/eastbourne.md) (2)
- [Firth Moor](https://toddly.co.uk/nurseries/north-east/darlington/firth-moor.md) (2)
- [Harrowgate Hill](https://toddly.co.uk/nurseries/north-east/darlington/harrowgate-hill.md) (2)
- [Middleton St George](https://toddly.co.uk/nurseries/north-east/darlington/middleton-st-george.md) (2)
- [Albert Hill](https://toddly.co.uk/nurseries/north-east/darlington/albert-hill.md) (1)
- [Cockerton](https://toddly.co.uk/nurseries/north-east/darlington/cockerton.md) (1)
- [Darlington](https://toddly.co.uk/nurseries/north-east/darlington/darlington.md) (1)
- [Faverdale](https://toddly.co.uk/nurseries/north-east/darlington/faverdale.md) (1)
- [Haughton le Skerne](https://toddly.co.uk/nurseries/north-east/darlington/haughton-le-skerne.md) (1)
- [High Coniscliffe](https://toddly.co.uk/nurseries/north-east/darlington/high-coniscliffe.md) (1)
- [Hurworth-on-Tees](https://toddly.co.uk/nurseries/north-east/darlington/hurworth-on-tees.md) (1)
- [Mowden](https://toddly.co.uk/nurseries/north-east/darlington/mowden.md) (1)
- [Red Hall](https://toddly.co.uk/nurseries/north-east/darlington/red-hall.md) (1)
- [Sadberge](https://toddly.co.uk/nurseries/north-east/darlington/sadberge.md) (1)
- [Skerne Park](https://toddly.co.uk/nurseries/north-east/darlington/skerne-park.md) (1)

## Postcode districts

- [DL1](https://toddly.co.uk/nurseries/postcode/dl1.md) (9)
- [DL2](https://toddly.co.uk/nurseries/postcode/dl2.md) (8)
- [DL3](https://toddly.co.uk/nurseries/postcode/dl3.md) (11)

## Neighbouring areas

- [Stockton-on-Tees](https://toddly.co.uk/nurseries/north-east/stockton-on-tees.md) (48)
- [Middlesbrough](https://toddly.co.uk/nurseries/north-east/middlesbrough.md) (30)
- [Durham](https://toddly.co.uk/nurseries/north-east/durham.md) (99)
- [Hartlepool](https://toddly.co.uk/nurseries/north-east/hartlepool.md) (17)
- [Redcar and Cleveland](https://toddly.co.uk/nurseries/north-east/redcar-and-cleveland.md) (28)
- [Sunderland](https://toddly.co.uk/nurseries/north-east/sunderland.md) (45)

## Frequently asked questions

### How many Ofsted Outstanding nurseries are there in Darlington?

We list 4 nurseries in Darlington that match: rated outstanding.

### How many nurseries are there in Darlington?

We list 27 nurseries in Darlington: 23 full-day and 4 sessional, with 1,448 registered places between them (as of November 2026).

### Which areas are near Darlington?

Neighbouring areas include Stockton-on-Tees, Middlesbrough, Durham and Hartlepool.

## Sources

Ofsted register and inspections, nursery websites, Google Maps (ratings only) and DfE data, as dated on each nursery page.

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