# Nurseries in DL3 (Blackwell, Pierremont)

We list 11 nurseries in DL3 postcode district (7 full-day, 4 sessional), with 599 registered places. Figures as of November 2026.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nurseries/postcode/dl3  
Updated November 2026.

## At a glance

- Nurseries: 11 (7 full-day · 4 sessional)
- Registered places: 599 (about 54 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 |  |  |  |
| [The Outdoor Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-outdoor-pre-school-2544137) | Sessional pre-school | Outstanding |  |  |  |
| [Busy Bees Day Nursery at Darlington](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-bees-day-nursery-at-darlington-301131) | Full-day nursery | Good |  |  |  |
| [Danesmoor House Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/danesmoor-house-day-nursery-ey442381) | Full-day nursery | Good |  |  |  |
| [Ferndene Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ferndene-nursery-508025) | Full-day nursery | Good |  |  |  |
| [Upperthorpe Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/upperthorpe-nursery-ey482638) | Full-day nursery | Good |  |  |  |
| [Mowden Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/mowden-pre-school-301168) | Sessional pre-school | Good |  |  |  |
| [Lowson Street Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/lowson-street-pre-school-508117) | Sessional pre-school | Good |  |  |  |
| [Pierremont Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/pierremont-pre-school-301170) | Full-day nursery | Good |  |  |  |
| [Kids Planet Darlington](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kids-planet-darlington-2838554) | Full-day nursery |  |  |  |  |
| [Flora House Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/flora-house-day-nursery-ey348184) | Full-day nursery | Good |  |  |  |

## Filters

- [Full-day](https://toddly.co.uk/nurseries/postcode/dl3/full-day.md) (7)
- [Sessional / pre-school](https://toddly.co.uk/nurseries/postcode/dl3/sessional.md) (4)

## Neighbouring areas

- [DL2](https://toddly.co.uk/nurseries/postcode/dl2.md) (8)
- [DL1](https://toddly.co.uk/nurseries/postcode/dl1.md) (9)
- [DL5](https://toddly.co.uk/nurseries/postcode/dl5.md) (7)
- [DL4](https://toddly.co.uk/nurseries/postcode/dl4.md) (3)
- [TS16](https://toddly.co.uk/nurseries/postcode/ts16.md) (5)
- [DL10](https://toddly.co.uk/nurseries/postcode/dl10.md) (3)

## Frequently asked questions

### How many nurseries are there in DL3?

We list 11 nurseries in DL3: 7 full-day and 4 sessional, with 599 registered places between them (as of November 2026).

### Which areas are near DL3?

Neighbouring areas include DL2, DL1, DL5 and DL4.

## Sources

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

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