# Craghead Childcare Centre

Craghead Childcare Centre is a full-day nursery at The Middles, Craghead, Stanley, DH9 6AG, in The Middles, Durham. It is registered for 38 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in January 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 1 review (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/craghead-childcare-centre-ey293651  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: The Middles, Craghead, Stanley, DH9 6AG
- Registered places: 38
- Phone: 01207 281597
- Ofsted URN: EY293651

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 23 January 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

- Quality of education: Good
- Behaviour and attitudes: Good
- Personal development: Good
- Leadership and management: Good

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY293651

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since September 2004 (Reference EY293651). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY293651)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 23 January 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY293651)
- Registered places: 38 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY293651)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: The Middles, Craghead, Stanley, DH9 6AG

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=54.856929,-1.684860

- 4 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, checked 13 November 2026 · © OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Durham there are about 4.6 children under 5 for every registered nursery place. Places are how many children nurseries may care for, not free spaces. Source: ONS Census 2021.

When to apply: https://toddly.co.uk/when-to-apply-for-nursery

## Ratings

- Google: 5.0 out of 5 from 1 review (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bloemfontein Primary School | Primary | 0–11 | Good (April 2024) | yes | under 0.1 miles |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School, South Moor | Primary | 4–11 | Good (July 2024) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Stanley Burnside Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Report card (February 2026) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| South Stanley Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Good (May 2024) |  | 0.7 miles |
| South Stanley Infant and Nursery School | Primary | 2–7 | Standards maintained (March 2025) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Greenland Community Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Improved significantly (April 2025) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| East Stanley School | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Good (September 2023) | yes | 1.1 miles |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary, Stanley | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (February 2024) | yes | 1.1 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Bloemfontein Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bloemfontein-nursery-2858616) |  |  |  | under 0.1 miles |
| [Little Acorns (North East) Ltd.](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-acorns-north-east-ltd-ey103722) | Report card May 2026 |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Emeralds Little Gems Daycare - Stanley House](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/emeralds-little-gems-daycare-stanley-house-ey549484) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Emeralds Little Gems Daycare - Stanley Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/emeralds-little-gems-daycare-stanley-centre-ey549486) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [The Louisa Centre Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-louisa-centre-nursery-ey559726) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| [Dream Big Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/dream-big-nursery-school-2869134) |  |  |  | 2.0 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Craghead Childcare Centre's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Craghead Childcare Centre Good at its inspection on 23 January 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Craghead Childcare Centre take?

Craghead Childcare Centre is registered with Ofsted for up to 38 children at any one time.

### How do I contact Craghead Childcare Centre?

You can call 01207 281597.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY293651)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Craghead+Childcare+Centre&query_place_id=ChIJqZGIOix_fkgRaYyxHu2pJes)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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