# Daybreak Nursery

Daybreak Nursery is a full-day nursery at Church Square, High Etherley, BISHOP AUCKLAND, DL14 0HW, in High Etherley, Durham. It is registered for 30 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in May 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/daybreak-nursery-314085  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Church Square, High Etherley, BISHOP AUCKLAND, DL14 0HW
- Registered places: 30
- Phone: 01388 835242
- Website: http://www.daybreaknursery.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 314085

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 18 May 2023, 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/16/314085

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since September 1999 (Reference 314085). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/314085)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 18 May 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/314085)
- Registered places: 30 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/314085)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 13 January 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/304405)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Church Square, High Etherley, BISHOP AUCKLAND, DL14 0HW

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=54.650119,-1.744668

- 8 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- 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


## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toft Hill Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good (December 2024) |  | 0.2 miles |
| St Chad's Catholic Primary School, Witton Park | Primary | 3–11 | Good (September 2023) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Escomb Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (March 2026) | yes | 1.4 miles |
| Copeland Road Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Requires improvement (September 2024) | yes | 1.6 miles |
| St Helen Auckland Community Primary School | Primary | 2–11 |  | yes | 1.7 miles |
| Oakley Cross Primary School and Nursery | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Good (November 2023) | yes | 1.7 miles |
| Ramshaw Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (May 2024) |  | 1.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Explorers Day Care Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/explorers-day-care-limited-2595516) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Flowerpots](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/flowerpots-ey409964) | Good |  |  | 2.1 miles |
| [Baby Acorns](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/baby-acorns-2880593) |  |  |  | 2.5 miles |
| [Yellow Wellies](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/yellow-wellies-2587403) | Good |  |  | 2.7 miles |
| [Buddies Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/buddies-nursery-ey541824) | Good |  |  | 2.7 miles |
| [York House Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/york-house-nursery-550144) | Good |  |  | 3.0 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Daybreak Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Daybreak Nursery Good at its inspection on 18 May 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Daybreak Nursery take?

Daybreak Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 30 children at any one time.

### How do I contact Daybreak Nursery?

You can call 01388 835242 and visit www.daybreaknursery.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/314085)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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