# Emeralds Little Gems Daycare - Crook

Emeralds Little Gems Daycare - Crook is a full-day nursery at 11 North Terrace, Crook, DL15 9AZ, in Crook, Durham. It is registered for 48 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in July 2021, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.2 from 5 reviews (November 2026). It is run by Emeralds Little Gems Daycare Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/emeralds-little-gems-daycare-crook-ey549485  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 11 North Terrace, Crook, DL15 9AZ
- Registered places: 48
- Phone: 01388 767300
- Website: http://www.emeraldslittlegemscrook.co.uk/
- Run by: [Emeralds Little Gems Daycare Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/emeralds-little-gems-daycare-limited)
- Ofsted URN: EY549485

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 15 July 2021, 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/EY549485

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since January 2018 (Reference EY549485). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY549485)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 15 July 2021). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY549485)
- Registered places: 48 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY549485)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 20 August 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1027260)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 11 North Terrace, Crook, DL15 9AZ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=54.715711,-1.744336

- 10 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Glenholme Park, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 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: 4.2 out of 5 from 5 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, Crook | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (June 2025) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Crook Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Good (May 2023) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Hartside Primary Academy | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Good (June 2022) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Peases West Academy | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Good (April 2023) | yes | 1.1 miles |
| Howden-le-Wear Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (June 2025) | yes | 1.5 miles |
| Stanley (Crook) Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (Improving) (April 2024) |  | 1.5 miles |
| Sunnybrow Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (March 2025) | yes | 1.6 miles |
| Our Lady and St Thomas Catholic Primary School, Willington | Primary | 2–11 | Good (November 2023) | yes | 1.9 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Kidzone](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kidzone-ey240340) | Good |  |  | under 0.1 miles |
| [Westfield House Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/westfield-house-nursery-2852783) |  |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Nurserytime](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/nurserytime-2625142) | Good |  |  | 2.2 miles |
| [Buddies Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/buddies-nursery-ey541824) | Good |  |  | 4.3 miles |
| [York House Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/york-house-nursery-550144) | Good |  |  | 4.4 miles |
| [Daybreak Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/daybreak-nursery-314085) | Good |  |  | 4.5 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Emeralds Little Gems Daycare - Crook's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Emeralds Little Gems Daycare - Crook Good at its inspection on 15 July 2021, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Emeralds Little Gems Daycare - Crook take?

Emeralds Little Gems Daycare - Crook is registered with Ofsted for up to 48 children at any one time.

### Who runs Emeralds Little Gems Daycare - Crook?

Emeralds Little Gems Daycare - Crook is run by Emeralds Little Gems Daycare Limited, which runs 4 nurseries.

### How do I contact Emeralds Little Gems Daycare - Crook?

You can call 01388 767300 and visit www.emeraldslittlegemscrook.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY549485)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Emeralds+Little+Gems+Daycare+Ltd.+-+Crook&query_place_id=ChIJTZ-FBEMqfEgRtZOebWjHE10)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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