# Explorers Day Care Limited

Explorers Day Care Limited is a full-day nursery at Fountain Head Business Park, High Etherley, Bishop Auckland, DL14 0LZ, in High Etherley, Durham. It is registered for 111 children. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in July 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/explorers-day-care-limited-2595516  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Fountain Head Business Park, High Etherley, Bishop Auckland, DL14 0LZ
- Registered places: 111
- Ofsted URN: 2595516

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 12 July 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

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

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2595516

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since July 2020 (Reference 2595516). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2595516)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 12 July 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2595516)
- Registered places: 111 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2595516)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 8 July 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/667936)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Fountain Head Business Park, High Etherley, Bishop Auckland, DL14 0LZ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=54.641911,-1.751925

## 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) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Ramshaw Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (May 2024) |  | 1.2 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 | 1.4 miles |
| St Chad's Catholic Primary School, Witton Park | Primary | 3–11 | Good (September 2023) | yes | 1.5 miles |
| Oakley Cross Primary School and Nursery | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Good (November 2023) | yes | 1.5 miles |
| Evenwood Church of England Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Standards maintained (October 2024) | yes | 1.6 miles |
| St Helen Auckland Community Primary School | Primary | 2–11 |  | yes | 1.7 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Daybreak Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/daybreak-nursery-314085) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Flowerpots](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/flowerpots-ey409964) | Good |  |  | 1.4 miles |
| [Baby Acorns](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/baby-acorns-2880593) |  |  |  | 2.8 miles |
| [Yellow Wellies](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/yellow-wellies-2587403) | Good |  |  | 3.0 miles |
| [Buddies Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/buddies-nursery-ey541824) | Good |  |  | 3.2 miles |
| [York House Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/york-house-nursery-550144) | Good |  |  | 3.5 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Explorers Day Care Limited's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Explorers Day Care Limited Outstanding at its inspection on 12 July 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Explorers Day Care Limited take?

Explorers Day Care Limited is registered with Ofsted for up to 111 children at any one time.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2595516)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.