# Little Waves Day Nursery

Little Waves Day Nursery is a full-day nursery at 1a Emily Street East, SEAHAM, SR7 7SH, in Seaham, Durham. It is registered for 48 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in September 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/little-waves-day-nursery-ey536886  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 1a Emily Street East, SEAHAM, SR7 7SH
- Registered places: 48
- Phone: 0191 513 0293
- Ofsted URN: EY536886

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 26 September 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/EY536886

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since November 2016 (Reference EY536886). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY536886)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 26 September 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY536886)
- 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/EY536886)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 12 December 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/927203)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 1a Emily Street East, SEAHAM, SR7 7SH

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=54.836699,-1.338138

- Station: Seaham, 0.4 miles
- 16 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Deneside Park, 0.2 miles
- Park: Parkside Neighbourhood Park, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 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: 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seaham Trinity Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (October 2023) | yes | 0.1 miles |
| St Mary Magdalen's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Improved significantly (March 2025) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Ropery Walk Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (November 2024) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Seaham Harbour Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | School remains Outstanding (July 2024) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Seaview Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (May 2024) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, Seaham | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (Improving) (May 2024) |  | 1.2 miles |
| New Seaham Academy | Primary | 4–11 | Good (October 2022) |  | 1.3 miles |
| Westlea Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (November 2022) | yes | 1.3 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Seaham Kindergarten](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/seaham-kindergarten-2699352) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Your Co-Op Little Pioneers Nursery and Pre-School Seaham](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/your-co-op-little-pioneers-nursery-and-pre-school-seaham-2886188) |  |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Playology Beach School & Learning Studio](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/playology-beach-school-and-learning-studio-2590461) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Harbour View Kindergarten](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/harbour-view-kindergarten-2808232) |  |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Tots 'R' Us Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tots-r-us-nursery-ey489173) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| [Ribbon Daycare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ribbon-daycare-ey342286) | Outstanding |  |  | 2.4 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Little Waves Day Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Little Waves Day Nursery Good at its inspection on 26 September 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Little Waves Day Nursery take?

Little Waves Day Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 48 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Little Waves Day Nursery?

Seaham is the nearest station we know of, 0.4 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Little Waves Day Nursery?

You can call 0191 513 0293.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY536886)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Little+Waves+Day+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJsYb5auJgfkgRo4atsMDeyYY)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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