# The Laurels Child Care

The Laurels Child Care is a full-day nursery at Laurel Avenue, The Woodlands, Durham, DH1 2EY, in Gilesgate, Durham. It is registered for 34 children. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in December 2022, 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/the-laurels-child-care-ey337804  
Last checked 5 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Laurel Avenue, The Woodlands, Durham, DH1 2EY
- Registered places: 34
- Phone: 0191 384 9795
- Website: https://www.laurelschildcare.com/
- Ofsted URN: EY337804

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 14 December 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/EY337804

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since October 2006 (Reference EY337804). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY337804)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 14 December 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY337804)
- Registered places: 34 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY337804)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 11 August 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/585845)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Laurel Avenue, The Woodlands, Durham, DH1 2EY

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=54.775976,-1.550043

- 3 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Cross Fields, 0.5 miles
- Playground: LaurelsPark, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 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 5 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laurel Avenue Community Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (February 2024) | yes | under 0.1 miles |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Gilesgate | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (January 2025) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| St Hild's College Church of England Primary School, Durham | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Good (July 2024) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Durham Gilesgate Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (May 2023) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| St Oswald's Church of England Aided Primary and Nursery School | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Good (September 2022) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| Belmont CofE (Controlled) Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Report card (January 2026) | yes | 1.1 miles |
| St Thomas More Primary School, Belmont | Primary | 3–11 | Good (February 2023) | yes | 1.3 miles |
| Durham Cathedral Schools Foundation |  | 3–18 |  | yes | 1.3 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [St Hild's Bright Beginnings](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-hilds-bright-beginnings-2875706) |  |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Durham University Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/durham-university-day-nursery-ey257491) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Clever Clogs Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/clever-clogs-day-nursery-ey347008) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Yellow Wellies](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/yellow-wellies-ey360601) | Good |  |  | 1.3 miles |
| [Stepping Stones Day Nursery Durham Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/stepping-stones-day-nursery-durham-ltd-ey436726) | Good |  |  | 1.4 miles |
| [Kids 1st - Durham](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kids-1st-durham-ey334642) | Good |  |  | 1.7 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is The Laurels Child Care's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated The Laurels Child Care Outstanding at its inspection on 14 December 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can The Laurels Child Care take?

The Laurels Child Care is registered with Ofsted for up to 34 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to The Laurels Child Care?

Durham is the nearest station we know of, 1.3 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact The Laurels Child Care?

You can call 0191 384 9795 and visit www.laurelschildcare.com.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY337804)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 5 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=The+Laurels+Child+Care+company&query_place_id=ChIJVVVVVfp9fkgRN28ezKRvTU0)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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