# The Louisa Centre Nursery

The Louisa Centre Nursery is a full-day nursery at The Louisa Centre, Front Street, Stanley, DH9 0TE, in Oxhill, Durham. It is registered for 42 children. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in February 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It is run by Durham County Council.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-louisa-centre-nursery-ey559726  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: The Louisa Centre, Front Street, Stanley, DH9 0TE
- Registered places: 42
- Phone: 01207 218880
- Run by: [Durham County Council](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/durham-county-council)
- Ofsted URN: EY559726

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 16 February 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/EY559726

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since May 2018 (Reference EY559726). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY559726)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 16 February 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY559726)
- Registered places: 42 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY559726)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 2 February 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1098895)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: The Louisa Centre, Front Street, Stanley, DH9 0TE

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=54.868611,-1.702470

- 13 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Oakey's Park, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Oakies 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


## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary, Stanley | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (February 2024) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Oxhill Nursery School | Nursery | 2–4 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (July 2025) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| South Stanley Infant and Nursery School | Primary | 2–7 | Standards maintained (March 2025) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| South Stanley Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Good (May 2024) |  | 0.4 miles |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School, South Moor | Primary | 4–11 | Good (July 2024) |  | 0.7 miles |
| East Stanley School | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Good (September 2023) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Stanley Burnside Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Report card (February 2026) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| Greenland Community Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Improved significantly (April 2025) | yes | 0.9 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Emeralds Little Gems Daycare - Stanley Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/emeralds-little-gems-daycare-stanley-centre-ey549486) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Emeralds Little Gems Daycare - Stanley House](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/emeralds-little-gems-daycare-stanley-house-ey549484) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Little Acorns (North East) Ltd.](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-acorns-north-east-ltd-ey103722) | Report card May 2026 |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Bloemfontein Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bloemfontein-nursery-2858616) |  |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| [Craghead Childcare Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/craghead-childcare-centre-ey293651) | Good |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| [Kidz Village Nursery & Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kidz-village-nursery-and-pre-school-ey468849) | Good |  |  | 1.8 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is The Louisa Centre Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated The Louisa Centre Nursery Outstanding at its inspection on 16 February 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can The Louisa Centre Nursery take?

The Louisa Centre Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 42 children at any one time.

### Who runs The Louisa Centre Nursery?

The Louisa Centre Nursery is run by Durham County Council, which runs 4 nurseries.

### How do I contact The Louisa Centre Nursery?

You can call 01207 218880.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY559726)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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