Hartlepool has 15 nurseries and pre-schools with a published Ofsted grade. At their latest inspection 1 was outstanding or exceptional and 93% good or better, against 97% of nurseries and pre-schools across England. The most recent was inspected on 9 Jul 2026. Source: Ofsted inspection reports (Open Government Licence v3).
- 1 outstanding or exceptional
- 13 good, strong or expected
- 1 requires improvement or needs attention
- 0 inadequate or urgent improvement
| Nurseries | Latest grade | Inspected | Postcode area |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kiddikins Nursery | Outstanding | 31 Jan 2023 | TS24 |
| Aldersyde Day Nursery Ltd | Good | 26 Nov 2024 | TS26 |
| Dimples Seaton Carew | Good | 4 Apr 2023 | TS25 |
| Footprints Learning for Life Limited | Good | 7 Oct 2024 | TS24 |
| Little Rays of Sunshine Daycare | Good | 23 Jul 2021 | TS25 |
| Little Stars Day Nursery | Good | 27 Apr 2022 | TS25 |
| Little Treasures Day Nursery | Good | 7 Feb 2025 | TS25 |
| Little Wonders Nursery | Expected | 9 Jul 2026 | TS26 |
| Lonsdale Childcare | Good | 3 Mar 2023 | TS26 |
| Lonsdale Nursery | Met | 14 Jul 2023 | TS26 |
| Marina's Amigos Daycare | Expected | 18 Jun 2026 | TS25 |
| Playmates II | Good | 9 Feb 2023 | TS26 |
| Ready Steady Grow | Good | 13 Feb 2024 | TS26 |
| St. John Vianney Primary School Childcare | Expected | 5 Feb 2026 | TS24 |
| Bloom Childcare Limited | Needs attention | 31 Mar 2026 | TS24 |