Durham

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Durham
445 registered providers
Total Inspections
625
All frameworks
EIF Nov 2025 Onwards
14
New framework
Avg Quality Index
2.73
EIF inspections only
EIF Grade Distribution
15.3%
55.6%
22.2%
Strong 15.3%
Expected 55.6%
Needs Attention 22.2%
Urgent 6.9%
625 inspections
Provider Postcode Type Date Inspector Grades Safeguarding
The Sunshine Day Nursery SR8 5UD Childcare on Non-Domestic Premises 26 May 2023 Julie Foers Strong Standard
Bright Star Nursery DH3 3SR Childcare on Non-Domestic Premises 8 May 2024 Jan Harvey Strong Standard
Bright Star Nursery DH3 3SR Childcare on Non-Domestic Premises 23 Oct 2018 Amy Keith Exceptional
REDACTED Protected Childminder 20 Jul 2021 Janet Fairhurst Strong Standard
Sedgwick, Lesley SR8 4PA Childminder 18 Jan 2024 Dani Taylor Strong Standard
Sedgwick, Lesley SR8 4PA Childminder 8 Mar 2018 Cathryn Clarricoates Strong Standard
Ribbon Daycare SR7 9QR Childcare on Non-Domestic Premises 29 Nov 2022 Emma Allison Exceptional
Playology Beach School & Learning Studio SR7 7EE Childcare on Non-Domestic Premises 23 Sep 2022 Clare Wilkins Exceptional
REDACTED Protected Childminder 11 May 2022 Ruth Williamson Exceptional
REDACTED Protected Childminder 30 Jul 2024 Eileen Grimes Exceptional
REDACTED Protected Childminder 11 Dec 2018 Nicola Jones Exceptional
Shildon Early Years DL4 1HN Childcare on Non-Domestic Premises 15 Jan 2020 Janet Fairhurst Strong Standard
REDACTED Protected Childminder 14 Jun 2018 Clare Wilkins Strong Standard
Durham University Day Nursery DH1 1TA Childcare on Non-Domestic Premises 1 Dec 2022 Jennifer Cowton Exceptional
Giant Steps Sherburn Village DH6 1DU Childcare on Non-Domestic Premises 26 Jan 2022 Janet Fairhurst Strong Standard
REDACTED Protected Childminder 28 Feb 2019 Elizabeth Fish Strong Standard
Luke, Louise Marie DH2 1JB Childminder 9 Sep 2019 June Robinson Strong Standard
REDACTED Protected Childminder 10 May 2019 Nicola Jones Strong Standard
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