Nurseries in Hartlepool
Hartlepool is a coastal town within the wider Durham region, offering affordable housing, seafront parks and a strong selection of nurseries and early years settings. It is popular with families seeking a coastal lifestyle while remaining well connected to Teesside and Durham.
Parents in Hartlepool typically pay £71 per day for childcare, which is slightly 5% lower than the UK average.
- Average Daily Cost
- £71
- Comparison
- -5% vs UK Average
- Total Capacity
- 801 places
Nurseries near you in Hartlepool
Frequently Asked Questions
Private nurseries in Hartlepool commonly accept children from 3 months old, with school nurseries offering places from age 2 or 3. Funded early education begins the term after a child turns 3.
Across England all 3 and 4 year olds receive 15 funded hours per week, with many working families eligible for 30 hours. Some 2 year olds also qualify, and eligible working parents of younger children may access funding from 9 months old.
Hartlepool nursery fees tend to be £50–£95 per day, generally lower than rates in Durham City and Darlington.
Nurseries in Hartlepool are regulated by Ofsted, with early years funding overseen locally by Hartlepool Borough Council.
Consider asking about opening hours, outdoor access, coastal-weather adjustments, funded hours, food charges and holiday provision.
Applying for funding
Hartlepool is covered by Durham County Council, the local authority for this area. Visit their website to apply for early years funding.
Apply for funding on the Durham County Council website
