Best nurseries in Ashington (Northumberland)
7 Ofsted-registered nurseries and pre-schools in Northumberland, best Ofsted result first: the latest report card or overall grade, then the most recent inspection. Childminders are not listed (Ofsted does not publish their addresses).
| # | Nursery | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kids 1st - Wansbeck Full day care · 112 places · NE63 9FY | Good (2025) |
| 2 | The Nest @NCEA Trust Sessional day care · 22 places · NE63 9FZ | Good (2023) |
| 3 | Ashington Minors Full day care · 66 places · NE63 0AH | Good (2021) |
| 4 | Chill Out @ Hirst Full day care · 40 places · NE63 9HN | Not yet inspected |
| 5 | Dinotots Ashington Full day care · 60 places · NE63 9XQ | Not yet inspected |
| 6 | My Little Kingdom Day Nursery Full day care · 92 places · NE63 0SE | Not yet inspected |
| 7 | Tamsin's Little Acorns Full day care · 29 places · NE63 0QT | Not yet inspected |
How much does nursery cost in Ashington (Northumberland)?
Typical weekly nursery prices for a child under two in North East, from the Coram Childcare Survey 2026. A guide only: ask each nursery for its own fees.
Working parents in England can get 30 funded hours a week in term time from when their child is 9 months old, so a 25-hour place can cost little or nothing in term time. Every 3 and 4 year old gets at least 15 funded hours. Funded hours cover 38 weeks a year; nurseries can charge for extra hours, meals and activities. Check what you can get at Childcare Choices.
Questions
What are the best nurseries in Ashington (Northumberland)?
There are 7 nurseries and pre-schools in Ashington (Northumberland); listed first: Kids 1st - Wansbeck, The Nest @NCEA Trust, Ashington Minors.
How much does nursery cost in Ashington (Northumberland)?
In North East, a part-time place (25 hours a week) for a child under two typically costs £166 a week without funded hours (Coram Childcare Survey 2026). Working parents can get 30 funded hours a week in term time from 9 months.
How many nurseries are there in Ashington (Northumberland)?
7 Ofsted-registered nurseries and pre-schools, 3 of them inspected so far.
Nurseries nearby
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Neighbourhoods
Source: Ofsted early years inspections. Ofsted's report card (from November 2025) grades curriculum, achievement, behaviour, children's welfare and leadership as exceptional, strong, expected, needs attention or urgent improvement; earlier inspections gave one overall grade.