Best nurseries in Birtley
5 Ofsted-registered nurseries and pre-schools in Gateshead, 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 | 2nd Home Childcare Ltd@Barley Mow Full day care · 45 places · DH3 2DJ | Good (2025) |
| 2 | Caterpillar Club & Bumble Bees CIC Sessional day care · 32 places · DH3 1EN | Good (2023) |
| 3 | The Grove Pre-School Sessional day care · 30 places · DH3 2LN | Good (2023) |
| 4 | Bright Star Nursery - Birtley Full day care · 140 places · DH3 2PR | Good (2023) |
| 5 | The Village Montessori Nursery School Full day care · 39 places · DH3 2BD | Good (2022) |
How much does nursery cost in Birtley?
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 Birtley?
There are 5 nurseries and pre-schools in Birtley; listed first: 2nd Home Childcare Ltd@Barley Mow, Caterpillar Club & Bumble Bees CIC, The Grove Pre-School.
How much does nursery cost in Birtley?
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 Birtley?
5 Ofsted-registered nurseries and pre-schools, 5 of them inspected so far.
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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.