Best nurseries in Chester-le-Street
6 Ofsted-registered nurseries and pre-schools in County Durham, 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 | Selby Cottage Childcare Centre Full day care · 77 places · DH2 2EY | Outstanding (2025) |
| 2 | Mains House Nursery Full day care · 36 places · DH3 3HL | Outstanding (2023) |
| 3 | Bright Star Nursery Full day care · 89 places · DH3 3SR | Good (2024) |
| 4 | Castle View Private Day Nursery Full day care · 135 places · DH3 4AF | Good (2021) |
| 5 | Chester le Street CE Daycare Sessional day care · 12 places · DH2 2JT | Not yet inspected |
| 6 | Stagecoach Performing Arts Chester Le Street Sessional day care · DH3 3QA | Not yet inspected |
How much does nursery cost in Chester-le-Street?
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 Chester-le-Street?
Of 6 nurseries and pre-schools in Chester-le-Street, 2 have Ofsted's top results (Outstanding, or mostly strong or exceptional on the new report card). Listed first: Selby Cottage Childcare Centre, Mains House Nursery, Bright Star Nursery.
How much does nursery cost in Chester-le-Street?
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 Chester-le-Street?
6 Ofsted-registered nurseries and pre-schools, 4 of them inspected so far.
Nurseries nearby
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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.