Best nurseries in Consett
7 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 | Conkers Life Kindergarten Full day care · 16 places · NE39 1ND | Outstanding (2022) |
| 2 | Happy Smiles Full day care · 115 places · DH8 6TJ | Good (2024) |
| 3 | The Nursery Full day care · 70 places · DH8 6AF | Good (2024) |
| 4 | Big Hands Little Hands Nursery School Full day care · 88 places · DH8 7PW | Good (2023) |
| 5 | New Beginnings (Moorside) Full day care · 32 places · DH8 8EQ | Good (2022) |
| 6 | Shotley Bridge Nursery School Limited Full day care · 98 places · DH8 8LY | Good (2022) |
| 7 | Tilly-Mints Cherubs Day Nursery Ltd Full day care · 75 places · DH8 0BH | Good (2021) |
How much does nursery cost in Consett?
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 Consett?
Of 7 nurseries and pre-schools in Consett, 1 have Ofsted's top results (Outstanding, or mostly strong or exceptional on the new report card). Listed first: Conkers Life Kindergarten, Happy Smiles, The Nursery.
How much does nursery cost in Consett?
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 Consett?
7 Ofsted-registered nurseries and pre-schools, 7 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.