Best nurseries in Newton
8 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 | St Oswald's Pre-School Full day care · 52 places · DL5 4BG | Outstanding (2023) |
| 2 | Playdays Nursery Full day care · 54 places · DL5 5HH | Good (2025) |
| 3 | Little Cubs Days Nursery Full day care · 97 places · DL5 6AP | Good (2023) |
| 4 | Aycliffe Day Nursery Full day care · 28 places · DL5 4QZ | Good (2022) |
| 5 | House of Eden Full day care · 32 places · DL5 7DD | Good (2022) |
| 6 | Haystacks Nursery Full day care · 64 places · DL5 6HP | Good (2022) |
| 7 | House of Eden Full day care · 83 places · DL5 4SF | Good (2022) |
| 8 | Adventure Valley Day Nursery Full day care · 86 places · DH1 5SG | Good (2022) |
How much does nursery cost in Newton?
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 Newton?
Of 8 nurseries and pre-schools in Newton, 1 have Ofsted's top results (Outstanding, or mostly strong or exceptional on the new report card). Listed first: St Oswald's Pre-School, Playdays Nursery, Little Cubs Days Nursery.
How much does nursery cost in Newton?
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 Newton?
8 Ofsted-registered nurseries and pre-schools, 8 of them inspected so far.
Nurseries nearby
Bishop Auckland · Chester-le-Street · Consett · Durham · Newton Aycliffe · Peterlee · Seaham · Spennymoor · Stanley (County Durham) · Bishop
Neighbourhoods
Newton Aycliffe East · Newton Aycliffe North · Newton Aycliffe South · Newton Aycliffe West · Newton Hall & Brasside
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.