Best nurseries in Upton
9 Ofsted-registered nurseries and pre-schools in Cheshire West and Chester, 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 | S4YC @ Upton Heath Nursery & OOSC Full day care · 34 places · CH2 1ED | Good (2025) |
| 2 | Newton Park Pre School Sessional day care · 24 places · CH2 2LA | Good (2024) |
| 3 | University Of Chester - Kingsway Buildings Nursery Full day care · 40 places · CH2 2LB | Good (2024) |
| 4 | Fir Cones Day Nursery Full day care · 35 places · CH2 2HJ | Good (2023) |
| 5 | Headstart Nursery and Pre-School Full day care · 102 places · CH2 1HX | Good (2023) |
| 6 | Bright Horizons Countess of Chester Day Nursery and Preschool Full day care · 72 places · CH2 1UL | Good (2022) |
| 7 | CZ Activity Clubs Sessional day care · CH2 1LH | Not yet inspected |
| 8 | Cheshire County Sports - A-Star Full day care · CH2 1PR | Not yet inspected |
| 9 | Chester Dorin Park Sessional day care · CH2 1HD | Not yet inspected |
How much does nursery cost in Upton?
Typical weekly nursery prices for a child under two in North West, 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 Upton?
There are 9 nurseries and pre-schools in Upton; listed first: S4YC @ Upton Heath Nursery & OOSC, Newton Park Pre School, University Of Chester - Kingsway Buildings Nursery.
How much does nursery cost in Upton?
In North West, a part-time place (25 hours a week) for a child under two typically costs £178 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 Upton?
9 Ofsted-registered nurseries and pre-schools, 6 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.