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Best Nurseries in Chester-le-Street

3 nurseries in Chester-le-Street3 Outstanding, 0 Good

Ofsted ratings in Chester-le-Street

3

Total nurseries

3

Outstanding

Map near First Steps
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First Steps
Outstanding

129 Medway, Chester-le-Street

44 places
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Mains House Nursery
Outstanding

West Lane, Chester-le-Street

36 places
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Outstanding

The Close East, Chester-le-Street

77 places

Funded 15 & 30 hours childcare in Chester-le-Street

In England, working families can get 15 hours of funded childcare a week from 9 months old, rising to 30 hours from September 2025, during term time (38 weeks a year). All 3–4-year-olds get at least 15 universal funded hours regardless of parents' work status, and some 2-year-olds qualify through additional support schemes.

Funded hours are used at participating nurseries and childminders — each profile on this page shows whether a setting has funded 2-year-old and 3–4-year-old places registered. Check eligibility and apply via GOV.UK childcare eligibility.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many nurseries are in Chester-le-Street?

Chester-le-Street has 3 Ofsted-registered nurseries, of which 3 are rated Outstanding and 0 are rated Good.

What percentage of nurseries in Chester-le-Street are rated Outstanding or Good?

100% of nurseries in Chester-le-Street are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.

How do I find the best nursery in Chester-le-Street?

This page lists all 3 nurseries in Chester-le-Street sorted by Ofsted grade. Click any nursery to see its full profile including inspection details, funded places, and parent reviews.