Nurseries and childcare in Birtley
We know of 7 nurseries, preschools and childcare providers within 1.5 miles of the middle of Birtley. One is a state nursery school, shown below with its latest Ofsted inspection: 1 of 1 judged good or better. Most nurseries are private, voluntary or part of a school, and Ofsted inspects those too: every one has a report on Ofsted’s website.
State nursery schools within 1.5 miles of the middle of Birtley
- Oxclose Nursery SchoolGood or better Report card Jul 2026: Expected standard in every area · 1.4 mi · phone and directions
Each name goes to its Ofsted reports. Primary schools, many with a nursery class, are on the schools page.
Nurseries and childcare near Birtley, nearest first
- Bumble Bees Pre-School Day care preschool · 60m Birtley Community Centre, Ravensworth Road, Chester le Street, DH3 1EN Call
- 2nd Home Childcare Day care preschool · 0.1 miles Birtley children centre, Pembroke Avenue, Birtley and Chowdene Childrens Centre, Gateshead and St Johns Church Hall Birtley, Chester le Street, DH31 Call
- The Grove Pre School Preschool · 0.4 miles Harras Bank, Chester le Street, DH3 2LN Call
- The Village Montessori Nursery School Preschool · 1.2 miles 27 York Rd, Chester le Street, DH3 2BD 5 Call
- Washington Multi-Purpose Centre Child care and day care · 1.2 miles Ayton Rd, Oxclose Village, Washington, NE38 Call
- Petra Furlong Childcare Home service · 1.3 miles Chester le Street, DH2 Call
- Oxclose Community Nursery School Preschool · 1.4 miles Brancepeth Rd, Washington, NE38 Call
Choosing a nursery
- Read the latest Ofsted report. Search by name or postcode on reports.ofsted.gov.uk. Private nurseries and childminders are on it as well as school nurseries.
- Visit, and ask about the day. Ratios of staff to children, how they settle a new child in, food, naps and time outdoors.
- Ask about funded hours and extra charges. Some nurseries charge for meals, nappies or trips on top of funded hours.
- Check waiting lists early. Popular nurseries fill months ahead, especially for babies.
Nurseries and childcare nearby
Questions people ask
What do Ofsted grades mean for nurseries?
Until late 2025 Ofsted gave one overall grade: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement or Inadequate. Newer inspections give a report card instead, grading each area on a scale from exceptional to urgent improvement. Older grades stay on a nursery’s record until its next inspection.
Can I get free childcare hours?
In England every three and four year old can get 15 hours a week of funded childcare in term time. Working parents can get up to 30 hours a week from when their child is nine months old, if each parent earns at least 16 hours a week at the minimum wage and under £100,000 a year. Check and apply at childcarechoices.gov.uk.
How do I check a nursery’s Ofsted report?
Search for it by name or postcode on reports.ofsted.gov.uk. Every registered nursery and childminder in England has a page there with its inspection reports.
How many nurseries are there in Birtley?
We know of 7 nurseries, preschools and childcare providers within 1.5 miles of the middle of Birtley, including 1 state nursery school. Childminders working from home don’t always appear on maps, so there may be more.
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