Welcome
Nursery in Chester-le-Street
Our Nursery is based in Chester-le-Street and is part of Chester-le-Street CE Primary School. We have a highly skilled and experienced Early Years staff team and our Nursery is Teacher led.
We are dedicated to providing our youngest learners with the finest early education experience. Our nursery environment is thoughtfully crafted to foster holistic child development. From stimulating play areas to engaging learning corners, every aspect is designed to ignite curiosity, creativity, and social skills. Explore how we are shaping tomorrow's leaders today!
Our Provision
- NEW: Doves Room - 9 months-23 months - OPEN November 2025
- Rainbow Room - 2 year olds
- Nursery - 3-4 year olds
Nursery Virtual Tours
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Funded Childcare
The help you can get depends on the age of your child, and whether you are working, or receiving certain benefits.
Working parents can get:
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30 hours free childcare for all under-5s from September 2025
To qualify for the new hours, the majority of parents must earn more than £9,518, external, but less than £100,000 per year. Check your eligibility here - https://www.gov.uk/check-eligible-free-childcare-if-youre-working
Those on certain benefits can get:
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15 hours free childcare for two-year-olds - Click to check your eligibility
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15 hours free childcare for three and four-year-olds.
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If you don't work, you might still be eligible for 30 hours of free childcare if your partner works or you receive certain benefits.
Our Session Offer
Children are able to attend Nursery for either 15 hours per week or 30 hours per week across the following session options
- 5 x Mornings - 08.45-11.45am (15 hours)
- 5 x Afternoons - 12.15-3.15pm (15 hours)
- 5 x Full Days - 08.45-3.15pm (30 hours)
Children born between:
- 1st January – 31st March are eligible for a place in the summer term (Beginning April)
- 1st April – 31st August are eligible for a place in the autumn term (Beginning September)
- 1st September – 31st December are eligible for a place in the Spring term (Beginning January)
Additional paid sessions are also offered at the following rates:
Full day – £50 (8.45-3.15pm)
Half day – £25 (8.45-11.45 or 12.15-3.15)
Additional sessions are bookable in weekly blocks of 15 hours. Session changes are on a termly basis.
School dinners are able to be purchased at £2.95 per meal if your child is staying all day.