8 nurseries in CH1 (Blacon, Chester, Higher Ferry)
Every day nursery with a CH1 postcode, best rated first, and what a place costs in North West after the free hours.
Day nurseries in CH1 (Blacon, Chester, Higher Ferry), best rated first
| # | Nursery | Ofsted outcome | Inspected | Places |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Nursery in Belong CH1 3AD | Outstanding | 10 December 2024 | 32 |
| 2 | Chester Hopscotch CH1 4BE | Outstanding | 22 March 2023 | 76 |
| 3 | Ash Tree Day Nursery CH1 5NF | Good | 9 May 2025 | 97 |
| 4 | S4YC @ Blacon Cc CH1 5DB | Good | 31 July 2024 | 79 |
| 5 | Headstart-On-The-Hill Nursery & Pre-School CH1 2DW | Good | 6 June 2023 | 102 |
| 6 | Chester Day Nursery and Nursery School CH1 3ND | Good | 27 April 2022 | 90 |
| 7 | Chestnut House Day Nursery CH1 6EN | Not yet graded | Not yet | 82 |
| 8 | Majestic Academy CH1 4QL | Not yet graded | Not yet |
How the ranking works: our ranking policy. What the grades mean: Ofsted report cards explained.
CH1 is in Cheshire West and Chester, covering Chester.
Nursery fees in CH1
What day nurseries in North West charge on average. Fees in CH1 itself can sit above or below this.
| Child's age | 25 hours a week | 50 hours a week |
|---|---|---|
| Under 2 | £178no funded hours | £136after 30 funded hours |
| 2 years old | £158no funded hours | £124after 30 funded hours |
| 3 to 4 years old | £62after the free 15 hours | £120after 30 funded hours |
Regional average, not any one nursery's price. Source: Coram Childcare Survey 2026. Work out your own monthly cost.
30 hours free childcare in CH1
The free hours follow national rules, so they are the same in CH1 as anywhere in England. Every day nursery listed here is registered with Ofsted, which is what a nursery needs to offer them.
| Who | Free hours a week |
|---|---|
| Working parents, child from 9 months | 30 hours |
| Every 3 and 4 year old | 15 hours |
| 2 year olds in families getting some benefits | 15 hours |
Nursery list and inspection outcomes from Ofsted's register of childcare providers, as at 30 June 2026.
Fees shown are regional averages from the Coram Family and Childcare Survey 2026, not any one nursery’s price. Confirm with the nursery before enrolling.
Eligibility rules are the government’s (childcarechoices.gov.uk). Whether a nursery offers the funded hours, and what it charges for meals and consumables, is the nursery’s decision; ask for its funded-hours terms in writing.