Nursery costs and funding in Cheshire West and Chester
133 nurseries and pre-schools with 7,428 registered places (99 day nurseries, 34 pre-schools or playgroups).
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Ofsted results in Cheshire West and Chester
Of the 113 nurseries with an overall Ofsted grade, 98% are rated Good or Outstanding (12% Outstanding).
10 have had a new-style inspection with a report card instead of one overall grade.
- Outstanding13
- Good98
- Report card (REIF)10
- Requires improvement2
- Not yet inspected10
Source: Ofsted childcare providers and inspections data (Open Government Licence). About our data.
Funded childcare in Cheshire West and Chester
The same national entitlements apply in Cheshire West and Chester as across England:
- 30 hours a week for working parents of children from 9 months old to school age.
- 15 hours a week for all 3 and 4-year-olds.
- 15 hours a week for 2-year-olds getting extra support.
- Tax-Free Childcare: £2 added for every £8 you pay, up to £2,000 a year per child.
Read funded hours explained. For local help, including the 2-year-old offer, contact Cheshire West and Chester’s Family Information Service: find your council on gov.uk.