# Bright Horizons Countess of Chester Day Nursery and Preschool

Bright Horizons Countess of Chester Day Nursery and Preschool is a full-day nursery at Countess Of Chester Hospital, Countess Of Chester Health Park, Chester, CH2 1UL, in Abbot's Mead, Cheshire West and Chester. It is registered for 72 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in October 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 2 reviews (October 2026). It is run by Bright Horizons Family Solutions Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bright-horizons-countess-of-chester-day-nursery-and-preschool-ey491905  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Countess Of Chester Hospital, Countess Of Chester Health Park, Chester, CH2 1UL
- Registered places: 72
- Phone: 01244 567719
- Website: https://www.brighthorizons.co.uk/our-nurseries/chester-day-nursery-and-preschool
- Run by: [Bright Horizons Family Solutions Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/bright-horizons-family-solutions-limited)
- Ofsted URN: EY491905

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 25 October 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

- Quality of education: Good
- Behaviour and attitudes: Good
- Personal development: Good
- Leadership and management: Good

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY491905

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since July 2015 (Reference EY491905). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY491905)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 25 October 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY491905)
- Registered places: 72 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY491905)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Countess Of Chester Hospital, Countess Of Chester Health Park, Chester, CH2 1UL

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.208816,-2.897886

- Station: Bache, 0.3 miles
- 8 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Countess of Chester Country Park, 0.1 miles
- Park: Dicksons Drive Field, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Upton Dene Play Area, 0.4 miles

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, checked 13 November 2026 · © OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Cheshire West and Chester there are about 2.4 children under 5 for every registered nursery place. Places are how many children nurseries may care for, not free spaces. Source: ONS Census 2021.

When to apply: https://toddly.co.uk/when-to-apply-for-nursery

## Ratings

- Google: 5.0 out of 5 from 2 reviews (as of 30 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dorin Park School & Specialist SEN College |  | 4–19 | School remains Good (July 2024) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Mill View Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding (May 2024) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Chester Blue Coat Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (January 2023) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| The Firs School |  | 3–11 |  | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Upton Heath CofE Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (February 2024) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Newton Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (July 2026) |  | 0.8 miles |
| St Theresa's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (May 2024) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| Upton Westlea Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (January 2026) | yes | 0.9 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Chester Hopscotch](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/chester-hopscotch-ey244181) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Little Learners Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-learners-nursery-school-ey490294) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Fir Cones Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/fir-cones-day-nursery-2699380) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Newton Park Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/newton-park-pre-school-ey348505) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [University Of Chester - Kingsway Buildings Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/university-of-chester-kingsway-buildings-nursery-ey374291) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Headstart Nursery and Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/headstart-nursery-and-pre-school-ey101776) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Bright Horizons Countess of Chester Day Nursery and Preschool's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Bright Horizons Countess of Chester Day Nursery and Preschool Good at its inspection on 25 October 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Bright Horizons Countess of Chester Day Nursery and Preschool take?

Bright Horizons Countess of Chester Day Nursery and Preschool is registered with Ofsted for up to 72 children at any one time.

### Who runs Bright Horizons Countess of Chester Day Nursery and Preschool?

Bright Horizons Countess of Chester Day Nursery and Preschool is run by Bright Horizons Family Solutions Limited, which runs 245 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Bright Horizons Countess of Chester Day Nursery and Preschool?

Bache is the nearest station we know of, 0.3 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Bright Horizons Countess of Chester Day Nursery and Preschool?

You can call 01244 567719 and visit www.brighthorizons.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY491905)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 30 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Bright+Horizons+Countess+of+Chester+Day+Nursery+and+Preschool&query_place_id=ChIJ5_xPPRPdekgRhh2tZ-myHrU)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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