# Chilton Meadows Nursery

Chilton Meadows Nursery is a full-day nursery at Chilton Moor, Houghton-le-Spring, DH4 6LX, in Chilton Moor, Sunderland. It is registered for 35 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 1 review (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/chilton-meadows-nursery-ey217668  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Chilton Moor, Houghton-le-Spring, DH4 6LX
- Registered places: 35
- Phone: 0191 385 4333
- Website: http://www.chiltonmeadows.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY217668

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 19 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/EY217668

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since March 2003 (Reference EY217668). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY217668)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 19 October 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY217668)
- Registered places: 35 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY217668)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 16 February 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/652530)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Chilton Moor, Houghton-le-Spring, DH4 6LX

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=54.838765,-1.497043

- 4 bus stops within 400 m

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Sunderland there are about 5.9 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 1 review (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dubmire Primary | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Outstanding (October 2024) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Burnside Academy Inspires | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (October 2024) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Woodlea Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (May 2024) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| St Michael's Catholic Primary School, Houghton | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (June 2026) |  | 1.0 miles |
| Bernard Gilpin Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Outstanding (September 2022) |  | 1.2 miles |
| East Rainton Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (June 2023) | yes | 1.2 miles |
| Newbottle Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (June 2026) | yes | 1.2 miles |
| Houghton Le Spring Nursery School | Nursery | 3–5 | Standards maintained (February 2025) | yes | 1.3 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Dubmire Daycare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/dubmire-daycare-ey542957) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Tiny Tinkers Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tiny-tinkers-nursery-2713030) | Good |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| [Nesham Private Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/nesham-private-nursery-ey217367) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.3 miles |
| [Houghton Community Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/houghton-community-nursery-school-ey461958) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.3 miles |
| [First Steps](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/first-steps-ey415762) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.9 miles |
| [Your Co-Op Little Pioneers Nursery and Pre-School Hetton](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/your-co-op-little-pioneers-nursery-and-pre-school-hetton-2887542) |  |  |  | 2.1 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Chilton Meadows Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Chilton Meadows Nursery Good at its inspection on 19 October 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Chilton Meadows Nursery take?

Chilton Meadows Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 35 children at any one time.

### How do I contact Chilton Meadows Nursery?

You can call 0191 385 4333 and visit www.chiltonmeadows.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY217668)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Chilton+Meadows+Day+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJuc6sXzZjfkgRxhaLGQTkYik)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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