# New Beginnings (Moorside)

New Beginnings (Moorside) is a full-day nursery at Moorside Childrens Centre, Chester Road, Moorside, Consett, DH8 8EQ, in Moorside, Durham. It is registered for 32 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in October 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/new-beginnings-moorside-ey356648  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Moorside Childrens Centre, Chester Road, Moorside, Consett, DH8 8EQ
- Registered places: 32
- Phone: 01207 500073
- Website: http://www.newbeginningschildcare.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY356648

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 28 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/EY356648

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since October 2007 (Reference EY356648). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY356648)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 28 October 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY356648)
- Registered places: 32 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY356648)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Moorside Childrens Centre, Chester Road, Moorside, Consett, DH8 8EQ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=54.838625,-1.873847

- 4 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Drover's Dell, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 miles

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

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Durham there are about 4.6 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


## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moorside Primary Academy | Primary | 2–11 | Standards maintained (February 2025) | yes | under 0.1 miles |
| Castleside Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (March 2022) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| St Pius Xth Catholic Primary School, Consett | Primary | 5–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (October 2024) |  | 0.8 miles |
| The Grove Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (January 2023) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Blackhill | Primary | 5–11 | School remains Good (March 2024) |  | 1.5 miles |
| Benfieldside Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (June 2024) | yes | 1.9 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Shotley Bridge Nursery School Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/shotley-bridge-nursery-school-limited-ey491369) | Good |  |  | 1.8 miles |
| [Tilly-Mints Cherubs Day Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tilly-mints-cherubs-day-nursery-ltd-ey556308) | Good |  |  | 2.0 miles |
| [Happy Smiles](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/happy-smiles-2752668) | Good |  |  | 2.7 miles |
| [Big Hands Little Hands Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/big-hands-little-hands-nursery-school-2659528) | Good |  |  | 2.8 miles |
| [Conkers Life Kindergarten](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/conkers-life-kindergarten-2899050) |  |  |  | 5.4 miles |
| [Kidz Village Nursery & Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kidz-village-nursery-and-pre-school-ey468849) | Good |  |  | 5.5 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is New Beginnings (Moorside)'s Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated New Beginnings (Moorside) Good at its inspection on 28 October 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can New Beginnings (Moorside) take?

New Beginnings (Moorside) is registered with Ofsted for up to 32 children at any one time.

### How do I contact New Beginnings (Moorside)?

You can call 01207 500073 and visit www.newbeginningschildcare.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY356648)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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