# Selby Cottage Childcare Centre

Selby Cottage Childcare Centre is a full-day nursery at The Close East, Chester-le-Street, DH2 2EY, in Canada, Durham. It is registered for 77 children. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in June 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 5 reviews (November 2026). It is run by Durham County Council.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/selby-cottage-childcare-centre-ey446983  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: The Close East, Chester-le-Street, DH2 2EY
- Registered places: 77
- Phone: 0300 026 4095
- Run by: [Durham County Council](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/durham-county-council)
- Ofsted URN: EY446983

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 24 June 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

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

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY446983

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since June 2012 (Reference EY446983). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY446983)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 24 June 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY446983)
- Registered places: 77 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY446983)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 3 February 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/302900)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: The Close East, Chester-le-Street, DH2 2EY

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=54.862613,-1.579362

- Station: Chester-le-Street, 0.6 miles
- 18 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Camperdown Avenue Pocket Park, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.5 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

- Google: 5.0 out of 5 from 5 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chester-Le-Street CofE (Controlled) Primary School | Primary | 0–11 | Report card (December 2025) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Cestria Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Standards maintained (December 2024) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Bullion Lane Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (March 2024) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Newker Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (May 2025) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, Chester-Le-Street | Primary | 3–11 | Good (October 2023) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Red Rose Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (November 2023) | yes | 1.0 miles |
| Pelton Community Primary School | Primary | 2–11 |  | yes | 1.2 miles |
| Rickleton Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (June 2025) | yes | 1.5 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Chester le Street CE Daycare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/chester-le-street-ce-daycare-2862476) |  |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Bright Star Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bright-star-nursery-ey441200) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Castle View Private Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/castle-view-private-day-nursery-314076) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Mains House Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/mains-house-nursery-ey551880) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [The Village Montessori Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-village-montessori-nursery-school-ey441567) | Good |  |  | 1.3 miles |
| [2nd Home Childcare Ltd@Barley Mow](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/2nd-home-childcare-ltd-barley-mow-ey475614) | Good |  |  | 1.5 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Selby Cottage Childcare Centre's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Selby Cottage Childcare Centre Outstanding at its inspection on 24 June 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Selby Cottage Childcare Centre take?

Selby Cottage Childcare Centre is registered with Ofsted for up to 77 children at any one time.

### Who runs Selby Cottage Childcare Centre?

Selby Cottage Childcare Centre is run by Durham County Council, which runs 4 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Selby Cottage Childcare Centre?

Chester-le-Street is the nearest station we know of, 0.6 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Selby Cottage Childcare Centre?

You can call 0300 026 4095.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY446983)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Selby+Cottage+Childcare+Centre&query_place_id=ChIJlYYcCYp7fkgR6lHSXbIZH6I)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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