# Tilly-Mints Cherubs Day Nursery Ltd

Tilly-Mints Cherubs Day Nursery Ltd is a full-day nursery at 10 Queens Road, Consett, DH8 0BH, in Blackhill, Durham. It is registered for 75 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in July 2021, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 3.4 from 10 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tilly-mints-cherubs-day-nursery-ltd-ey556308  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 10 Queens Road, Consett, DH8 0BH
- Registered places: 75
- Website: https://tillymintscherubs.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY556308

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 30 July 2021, 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/EY556308

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since January 2018 (Reference EY556308). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY556308)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 30 July 2021). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY556308)
- Registered places: 75 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY556308)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 11 June 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/741525)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 10 Queens Road, Consett, DH8 0BH

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=54.862164,-1.845997

- 15 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Blackhill & Consett Park, 0.3 miles
- Park: The Heaps Country Park, 0.4 miles
- Park: Genesis Way Park, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 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 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: 3.4 out of 5 from 10 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benfieldside Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (June 2024) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Blackhill | Primary | 5–11 | School remains Good (March 2024) |  | 0.6 miles |
| St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Consett | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (February 2025) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Shotley Bridge Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Good (October 2023) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Consett Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | School remains Good (September 2023) |  | 0.9 miles |
| Consett Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (March 2023) |  | 1.0 miles |
| Beechdale Nursery School | Nursery | 3–5 | School remains Outstanding (May 2023) | yes | 1.0 miles |
| Villa Real School |  | 2–19 | Improved significantly (May 2025) | yes | 1.0 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 |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Happy Smiles](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/happy-smiles-2752668) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Big Hands Little Hands Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/big-hands-little-hands-nursery-school-2659528) | Good |  |  | 1.4 miles |
| [New Beginnings (Moorside)](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/new-beginnings-moorside-ey356648) | Good |  |  | 2.0 miles |
| [Conkers Life Kindergarten](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/conkers-life-kindergarten-2899050) |  |  |  | 3.5 miles |
| [Kidz Village Nursery & Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kidz-village-nursery-and-pre-school-ey468849) | Good |  |  | 4.0 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Tilly-Mints Cherubs Day Nursery Ltd's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Tilly-Mints Cherubs Day Nursery Ltd Good at its inspection on 30 July 2021, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Tilly-Mints Cherubs Day Nursery Ltd take?

Tilly-Mints Cherubs Day Nursery Ltd is registered with Ofsted for up to 75 children at any one time.

### How do I contact Tilly-Mints Cherubs Day Nursery Ltd?

You can visit tillymintscherubs.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY556308)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Tilly-Mints+Cherubs+Day+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJtVTkfVfRfUgRvSagVjaQL2Q)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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