# Wingate Childcare in Nature

Wingate Childcare in Nature is a full-day nursery at Park Cottage, Welfare Grounds, Wingate, TS28 5AL, in Station Town, Durham. It is registered for 48 children. It is run by Wingate Childcare Community Interest Company.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/wingate-childcare-in-nature-2864762  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Park Cottage, Welfare Grounds, Wingate, TS28 5AL
- Registered places: 48
- Run by: [Wingate Childcare Community Interest Company](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/wingate-childcare-community-interest-company)
- Ofsted URN: 2864762

## Ofsted and official records

Not yet inspected by Ofsted. The nursery is registered and has not had its first inspection yet.

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since October 2025 (Reference 2864762). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2864762)
- Inspections on record: None yet. Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2864762)
- Registered places: 48 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2864762)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Park Cottage, Welfare Grounds, Wingate, TS28 5AL

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=54.721722,-1.381790

- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles

© 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wingate Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Good (January 2023) |  | 0.3 miles |
| St Marys Catholic Primary School, Wingate | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (April 2024) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Wingate Community Nursery School | Nursery | 2–4 | Report card (June 2026) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Deaf Hill Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Good (May 2022) | yes | 1.3 miles |
| Hutton Henry CofE (Controlled) Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (April 2024) |  | 1.5 miles |
| Wellfield School | Secondary | 11–16 | Report card (May 2026) |  | 0.7 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Wingate Community Childcare Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/wingate-community-childcare-ltd-ey336563) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Wheatley Hill Community Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/wheatley-hill-community-nursery-2906904) |  |  |  | 2.1 miles |
| [Wheatley Hill Community Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/wheatley-hill-community-nursery-ltd-ey330506) | Good |  |  | 2.1 miles |
| [Trimdon's Little Tykes Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/trimdons-little-tykes-ltd-ey219613) | Good |  |  | 2.3 miles |
| [Playology Forest School Castle Eden Dene](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/playology-forest-school-castle-eden-dene-2758442) | Report card Jan 2026 |  |  | 2.5 miles |
| [Howletch & Shotton Primary Childcare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/howletch-and-shotton-primary-childcare-ey362698) | Good |  |  | 2.8 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### How many children can Wingate Childcare in Nature take?

Wingate Childcare in Nature is registered with Ofsted for up to 48 children at any one time.

### Who runs Wingate Childcare in Nature?

Wingate Childcare in Nature is run by Wingate Childcare Community Interest Company, which runs 2 nurseries.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2864762)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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