Nurseries in Birtley
Birtley is a busy town at the southern edge of the Gateshead borough, close to the A1 and on the route towards Chester-le-Street and Durham. It offers a mix of traditional streets and newer housing developments, several primary schools and a range of childcare providers serving local families and commuters.
Parents in Birtley typically pay £80 per day for childcare, which is slightly 6% higher than the UK average.
- Average Daily Cost
- £80
- Comparison
- +6% vs UK Average
- Total Capacity
- 528 places
Nurseries near you in Birtley
Frequently Asked Questions
In Birtley, nurseries usually accept children from around 3 months old, subject to availability. School nurseries tend to offer places from age 3, with some 2 year old funded places where families meet the criteria. Funded early education is available from the term after your child’s third birthday.
Across England all 3 and 4 year olds receive 15 funded hours per week with many working families eligible for up to 30 hours. Some 2 year olds also qualify based on household circumstances, and eligible working parents of children from 9 months old may access funded childcare. Tax Free Childcare provides a 20 percent government top up to help with nursery costs.
Nursery fees in Birtley generally range from £50–£90 per day, with costs varying according to opening hours, staffing levels and whether meals are included.
All nurseries and early years settings in Birtley are regulated by Ofsted, with Gateshead Council responsible for administering funded places.
Ask about availability for your child’s age, support for additional needs, daily routines, outdoor space, meal provision and how funded hours fit into the weekly pattern.
Applying for funding
Birtley is covered by Gateshead Council, the local authority for this area. Visit their website to apply for early years funding.
Apply for funding on the Gateshead Council website
