Nurseries in Heaton
Heaton is a large, mixed residential neighbourhood east of Newcastle city centre, popular with young families and professionals. It offers easy access to parks such as Heaton Park and Jesmond Dene, a range of independent shops and cafés, and frequent bus links into the city. The area has several nurseries and wraparound childcare options serving local primary schools.
Parents in Heaton typically pay £84 per day for childcare, which is slightly 11% higher than the UK average.
- Average Daily Cost
- £84
- Comparison
- +11% vs UK Average
- Total Capacity
- 1,216 places
Nurseries near you in Heaton
Frequently Asked Questions
In Heaton, most private nurseries welcome children from around 3 months old, subject to availability. School nurseries generally offer places from age 2 or 3. Funded early education starts the term after your child turns 3, with some 2 year olds able to access a funded place depending on income or other criteria.
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 Heaton typically range from £55–£100 per day, depending on opening hours, age groups and whether meals and extras are included.
All nurseries and early years settings in Heaton are regulated by Ofsted, with early years funding managed by Newcastle City Council.
Ask about outdoor access, use of local parks, staff qualifications, ratios, how funded hours are scheduled and any additional charges for meals, trips or extended hours.
Applying for funding
Heaton is covered by Newcastle City Council, the local authority for this area. Visit their website to apply for early years funding.
Apply for funding on the Newcastle City Council website
