Nuuri registered
Bright Horizons Countess of Chester Day Nursery and Preschool
60 places
Ages 3 months to 5 years
3 / 4 inspection score
25 October 2022
Saltney Small Steps
Saltney Ferry Primary School, Saltney Ferry Road Saltney Ferry, Chester, CH4 0BN
Capacity19 places
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Saltney Small Steps
Based on average in CH4 0BN area.
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Saltney Small Steps Nursery is registered for up to 19 children per day. Availability varies by age group and session type.
Book a visit by contacting Saltney Small Steps Nursery directly or using the enquiry form.
One of the closest alternatives to Saltney Small Steps Nursery in Cheshire is Bright Horizons Countess of Chester Day Nursery and Preschool (£67 per day, Good rating, 4.6 km away). You can see the full list of nurseries within 5 km on Nuuri's Cheshire page.
On average, nursery costs £66 per day in Flintshire, depending on the provider and age of your child.
Saltney Small Steps Nursery operates in alignment with the Healthy Eating in Schools (Wales) Regulations and the National Minimum Standards for Regulated Childcare. These regulations, strengthened in 2025, place a high priority on reducing free sugars and ensuring age-appropriate portion sizes. Saltney Small Steps Nursery establishes individual dietary profiles for every child to manage allergies and religious preferences. The nursery is responsible for ensuring that all food and drink provided supports healthy habits, with staff receiving dedicated training on the latest nutritional analysis and food safety standards to protect children with specific medical needs.
Indicative monthly nursery costs for each age band and attendance pattern, for an average working parent with standard funding assumptions used on nursery profiles. Figures are illustrative only; confirm with the nursery. Hover a cell for the indicative yearly total, or use a screen reader for the same detail in each cell.
As a working example, for a 1 year old attending 3½ days per week, the indicative cost is £796 per month or £9,550 per year.
Estimated nursery costs by age and days per week. Scroll horizontally for more attendance options.
| Age | 2 days per week | 2½ days per week | 3 days per week | 3½ days per week | 4 days per week | 4½ days per week | 5 days per week |
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| 3-8m | £440 / monthIndicative yearly: £5,280. | £550 / monthIndicative yearly: £6,600. | £660 / monthIndicative yearly: £7,920. | £796 / monthIndicative yearly: £9,550. | £933 / monthIndicative yearly: £11,200. | £1,071 / monthIndicative yearly: £12,850. | £1,208 / monthIndicative yearly: £14,500. |
| 9-11m | £440 / monthIndicative yearly: £5,280. | £550 / monthIndicative yearly: £6,600. | £660 / monthIndicative yearly: £7,920. | £796 / monthIndicative yearly: £9,550. | £933 / monthIndicative yearly: £11,200. | £1,071 / monthIndicative yearly: £12,850. | £1,208 / monthIndicative yearly: £14,500. |
| 1y | £440 / monthIndicative yearly: £5,280. | £550 / monthIndicative yearly: £6,600. | £660 / monthIndicative yearly: £7,920. | £796 / monthIndicative yearly: £9,550. | £933 / monthIndicative yearly: £11,200. | £1,071 / monthIndicative yearly: £12,850. | £1,208 / monthIndicative yearly: £14,500. |
| 2y | £440 / monthIndicative yearly: £5,280. | £550 / monthIndicative yearly: £6,600. | £660 / monthIndicative yearly: £7,920. | £796 / monthIndicative yearly: £9,550. | £933 / monthIndicative yearly: £11,200. | £1,071 / monthIndicative yearly: £12,850. | £1,208 / monthIndicative yearly: £14,500. |
| 3y | £82 / monthIndicative yearly: £979. | £102 / monthIndicative yearly: £1,224. | £122 / monthIndicative yearly: £1,469. | £232 / monthIndicative yearly: £2,789. | £342 / monthIndicative yearly: £4,109. | £452 / monthIndicative yearly: £5,429. | £562 / monthIndicative yearly: £6,749. |
| 4y+ | £82 / monthIndicative yearly: £979. | £102 / monthIndicative yearly: £1,224. | £122 / monthIndicative yearly: £1,469. | £232 / monthIndicative yearly: £2,789. | £342 / monthIndicative yearly: £4,109. | £452 / monthIndicative yearly: £5,429. | £562 / monthIndicative yearly: £6,749. |
For example, figures are nursery fees before savings from Tax-Free Childcare or similar schemes where eligible. Use the full Nuuri childcare cost calculator to change age, days, and funding.