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daynurseries.co.uk Top 20 Nursery Awards 2021

daynurseries.co.uk Top 20 Nursery Awards North East England 2021


These awards are based on reviews from parents/individuals responsible for a child. Read more about the daynurseries.co.uk 2021 Awards

Winners ordered alphabetically

Adventure Valley Day Nursery & Pre-School
Union Hall Farm, Brasside, Durham DH1 5SG
9.8 89 reviews
Adventure Valley Day Nursery & Pre-School, Durham, Durham
"Both of my children have attended this nursery, and I honestly couldn't be happier with our experience. The staff are absolutely brilliant…"  Read all 89 reviews
  • 94 Places
Group/Owner Farm Day Nurseries

As part of the Farm Day Nurseries group, Adventure Valley Day Nursery & Pre-School is purpose-built to offer the very best early years education within a countryside environment. Offering quality ... Read more

Type of Nursery
  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
Barnwell Daycare
Barnwell Academy, Whitefield Estate, Penshaw, Houghton le Spring DH4 7RT
Top 20 daynurseries award certificate
9.9 58 reviews
Barnwell Daycare, Houghton le Spring, Tyne & Wear
Top 20 daynurseries award certificate
"Barnwell has been an amazing place for our son. The staff are professional, kind, positive and reliable. The large, well-organised and…"  Read all 58 reviews
  • 36 Places
Group/Owner Tyne and Wear Learning Trust

Barnwell Daycare is situated in the Monument Centre at Barnwell Academy and was rated Outstanding by Ofsted in July 2016 and November 2021. The daycare provision is part of the Academy which is ... Read more

Type of Nursery
  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care
Busy Bees Nursery
Priory Road, Newton Hall, Durham DH1 5HW
10 193 reviews
Busy Bees Nursery, Durham, Durham
"Lovely nursery. Staff are fantastic. They really care about the kids. My Son enjoy nursery very well. The staff takes time to get to know…"  Read all 193 reviews
  • 170 Places

Busy Bees Day Nursery provides quality and inspirational learning for children up to eleven years old. They provide a nurturing and caring environment where everyone feels welcome and valued in ... Read more

Type of Nursery
  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care
Ingleby Barwick Childrens Day Nursery
William Crosthwaite Avenue, Teesside Industrial Estate, Thornaby, Stockton-on-Tees TS17 9LX
9.7 153 reviews
Ingleby Barwick Childrens Day Nursery, Stockton-on-Tees, Cleveland & Teesside
"Couldn't recommend the nursery enough. All of the staff are lovely and couldn't be more helpful. My girls love going and have come on leaps…"  Read all 153 reviews
  • 60 Places
Group/Owner Nunthorpe Nurseries Group Ltd

Ingleby Barwick Children's Day Nursery, rated Outstanding by Ofsted in November 2016, offers an experienced and highly qualified team of professionals who expertly guide and support children across ... Read more

Type of Nursery
  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care
Kids 1st Wynyard
2 Wynyard Avenue, Wynyard Park, Billingham TS22 5TB
9.5 127 reviews
Kids 1st Wynyard, Billingham, Cleveland & Teesside
"Kids 1st Wynyard have been absolutely amazing in settling my little boy at nursery. The facilities are great and the staff are fantastic.…"  Read all 127 reviews
  • 108 Places
Group/Owner Kids 1st Nurseries

Kids 1st Wynyard makes a crucial contribution to parents in Billingham and has a team of skilled and experienced professionals support and care for children from the Billingham area. Staff strive ... Read more

Type of Nursery
  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care
Kids Planet High Bank
Cleasby Road, Stapleton, Darlington DL2 2QE
9.0 90 reviews
Kids Planet High Bank, Darlington, Durham
"I couldn't shout it louder how good kids planet high bank is ! Our daughter Gabriella joined when she was 1 Gabriella has SEND and all…"  Read all 90 reviews
  • 140 Places
Group/Owner Kids Planet Day Nurseries

Kids Planet High Bank is an Ofsted rated 'outstanding' nursery (September 2016) situated on a working farm in the village of Stapleton, near the town of Darlington. Nursery care is provided for ... Read more

Type of Nursery
  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care
Kids Planet Southfield
1 Sandersons Terrace, Cramlington NE23 6XD
9.8 72 reviews
Kids Planet Southfield, Cramlington, Northumberland
"Both of my children have attended this nursery. My daughter is in year 1 and still talks about wanting to go back to nursery. My son is…"  Read all 72 reviews
  • 60 Places
Group/Owner Kids Planet Day Nurseries

Kids Planet Southfield was established in 2004 in Cramlington, and has since become well known for the quality of childcare it provides from its warm, homely setting. The nursery puts the needs of ... Read more

Type of Nursery
  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
Kids Planet Westerhope
384-388 Stamfordham Road, Westerhope, Newcastle upon Tyne NE5 5HE
9.9 87 reviews
Kids Planet Westerhope, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne & Wear
"As a first-time Mam, I was incredibly nervous about leaving my daughter in someone else's care just before her first birthday. However, the…"  Read all 87 reviews
  • 59 Places
Group/Owner Kids Planet Day Nurseries

Kids Planet Westerhope welcomes children from birth to five years, all of whom experience a mixture and planned and spontaneous activities and play that are ideal for their age group. The aim is to ... Read more

Type of Nursery
  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care
Little Ladybirds Day Nursery
Ladybird House, Unit 11, Falcon Court, Preston Farm Industrial Estate, Stockton-on-Tees TS18 3TS
Top 20 daynurseries award certificate
10 147 reviews
Little Ladybirds Day Nursery, Stockton-on-Tees, Cleveland & Teesside
Top 20 daynurseries award certificate
"Our little one loves life at Ladybirds, the staff are gorgeous with him and take the time to get to know him and bring out his personality.…"  Read all 147 reviews
  • 110 Places
Group/Owner Clever Clogs Day Nurseries Ltd

Little Ladybirds Day Nursery is an Ofsted rated 'good' nursery (May 2023) situated in a purpose-built venue in Stockton, Teesside. Within the nursery, care is provided for children aged six weeks ... Read more

Type of Nursery
  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care
Little Learners Childcare (N.E.) Ltd
Lovaine Place, North Shields NE29 0BU
9.5 31 reviews
Little Learners Childcare (N.E.) Ltd, North Shields, Tyne & Wear
"My two kids went to Little Learners. My daughter finished in July 2025 and is now in big school. My kids loved the nursery and I loved it.…"  Read all 31 reviews
  • 26 Places
Group/Owner Little Learners Childcare (N.E.) Ltd

Little Learners Childcare is a 26 place day nursery for children aged 3 months to 5 years, located within the grounds of St. Cuthbert’s Primary School and was judged as Outstanding in all areas by ... Read more

Type of Nursery
  • Nursery School
  • Open term time
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care
Minnows Children's Day Nursery
39 Turford Avenue, Bramble Farm, Middlesbrough TS3 9AT
8.8 155 reviews
Minnows Children's Day Nursery, Middlesbrough, Cleveland & Teesside
"Both of my girls went to Minnows while we lived in the Middlesbrough area, and we even carried on for a few months after we moved because…"  Read all 155 reviews
  • 48 Places
Group/Owner Nunthorpe Nurseries Group Ltd

Minnows Children's Day Nursery has an interior purposely converted to suit skilled early years learning, with three activity rooms for each age group and an excellent outdoor play ... Read more

Type of Nursery
  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care
Tynemouth Nursery at Billy Mill
142-144 Queen Alexandra Road West, North Shields NE29 9AF
9.9 198 reviews
Tynemouth Nursery at Billy Mill, North Shields, Tyne & Wear
"Both my boys go to this nursery and the amount of effort all the staff put in is amazing. For Christmas there were parties and photoshoots…"  Read all 198 reviews
  • 64 Places
Group/Owner Tynemouth Nursery Group Ltd

Tynemouth Nursery at Billy Mill is prominently and conveniently located at the end of the Coast Road. In December 2021 the nursery was judged Outstanding by its Ofsted inspection. The building was ... Read more

Type of Nursery
  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care
Tynemouth Nursery at Jesmond
Haldane House, 49 Burdon Terrace, Jesmond, Newcastle upon Tyne NE2 3AE
Top 20 daynurseries award certificate
10 72 reviews
Tynemouth Nursery at Jesmond, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne & Wear
Top 20 daynurseries award certificate
"We love Tynemouth Nursery Jesmond. Our middle child attends currently, our eldest used to attend but has now 'graduated' and our third will…"  Read all 72 reviews
  • 49 Places
Group/Owner Tynemouth Nursery Group Ltd

Situated in Jesmond and recently fully refurbished in 2018, the nursery offers exceptional care to babies and children aged from six weeks to five years. This beautiful property has been fully ... Read more

Type of Nursery
  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care
Zone4kids at Whitley Lodge First School
Whitley Lodge First School, Claremont Road, Whitley Bay NE26 3TX
Top 20 daynurseries award certificate
10 103 reviews
Zone4kids at Whitley Lodge First School, Whitley Bay, Tyne & Wear
Top 20 daynurseries award certificate
"I have used Zone4kids at Whitley Lodge for the past 2 years of summer holiday clubs, and I would highly recommend it to anyone. Everything…"  Read all 103 reviews
  • 51 Places
Group/Owner Tynemouth Nursery Group Ltd

This nursery is exceptional and received an 'outstanding' Ofsted accreditation in May 2018. Situated at Whitley Lodge in the grounds of Whitley Lodge First School the purpose-built stand-alone ... Read more

Type of Nursery
  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care