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daynurseries.co.uk 2023 Top 20 Nursery Awards

daynurseries.co.uk Top 20 Nursery Awards North East England 2023

These awards are based on reviews from parents/individuals responsible for a child. Read more about the daynurseries.co.uk 2023 Awards

Winners ordered alphabetically
Acklam Children's Day Nursery
Acklam Road, Acklam, Middlesbrough TS5 4EB
"Myself and my little girl absolutely love this nursery, she's been going here since she was 8/9 months old she's now 3 and the little..."Read all 127 reviews

Group/Owner Nunthorpe Nurseries Group Ltd

Acklam Road Day Nursery has a range of age-specific rooms that have been tailored to suit the different stages of early years learning. The nursery is well-established in the area, not far from the town... Read more

Opening ScheduleOpen All Year
Sessions Offered
  • Full Day
  • Half Day
Size59 places
Busy Bees Nursery
Priory Road, Newton Hall, Durham DH1 5HW
"I honestly cannot fault Busy Bees in any way whatsoever! From the moment Ace started, the care, kindness and attention he received has been..."Read all 204 reviews

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 their... Read more

Opening ScheduleOpen All Year
Sessions Offered
  • Full Day
  • Half Day
Size170 places
Clever Clogs Day Nursery (Belmont)
New Ferens Park, Belmont Industrial Estate, Durham DH1 1GG
"My son (19 months) absolutely loves nursery and has come on so much since starting. The staff take really good care of him and any issues..."Read all 156 reviews

Group/Owner Clever Clogs Day Nurseries Ltd

Purpose-built in 2007, Clever Clogs Day Nursery is rated as Outstanding by Ofsted (June 2024). Located just two minutes off the junction of the A1 and A690 in Durham, Clever Clogs Belmont provides... Read more

Opening ScheduleOpen All Year
Sessions Offered
  • Full Day
Size122 places
Kids Planet Southfield
1 Sandersons Terrace, Cramlington NE23 6XD
"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

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 the... Read more

Opening ScheduleOpen All Year
Sessions Offered
  • Full Day
Size60 places
Little Ladybirds Day Nursery
Ladybird House, Unit 11, Falcon Court, Preston Farm Industrial Estate, Stockton-on-Tees TS18 3TS
"My daughter attended this nursery from the age of 7 months until she started school, and she absolutely loved it. She has albinism and..."Read all 152 reviews

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 through... Read more

Opening ScheduleOpen All Year
Sessions Offered
  • Full Day
  • Half Day
Size110 places
Little Learners Childcare (N.E) Ltd
18a Barnstaple Road, North Shields NE29 8QD
"We couldn't be happier with the care our little boy has recieved at Little Learners the staff are amazing - kind, caring and genuinely..."Read all 59 reviews

Group/Owner Little Learners Childcare (N.E.) Ltd

The owners of the nursery have extensive experience of working in early years for a substantial amount of years and are “hands on” in the nursery. This building has been renovated from a Church building... Read more

Opening ScheduleOpen All Year
Sessions Offered
  • Full Day
  • Half Day
Size32 places
Mains House Nursery
West Lane, Chester le Street DH3 3HL
"I couldn't be happier with this nursery. Both of my children absolutely love going, and it's so reassuring knowing they're happy, safe, and..."Read all 36 reviews

Mains House Nursery in Durham is 'child-centred' with activities planned around the children’s interests so that they really engage with all the activities and opportunities available. Staff hope... Read more

Opening ScheduleOpen All Year
Sessions Offered
  • Full Day
  • Half Day
Size36 places
Marton Childrens Day Nursery
Martonside Way, Middlesbrough TS4 3BU
"We've had such a positive experience with this nursery. The team are great at communicating and keeping us updated, they take an interest..."Read all 260 reviews

Group/Owner Nunthorpe Nurseries Group Ltd

Marton Children’s Day Nursery employs a friendly and passionate team, trained in all key areas of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) to provide quality childcare. Age-specific rooms are equipped... Read more

Opening ScheduleOpen All Year
Sessions Offered
  • Full Day
  • Half Day
Size97 places
Nunthorpe Children's Day Nursery
The Crescent, Nunthorpe, Middlesbrough TS7 0JW
"My little boy goes to this nursery, he absolutely loves it, it's been amazing for his social skills and development! staff are lovely and..."Read all 188 reviews

Group/Owner Nunthorpe Nurseries Group Ltd

Nunthorpe Children's Day Nursery offers a flexible service to parents with day care, a breakfast, an after-school and holiday club. It also offers two hour sessions and a playgroup. The nursery's... Read more

Opening ScheduleOpen All Year
Sessions Offered
  • Full Day
  • Half Day
Size52 places
Spring Nursery Layfield
Spring Layfield, Layfield Primary School, Everingham Road, Yarm TS15 9TF
"We've had such a lovely experience with the nursery. They made my little boy feel so comfortable, safe and happy, and it was wonderful..."Read all 49 reviews

Group/Owner Spring by Action for Children

Spring Nursery Layfield is based in Yarm and provides day care sessions for children aged from 2 months - 11 years. The nursery is in a purpose-built building situated within Layfield Primary School.... Read more

Opening ScheduleOpen All Year
Sessions Offered
  • Full Day
  • Half Day
Size48 places
Spring Nursery Leam Lane
129 Cotemede, Leam Lane, Gateshead NE10 8QH
"My experience with Spring Leam Lane has been great so far, very helpful and caring staff, really great with the transition of moving our..."Read all 121 reviews

Group/Owner Spring by Action for Children

Formerly known as Leam Lane Day Care, the nursery welcomes families from diverse backgrounds, each with their own needs, values and beliefs. Registered for 70 children from 1 month to 5 years, from 8am... Read more

Opening ScheduleOpen All Year
Sessions Offered
  • Full Day
  • Half Day
Size74 places
Tynemouth Nursery at Battle Hill
Embleton Avenue, Wallsend NE28 9NJ
"Our daughter has been going to Tynemouth Nursery at Battle Hill since she was 11 months old. She's now 20 months old and we haven't got a..."Read all 63 reviews

Group/Owner Tynemouth Nursery Group Ltd

This nursery is exceptional and received an 'outstanding' Ofsted accreditation in February 2023. Located on the Tyne Metropolitan College site Tynemouth Nursery at Battle Hill offers care to all parents... Read more

Opening ScheduleOpen All Year
Sessions Offered
  • Full Day
  • Half Day
Size44 places
Tynemouth Nursery at Billy Mill
142-144 Queen Alexandra Road West, North Shields NE29 9AF
"Couldn't be happier with this nursery! We were so nervous to send our first child to nursery but she has settled in so well even though she..."Read all 201 reviews

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

Opening ScheduleOpen All Year
Sessions Offered
  • Full Day
  • Half Day
Size64 places
Tynemouth Nursery at Jesmond
Haldane House, 49 Burdon Terrace, Jesmond, Newcastle upon Tyne NE2 3AE
"I couldn't be more positive about our experience with Tynemouth Nursery at Jesmond! The staff are all so lovely and were brilliant with..."Read all 73 reviews

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 modernised... Read more

Opening ScheduleOpen All Year
Sessions Offered
  • Full Day
  • Half Day
Size49 places
Zone4kids at Whitley Lodge First School
Whitley Lodge First School, Claremont Road, Whitley Bay NE26 3TX
"My son has been attending Zone4kids at Whitley Lodge since he was 2, he is now 6 and continues to attend twice a week for wrap around care...."Read all 134 reviews

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 nursery... Read more

Opening ScheduleOpen All Year
Sessions Offered
  • Full Day
  • Half Day
Size51 places