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daynurseries.co.uk Top 20 Nursery Awards 2023

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
9.7 127 reviews
Acklam Children's Day Nursery, Middlesbrough, Cleveland & Teesside
"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
  • 59 Places
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 ... 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
Top 20 daynurseries award certificate
10 197 reviews
Busy Bees Nursery, Durham, Durham
Top 20 daynurseries award certificate
"An absolutely fantastic nursery. I am always encouraged that my daughter is in safe hands due to the warmness and friendliness of all the…"  Read all 197 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
Clever Clogs Day Nursery (Belmont)
New Ferens Park, Belmont Industrial Estate, Durham DH1 1GG
Top 20 daynurseries award certificate
10 152 reviews
Clever Clogs Day Nursery (Belmont), Durham, Durham
Top 20 daynurseries award certificate
"Since my granddaughter started nursery, we have noticed her development has improved greatly, staff members are always informative with…"  Read all 152 reviews
  • 122 Places
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

Type of Nursery
  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full 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
Little Ladybirds Day Nursery
Ladybird House, Unit 11, Falcon Court, Preston Farm Industrial Estate, Stockton-on-Tees TS18 3TS
Top 20 daynurseries award certificate
10 151 reviews
Little Ladybirds Day Nursery, Stockton-on-Tees, Cleveland & Teesside
Top 20 daynurseries award certificate
"The staff at the Little Ladybirds nursery are excellent and always have our daughter's best interest at heart. We really like the updates…"  Read all 151 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
18a Barnstaple Road, North Shields NE29 8QD
9.6 58 reviews
Little Learners Childcare (N.E) Ltd, North Shields, Tyne & Wear
"My son started attending little learners in 2022 when he turned one. I was so nervous about leaving him when I went back to work, but I…"  Read all 58 reviews
  • 32 Places
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 ... Read more

Type of Nursery
  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care
Mains House Nursery
West Lane, Chester le Street DH3 3HL
9.8 34 reviews
Mains House Nursery, Chester le Street, Durham
"My child loves going to this nursery. The staff are brilliant creating a warm and welcoming environment. My child has flourished with the…"  Read all 34 reviews
  • 36 Places

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

Type of Nursery
  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care
Marton Childrens Day Nursery
Martonside Way, Middlesbrough TS4 3BU
10 260 reviews
Marton Childrens Day Nursery, Middlesbrough, Cleveland & Teesside
"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
  • 97 Places
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 ... Read more

Type of Nursery
  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care
Nunthorpe Children's Day Nursery
The Crescent, Nunthorpe, Middlesbrough TS7 0JW
9.9 182 reviews
Nunthorpe Children's Day Nursery, Middlesbrough, Cleveland & Teesside
"My little boy has been with the nursery for some time and he enjoys it very much. Both the children and adults are lovely and all have a…"  Read all 182 reviews
  • 52 Places
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 ... Read more

Type of Nursery
  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care
Spring Nursery Layfield
Spring Layfield, Layfield Primary School, Everingham Road, Yarm TS15 9TF
9.5 45 reviews
Spring Nursery Layfield, Yarm, Cleveland & Teesside
"My son has been attending this nursery for over a year now. I was naturally quite nervous about him starting, but the transition process…"  Read all 45 reviews
  • 48 Places
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 ... Read more

Type of Nursery
  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care
Spring Nursery Leam Lane
129 Cotemede, Leam Lane, Gateshead NE10 8QH
9.9 118 reviews
Spring Nursery Leam Lane, Gateshead, Tyne & Wear
"I had a really hard time leaving my 1yo daughter at nursery when she started as she was in the midst of separation anxiety having never…"  Read all 118 reviews
  • 74 Places
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 ... Read more

Type of Nursery
  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care
Tynemouth Nursery at Battle Hill
Embleton Avenue, Wallsend, Wallsend NE28 9NJ
Top 20 daynurseries award certificate
9.9 62 reviews
Tynemouth Nursery at Battle Hill, Wallsend, Tyne & Wear
Top 20 daynurseries award certificate
"Mason started to TNG when he was six months old, his confidence has grown massively. Mason does a variety of activities and goes on outings…"  Read all 62 reviews
  • 44 Places
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 ... 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
Top 20 daynurseries award certificate
9.9 200 reviews
Tynemouth Nursery at Billy Mill, North Shields, Tyne & Wear
Top 20 daynurseries award certificate
"Our experience with this Billy Mill Nurser been nothing short of fantastic. From the very beginning, my 15 month old has settled in…"  Read all 200 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
10 110 reviews
Zone4kids at Whitley Lodge First School, Whitley Bay, Tyne & Wear
"Great nursery. My daughter has been coming here for a year, and she loves it. She has improved her social skills and loves the staff. We…"  Read all 110 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