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daynurseries.co.uk 2025 Top 20 Nursery Awards

daynurseries.co.uk Top 20 Nursery Awards North East England 2025

These awards are based on reviews from parents/individuals responsible for a child. Read more about the daynurseries.co.uk 2025 Awards

Winners ordered alphabetically
Barnwell Daycare
Barnwell Academy, Whitefield Estate, Penshaw, Houghton le Spring DH4 7RT
Barnwell Daycare Award Certificate9.960 Reviews
Barnwell Daycare
Barnwell Daycare Award Certificate
Barnwell Daycare
"I couldn't recommend this day care enough-the staff are amazing, and the skills that they teach the children from such a young age are..."Read all 60 reviews

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 run... Read more

Opening ScheduleOpen All Year
Sessions Offered
  • Full Day
  • Half Day
Size36 places
Billingham Childrens Day Nursery
Bede College, Marsh House Avenue, Billingham TS23 3ER
9.7101 Reviews
Nunthorpe Nurseries Group Ltd
Billingham Childrens Day Nursery
"Our son has attended this nursery since he was just four months old, and we couldn't have wished for a better place for him to spend his..."Read all 101 reviews

Group/Owner Nunthorpe Nurseries Group Ltd

Rated 'Good' in all areas by Ofsted in May 2019, Billingham Children's Day Nursery is located within the grounds of Stockton Riverside College, making it a secure and convenient location to suit local... Read more

Opening ScheduleOpen All Year
Sessions Offered
  • Full Day
  • Half Day
Size50 places
Chilton Meadows Day Nursery
Black Boy Road, Chilton Moor, Houghton le Spring DH4 6LX
Chilton Meadows Day Nursery Award Certificate10113 Reviews
Chilton Meadows Day Nursery
Chilton Meadows Day Nursery Award Certificate
Chilton Meadows Day Nursery
"Fabulous nursery with a lovely, friendly feeling. My daughter loves going and the variety of activities is great. She loves walks to see..."Read all 113 reviews

Situated in Chilton Moor, Houghton-le-Spring, Chilton Meadows Day Nursery is an award winning, family run children's nursery offering a caring and happy learning environment. Established in 2001,... Read more

Opening ScheduleOpen All Year
Sessions Offered
  • Full Day
  • Half Day
Size35 places
Clever Clogs Day Nursery (Belmont)
New Ferens Park, Belmont Industrial Estate, Durham DH1 1GG
Clever Clogs Day Nursery (Belmont) Award Certificate10153 Reviews
Clever Clogs Day Nurseries Ltd
Clever Clogs Day Nursery (Belmont) Award Certificate
Clever Clogs Day Nursery (Belmont)
"Before enrolling my son in a nursery, I'd heard many negative stories, so I was naturally hesitant. That changed the moment we visited..."Read all 153 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
Clever Clogs Day Nursery (Bowburn)
Durham Road, Bowburn South Industrial Estate, Bowburn, Durham DH6 5AT
Clever Clogs Day Nursery (Bowburn) Award Certificate10123 Reviews
Clever Clogs Day Nurseries Ltd
Clever Clogs Day Nursery (Bowburn) Award Certificate
Clever Clogs Day Nursery (Bowburn)
"My little boy absolutely loves going to this nursery. Its not all down the fantastic staff. The nursery is engaging, entertaining and fun...."Read all 123 reviews

Group/Owner Clever Clogs Day Nurseries Ltd

Clever Clogs Day Nursery in Bowburn, Durham is an Oftsed rated outstanding (April 2023) nursery in the North East of England. Situated just off junction 61 of the A1 near Durham Services, the nursery... Read more

Opening ScheduleOpen All Year
Sessions Offered
  • Full Day
Size108 places
Happy Little Sunbeams Day Nursery
2 Park Road North, Middlesbrough TS1 3LF
1046 Reviews
Happy Little Sunbeams Day Nursery
Happy Little Sunbeams Day Nursery
"We couldn't be happier with this nursery. The staff are incredibly caring, friendly, and always make our child feel safe and welcome. It's..."Read all 46 reviews

Happy Little Sunbeams Day Nursery is a wonderful, loving, nurturing and stimulating environment in Middlesbrough, the nursery is an independent, family orientated setting, not a chain. Staff are... Read more

Opening ScheduleOpen All Year
Sessions Offered
  • Full Day
  • Half Day
Size62 places
Kids Planet Ettrick Grove
49 Ettrick Grove, High Barnes, Sunderland SR3 4AW
1061 Reviews
Kids Planet Day Nurseries
Kids Planet Ettrick Grove
"My baby is doing super! She is so cared for and nurtured and is learning so much. All the staff are wonderful. They work so hard in..."Read all 61 reviews

Group/Owner Kids Planet Day Nurseries

Kids Planet Ettrick Grove registered for 88 children aged from birth to six years old. Skilled and professional staff meet the needs of working parents and give children the chance to develop skills... Read more

Opening ScheduleOpen All Year
Sessions Offered
  • Full Day
  • Half Day
Size88 places
Kids Planet Kenton Park
5 Kenton Park Centre, Kenton Road, Gosforth, Newcastle upon Tyne NE3 4RU
1082 Reviews
Kids Planet Kenton Park
Kids Planet Kenton Park
"Having my son settled in to nursery it didn't take long for my daughter Sofia either. Very friendly staff who are supportive and caring..."Read all 82 reviews

Group/Owner Kids Planet Day Nurseries

Kids Planet Kenton Park takes pride in an environment that works to cherish and nurture the early years development of each child, with a reputation for friendliness and hospitality among parents and... Read more

Opening ScheduleOpen All Year
Sessions Offered
  • Full Day
  • Half Day
Size58 places
Little Ladybirds Day Nursery
Ladybird House, Unit 11, Falcon Court, Preston Farm Industrial Estate, Stockton-on-Tees TS18 3TS
Little Ladybirds Day Nursery Award Certificate10152 Reviews
Little Ladybirds Day Nursery
Little Ladybirds Day Nursery Award Certificate
Little Ladybirds Day Nursery
"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
9.759 Reviews
Little Learners Childcare (N.E.) Ltd
Little Learners Childcare (N.E) Ltd
"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
9.836 Reviews
Mains House Nursery
Mains House Nursery
"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
RAFAKidz Boulmer
Portal Place, Longhoughton, Alnwick NE66 3JN
RAFAKidz Boulmer Award Certificate1033 Reviews
RAFAKidz
RAFAKidz Boulmer Award Certificate
RAFAKidz Boulmer
"The nursery is efficiently run, welcoming, caring. Activities are varied, imaginative, enjoyable. Staff are thoughtful, approachable,..."Read all 33 reviews

Group/Owner RAFAKidz

RAFAKidz Boulmer, located very close to station at RAF Boulmer, offers childcare for children aged 0 to 5 years. The nursery serves military personnel and families and the local community. The team... Read more

Opening ScheduleOpen All Year
Sessions Offered
  • Full Day
  • Half Day
Size40 places
Spring Nursery Leam Lane
129 Cotemede, Leam Lane, Gateshead NE10 8QH
9.9121 Reviews
Spring Nursery Leam Lane
Spring Nursery Leam Lane
"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 Jesmond
Haldane House, 49 Burdon Terrace, Jesmond, Newcastle upon Tyne NE2 3AE
Tynemouth Nursery at Jesmond Award Certificate9.973 Reviews
Tynemouth Nursery Group Ltd
Tynemouth Nursery at Jesmond Award Certificate
Tynemouth Nursery at Jesmond
"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
10134 Reviews
Zone4kids at Whitley Lodge First School
Zone4kids at Whitley Lodge First School
"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