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daynurseries.co.uk Top 20 Nursery Awards 2025

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
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
Billingham Childrens Day Nursery
Bede College, Marsh House Avenue, Billingham TS23 3HB
Top 20 daynurseries award certificate
9.7 100 reviews
Billingham Childrens Day Nursery, Billingham, Cleveland & Teesside
Top 20 daynurseries award certificate
"My son has been attending Billingham Day Nursery since he was 4 months old, and my partner and I couldn't have hoped for a more supportive…"  Read all 100 reviews
  • 50 Places
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 ... Read more

Type of Nursery
  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care
Chilton Meadows Day Nursery
Black Boy Road, Chilton Moor, Houghton le Spring DH4 6LX
Top 20 daynurseries award certificate
10 109 reviews
Chilton Meadows Day Nursery, Houghton le Spring, Tyne & Wear
Top 20 daynurseries award certificate
"Our little boy's nursery has become such an important part of our lives. From the very beginning, the team have shown so much support,…"  Read all 109 reviews
  • 35 Places

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

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
10 153 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 153 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
Clever Clogs Day Nursery (Bowburn)
Durham Road, Bowburn South Industrial Estate, Bowburn, Durham DH6 5AT
Top 20 daynurseries award certificate
10 121 reviews
Clever Clogs Day Nursery (Bowburn), Durham, Durham
Top 20 daynurseries award certificate
"My 3yr old son started this nursery when he was just 9 months old and I knew this had to be the nursery my 1yr old daughter attended. I can…"  Read all 121 reviews
  • 108 Places
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 ... Read more

Type of Nursery
  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
Happy Little Sunbeams Day Nursery
2 Park Road North, Middlesbrough TS1 3LF
Top 20 daynurseries award certificate
10 44 reviews
Happy Little Sunbeams Day Nursery, Middlesbrough, Cleveland & Teesside
Top 20 daynurseries award certificate
"Very friendly and helpful staff. My son loves going there. My son can't speak but staff is very supportive. I can see big progress in his…"  Read all 44 reviews
  • 62 Places

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

Type of Nursery
  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care
Kids Planet Ettrick Grove
49 Ettrick Grove, High Barnes, Sunderland SR3 4AW
Top 20 daynurseries award certificate
9.9 58 reviews
Kids Planet Ettrick Grove, Sunderland, Tyne & Wear
Top 20 daynurseries award certificate
"My two daughters attended this nursery at a start age of 8 months. One attended when it was still under the previous management and the…"  Read all 58 reviews
  • 88 Places
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 ... Read more

Type of Nursery
  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care
Kids Planet Kenton Park
5 Kenton Park Centre, Kenton Road, Gosforth, Newcastle upon Tyne NE3 4RU
Top 20 daynurseries award certificate
9.9 77 reviews
Kids Planet Kenton Park, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne & Wear
Top 20 daynurseries award certificate
"My son has been attending Kids Planet Nursery since he was just 8 months old, and I honestly couldn't have chosen a better place for…"  Read all 77 reviews
  • 58 Places
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

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
18a Barnstaple Road, North Shields NE29 8QD
Top 20 daynurseries award certificate
9.6 58 reviews
Little Learners Childcare (N.E) Ltd, North Shields, Tyne & Wear
Top 20 daynurseries award certificate
"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
Top 20 daynurseries award certificate
9.8 34 reviews
Mains House Nursery, Chester le Street, Durham
Top 20 daynurseries award certificate
"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
The Montessori People Thornaby
Thornaby Family Hub, Tedder Avenue, Thornaby, Stockton-on-Tees TS17 9JP
Top 20 daynurseries award certificate
10 51 reviews
The Montessori People Thornaby, Stockton-on-Tees, Cleveland & Teesside
Top 20 daynurseries award certificate
"The staff are absolutely brilliant in the nursery. They're all so polite and lovely. I feel so reassured when I go to work knowing my son…"  Read all 51 reviews
  • 120 Places

The Montessori People is a nursery school in Thornaby which cares for over 120 children. Staff are highly-qualified and highly-motivated and do their utmost to ensure that each child reaches their ... Read more

Type of Nursery
  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care
RAFA Kidz Boulmer
Portal Place, Longhoughton, Alnwick NE66 3JN
Top 20 daynurseries award certificate
10 33 reviews
RAFA Kidz Boulmer, Alnwick, Northumberland
Top 20 daynurseries award certificate
"The nursery is efficiently run, welcoming, caring. Activities are varied, imaginative, enjoyable. Staff are thoughtful, approachable,…"  Read all 33 reviews
  • 40 Places
Group/Owner RAFA Kidz

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 ... 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
Top 20 daynurseries award certificate
9.9 118 reviews
Spring Nursery Leam Lane, Gateshead, Tyne & Wear
Top 20 daynurseries award certificate
"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 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