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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 3ER
9.7 100 reviews
Billingham Childrens Day Nursery, Billingham, Cleveland & Teesside
"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
10 112 reviews
Chilton Meadows Day Nursery, Houghton le Spring, Tyne & Wear
Top 20 daynurseries award certificate
"The most gorgeous nursery with amazing staff, our little boys has loved every minute. From 1 year old he has always ran straight in and not…"  Read all 112 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
"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
  • 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
10 123 reviews
Clever Clogs Day Nursery (Bowburn), Durham, Durham
Top 20 daynurseries award certificate
"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
  • 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
10 44 reviews
Happy Little Sunbeams Day Nursery, Middlesbrough, Cleveland & Teesside
"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
10 59 reviews
Kids Planet Ettrick Grove, Sunderland, Tyne & Wear
"Excellent nursery my child has adjusted to the nursery really really well all staff are lovely and so welcoming, my child has fitted into…"  Read all 59 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
9.9 77 reviews
Kids Planet Kenton Park, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne & Wear
"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
10 151 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
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
9.9 119 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 119 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
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