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daynurseries.co.uk Top 20 Nursery Awards 2026

daynurseries.co.uk Top 20 Nursery Awards North East England 2026


These awards are based on reviews from parents/individuals responsible for a child. Read more about the daynurseries.co.uk 2026 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
Busy Bees Nursery
Priory Road, Newton Hall, Durham DH1 5HW
Top 20 daynurseries award certificate
10 196 reviews
Busy Bees Nursery, Durham, Durham
Top 20 daynurseries award certificate
"I highly recommend this nursery. Since my daughter was a baby she had been there and I always was happy with everything. From the career,…"  Read all 196 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
Busy Bees Sunderland, Doxford
Glanville Road, Doxford Business Park, Sunderland SR3 3UY
Top 20 daynurseries award certificate
9.9 55 reviews
Busy Bees Sunderland, Doxford, Sunderland, Tyne & Wear
Top 20 daynurseries award certificate
"We honestly couldn't be happier with this nursery. The staff are all absolutely amazing, so caring, patient, and genuinely invested in…"  Read all 55 reviews
  • 90 Places
Group/Owner Busy Bees Nurseries Ltd

Busy Bees Sunderland, on Doxford Business Park, is a purpose-built childcare facility with landscaped gardens, a selection of versatile play rooms suitable for all pre-school age groups and a ... 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
10 111 reviews
Chilton Meadows Day Nursery, Houghton le Spring, Tyne & Wear
Top 20 daynurseries award certificate
"Fantastic start for our child at the nursery. Every staff member has been excellent and we already feel our child is a big part of their…"  Read all 111 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
10 152 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
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
Kids 1st Hexham
Maidens Walk, Hexham NE46 1DR
Top 20 daynurseries award certificate
9.9 85 reviews
Kids 1st Hexham, Hexham, Northumberland
Top 20 daynurseries award certificate
"My experience with kids 1st hexham over the several months that my daughter has been at the nursery has been very positive, from security…"  Read all 85 reviews
  • 110 Places
Group/Owner Kids 1st Nurseries

Kids 1st Hexham is located behind Hexham General Hospital and provides care for children who are encouraged to take advantage of a wide range of play resources and group activities for the early ... Read more

Type of Nursery
  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care
Kids Planet Southridge
Cranleigh Place, Whitley Bay NE25 9UD
Top 20 daynurseries award certificate
9.9 37 reviews
Kids Planet Southridge, Whitley Bay, Tyne & Wear
Top 20 daynurseries award certificate
"We recently relocated to the area with our 2-year-old and Kids Planet Southridge have been amazing at caring for and settling in our son.…"  Read all 37 reviews
  • 112 Places
Group/Owner Kids Planet Day Nurseries

Kids Planet Southridge has a team of caring, qualified staff who help children thrive. The nursery uses early years philosophies including Montessori, Piaget, Reggio Emilia and Vygotsky. ... Read more

Type of Nursery
  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care
Kids Planet Westerhope
384-388 Stamfordham Road, Westerhope, Newcastle upon Tyne NE5 5HE
Top 20 daynurseries award certificate
9.9 87 reviews
Kids Planet Westerhope, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne & Wear
Top 20 daynurseries award certificate
"As a first-time Mam, I was incredibly nervous about leaving my daughter in someone else's care just before her first birthday. However, the…"  Read all 87 reviews
  • 59 Places
Group/Owner Kids Planet Day Nurseries

Kids Planet Westerhope welcomes children from birth to five years, all of whom experience a mixture and planned and spontaneous activities and play that are ideal for their age group. The aim is to ... 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 Pioneers Nursery & Pre-school, Hetton
Houghton Road, Houghton le Spring DH5 9PG
Top 20 daynurseries award certificate
10 94 reviews
Little Pioneers Nursery & Pre-school, Hetton, Houghton le Spring, Tyne & Wear
Top 20 daynurseries award certificate
"All staff go above and beyond to make the environment feel warm, secure, loving and a wonderful place to be for all of the children to…"  Read all 94 reviews
  • 73 Places
Group/Owner Your Coop Little Pioneers

Refurbished in 2022, Little Pioneers Hetton has a comfortable and encouraging environment that's safe for the development of your child. Their experienced nursery practitioners provide personalised ... Read more

Type of Nursery
  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care
Little Pioneers Nursery & Pre-School, Newcastle
1 Neville Street, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 5DP
Top 20 daynurseries award certificate
9.9 141 reviews
Little Pioneers Nursery & Pre-School, Newcastle, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne & Wear
Top 20 daynurseries award certificate
"I could not praise or recommend this nursery enough, to have a prem baby born at 25 weeks, who may need a little extra support, the worry n…"  Read all 141 reviews
  • 116 Places
Group/Owner Your Coop Little Pioneers

Refurbished in 2020 and located conveniently right in the heart of Newcastle, Little Pioneers Nursery & Pre-School Newcastle is spacious and bright, with large rooms for each age group and a sensory ... 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
Shotley Bridge Nursery School Ltd
36-38 Derwent Street, Blackhill, Consett DH8 8LY
Top 20 daynurseries award certificate
9.9 100 reviews
Shotley Bridge Nursery School Ltd, Consett, Durham
Top 20 daynurseries award certificate
"Shotley Bridge nursery has been such a lovely and caring place for my little boy, who had no prior experience in care or away from me (his…"  Read all 100 reviews
  • 98 Places
Group/Owner Phoenix Park Nursery Ltd

Shotley Bridge Nursery School Ltd, in Durham, takes pride in having built up a strong reputation amongst local parents and families for exceptional childcare and an environment in which children are ... Read more

Type of Nursery
  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
Teesdale Childrens Day Nursery
Yale Crescent, Teesdale Park, Thornaby, Stockton-on-Tees TS17 6PS
Top 20 daynurseries award certificate
9.9 178 reviews
Teesdale Childrens Day Nursery, Stockton-on-Tees, Cleveland & Teesside
Top 20 daynurseries award certificate
"The nursery is very good at keeping the children safe, up to data for parents, communication is brilliant. Staff are lovely all of them.…"  Read all 178 reviews
  • 62 Places
Group/Owner Nunthorpe Nurseries Group Ltd

Teesdale Childrens Day Nursery are very proud to have an 'Outstanding' Ofsted report from January 2017. The staff team are focused on providing quality childcare and education for the children who ... 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
9.9 198 reviews
Tynemouth Nursery at Billy Mill, North Shields, Tyne & Wear
Top 20 daynurseries award certificate
"Both my boys go to this nursery and the amount of effort all the staff put in is amazing. For Christmas there were parties and photoshoots…"  Read all 198 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