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

"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 run... Read more

Type of Nursery

Day Nursery
Open all year
Full Day Care
Sessional Day Care

10197 Reviews

25 1

"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 their... Read more

Type of Nursery

Day Nursery
Open all year
Full Day Care
Sessional Day Care

Busy Bees Sunderland, Doxford Award Certificate

9.959 Reviews

14 1

"Busy bees Doxford is a fantastic nursery with fantastic staff. They have made both my children's journeys within nursery so fantastic. They..."Read all 59 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 dedicated... Read more

Type of Nursery

Day Nursery
Open all year
Full Day Care
Sessional Day Care

Chilton Meadows Day Nursery Award Certificate

10112 Reviews

20 1

"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) Award Certificate

10153 Reviews

19 1

"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) Award Certificate

10123 Reviews

31 1

"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 nursery... Read more

Type of Nursery

Day Nursery
Open all year
Full Day Care

Footprints Day Nursery Wallsend Award Certificate

10101 Reviews

104 Places

Type of Nursery

Day Nursery
Open all year
Full Day Care
Sessional Day Care

9.987 Reviews

14

"I couldn't be happier with this nursery. After taking my daughter out of a previous setting where she struggled to settle, I was naturally..."Read all 87 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 years. The... Read more

Type of Nursery

Day Nursery
Open all year
Full Day Care
Sessional Day Care

Kids Planet Southridge Award Certificate

9.937 Reviews

14 1

"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. Children... Read more

Type of Nursery

Day Nursery
Open all year
Full Day Care
Sessional Day Care

Kids Planet Westerhope Award Certificate

9.888 Reviews

13 1

"My little girl started coming to Kids Planet, Westerhope, in January 2025 and was so shy and would cry going in. Staff went above and..."Read all 88 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 start... Read more

Type of Nursery

Day Nursery
Open all year
Full Day Care
Sessional Day Care

Little Ladybirds Day Nursery Award Certificate

10151 Reviews

33

"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 through... Read more

Type of Nursery

Day Nursery
Open all year
Full Day Care
Sessional Day Care

Little Pioneers Nursery & Pre-school, Hetton Award Certificate

1094 Reviews

Little Pioneers Nursery & Pre-school, Hetton

14 2

"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 childcare... Read more

Type of Nursery

Day Nursery
Open all year
Full Day Care
Sessional Day Care

Little Pioneers Nursery & Pre-School, Newcastle Award Certificate

9.9141 Reviews

Little Pioneers Nursery & Pre-School, Newcastle

32 2

"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 room... Read more

Type of Nursery

Day Nursery
Open all year
Full Day Care
Sessional Day Care

Nurserytime South Shields Award Certificate

9.9100 Reviews

100 Places

Type of Nursery

Day Nursery
Open all year
Full Day Care
Sessional Day Care

1033 Reviews

12 1

"The nursery is efficiently run, welcoming, caring. Activities are varied, imaginative, enjoyable. Staff are thoughtful, approachable,..."Read all 33 reviews

40 Places

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

Type of Nursery

Day Nursery
Open all year
Full Day Care
Sessional Day Care

Shotley Bridge Nursery School Ltd Award Certificate

9.9100 Reviews

13

"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 ICP Educare

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 able... Read more

Type of Nursery

Day Nursery
Open all year
Full Day Care

Teesdale Childrens Day Nursery Award Certificate

9.9178 Reviews

17

"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 Award Certificate

9.963 Reviews

14 3

"Our daughter has been going to Tynemouth Nursery at Battle Hill since she was 11 months old. She's now 20 months old and we haven't got a..."Read all 63 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 parents... Read more

Type of Nursery

Day Nursery
Open all year
Full Day Care
Sessional Day Care

Tynemouth Nursery at Billy Mill Award Certificate

9.9201 Reviews

8 3

"Couldn't be happier with this nursery! We were so nervous to send our first child to nursery but she has settled in so well even though she..."Read all 201 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 Award Certificate

1073 Reviews

8 2

"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

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 modernised... Read more

Type of Nursery

Day Nursery
Open all year
Full Day Care
Sessional Day Care