Day Nurseries Owned by Kid 'N' Play Ltd in Tyne & Wear

My grandson has gone to this nursery for three years and is about to go to school. I can only say that they have been excellent. The staff, through all the rooms, have been caring and friendly and nothing seems to be too much trouble for them. I haven't had much to do with the endangerment team, but they always seem friendly when I come in, with a big smile and say hello. I will miss coming to nursery, but I wanted to thank them all for all their hard work and for looking after my grandson so well.

My son has been at St Gabriels for just over 2 years and we have always been impressed with the level of care and service that he receives. As a parent looking for a suitable nursery during the crazy time of the pandemic, we knew immediately St Gabriels was the right one for us, as the warmth of the staff and transparency of daily routines gave us instant reassurance. He has enjoyed moving up through the rooms and we have enjoyed getting to know all of the staff as they have helped him grow and develop. Making strong connections with his key workers as they have played a big role in his time there. We look forward to sending our youngest there in January and I know this will help to ease me with the transition of going back to work.

My three-year-old daughter has attended the setting since she was three months old, and I can’t say enough about the care and attention St Gabriel’s provides her. My daughter skips into the nursery, and the tired child I get back every evening has tales of wonder and laughter and happiness - it truly is her favourite place. I can’t thank the team enough for what they have done for my little girl- she truly loves her happy place. The manager and deputy manager are wonderful and very helpful - nothing is too much bother - they go above and beyond with me and my daughter. The girls, likewise, they too do more than I expect. Yes, there are some gripes, but considering what we get back, they are very, very minor!

St Gabriels Nursery Gosforth is a great nursery with an outstanding approach to childcare. Both my son and my daughter have been privileged to attend the setting and the care and attention showered on them has been nothing short of wonderful. They truly make my child feel loved, so much that they run to start the day at nursery and cry whenever they have to leave. It’s an absolute pleasure to see the happy faces whenever I pick up. Handovers are great and I am always informed of changes to routines and anything of interest. The staff seem happy and supported and genuinely seem to care for my daughter and my son when he attended. I can’t recommend them enough!

No air con, very very hot in the summer months.

My son loves his time at St Gabriel's. He has made many friends and really enjoys his time there. The soft play is an extra bonus for him. The staff are really caring, and the management is excellent and happy to help with any queries.

My little girl has been attending the nursery since June 2022 and absolutely loves it! The staff are so welcoming and helped put my mind at ease as a first-time mam. As for my little girl, she has come on leaps and bounds since starting the setting. The staff know her personality and always give lovely feedback on her day at nursery.

This is a lovely professional nursery with very high standards. I have had 3 children here over the last 5 years, they have been very well looked after. In my opinion, the best nursery in the area. The staff are excellent and a credit to the nursery, they’re always very understanding and happy to help in any way they can. I simply could not replicate the number of activities and the amount of socialising my children have experienced at nursery. I am most grateful to the staff for encouraging independence and confidence in my social little children.

Writing this review is the least I can do to show my appreciation for the love, care and support the nursery has shown my children. Both my son and daughter have made huge progress since joining. They had previously been at another nursery, which was nowhere near the calibre of St Gabriels. My wife is a secondary teacher and I was a secondary teacher of 10 years, so I know a little bit about education and expectations. St Gabriels has far exceeded any of the expectations I had and has given us hope and confidence that our children can reach their full potential. Especially our son, who was recently diagnosed with autism. I’m not exaggerating to say choosing St Gabriels was one of the best decisions we have made. I have already recommended them to my sister and she is going to enrol her daughter. If you are reading this review and you’re still not sure, then please take my advice and send your child there. It will be one of the best things you will ever do for them.

Both my boys went to this nursery over a 7 year period and we can’t recommend it highly enough; it’s fantastic. The staff are absolutely wonderful at what they do; extremely caring, do so many development activities and always give honest feedback and advice on how your child is progressing; all things which are invaluable to us as full-time working parents. The setting is great too; well stocked with lots of educational toys, books and other things to keep little people busy and super safe. It also has a lovely little reading library, a soft play area and well-equipped bathrooms, which really help with the dreaded potty training! My children would always have outside time in the amazing gardens to run off lots of energy and the food provided was of such a high standard as well. The boys have also made lifelong friendships with lots of other children who attended this nursery and they still talk very fondly of all the staff. Definitely would highly recommend.

My daughter goes to this nursery and she loves it!!! When I pass her over at the door she gets super excited and has always had a great day. I don't worry one bit as I know she is getting the correct care that she needs. The girls that work within the nursery are lovely and dead easy to talk and get along with. 100% recommended!!!

Both of my children attend here. This is an amazing nursery, and both my children are progressing very well here. They both love coming and are very happy here. The staff know the children very well and have an amazing knowledge of each individual child. They are aware of the lie starting points and plan daily activities to support to enable them to progress further and reach their full potential. Staff are always friendly and approachable and go out of the way for both parents and children. Staff care for each child and take interest in them. It’s an outstanding nursery, and I am so glad I chose this one. I would highly recommend to everyone.

My little boy started nursery in September this year, and we have been so pleased with how he has settled in. We were so nervous about him starting nursery, but the staff have been amazing and are constantly keeping us up to date with how he is via the app. The activities he gets to take part in are fun and have helped him to learn lots of new skills. I can't thank the nursery enough for the very positive start ourselves and our son have had to nursery life.

Such a caring and fun environment. Really child-led. Lovely resources. This nursery was recommended by so many friends, and I totally see why. Big range of activities. My daughter always wants to go back at the end of the day. Highly recommend.

I couldn't recommend this nursery more, my boy is in the last year at St Gabriel's and he has had the best time. He has loved each room, each key worker, in fact, all of the staff. He comes home having learnt new things each day every time it is a nursery day he is so excited. There have been times throughout the nearly three years where we didn't know something probably because we are busy but the staff in the office are a great help and will always talk through any problem you may have. I don't have a bad or constructive thing to say, the way they handled the pandemic was brilliant and I know many parents at different nurseries with very different experiences. Send your child here you won't regret it.

Amazing nursery. My twins attended for nearly 3-years and could not ask for more. Supported them and us as young parents with little local support. Always happy to help and answer questions. Focus is on children and their needs. Adapted activities as appropriate to ensure all activities were inclusive for my disabled child. Happy to learn and make adaptions, always supportive and helpful. Wish they could keep children till 18!

I have sent both my children to St Gabriel’s and would highly recommend it. They have a great range of activities, the staff are so caring and get to know each child as an individual. The menu is great and I always feel like my kids are well looked after.

My daughter attended St Gabriel's for 2-years and has now successfully transitioned into primary school. The staff at St Gabriel's are amazing, my daughter loved every one of them. The facilities are excellent and the children have lots of fun, engaging activities to keep them occupied throughout the day. I would highly recommend this nursery to anyone looking for a place within the area.

The staff here are amazing, both my boys attended this nursery from around 9 months old, the care they give the children is exceptional. Both boys formed strong bonds with all staff. Will always be thankful for the care they gave. When my eldest son left for primary school it was very emotional, we as parents also formed great relationships with the staff. Communication between key workers and parents is fantastic. Your child will thrive in this nursery. Meals are always nutritious and yummy, boys never had a complaint.

We are thrilled with the care our daughter is receiving at St Gabriels. They are caring, attentive and keep us well informed of all she has done that day. They prepare amazing sensory, crafts and music activities for the children. The facilities are exceptionally well designed to encourage fun and learning. Our little girl settled in so quickly and is excited to go there.