How many day nurseries are there in Gateshead?

We list 46 Ofsted-registered day nurseries in Gateshead, 45 of which have a Gateshead address. The list is rebuilt from Ofsted's official register, so closures and new registrations show up within a week.

Which nurseries near Gateshead are rated Outstanding?

6 nurseries are currently rated Outstanding by Ofsted in Gateshead, including Bensham Grove Nursery School. Outstanding is the top grade and is awarded to a minority of settings, so also compare Good-rated nurseries on hours, fees and location.

What do parents say about nurseries near Gateshead?

Across 16 nurseries with enough reviews to average, parents in Gateshead have left 181 Google reviews at an average of 4.4★. Individual pages show the review text so you can look for recurring themes — settling-in, communication and staff turnover are the most useful signals.

Can I use funded hours at a nursery near Gateshead?

29 of the 46 nurseries in Gateshead (63%) confirm they accept government-funded early years hours. Eligibility depends on your child's age and your working status — check the nursery's own page for which funding codes they take and whether they charge for consumables on top.

Which nurseries near Gateshead take babies?

27 settings in Gateshead are registered to care for children from under two, and baby-room places are usually the first to fill. If you need a place before your child turns one, contact several nurseries as early as you can — waiting lists of six to twelve months are common.

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4.4★ average from 181 Google reviews

Our directory covers 46 day nurseries in Gateshead, all registered with Ofsted. At their latest inspection: 6 rated Outstanding, 33 rated Good — 100% of graded settings in this area are Good or better. 6 settings have already been inspected under Ofsted's new report card, which grades each area separately instead of giving a single headline word. Parents have left 181 Google reviews across 16 of these nurseries, averaging 4.4★. 29 confirm they accept government-funded hours, 27 are registered to take babies under two. Every listing shows the current Ofsted grade, opening hours, published fees and Google reviews so you can shortlist before booking a visit.

Nurseries in Gateshead at a glance

Based on Ofsted's register and Google reviews for every day nursery in Gateshead.

Ofsted-registered nurseries

100%

Good or Outstanding

4.4★

181 Google reviews

Accept funded hours

Take under-twos

Latest Ofsted grades

Outstanding6
Good33

7 awaiting a first inspection or with no published grade, and 6 inspected under Ofsted's new report card.

Highest rated in Gateshead

Kids Planet Gateshead · 4.5★ (55)
The Little Magpies Nursery · 5.0★ (21)
Bensham Grove Nursery School · Ofsted Outstanding

Towns & areas in Gateshead

Gateshead

10 nurseries

All day nurseries in Gateshead

2nd Home ChildcareBarley Mow · Chester Le Street
2nd Home ChildcareChowdene · Gateshead
Bensham Grove Nursery School · Gateshead
Bensham Grove Nursery School at the Elgin Centre · Gateshead
Blaydon Childcare · Blaydon-on-tyne
Bridges Nursery and Out Of School Club · Gateshead
Bright Star Nursery - Birtley · CHESTER LE STREET
Care With Cuddles · Ryton
Cromer Pre-School · Gateshead
Crookhill Early Years · Ryton
Duckpool Pre-School · Whickham
Gateshead Gan · Gateshead
Hawks Road Community Nursery T/A Tik-Tok · Gateshead
Keser Torah Early Years · Gateshead
Kids 1st - Low Fell · GATESHEAD
Kids 1st QE · GATESHEAD
Kids Planet Gateshead · Gateshead
Little Adventurers Day Nursery · Ryton
Little Adventurers Day Nursery Rising Sun · Crawcrook
Little Hearts Pre-School · NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE
Little Willows Kindergarten · Gateshead
Low Fell Community Pre-School · Gateshead
Lyndhurst Early Years @ Cleveland Hall · Gateshead
Nurserytime · Blaydon-on-tyne
Nurserytime Team Valley · GATESHEAD
Rose Villa Day Nursery · Newcastle upon Tyne
Rowlands Gill Under Fives · ROWLANDS GILL
Shira Daycare · GATESHEAD
Spring - Highfield · Rowlands Gill
Spring - Leam Lane · GATESHEAD
Spring - Winlaton · Winlaton
St Agnes Day Nursery · RYTON
St Anne's Pre-School · Gateshead
St Chad's Out of School Care · Gateshead
St Philip's Pre-School · GATESHEAD
Stepping Stones Day Nursery · Newcastle upon Tyne
The Little Magpies Nursery · Ryton
The New Mulberry Bush · Gateshead
The Village Montessori at Wrekenton · Gateshead
The Village Montessori Nursery School · Chester Le Street
Trinity Corner Nursery · Gateshead
Whickham Cottage Nursery · NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE
Whickham Parochial Preschool & OSC · Newcastle Upon Tyne
Willows Montessori Nursery · Ryton
Willows Montessori Nursery (Crawcrook) · Crawcrook

Frequently asked questions

How many day nurseries are there in Gateshead?: We list 46 Ofsted-registered day nurseries in Gateshead, 45 of which have a Gateshead address. The list is rebuilt from Ofsted's official register, so closures and new registrations show up within a week.
Which nurseries near Gateshead are rated Outstanding?: 6 nurseries are currently rated Outstanding by Ofsted in Gateshead, including Bensham Grove Nursery School. Outstanding is the top grade and is awarded to a minority of settings, so also compare Good-rated nurseries on hours, fees and location.
What do parents say about nurseries near Gateshead?: Across 16 nurseries with enough reviews to average, parents in Gateshead have left 181 Google reviews at an average of 4.4★. Individual pages show the review text so you can look for recurring themes — settling-in, communication and staff turnover are the most useful signals.
Can I use funded hours at a nursery near Gateshead?: 29 of the 46 nurseries in Gateshead (63%) confirm they accept government-funded early years hours. Eligibility depends on your child's age and your working status — check the nursery's own page for which funding codes they take and whether they charge for consumables on top.
Which nurseries near Gateshead take babies?: 27 settings in Gateshead are registered to care for children from under two, and baby-room places are usually the first to fill. If you need a place before your child turns one, contact several nurseries as early as you can — waiting lists of six to twelve months are common.