Nursery Advice
Claim Your Nursery

Find a Nursery in Newcastle upon Tyne

4.2★ average from 675 Google reviews

Our directory covers 55 day nurseries in Newcastle upon Tyne, all registered with Ofsted. At their latest inspection: 12 rated Outstanding, 39 rated Good, 1 currently Requires Improvement — 98% 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 675 Google reviews across 37 of these nurseries, averaging 4.2★. 40 confirm they accept government-funded hours, 40 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 Newcastle upon Tyne at a glance

Based on Ofsted's register and Google reviews for every day nursery in Newcastle upon Tyne.

55
Ofsted-registered nurseries
98%
Good or Outstanding
4.2★
675 Google reviews
40
Accept funded hours
40
Take under-twos

Latest Ofsted grades

  • Outstanding12
  • Good39
  • Requires improvement1

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

Highest rated in Newcastle upon Tyne

Towns & areas in Newcastle upon Tyne

All day nurseries in Newcastle upon Tyne

Frequently asked questions

How many day nurseries are there in Newcastle upon Tyne?
We list 55 Ofsted-registered day nurseries in Newcastle upon Tyne, 54 of which have a Newcastle upon Tyne address. The list is rebuilt from Ofsted's official register, so closures and new registrations show up within a week.
Which nurseries near Newcastle upon Tyne are rated Outstanding?
12 nurseries are currently rated Outstanding by Ofsted in Newcastle upon Tyne, including Newcastle College Day Nursery. 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 Newcastle upon Tyne?
Across 37 nurseries with enough reviews to average, parents in Newcastle upon Tyne have left 675 Google reviews at an average of 4.2★. 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 Newcastle upon Tyne?
40 of the 55 nurseries in Newcastle upon Tyne (73%) 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 Newcastle upon Tyne take babies?
40 settings in Newcastle upon Tyne 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.