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4.9★ average from 32 Google reviews

Our directory covers 17 day nurseries within 1 miles of South Shields, all registered with Ofsted. 15 of those have a South Shields address; the rest are in surrounding villages and suburbs but still within a short drive. At their latest inspection: 7 rated Outstanding, 9 rated Good — 100% of graded settings here are Good or better. One setting has already been inspected under Ofsted's new report card, which grades each area separately instead of giving a single headline word. Parents have left 54 Google reviews across 8 of these nurseries, averaging 4.7★. 13 confirm they accept government-funded hours, 7 are registered to take babies under two. Each entry below links to a full profile with inspection history, fees where published, opening hours and Google reviews.

Nurseries in South Shields at a glance

Based on Ofsted's register and Google reviews for settings within 1 miles of South Shields.

17
Ofsted-registered nurseries
100%
Good or Outstanding
4.7★
54 Google reviews
13
Accept funded hours
7
Take under-twos

Latest Ofsted grades

  • Outstanding7
  • Good9

1 awaiting a first inspection or with no published grade, and 1 inspected under Ofsted's new report card.

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Frequently asked questions

How many day nurseries are there near South Shields?
We list 17 Ofsted-registered day nurseries within 1 miles of South Shields, 15 of which have a South Shields address. The list is rebuilt from Ofsted's official register, so closures and new registrations show up within a week.
Which nurseries near South Shields are rated Outstanding?
7 nurseries are currently rated Outstanding by Ofsted within 1 miles of South Shields, including Stanley's At Marine Park, West Park Kindergarten, Whizz Kids Childcare. 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 South Shields?
Across 8 nurseries with enough reviews to average, parents within 1 miles of South Shields have left 54 Google reviews at an average of 4.7★. 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 South Shields?
13 of the 17 nurseries within 1 miles of South Shields (76%) 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 South Shields take babies?
7 settings within 1 miles of South Shields 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.

These nursery listings are compiled from official Ofsted records, nursery websites, details provided directly by nurseries where available, and other trusted public sources. We regularly review and update listings to keep the information as accurate as possible. Learn more