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Ladybird Childrens Nursery

Ofsted: Good
(Sept 2023)
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4.5(26 parent reviews) ·4-6 Harley Terrace, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE3 1UL · Newcastle upon Tyne
Number of places
56 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Sept 2023
Local authority
Newcastle upon Tyne

About this day nursery

Ladybird Children's Nursery in Gosforth was established in July 2004 and has since expanded to multiple locations across Newcastle, North Tyneside, and Northumberland. As a family-operated business, the nursery is dedicated to providing high-quality, responsive childcare that caters to local needs and supports the community.

Ladybird prioritises creating an engaging and fun nursery experience that builds confidence and trust with parents. The nurturing environment aims to help children flourish, cultivating a love for learning and fostering the development of well-rounded, self-assured individuals.

The nursery offers various options to help families with childcare costs, including tax-free childcare and early years entitlement funding. The nursery's vision is to cultivate an environment where every child feels cherished, thrives, and is encouraged to embrace their childhood.

The educators are committed to challenging and inspiring children, fostering curiosity, and ensuring a safe and happy setting.

Our ethos

“We aim to create an environment in which every child thrives, feels loved and is allowed to be a child. Our intentions for each and every child is to progress and achieve their learning. We as teachers will challenge and create an environment of awe and wonder for each child to be engaged, show curiosity, be happy and feel safe.”

What it's like

Children at Ladybird Childrens Nursery are curious and enthusiastic due to the friendly and caring environment. Staff provide high standards of care through well-established routines and positive relationships. Children behave well, happily participating in activities, and staff tailor support to individual needs.

Family-run businessNurturing environmentFocus on language and physical skills developmentSchool readiness programmeAccepts various funding types

Pricing & funding

Fees are structured around either all-year-round or term-time care for children aged zero to five. Parents can choose between full day, morning, or afternoon sessions. Term-time schedules include a retainer fee for holiday periods, and additional meal charges apply for funded places.

Funding accepted

Tax-Free Childcare15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)15 hours — working parents (9 months–2 yrs)

Good to know

  • Term-time fees include a retainer for holiday periods.
  • Funded places incur an additional charge for meals.

Key facts

Food

Meals and snacks are provided. Nappies, formula milk, and baby food are included for private paying sessions for younger children. Meal charges apply for funded places.

Session types

Full day, Morning session, Afternoon session

Opening hours

Monday - Friday, 7:30am - 6:00pm

Age range

0-5 years

Term time / All Year

All Year

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Ladybird Childrens Nursery

Last inspected 25 September 2023

Safeguarding effective
Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership and management
Good

What it's like to attend

Children at Ladybird Childrens Nursery are curious and enthusiastic due to the friendly and caring environment. Staff provide high standards of care through well-established routines and positive relationships. Children behave well, happily participating in activities, and staff tailor support to individual needs.

Inspector highlights

  • Staff use detailed knowledge of each child to plan next steps in learning.
  • Children show fantastic listening skills, coordination and balance during yoga sessions.
  • Staff support older children to use and understand high-level vocabulary.
  • The nursery cook works with the wider team to ensure all dietary requirements are met.
  • Staff have implemented effective strategies to support children returning after COVID-19 restrictions, leading to good progress in communication and social skills.

Areas to develop

  • 1continue to develop the skills and confidence of less-experienced members of staff to raise the quality of their interactions with children to an even higher level.
Inspection #10310889 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

are very happy with the quality of care and education provided.

receive good communication from staff regarding their child's progress.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

The special educational needs coordinator (SENCo) works alongside families and healthcare professionals to ensure that children with additional needs are well supported in their care, learning and development.

Outdoor space

The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact on children's learning.

Parent Reviews of Ladybird Childrens Nursery

4.5
(26)
Chloe Davison
5 months ago

Both of my boys attend Ladybird nursery and absolutely love it. Every morning they are so excited to go to nursery and talk all about how much they love the staff. The staff are great, caring & very professional, we couldn’t ask for better. I feel confident that my boys are safe while at nursery and have learnt so much in only a year of attending!

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Jennifer Partridge
6 months ago

Outstanding nursery. Our son adores his days at ladybirds. He’s thriving here and I cannot praise the staff enough. It doesn’t look like the fanciest building but what actually matters is the that the kids are well cared for, are safe, happy and received excellent age appropriate education.

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Danni Helm
7 months ago

My eldest went here and absolutely loved it - Beth has left now but Sam still works there and she adored them, and now my youngest attends. She absolutely loves it, she has made lovely friendships and often talks about Liam, Alex and Sam ☺️

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Kerry Nichol
a year ago

My daughter has just graduated from pre school here and I just want to say thank you to all the hard working staff for their time and care they having given her over the past few years. My little girl has grown into a confident clever caring person and it’s all down to this nursery. The staff are lovely and build great relationships with the kids. My family will all miss visiting this nursery. Thank you everything!

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Shaun Dale
7 years ago

Since my child started at ladybird nursery I have seen a change in her for the better she is learning lots of new words and really shining in her development. The staff are really accommodating to mine and my wife's needs when placing our days for our daughter. We are very happy with the services we are getting and cannot fault the staff for their attitude towards caring for children. All in all an absolutely terrific nursey.

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Inspection history

Date: February 2016

  • September 2023Good
  • October 2019Good
  • February 2016Good

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