--- title: "Little Tinklers Day Nursery, Newcastle Upon Tyne" description: "Little Tinklers, a day nursery in Newcastle Upon Tyne — rated Outstanding by Ofsted. See fees, opening hours, photos and contact details." lang: en-GB json-ld: | [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "WebSite", "name": "Nursery Advice", "url": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk", "description": "Search and compare UK nurseries. Ofsted ratings, fees, opening hours, Google reviews and inspection history — all in one place.", "inLanguage": "en-GB", "potentialAction": { "@type": "SearchAction", "target": { "@type": "EntryPoint", "urlTemplate": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/search?q={search_term_string}" }, "query-input": "required name=search_term_string" } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Organization", "name": "Nursery Advice", "url": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk", "description": "Search and compare UK nurseries. 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Little Tinklers # Little Tinklers in Newcastle upon Tyne Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Outstanding (Feb 2024) · 5.0 (2 Google reviews) · Ponteland Childrens Centre, Thornhill Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE20 9QB · Northumberland Number of places 45 places Age range 1–4 yrs Last inspected Feb 2024 Local authority Northumberland About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - Reviews - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [Reviews](#reviews) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Little Tinklers is an Ofsted-rated 'Outstanding' nursery in Newcastle Upon Tyne, offering exceptional childcare for children aged 1 to 4 years. 30pm, it provides a vibrant and stimulating environment where children make superb progress. The day nursery, established in 2016, ensures children are incredibly happy, safe, and secure, arriving eager to explore and learn. Staff at Little Tinklers forge excellent relationships with children and their families, serving as outstanding role models who consistently encourage good manners, sharing, turn-taking, and mutual respect. The curriculum is purposefully planned and sequenced, ensuring all children make excellent progress. Communication and language skills are supported to the highest level, with staff skilfully narrating play, extending ideas, and introducing new vocabulary. The day nursery effectively supports children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), collaborating with professionals such as portage and the local authority to provide timely and significant interventions. An outdoor classroom in the garden enhances learning and curiosity, providing opportunities to explore large loose parts and an allotment. What it's like Children make superb progress in this exceptional, vibrant nursery. They are incredibly happy, safe and secure, and arrive eager to explore and learn. Staff forge excellent relationships with children and their families, and are excellent role models, continually encouraging children to use good manners, share, take turns and respect each other. Outstanding Ofsted rating Ages 1-4 years All year round care Excellent SEND support Outdoor classroom Strong parent partnerships ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) ## Key facts Opening hours Monday to Friday all year round. Sessions are from 7.30am until 6.30pm. Term time / All Year All Year Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Little Tinklers Last inspected 14 February 2024 · Julie Campbell Safeguarding effective Overall effectiveness Outstanding Quality of education Outstanding Behaviour and attitudes Outstanding Personal development Outstanding Leadership and management Outstanding What it's like to attend Children make superb progress in this exceptional, vibrant nursery. They are incredibly happy, safe and secure, and arrive eager to explore and learn. Staff forge excellent relationships with children and their families, and are excellent role models, continually encouraging children to use good manners, share, take turns and respect each other. Inspector highlights - Children's behaviour is impeccable. They are extremely polite, show kindness and are respectful towards each other. - Children's communication and language skills are supported to the highest level. Staff skilfully narrate children's play, consistently extending their ideas and introducing new vocabulary. - Partnerships with parents are highly effective. Parents are very eager to share highly positive feedback about the nursery. - The leadership team are passionate, dedicated and committed. A high emphasis is placed on staff's well-being. - Staff are inspirational teachers and have exceptional knowledge of child development and the skills children need for future learning. Inspection #10311770 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50241777) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Little Tinklers Inspection date Feb 2024 Inspection no. 10311770 Lead inspector Julie Campbell Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50241777)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY498372) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. Schedule a VisitContact NurseryJoin Waitlist Get in touch ### Contact Phone not yet listed Ponteland Childrens Centre, Thornhill Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE20 9QB ## Explore day nurseries near Newcastle Upon Tyne - [Day nurseries in Newcastle Upon Tyne](/search?q=Newcastle+Upon+Tyne) - [Day nurseries in North East](/search?q=North+East) Is this your nursery? Claim this listing to add photos, pricing, and respond to enquiries. [Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=little-tinklers-ne20-9qb-ey498372) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities are supported extremely well. Excellent relationships with other professionals, such as portage and the local authority, help children receive timely and significant interventions to help reduce any gaps in their learning. Additional funding is used well to support children to make the best possible progress. Outdoor space An outdoor classroom situated in the garden further enhances children's learning and curiosity, including opportunities to explore large loose parts and an allotment. ## Google Reviews of Little Tinklers 5.0 (2 Google reviews) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjUAej_WTc6rbMyKgQMg3ZUGRRri3dRD8RqSipc70p73y6rP_NhzYQ=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba5) Roy Alexander 7 months ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2pkNlFrTlpOWGhuTld4M1V6SmFNMjQxTlRSNlkzYxAB!2m1!1s0x487ddf5b581e58c9:0x958c3f96f93e0e29) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocKjGTGr1L53hOBwbwx0H5TRUTumAN6CX0UQEvbab3Rh1xHOcw=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Star Sarah 9 years ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNRaFpxT1JREAE!2m1!1s0x487ddf5b581e58c9:0x958c3f96f93e0e29) Reviews from Google for Little Tinklers. 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