Nurserytime in Newcastle upon Tyne

About this day nursery

30am to 6pm, providing childcare for children aged 0-4 years. Inspected by Ofsted on 19th February 2025 and rated 'Good', the nursery provides a nurturing environment where staff are caring and sensitive to children's individual needs and routines, ensuring they settle in well.

The key-person system is effective, with staff planning appropriate learning experiences tailored to each child's interests. The nursery offers an ambitious curriculum designed to promote all areas of learning, leading to good progress in children's development.

Staff are well-prepared to support children with additional needs, working closely with other professionals to provide individualised care. The nursery places a strong emphasis on promoting language and communication through discussions, singing, story times, and access to books, including those children can take home.

Staff are skilled at extending learning both indoors and outdoors, using creative activities like a bear hunt that transitions from outdoor play to indoor construction, fostering imagination and problem-solving. Parents note the good progress their children make in developing language and communication skills since attending Nurserytime.

The nursery also focuses on developing fine motor skills and creativity through activities such as pebble painting, allowing children to explore their own ideas, like self-led colour mixing. Children learn about personal safety, understanding how to walk safely to and from the outdoor play area.

What it's like

Staff are very caring towards the children and ensure a nurturing environment. They offer support and comfort to help them settle, which meets children's emotional needs. All children are making good progress in their development.

Pricing & funding