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Ponteland Private Nursery

Ofsted: Strong standard·
5.0(14 Google reviews) ·103 Cheviot View, Ponteland, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE20 9BH · Northumberland
Number of places
100 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Mar 2026
Local authority
Northumberland

About this day nursery

Ponteland Private Nursery, located in Newcastle upon Tyne, NE20 9BH, provides childcare for children aged 0-4 years. Established on November 28, 2018, this "Childcare on non-domestic premises" setting was rated "Good" by Ofsted in its latest inspection on March 18, 2026.

The day nursery operates Monday to Friday, from 7:45 am to 6 pm, all year round. The day nursery effectively supports children with emerging and identified special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) by working closely with external agencies to address learning gaps.

Children at Ponteland Private Nursery enjoy a wide range of activities, both indoors and outdoors. Toddlers engage in mark-making using water and brushes on outdoor surfaces, while older children benefit from opportunities for exercise and fresh air, including hide-and-seek, climbing, and balancing.

The nursery places a strong emphasis on communication and language development, with staff introducing new vocabulary, songs, rhymes, and signing. Leaders foster strong partnerships with other professionals and actively involve parents in their children's learning, creating a strong sense of community within the nursery.

Our ethos

PPN's educational philosophy emphasises learning through play, recognising and developing each child's inherent abilities. They are committed to treating every child as an individual, respecting diversity, and fostering independence and social skills in a safe and engaging environment. PPN aims to make learning a fun, magical, happy, and positive experience, following the Early Years Foundation Stage curriculum.

What it's like

Children show that they feel safe and happy in the welcoming and inclusive nursery. Staff greet children warmly at the door, where they confidently leave their parents and settle quickly. Children enjoy a wide variety of activities and delight in playing and learning outdoors.

Welcoming and inclusiveOutdoor learningStrong communication skillsCommunity-focusedStrong SEND support

Pricing & funding

Fees are charged per session (full day, mid day, or morning) or as a weekly rate. Additional charges apply for extra hours, registration, and meals during funded hours. Discounts are available for siblings and holidays, and there are no charges for bank holidays or Christmas closures.

Funding accepted

15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)

Good to know

  • Offers a 10% sibling discount.
  • Provides a 50% holiday discount for 3 weeks (term time only).
  • No charges apply on bank holidays or during the Christmas closure.
  • Additional hours and late collection fees apply.
  • Meals during funded hours are subject to an extra charge.
  • Registration fee applies upon booking.

Key facts

Opening hours

Monday to Friday, 7:45 am to 6:00 pm (51 weeks a year, closed Bank Holidays).

Age range

6 weeks to 5 years

Term time / All Year

All_year

Registered with Ofsted

2018

Ofsted Inspection — new report card

Strong standard

Last inspected Mar 2026

Headline: Strong standard

Grade summary

Exceptional
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Strong standard
Expected standard
—
Needs attention
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Urgent improvement
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Each dot represents one of the six inspection categories. Headline is the average of the six grades, rounded up.

Category grades

AchievementStrong standard
Behaviour, attitudes and establishing routinesStrong standard
Children's welfare and wellbeingStrong standard
Curriculum and teachingStrong standard
InclusionStrong standard
Leadership and governanceStrong standard
Age range
0 to 4
Registers
Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register
Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted report for Ponteland Private Nursery

Last inspected 18 March 2026 · Cathryn Clarricoates

Safeguarding effective

What it's like to attend

Children show that they feel safe and happy in the welcoming and inclusive nursery. Staff greet children warmly at the door, where they confidently leave their parents and settle quickly. Children enjoy a wide variety of activities and delight in playing and learning outdoors.

Inspector highlights

  • Children show that they feel safe and happy in the welcoming and inclusive nursery.
  • Children enjoy a wide variety of activities and delight in playing and learning outdoors.
  • Children develop good communication and language skills, supported by staff introducing new vocabulary, singing songs and rhymes, and learning signing.
  • There is a strong sense of community throughout the nursery, with staff maintaining links with the wider community and parents being involved in their children's learning.
  • Managers establish strong partnerships with other professionals, ensuring good support for children with emerging and identified special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).

Areas to develop

  • 1Leaders and those responsible for governance should sustain their work to ensure continued improvement and high standards. They should focus on creating a transformational impact on the outcomes and experiences of children with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
Inspection #10191480 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Children with emerging and identified special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) have good support. Staff work closely with external agencies to address any possible gaps in children's learning. This includes those children with SEND.

Outdoor space

Children enjoy a wide variety of activities and delight in playing and learning outdoors. Toddlers practise with mark making, for instance, when painting with brushes and water on walls and fences outdoors. Children have many opportunities for exercise and fresh air, running vigorously around open spaces outside while playing hide and seek, climbing up steps and slopes, and balancing on beams.

Google Reviews of Ponteland Private Nursery

5.0
(14 Google reviews)
Joanne Applegarth
4 years ago

I have had two of my children attend PPN and I would not hesitate to recommend this setting to anyone looking for childcare. All of the staff provide fantastic care and support to the children ensuring they receive the best learning experience. Both of my boys absolutely loved going to nursery which to us as parents spoke volumes and enabled us to leave the children feeling confident they were happy. The nursery went above and beyond what we would ever have expected and we were so sad when they had to leave to start school. Carry on the excellent work PPN your children are very lucky!

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Don Graham
4 years ago

My Granddaughter started PPN aged 5months it’s been the best thing ever for her she’s learning and thriving from the other children. She goes one day a week, the staff are very friendly and always welcoming she gets excited when she arrives and goes straight in we get to view online throughout the day what shes been up to, had for lunch and how well she’s doing. My daughter spent months before due to find the best place around she found it. Thank you so much to all the staff

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Cheryl Ball
4 years ago

What a fantastic nursery - both of my children have attended since they were 16 months old. Wouldn’t send them anywhere else. The nursery staff are welcoming and nurturing, yet professional and provide the children with fun and engaging activities to stimulate and educate the children. The nursery has always immaculate whenever I’ve been in and I always recommend to friends and family. Thanks PPN

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Pam H
3 years ago

I have been the photographer for PPN for a number of years now so have worked in every room many times and its like one big family. I would have no hesitation in sending my children there. All the staff are so lovely and that shows in the kids.

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Rebecca Reid
4 years ago

Both my children have attended/attend this nursery. They have both thrived at the nursery. The staff are all lovely, caring, kind and always keep me up to date through tapestry. They always plan amazing activities to further the children's development. Thank you for the amazing care of my children.

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Inspection history

Date: April 2022

  • March 2026Strong standard
  • May 2022Good
  • April 2022Good

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