Opening hours
Monday to Friday, 7.30am until 6pm
Tynemouth Nursery at Jesmond
Ofsted: Good
(Jun 2025)
Number of places
49 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Jun 2025
Local authority
Newcastle upon Tyne
About this day nursery
Tynemouth Nursery at Jesmond is part of the Tynemouth Nursery Group, a childcare provider with a long-standing reputation for excellence since its establishment in 1999. Founded by parents Kaye and Robert Kilsby, the group has consistently aimed to deliver exceptional childcare services across all its locations.
The nursery focuses on maintaining high standards, regularly conducting internal evaluations and external audits to ensure every setting operates at an "outstanding" level, aligning with the latest Ofsted criteria. The group values parent feedback, which has contributed to its strong reputation and consistent occupancy, predominantly through word-of-mouth referrals.
The commitment to quality care ensures a warm, friendly, and homely environment for all children.
What it's like
Staff well-being is a priority for leaders, contributing to high morale and a positive atmosphere. Children form close bonds with familiar staff, showing a secure sense of belonging. The bespoke curriculum helps children learn new skills, knowledge, and develop positive attitudes, supported by staff’s good teaching.
Established since 1999Family-owned and operatedCommitment to Ofsted "Outstanding" ratingsStrong parent testimonials
Pricing & funding
Pricing on request
This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability.
Key facts
Term time / All Year
All Year
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted rating for Tynemouth Nursery at Jesmond
Last inspected 4 June 2025 · Clare Wilkins
Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership and management
Good
What it's like to attend
Staff well-being is a priority for leaders, contributing to high morale and a positive atmosphere. Children form close bonds with familiar staff, showing a secure sense of belonging. The bespoke curriculum helps children learn new skills, knowledge, and develop positive attitudes, supported by staff’s good teaching.
Inspector highlights
- Staff well-being is a priority, leading to high morale and a positive atmosphere.
- The bespoke curriculum takes account of children's all-round learning and development.
- Children develop positive attitudes and behaviours, learning empathy and building friendships.
- All children enjoy time outdoors each day and benefit from fresh air and exercise.
- Leaders seek the views of parents, staff and children to inform plans for ongoing development.
Areas to develop
- 1minimise distractions to increase children's ability to listen and concentrate during activities
- 2help children to strengthen their understanding of how good hygiene habits support their good health.
Inspection #10398603 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report
What parents say
Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection
Parents praise staff for their excellent communication with them.
parents are involved in their children's education and appreciate the breadth and variety of activities that staff provide.
Inclusion & environment
How they support every child
SEND provision
Close working relationships with other professionals involved in children's care and learning help staff to use targeted strategies to support children's particular needs.
Outdoor space
All children enjoy time outdoors each day and benefit from fresh air and exercise. Leaders embrace staff's vision for developing a nature area in the garden, which aims to enhance children's outdoor experiences.
Parent Reviews of Tynemouth Nursery at Jesmond
5.0
(3)
Nancy Straughan
4 months ago
My son has been going to Tynemouth Nursery in Jesmond for over a year and we are both so happy. The staff are amazing and so caring, he really feels well looked after.
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Mike Carter
3 years ago
Fantastic Nursery caring staff
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Clare M
4 years ago
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Inspection history
Date: February 2016
- June 2025Good
- November 2019Good
- February 2016Good
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