Childcare and Early Education Providers

I am an Ofsted registered Childminder qualified with NVQ Level 3 Childcare Diploma.

My name is Erica and I live in Jesmond with my husband Stephen and our two children. I previously worked as a children’s nurse so have lots of experience working with children of all ages. I started childminding in April 2026.

I offer a home from home environment where children in my care are valued and nurtured as individuals.

Little Learners (NE) are an OFSTED registered setting in The Blakelaw Centre which opened in September 2019 following the success of our preschool in Fawdon.

We are an OFSTED registered pre-school setting with a Good outcome, based within Fawdon Community Centre offering 2 and 3 year funded places.

I am an Ofsted registered childminder and I attained my 4th 'Outstanding' grade at my last inspection which was in January 2020. I have two level 3 qualifications relating to childcare, and through training I have become an accredited childminder. I have been childminding for 22 years.

Plantpots Playgroup/Preschool is an Ofsted registered nursery for children aged 2-5 years. Based at the Great Park Community Centre in Gosforth.

My name is Rachel. I live in NE3 with my husband and two children. I offer childcare services in this area. I offer term time only childcare, but holiday cover can be discussed. I also take non-funded children as well as funded and can be paid through tax free childcare.

We are a Not-for-profit group keeping our fees low. We offer funded places. 15 hours and 30 hours available.

We provide a happy stimulating, stable and safe environment where every child feels secure and valued using guidance from the underlying principles of the EYFS.

We provide a warm and friendly environment for children to reach their full potential by offering an extensive variety of play opportunities, covering all areas of the Early Years Foundation Stage.

We provide a warm and friendly environment for children to reach their full potential by offering an extensive variety of play opportunities, covering all areas of the Early Years Foundation Stage and our curriculum.

We have a well resourced main room which houses all our resources ie small world toys, building blocks, large/ small cars, garages, castles, dolls houses, chalk boards, a large range of arts and crafts material and equipment, jigsaws for varying ages and abilities, musical instruments, home corner, library area, computer area and changing area.

Free play where children choose from several activities. Healthy snack time. Song time. Physical activity time. Story time. Circle time. Indoor and outdoor play. Computer room. Gardening.

St Martin's Centre Nursery offers high quality care and education and a wide range of exciting and challenging play opportunities to help each child learn and develop to their full potential.