Childcare and Early Education Providers

Our directory of childcare (including school age childcare) and early education setting in Newcastle.

Bridgewater Early Years Centre

We provide care and learning in a safe stimulating environment, following the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework. Part-time and full-time places available to suit your needs.  We offer 2 year and 3 year funded places.

Bright Beginnings Children's Day Nursery

Bright Beginnings is a family run, Ofsted registered setting. We provide high quality care for children aged between 6 weeks to 5 years. Offering full and half day sessions and 2,3 & 4 year old funded places.

Bright Minds Nursery @ Kenton School

Bright Minds Nursery @ Kenton School has a vibrant atmosphere, a child directed environment and a huge range of activities that children can choose to play. Children are happy and have a say in the way in which the setting is run. 

Castle Nurseries @ Montagu

We offer a child led based curriculum including music and movement, arts and crafts and have a holistic approach to learning. We offer outdoor activities at all times of the day in our large safely enclosed outdoor areas. Although we are close to the city centre we are located on the edge of the town moor where the children can see cows and horses daily.

Castle Nurseries @ Rye Hill

A range of activities are provided to stimulate progress in all areas of development working to the principle of the Early Years Foundation Stage. Activities are child led and based on their interests and ideas

Castle Nurseries @ Willow Avenue

We pride ourselves on providing a nurturing and uniquely individualised approach. Our staff have bespoke training to ensure we provide the best possible care and education.

Church View Day Nursery

Happy children from just 6 weeks to 5 years learn and develop at Church View Day Nursery. Working within the 'Early Years Foundation Stage' framework we encourage children to initiate their own activities, making decisions and choices for themselves.

Culverdene Day Nursery

From the moment you enter Culverdene Day Nursery you will be impressed by the cheerful rooms and happy faces.

Elmfield Day Nursery

Our established nursery is staffed by a highly qualified and deeply committed team of professionals. the nursery brings a new dimension of care for your baby, toddler or preschool child, providing the perfect foundation for a happy and secure entry into school life.

Footsteps to Dolphin Street

Footsteps Dolphin is an accessible, open plan early years setting, we offer full and part time places for children aged 0-5 years either morning, afternoon or full-day sessions.

Free Spirits Nursery

Free Spirits is a purpose built modular building that is set within the grounds of Freeman Hospital. We have excellent facilities including 6 spacious rooms two garden/ play areas.

Gosforth Nursery

At Gosforth Nursery, we’re proud to provide more than just childcare—we offer a place where little ones thrive. Our caring, experienced team creates strong bonds with each child, nurturing confidence and curiosity from the very start.

With baby sensory rooms, open-plan learning areas, and engaging garden spaces, we deliver a warm, stimulating environment that supports growth at every stage. Based in a vibrant, brand-new setting right between Regent Centre and Gosforth High Street, we’re perfectly placed for families and working parents alike.

Green Tree Nursery

Green Tree Nursery is a 50 place private day nursery situated in Old Benwell Village based in a large 2-storey building, which since 2002 has provided an excellent standard of care and learning experiences to children aged 6 weeks to 5 years.

Information from https://childrenandfamiliesnewcastle.org.uk/
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