Childcare and Early Education Providers

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

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.

English Martyrs RC Primary School

English Martyrs’ is a Catholic primary school where the messages of the Gospel are at the heart of everything we do. Our school is a happy place, where the needs of the 'whole child' are at the heart of all we do.

Erica Mounsey

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.

Excelsior Academy

Excelsior Academy opened in 2008 and has since become Newcastle’s most improved secondary school, consistently judged as good by Ofsted. With a unique and innovative approach to learning and teaching centred around the individual strengths, interests and needs of each pupil, our schools within a school model enables us to provide all our pupils with greater attention and care, and this shows in our academic results, particularly in terms of pupil progress.

Fenham Playgroup

We offer an exciting environment where children have safe and secure access to our outdoor play area. 

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.

Footsteps to Far

At Footsteps FAR we are delighted to offer the highest quality care and education for children aged 0-5 years. We pride ourselves in creating a warm, home from home environment where children feel valued, safe and inspired to learn.

Footsteps to Nunsmoor

Footsteps Nunsmoor is an accessible, open plan early years setting, we offer part time places for children aged 2-5 years either morning or afternoon 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.

Gosforth Park First School

The school is a Community Co-educational First School. The building has a large hall and adjoining dining area. We have six classrooms for Key stages 1 & 2. The Foundation Stage Unit for Nursery and Reception age children consists of three classrooms and an outside play area / outdoor classroom.

Grange First School

Grange First School is a community school catering for a maximum of 352 boys and girls between the ages of 3 and 9 years.

Great Park Academy

Our principle aim is to encourage high expectations and high standards of achievement, both academic and personal.

Information from https://childrenandfamiliesnewcastle.org.uk/
Printed on June 16th 2026
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