Best nurseries in Benton
6 Ofsted-registered nurseries and pre-schools in North Tyneside, best Ofsted result first: the latest report card or overall grade, then the most recent inspection. Childminders are not listed (Ofsted does not publish their addresses).
| # | Nursery | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hadrian Bears Playgroup Sessional day care · 24 places · NE28 9HA | Good (2023) |
| 2 | Field House Nursery Full day care · 119 places · NE12 8BP | Good (2023) |
| 3 | Bright Start Childcare at Solway House Full day care · 75 places · NE12 8AN | Good (2023) |
| 4 | Little Twisters Full day care · 60 places · NE12 9SZ | Good (2022) |
| 5 | Good Time Childcare At Redesdale Full day care · 48 places · NE28 8TS | Good (2021) |
| 6 | The Tim Lamb Children's Centre Sessional day care · NE12 9SS | Not yet inspected |
How much does nursery cost in Benton?
Typical weekly nursery prices for a child under two in North East, from the Coram Childcare Survey 2026. A guide only: ask each nursery for its own fees.
Working parents in England can get 30 funded hours a week in term time from when their child is 9 months old, so a 25-hour place can cost little or nothing in term time. Every 3 and 4 year old gets at least 15 funded hours. Funded hours cover 38 weeks a year; nurseries can charge for extra hours, meals and activities. Check what you can get at Childcare Choices.
Questions
What are the best nurseries in Benton?
There are 6 nurseries and pre-schools in Benton; listed first: Hadrian Bears Playgroup, Field House Nursery, Bright Start Childcare at Solway House.
How much does nursery cost in Benton?
In North East, a part-time place (25 hours a week) for a child under two typically costs £166 a week without funded hours (Coram Childcare Survey 2026). Working parents can get 30 funded hours a week in term time from 9 months.
How many nurseries are there in Benton?
6 Ofsted-registered nurseries and pre-schools, 5 of them inspected so far.
Nurseries nearby
Longbenton · Tynemouth · Wallsend · Whitley Bay · Whitley
Neighbourhoods
Source: Ofsted early years inspections. Ofsted's report card (from November 2025) grades curriculum, achievement, behaviour, children's welfare and leadership as exceptional, strong, expected, needs attention or urgent improvement; earlier inspections gave one overall grade.