Best nurseries in Hexham
6 Ofsted-registered nurseries and pre-schools in Northumberland, 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 | Little Oaks Nursery, Acomb Full day care · 24 places · NE46 4PL | Outstanding (2021) |
| 2 | St Mary's Nursery Full day care · 49 places · NE46 2EE | Good (2023) |
| 3 | Apple Blossom Day Nursery Full day care · 30 places · NE46 3PU | Good (2022) |
| 4 | Kids 1st - Hexham Full day care · 110 places · NE46 1DR | Good (2022) |
| 5 | Hexham Community Centre Playgroup Sessional day care · 48 places · NE46 3NP | Not yet inspected |
| 6 | Little Tinklers Full day care · 39 places · NE46 1QL | Not yet inspected |
How much does nursery cost in Hexham?
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 Hexham?
Of 6 nurseries and pre-schools in Hexham, 1 have Ofsted's top results (Outstanding, or mostly strong or exceptional on the new report card). Listed first: Little Oaks Nursery, Acomb, St Mary's Nursery, Apple Blossom Day Nursery.
How much does nursery cost in Hexham?
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 Hexham?
6 Ofsted-registered nurseries and pre-schools, 4 of them inspected so far.
Nurseries nearby
Ashington (Northumberland) · Bedlington · Berwick-upon-Tweed · Blyth (Northumberland) · Cramlington · Morpeth · Ponteland · Corbridge · Capheaton
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.