Best nurseries in Jesmond
5 Ofsted-registered nurseries and pre-schools in Newcastle upon Tyne, 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 | Ladybird Children's Nursery - St Catherine's Sessional day care · 45 places · NE2 1PS | Outstanding (2025) |
| 2 | The Jesmond Nursery Full day care · 85 places · NE2 2AA | Outstanding (2022) |
| 3 | Plantpots Jesmond Full day care · NE2 3JU | Outstanding (2021) |
| 4 | Tynemouth Nursery at Jesmond Full day care · 49 places · NE2 3AE | Good (2025) |
| 5 | Kids 1st - Jesmond Full day care · 108 places · NE2 3AE | Good (2024) |
How much does nursery cost in Jesmond?
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 Jesmond?
Of 5 nurseries and pre-schools in Jesmond, 3 have Ofsted's top results (Outstanding, or mostly strong or exceptional on the new report card). Listed first: Ladybird Children's Nursery - St Catherine's, The Jesmond Nursery, Plantpots Jesmond.
How much does nursery cost in Jesmond?
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 Jesmond?
5 Ofsted-registered nurseries and pre-schools, 5 of them inspected so far.
Nurseries nearby
Newcastle upon Tyne · Elswick · Gosforth · Newcastle · Coxlodge · Fenham · Westerhope
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.