Best nurseries in Linthorpe
6 Ofsted-registered nurseries and pre-schools in Middlesbrough, 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 | Nature Time Childcare Full day care · 38 places · TS5 6AZ | Outstanding (2025) |
| 2 | Teacher Time Full day care · 60 places · TS5 5AE | Good (2025) |
| 3 | Zizu's Children's Day Care Full day care · 69 places · TS5 5NL | Good (2024) |
| 4 | Montessori Pre-School Nursery & Holiday Club Full day care · 66 places · TS5 7AD | Good (2023) |
| 5 | The Avenue Day Nursery Limited Full day care · 62 places · TS5 6PA | Good (2022) |
| 6 | Acklam Children's Day Nursery Full day care · 59 places · TS5 4EB | Good (2022) |
How much does nursery cost in Linthorpe?
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.
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What are the best nurseries in Linthorpe?
Of 6 nurseries and pre-schools in Linthorpe, 1 have Ofsted's top results (Outstanding, or mostly strong or exceptional on the new report card). Listed first: Nature Time Childcare, Teacher Time, Zizu's Children's Day Care.
How much does nursery cost in Linthorpe?
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 Linthorpe?
6 Ofsted-registered nurseries and pre-schools, 6 of them inspected so far.
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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.