Best nurseries in Newcastle
11 Ofsted-registered nurseries and pre-schools in Newcastle-under-Lyme, 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 | Croft Day Nursery Full day care · 58 places · ST5 1DS | Outstanding (2023) |
| 2 | Side By Side Full day care · 42 places · ST5 6EH | Outstanding (2022) |
| 3 | Care by Claire Private Day Nursery Full day care · 50 places · ST5 1LQ | Good (2024) |
| 4 | Early Days Nursery Full day care · 60 places · ST5 2ND | Good (2024) |
| 5 | Holy Trinity Pre-school Sessional day care · 20 places · ST5 1LQ | Good (2023) |
| 6 | Rainbow Day Nursery Full day care · 50 places · ST5 2SX | Good (2023) |
| 7 | The Lyme Nursery Ltd Full day care · 60 places · ST5 1DS | Good (2021) |
| 8 | ASM Sports UK Newcastle Sessional day care · ST5 9LH | Not yet inspected |
| 9 | Bee Active Sports Holiday Club @ NULC Sessional day care · ST5 2GB | Not yet inspected |
| 10 | Kids Planet Brampton Park Full day care · 109 places · ST5 0QP | Not yet inspected |
| 11 | The Little Den Day Nursery - Newcastle Full day care · 43 places · ST5 1QJ | Not yet inspected |
How much does nursery cost in Newcastle?
Typical weekly nursery prices for a child under two in West Midlands, 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 Newcastle?
Of 11 nurseries and pre-schools in Newcastle, 2 have Ofsted's top results (Outstanding, or mostly strong or exceptional on the new report card). Listed first: Croft Day Nursery, Side By Side, Care by Claire Private Day Nursery.
How much does nursery cost in Newcastle?
In West Midlands, a part-time place (25 hours a week) for a child under two typically costs £175 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 Newcastle?
11 Ofsted-registered nurseries and pre-schools, 7 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.