Best nurseries in Shields
9 Ofsted-registered nurseries and pre-schools in South Tyneside and 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 | Whizz Kids Childcare Full day care · 26 places · NE33 2SP | Outstanding (2022) |
| 2 | Stanley's At Marine Park Full day care · 20 places · NE33 2LS | Outstanding (2022) |
| 3 | Nurserytime Full day care · 100 places · NE33 2QT | Good (2023) |
| 4 | Beach Hill Nursery Full day care · 57 places · NE33 2QT | Good (2023) |
| 5 | Little Learners Childcare (N.E.) Limited Full day care · 26 places · NE29 0BU | Good (2021) |
| 6 | YMCA Day Nursery Full day care · 77 places · NE30 1QP | Good (2021) |
| 7 | Little Hubbers Day Nursery Full day care · 74 places · NE29 6QJ | Good (2021) |
| 8 | Sir James Knott Nursery School Nest at Howard Street Full day care · 15 places · NE30 1NT | Not yet inspected |
| 9 | Women's Health In South Tyneside Creche Sessional day care · NE33 1TA | Not yet inspected |
How much does nursery cost in Shields?
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 Shields?
Of 9 nurseries and pre-schools in Shields, 2 have Ofsted's top results (Outstanding, or mostly strong or exceptional on the new report card). Listed first: Whizz Kids Childcare, Stanley's At Marine Park, Nurserytime.
How much does nursery cost in Shields?
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 Shields?
9 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.