Best nurseries in Swalwell
7 Ofsted-registered nurseries and pre-schools in Gateshead, 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 | Duckpool Pre-School C.I.C Full day care · 24 places · NE16 4HB | Outstanding (2023) |
| 2 | Whickham Community Centre Pre-School Sessional day care · 45 places · NE16 4JL | Good (2024) |
| 3 | Whickham Cottage Nursery Full day care · 108 places · NE16 3DN | Good (2023) |
| 4 | Stepping Stones Day Nursery Full day care · 94 places · NE16 3ED | Good (2023) |
| 5 | Kip McGrath Education Centres - Gateshead West Full day care · NE16 4AJ | Not yet inspected |
| 6 | My Ohana IKEA Gateshead Sessional day care · NE11 9XS | Not yet inspected |
| 7 | Toucan Education Ltd Sessional day care · 40 places · NE16 3BN | Not yet inspected |
How much does nursery cost in Swalwell?
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 Swalwell?
Of 7 nurseries and pre-schools in Swalwell, 1 have Ofsted's top results (Outstanding, or mostly strong or exceptional on the new report card). Listed first: Duckpool Pre-School C.I.C, Whickham Community Centre Pre-School, Whickham Cottage Nursery.
How much does nursery cost in Swalwell?
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 Swalwell?
7 Ofsted-registered nurseries and pre-schools, 4 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.