Best nurseries in Thornaby-on-Tees
10 Ofsted-registered nurseries and pre-schools in Stockton-on-Tees, 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 | High Flyers Early Support Nursery Full day care · 30 places · TS17 9JP | Outstanding (2025) |
| 2 | TeesActive Ltd Childcare Full day care · 24 places · TS17 9EW | Outstanding (2025) |
| 3 | Cheeky Monkees Day Nursery Full day care · 90 places · TS17 9DF | Outstanding (2023) |
| 4 | The Montessori People Ltd Full day care · 80 places · TS17 9JP | Good (2024) |
| 5 | Montessori Pre-School Nursery Full day care · 65 places · TS17 8QH | Good (2023) |
| 6 | Keep Fit Nursery Stockton LTD Full day care · TS17 7BN | Good (2023) |
| 7 | Little Stars Childcare Full day care · 48 places · TS17 0AS | Good (2023) |
| 8 | The Barn at Riverbank Full day care · 48 places · TS17 6PF | Good (2022) |
| 9 | Teesdale Children's Day Nursery Full day care · 59 places · TS17 6PS | Good (2022) |
| 10 | Ingleby Barwick Children's Day Nursery Full day care · 68 places · TS17 9LX | Good (2022) |
How much does nursery cost in Thornaby-on-Tees?
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 Thornaby-on-Tees?
Of 10 nurseries and pre-schools in Thornaby-on-Tees, 3 have Ofsted's top results (Outstanding, or mostly strong or exceptional on the new report card). Listed first: High Flyers Early Support Nursery, TeesActive Ltd Childcare, Cheeky Monkees Day Nursery.
How much does nursery cost in Thornaby-on-Tees?
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 Thornaby-on-Tees?
10 Ofsted-registered nurseries and pre-schools, 10 of them inspected so far.
Nurseries nearby
Neighbourhoods
Thornaby Mandale · Thornaby North · Thornaby South · Thornaby Village
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.