We have lots of fun and educational toys here and my aim is to let the children who come here have as much fun as possible so that they look forward to coming here so mum and dad can go to work knowing their children are happy and safe.

We regularly visit toddler groups, soft play, little owls, gym tots, judo,music groups and the park. We also have visits to Jesmond dene as well as lots of other outings.

Hi my name is Wendy Preen I'm a registered childminder and I live in Southwest Denton just off the A69 roundabout.

I'm friendly, honest and reliable and feel my family can  offer a very friendly welcoming environment for both your child and yourself. My aim is to give you the upper most confidence to know your child is safe, happy ,loved and cared for whilst you go to work.

~Growing into Butterflies~ 

I am an Ofsted registered Childminder qualified with NVQ Level 3 Childcare Diploma. I have extensive childcare experience which allows me to offer a personal, high quality service in a warm welcoming environment.

I live with my husband Anthony and my son Oliver. I am an Ofsted registered childminder and have been graded a "good". I offer a loving environment for your children as I would for my own. I am level 5 qualified in working with children and young people. 

Funded places are available. 

I am dedicated to continue with the routine you have at home with your child and will continue that on when they are in my care.

I am an Ofsted registered childminder based in Gosforth.

I'd describe myself as kind, motivated, reliable and somebody who is always looking to gain further knowledge and skills so that I can provide the highest quality of care for children.

Hi my name is Josephine. I am a Ofsted registered  childminder I work from my own home. I am a flexible, reliable and have experience looking after children.

I am a dedicated childminder and a proud parent of two teenagers, which gives valuable first hand parenting experience. With over 10 years of supporting children in church to build a strong moral foundation, combined with my background in care, hospitality, and customer service, I provide a warm, safe, and nurturing environment tailored to your child's needs. In my setting, children will enjoy engaging in indoor and outdoor activities such as arts and crafts, baking, gardening, and imaginative play.

The Lavender Tiney Home offers nurturing, home-from-home childcare for children aged 9 months to 5 years, with a calm, creative environment, outdoor play, nutritious meals, and a gentle introduction to English, Spanish, and French through daily routines

Jellytots Pre-School work in partnership with Parent and Carers.  We provide a safe, caring, creative environment.

The preschool is situated within the Blakelaw and Cowgate Families Matter Community Hub located on Lindfield Avenue nest door to Thomas Walling Primary School. Children have access to a wide range of developmentally appropriate good quality toys and equipment. We have At Home Bags that allow parents/carers to help their children continue their learning in their home environment. Staff are all qualified in Early Years with some staff having qualifications of Level 4 and above.

We provide  a warm and friendly environment for children to reach their full potential by offering an extensive  variety of play opportunities, covering all areas of the Early Years Foundation Stage. Including role play, exploration area, maths area and sand/ water play.

We provide a happy stimulating, stable and safe environment where every child feels secure and valued using guidance from the underlying principles of the EYFS. 

Riverview Kindergarden is a not for profit community organisation, based in a purpose built kindergarden facility in the West End of Newcastle. It is easy accessible by car or public transport. 

Full or part-time places and hours to suit your needs.

This pre-school playgroup opened in February 2015 for children from 2 years to school age. We are situated in Woodlands Children's Centre, High Heaton, a purpose built children's centre next to Heaton Library and the Spinney. We offer a fun and stimulating environment with superb indoor and outdoor spaces for the children to play. Our staff are enthusiastic and professional with lots of experience of early years childcare. Sessions run 5 days a week

We are located inside Kingston Park Community Centre. We are close to Kingston Park Metro station and shopping centre. We have a large main hall and a lovely all weather outdoor area.

We offer educational childcare for children aged 2 - 4 years. 

We encourage outdoor play every session. During outdoor play children learn about the world around them. They are free to explore at their own pace, as well as try out new experiences during planned activities.

We are an OFSTED registered pre-school setting with a Good outcome, based within Fawdon Community Centre offering 2 and 3 year funded places. We are open 21 hours per week so parents can also use a percentage of 30 hour funding with us.

We are open Monday to Friday 9.15am to 12.15pm and also Wednesday and Thursday afternoons from 12.15pm to 3.15pm (term-time only)

Little Learners (NE) are an OFSTED registered setting in The Blakelaw Centre which opened in September 2019 following the success of our preschool in Fawdon

We offer 15 hour funded places for pre-school children.  We offer fun-filled days in a large setting with outdoor play area under the care of qualified staff

Scotswood Village Nursery is a setting based in the West End of Newcastle, which provides high quality care and early education for children aged 2-4 years.

Plantpots Playgroup/Preschool is an Ofsted registered nursery for children aged 2-5 years. Based at the Great Park Community Centre in Gosforth we are both Montessori-inspired and encourage children to learn through play with an emphasis on freeflow outdoor play. 

We are open from 9am-3pm, Monday to Friday, term time only, and offer wrap around care from 8-9am (breakfast included)

St Martin's Centre Nursery offers high quality care and education and a wide range of exciting and challenging play opportunities to help each child learn and develop to their full potential.

The nursery operates during term time, offering flexible sessions between the hours of 8.45am and 3.30pm to children aged 2 to 5 years. 

We are delighted to report our recent Ofsted inspection rated us 'good' with outstanding features.

We provide Early years foundation stage education to children age 2 to school starting age.  We are a friendly, easily accessible setting who accept children of all abilities and cultures.

We provide a safe and fun environment where children thrive and prepare for their next transition.

Our sessions are 8.00-11.15am and 12.15-3.30pm - we offer a flexible drop off/pick up from 8.00-8.45am and 2.45-3.30pm.  We also offer lunch cover on all four days to which funded entitlement can be used.  

We are based within the Denton and Westerhope Sure Start Building. We have an enclosed part-covered outdoor area, with bikes, sand, water, prams etc and an enclosed outdoor area at the front of the building with a mud kitchen plus a grassed area with a pirate boat, steering sit on frame, slide and picnic benches. We have a wide range of equipment indoors to help meet children’s needs and help them to develop to their best protentional by following the EYFS, including soft play equipment and a smart board.

Ofsted rated us

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment OUTSTANDING 1
Outcomes for children OUTSTANDING 1
Personal development, behaviour and welfare Good 2
Effectiveness of the leadership and management Good 2

Our aim is to create the best starting point for your child’s education in a happy friendly environment.

Our fabulous outside area!!

Sessions are 9.00am to 12.00noon/2pm, Monday, Wednesday and Friday.

We do however provide wrap around care, 5 days a week M-F, 8am-6pm, please speak to Gillian for further details.