Nurseries in Gosforth
Gosforth is one of Newcastle’s most popular family suburbs, stretching from central Gosforth up towards Newcastle Great Park. It offers a mix of period terraces, newer family homes, good primary and secondary schools, parks and strong transport links via the A1, Great North Road and Metro. Demand for nursery and preschool places is consistently high, particularly around school catchment areas and newer housing developments.
Parents in Gosforth typically pay £84 per day for childcare, which is slightly 12% higher than the UK average.
- Average Daily Cost
- £84
- Comparison
- +12% vs UK Average
- Total Capacity
- 3,100 places
Nurseries near you in Gosforth
nuuri registered
102 places
Ages 4 months to 5 years
4 / 4 inspection score
8 December 2022
Frequently Asked Questions
In Gosforth, private nurseries typically accept children from around 3 months old, depending on staffing and availability. School and council nurseries usually offer places from age 2 or 3. Funded early education begins the term after your child turns 3, with some 2 year olds eligible earlier depending on circumstances or work status.
Across England all 3 and 4 year olds receive 15 funded hours per week with many working families eligible for up to 30 hours. Some 2 year olds also qualify based on household circumstances, and eligible working parents of children from 9 months old may access funded childcare. Tax Free Childcare provides a 20 percent government top up to help with nursery costs.
Nursery fees in Gosforth generally range from £60–£115 per day, with higher rates in settings close to popular school catchment areas, business parks and main commuter routes.
All nurseries and early years settings in Gosforth are regulated by Ofsted, with early years funding overseen by Newcastle City Council.
Ask about waiting lists, links with local schools, outdoor play space, how funded hours are delivered, and any additional charges for meals, nappies, trips or extended care.
Applying for funding
Gosforth is covered by Newcastle City Council, the local authority for this area. Visit their website to apply for early years funding.
Apply for funding on the Newcastle City Council website
