Nurseries in Newcastle upon Tyne
Newcastle upon Tyne is a major North East city known for its vibrant neighbourhoods, universities, cultural venues and strong transport links across Tyne and Wear. Covering areas such as Gosforth, Jesmond, Heaton, Byker, Fenham, Walker and the city centre, Newcastle offers a wide range of nursery and preschool options catering to families living in both urban and suburban areas. With strong employment hubs, extensive bus and Metro networks, parks, libraries and children’s centres, demand for early years places remains consistently high — particularly in Gosforth, Jesmond and growing residential zones along the Ouseburn and east of the city.
Parents in Newcastle upon Tyne typically pay £85 per day for childcare, which is slightly 13% higher than the UK average.
- Average Daily Cost
- £85
- Comparison
- +13% vs UK Average
- Total Capacity
- 11,971 places
Nurseries near you in Newcastle upon Tyne
nuuri registered
94 places
Ages 1 months to 5 years
3 / 4 inspection score
26 April 2023
nuuri registered
102 places
Ages 4 months to 5 years
4 / 4 inspection score
8 December 2022
nuuri registered
99 places
Ages 1 months to 5 years
3 / 4 inspection score
27 May 2022
Not registered with Nuuri
Frequently Asked Questions
In Newcastle upon Tyne, most private nurseries accept children from around 3 months old, subject to availability. School nurseries typically offer places from age 2 or 3. All children become eligible for funded early education from the term after their third birthday, and some 2 year olds may qualify earlier depending on household income 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 Newcastle generally range from £55–£110 per day, with higher rates in areas such as Gosforth, Jesmond and the city centre due to higher demand and extended opening hours.
All nurseries and early years settings in Newcastle are regulated by Ofsted, with funded places administered by Newcastle City Council.
Ask about staff qualifications, outdoor space, settling-in routines, meal provision, access to parks, how funded hours are delivered, and any additional charges for trips, nappies, meals or extended sessions.
Applying for funding
Newcastle upon Tyne 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
