Three exceptional nurseries in North Tyneside have been named among the Top 20 in the region by daynurseries.co.uk, a leading UK nursery review platform.
The North East list, revealed earlier this month, was judged based on the reviews received by the nursery. In North Tyneside, the award-winning nurseries are:
- Zone4Kids at Whitley Lodge First School – a well-resourced nursery offering outstanding care for babies and children ages one to four years in Whitley Bay.
- Little Learners Childcare (N.E) – based in North Shields, this nursery offers places from three months to five years old.
- Footprints Day Nursery Wallsend – a private day care settings for babies and children from 6 weeks to 5 years.
The recognition highlights their commitment to early childhood education, care and development.
Karen Clark, Elected Mayor of North Tyneside Council, said: “In North Tyneside one of our main ambitions is to give every child the best possible start to life, and the early years sector is extremely important in shaping the future of our children.
“To see three of our nurseries named as some of the best in our region is fantastic, but it means even more to see that these awards are based on parents, families and carers feedback and experiences.
“This recognition is testament to the hard work and commitment of the staff at these nurseries whose dedication ensure children receive the best care and education during their formative years.”
A spokesperson for Little Learners Childcare said: “What makes this recognition extra special is that it is based entirely on glowing reviews from our parents and carers — a true reflection of the quality of care and education we strive to provide every day.
“At Little Learners, we are passionate about supporting every baby and child to reach their full potential. This award highlights the dedication, professionalism, and warmth of our highly trained staff team, who consistently go above and beyond for our families.
“A huge thank you to all the parents and carers who took the time to share their experiences. Your feedback means the world to us and motivates us to continue delivering exceptional early years care and education.”
Nursery Manager at Zone4Kids, Whitley Lodge said: "We are always very proud to receive our Day Nurseries Award, it is a very special and unique award as it is the parents at the Nursery who generate this award with their views on our Nursery.
Thank you to all our current parents and past parents who filled in a "Review Us Form" and obviously a huge thank you to all the staff involved in making Zone4kids an amazing place for children to thrive and develop and reach their full potential."
Speaking of the award, the Nursery Manager at Footprints Day Nursery & Children's Centre Wallsend said: "We are so proud to win this wonderful recognition award. To receive an award based on the heartfelt reviews of families means the world to us. Every kind word, every shared experience is a reflection of the love, trust, and connection we've built with the children and parents in our care.
“At our nursery, we strive to create a safe, joyful, and nurturing environment where little ones can grow, explore, and thrive—and knowing that this effort is seen and appreciated means everything.
“This award belongs to every child’s smile, every parent's trust, and every moment we’ve shared together."
Each nursery was rated on a number of factors including the overall standard, learning and development offer, the facilities, safeguarding and more.
The full list of the Top 20 Nurseries in the North East can be found here.