Nurseries and childcare in Howdon
We know of 12 nurseries, preschools and childcare providers within 1.5 miles of the middle of Howdon. One is a state nursery school, shown below with its latest Ofsted inspection: 1 of 1 judged good or better. Most nurseries are private, voluntary or part of a school, and Ofsted inspects those too: every one has a report on Ofsted’s website.
State nursery schools within 1.5 miles of the middle of Howdon
- The Sue Hedley Nursery SchoolGood or better Outstanding in every area (2025) · 1.5 mi · phone and directions
Each name goes to its Ofsted reports. Primary schools, many with a nursery class, are on the schools page.
Nurseries and childcare near Howdon, nearest first
- Little Diamonds Childcare Centre Preschool · 0.3 miles 30 Willington Terrace, Wallsend, NE28 7BB Call
- Rachaels Rascals Childcare Home service · 0.3 miles 30 Willington Terrace, Wallsend, NE28 7BB 5 Call
- Spring Howdon Nursery Preschool · 0.3 miles 11A Howdon Ln, Wallsend, NE28 0AL Call
- The Family Tree Day Nursery Day care preschool · 0.4 miles Churchill street, Wallsend, NE Call
- Little Sunshine Childcare Ltd Home service · 0.6 miles C/O St Aidans RC Primary School, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE28 5 Call
- Little Blossoms Childcare Home service · 1.2 miles Alnwick Ave, North Shields, NE29 5 Call
- Little Rascals Childcare Home service · 1.2 miles SEGEDUNUM bath house & museum, Buddle St, Wallsend, NE28 6HR 5 Call
- Childcare Norham Child care and day care · 1.3 miles Alnwick Ave, North Shields, NE29 Call
- Red Roof Nursery Preschool · 1.4 miles Clegwell & Hartleyburn (CIO), Hebburn, NE31 Call
- The Sue Hedley Nursery School Preschool · 1.4 miles Hebburn, NE31 1QY Call
- South Tyneside Childrens Information Service Child care and day care · 1.5 miles Campbell Park Rd, Hebburn, NE31 1QY Call
- Hand in Hand Childminding Child care and day care · 1.5 miles Croft Terrace, Jarrow, NE32 5XH Call
Choosing a nursery
- Read the latest Ofsted report. Search by name or postcode on reports.ofsted.gov.uk. Private nurseries and childminders are on it as well as school nurseries.
- Visit, and ask about the day. Ratios of staff to children, how they settle a new child in, food, naps and time outdoors.
- Ask about funded hours and extra charges. Some nurseries charge for meals, nappies or trips on top of funded hours.
- Check waiting lists early. Popular nurseries fill months ahead, especially for babies.
Nurseries and childcare nearby
Questions people ask
What do Ofsted grades mean for nurseries?
Until late 2025 Ofsted gave one overall grade: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement or Inadequate. Newer inspections give a report card instead, grading each area on a scale from exceptional to urgent improvement. Older grades stay on a nursery’s record until its next inspection.
Can I get free childcare hours?
In England every three and four year old can get 15 hours a week of funded childcare in term time. Working parents can get up to 30 hours a week from when their child is nine months old, if each parent earns at least 16 hours a week at the minimum wage and under £100,000 a year. Check and apply at childcarechoices.gov.uk.
How do I check a nursery’s Ofsted report?
Search for it by name or postcode on reports.ofsted.gov.uk. Every registered nursery and childminder in England has a page there with its inspection reports.
How many nurseries are there in Howdon?
We know of 12 nurseries, preschools and childcare providers within 1.5 miles of the middle of Howdon, including 1 state nursery school. Childminders working from home don’t always appear on maps, so there may be more.
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