# Blaydon Childcare

Blaydon Childcare is a full-day nursery at Blaydon Surestart Centre, Shibdon Bank, Blaydon-on-tyne, NE21 5EZ, in Winlaton, Gateshead. It is registered for 90 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in November 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 3 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/blaydon-childcare-2721886  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Blaydon Surestart Centre, Shibdon Bank, Blaydon-on-tyne, NE21 5EZ
- Registered places: 90
- Phone: 0191 433 5579
- Ofsted URN: 2721886

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 10 November 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

- Quality of education: Good
- Behaviour and attitudes: Good
- Personal development: Good
- Leadership and management: Good

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2721886

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since June 2023 (Reference 2721886). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2721886)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 10 November 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2721886)
- Registered places: 90 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2721886)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Blaydon Surestart Centre, Shibdon Bank, Blaydon-on-tyne, NE21 5EZ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=54.955701,-1.715959

- Station: Blaydon, 0.7 miles
- 12 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Shibdon Park, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, checked 13 November 2026 · © OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Gateshead there are about 3.2 children under 5 for every registered nursery place. Places are how many children nurseries may care for, not free spaces. Source: ONS Census 2021.

When to apply: https://toddly.co.uk/when-to-apply-for-nursery

## Ratings

- Google: 5.0 out of 5 from 3 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parkhead Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (May 2023) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Blaydon | Primary | 3–11 | Good (March 2023) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Blaydon West Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (December 2022) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| West Lane Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (June 2026) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Liberty School |  | 4–11 |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| St Mary & St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Primary School, Blaydon | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (October 2024) | yes | 1.2 miles |
| St George's Catholic Primary School, Bells Close | Primary | 3–11 | Good (March 2024) | yes | 1.3 miles |
| Front Street Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Outstanding (October 2023) | yes | 1.5 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Spring - Winlaton](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/spring-winlaton-ey539481) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Nurserytime](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/nurserytime-2808106) |  |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Toucan Education Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/toucan-education-ltd-2771701) |  |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Your Co-op Little Pioneers Nursery and Pre-School, Newburn](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/your-co-op-little-pioneers-nursery-and-pre-school-newburn-ey295684) | Report card May 2026 |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| [Whickham Cottage Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/whickham-cottage-nursery-ey476574) | Good |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| [Sammy Bear Day Care Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sammy-bear-day-care-limited-2825300) |  |  |  | 1.4 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Blaydon Childcare's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Blaydon Childcare Good at its inspection on 10 November 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Blaydon Childcare take?

Blaydon Childcare is registered with Ofsted for up to 90 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Blaydon Childcare?

Blaydon is the nearest station we know of, 0.7 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Blaydon Childcare?

You can call 0191 433 5579.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2721886)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Blaydon+Winlaton+Family+Hub&query_place_id=ChIJP9SI9YV3fkgR2UYi6DsWZ6w)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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