# Care With Cuddles

Care With Cuddles is a full-day nursery at Care With Cuddles, Lead Road, Greenside, Ryton, NE40 4BS, in Greenside, Gateshead. It is registered for 55 children. Its Ofsted report card (April 2026) grades inclusion Expected standard, curriculum and teaching Expected standard, achievement Expected standard, behaviour and routines Expected standard, children's welfare and well-being Expected standard and leadership and governance Expected standard; safeguarding standards met. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 2 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/care-with-cuddles-2550207  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Care With Cuddles, Lead Road, Greenside, Ryton, NE40 4BS
- Registered places: 55
- Phone: 0191 447 1646
- Ofsted URN: 2550207

## Ofsted and official records

Report card inspection, 16 April 2026. Report cards grade each area separately; there is no single headline grade.

| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Inclusion | Expected standard |
| Curriculum and teaching | Expected standard |
| Achievement | Expected standard |
| Behaviour and routines | Expected standard |
| Children's welfare and well-being | Expected standard |
| Leadership and governance | Expected standard |

Safeguarding standards met.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2550207

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since August 2019 (Reference 2550207). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2550207)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 16 April 2026). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2550207)
- Registered places: 55 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2550207)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 13 October 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1372121)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Care With Cuddles, Lead Road, Greenside, Ryton, NE40 4BS

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=54.953648,-1.783787

- 9 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Greenside Millennium Green, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Greenside Park, under 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 2 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greenside Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding (January 2024) | yes | 0.1 miles |
| St Agnes' Catholic Primary School, Crawcrook | Primary | 4–11 | Improved significantly (June 2025) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Emmaville Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (February 2025) | yes | 1.0 miles |
| Ryton Community Infant School | Primary | 2–7 | School remains Good (April 2023) | yes | 1.3 miles |
| Ryton Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (October 2024) |  | 1.3 miles |
| High Spen Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Good (June 2022) | yes | 1.6 miles |
| Thorp Academy | Secondary | 11–18 | School remains Good (June 2024) |  | 1.3 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [St Agnes Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-agnes-day-nursery-ey413534) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Little Adventurers Day Nursery Rising Sun](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-adventurers-day-nursery-rising-sun-2873357) |  |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Willows Montessori Nursery (Crawcrook)](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/willows-montessori-nursery-crawcrook-2747689) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Little Adventurers Day Nursery Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-adventurers-day-nursery-limited-2749603) | Good |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| [Willows Montessori Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/willows-montessori-nursery-ey499522) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.8 miles |
| [Crookhill Early Years](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/crookhill-early-years-ey488663) | Good |  |  | 1.9 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Care With Cuddles's Ofsted rating?

Care With Cuddles was inspected on 16 April 2026 and given an Ofsted report card. Report cards grade each area separately rather than giving one headline grade: inclusion Expected standard, curriculum and teaching Expected standard, achievement Expected standard, behaviour and routines Expected standard, children's welfare and well-being Expected standard and leadership and governance Expected standard. Safeguarding standards met.

### How many children can Care With Cuddles take?

Care With Cuddles is registered with Ofsted for up to 55 children at any one time.

### How do I contact Care With Cuddles?

You can call 0191 447 1646.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2550207)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Care+with+Cuddles&query_place_id=ChIJGwLhQMHZfUgRXsk9d6U5aJA)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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