# Green Tree Childcare

Green Tree Childcare is a full-day nursery at Fergusons Lane, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE15 7PL, in Old Benwell, Newcastle upon Tyne. It is registered for 36 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in June 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 3.9 from 7 reviews (November 2026). It is run by Rascals Playtime Childcare Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/green-tree-childcare-2695469  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Fergusons Lane, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE15 7PL
- Registered places: 36
- Phone: 0191 228 0000
- Website: https://www.greentreechildcare.co.uk/
- Run by: [Rascals Playtime Childcare Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/rascals-playtime-childcare-limited)
- Ofsted URN: 2695469

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 6 June 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/16/2695469

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since July 2022 (Reference 2695469). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2695469)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 6 June 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2695469)
- Registered places: 36 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2695469)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 11 June 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1538267)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Fergusons Lane, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE15 7PL

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=54.975017,-1.678174

- 12 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Hodgkin Park, 0.4 miles
- Park: Hodgkin Park, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles

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

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Newcastle upon Tyne there are about 3.6 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: 3.9 out of 5 from 7 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bridgewater Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good (February 2025) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Excelsior Academy | All-through | 3–19 | Requires improvement (May 2024) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Stocksfield Avenue Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (June 2024) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Hadrian School |  | 2–11 | School remains Outstanding (March 2023) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| St Bede's Catholic Primary School, Newcastle | Primary | 4–11 | Good (March 2024) |  | 0.5 miles |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Benwell | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (July 2024) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Atkinson Road Primary Academy | Primary | 2–11 | Good (May 2023) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Trinity Academy Newcastle |  | 5–16 | Report card (November 2025) |  | 0.7 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Bridgewater - Early Years](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bridgewater-early-years-ey340774) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [GEMS Nursery and Out of School Club](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/gems-nursery-and-out-of-school-club-2809028) |  |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Scotswood Village Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/scotswood-village-nursery-ey501440) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Shining Stars Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/shining-stars-pre-school-ey474304) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Fenham Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/fenham-playgroup-ey544285) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [The Little Hut Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-little-hut-pre-school-ey553832) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.7 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Green Tree Childcare's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Green Tree Childcare Good at its inspection on 6 June 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Green Tree Childcare take?

Green Tree Childcare is registered with Ofsted for up to 36 children at any one time.

### Who runs Green Tree Childcare?

Green Tree Childcare is run by Rascals Playtime Childcare Limited, which runs 7 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Green Tree Childcare?

Metrocentre is the nearest station we know of, 1.2 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Green Tree Childcare?

You can call 0191 228 0000 and visit www.greentreechildcare.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2695469)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Green+Tree+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJlcaG13J3fkgR3zRRFlx10ac)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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