# Little Bears Children Day Nursery Limited

Little Bears Children Day Nursery Limited is a full-day nursery at 40 South View, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE5 2BP, in Denton Burn, Newcastle upon Tyne. It is registered for 43 children. Its Ofsted report card (December 2025) 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 Strong standard; safeguarding standards met. It has a Google rating of 4.0 from 4 reviews (November 2026). It is run by Little Bears Children's Day Nursery Ltd.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-bears-children-day-nursery-limited-ey543330  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 40 South View, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE5 2BP
- Registered places: 43
- Phone: 0191 264 4414
- Website: https://littlebearschildrensnursery.co.uk/
- Run by: [Little Bears Children's Day Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/little-bears-childrens-day-nursery-ltd)
- Ofsted URN: EY543330

## Ofsted and official records

Report card inspection, 9 December 2025. 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 | Strong standard |

Safeguarding standards met.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY543330

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since January 2017 (Reference EY543330). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY543330)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 9 December 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY543330)
- Registered places: 43 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY543330)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 31 July 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/584066)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 40 South View, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE5 2BP

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=54.986328,-1.698072

- 3 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Denton Dene, 0.4 miles
- Park: Denton Dene North, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.5 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: 4.0 out of 5 from 4 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broadwood Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (March 2023) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| West Denton Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (May 2023) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Beech Hill Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (March 2023) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Waverley Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (May 2026) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Mary Astell Academy |  | 5–16 | Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Requires improvement; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (September 2024) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Thomas Bewick School |  | 3–19 | School remains Good (September 2023) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| St John Vianney Catholic Primary School, West Denton | Primary | 3–11 | Good (April 2024) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| St Bede's Catholic Primary School, Newcastle | Primary | 4–11 | Good (March 2024) |  | 0.6 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [The Little Hut Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-little-hut-pre-school-ey553832) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [West Denton Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/west-denton-playgroup-ey452707) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Shining Stars](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/shining-stars-ey551102) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [GEMS Nursery and Out of School Club](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/gems-nursery-and-out-of-school-club-2809028) |  |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [The Lemington Centre Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-lemington-centre-pre-school-ey460642) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Chrissys Childcare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/chrissys-childcare-2690698) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Little Bears Children Day Nursery Limited's Ofsted rating?

Little Bears Children Day Nursery Limited was inspected on 9 December 2025 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 Strong standard. Safeguarding standards met.

### How many children can Little Bears Children Day Nursery Limited take?

Little Bears Children Day Nursery Limited is registered with Ofsted for up to 43 children at any one time.

### Who runs Little Bears Children Day Nursery Limited?

Little Bears Children Day Nursery Limited is run by Little Bears Children's Day Nursery Ltd, which runs 3 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Little Bears Children Day Nursery Limited?

Blaydon is the nearest station we know of, 1.5 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Little Bears Children Day Nursery Limited?

You can call 0191 264 4414 and visit littlebearschildrensnursery.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY543330)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Little+Bears+Children%27s+Day+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJfV5lxbZ3fkgRDVPHgn7QADI)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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