# Little Cygnets Childcare Ltd

Little Cygnets Childcare Ltd is a full-day nursery at North Tyneside Council, White Swan Centre, Citadel East, NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, NE12 6SS, in Killingworth, North Tyneside. It is registered for 37 children. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in April 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 3 reviews (October 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-cygnets-childcare-ltd-ey492757  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: North Tyneside Council, White Swan Centre, Citadel East, NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, NE12 6SS
- Registered places: 37
- Website: http://littlecygnetschildcare.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY492757

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 27 April 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

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

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY492757

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since August 2015 (Reference EY492757). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY492757)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 27 April 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY492757)
- Registered places: 37 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY492757)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 7 May 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1784264)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: North Tyneside Council, White Swan Centre, Citadel East, NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, NE12 6SS

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=55.035935,-1.565159

- 16 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Amberley Playing Fields, 0.3 miles
- Park: Burradon Country Park, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 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 North Tyneside there are about 3.5 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 30 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amberley Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (February 2024) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Bailey Green Primary School | Primary | 0–11 | Outstanding (June 2024) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Grasmere Academy | Primary | 2–11 | Good (December 2022) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Percy Hedley School |  | 3–19 | Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (December 2024) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Westmoor Primary School | Primary | 3–11 |  | yes | 0.6 miles |
| St Marys Catholic Primary School, Forest Hall | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (March 2025) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Burradon Community Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Report card (June 2026) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Forest Hall Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (June 2026) | yes | 1.0 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Amberley Out Of School Club](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/amberley-out-of-school-club-ey543331) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Bailey's Butterflies](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/baileys-butterflies-ey539737) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [The Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-nursery-2856767) |  |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Jelly Babies Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/jelly-babies-day-nursery-2821722) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Forest Hall Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/forest-hall-day-nursery-310208) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Kids 1st - Quorum](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kids-1st-quorum-ey332755) | Good |  |  | 1.3 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Little Cygnets Childcare Ltd's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Little Cygnets Childcare Ltd Outstanding at its inspection on 27 April 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Little Cygnets Childcare Ltd take?

Little Cygnets Childcare Ltd is registered with Ofsted for up to 37 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Little Cygnets Childcare Ltd?

Palmersville (Tyne and Wear Metro Station) is the nearest station we know of, 1.3 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Little Cygnets Childcare Ltd?

You can visit littlecygnetschildcare.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY492757)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 30 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Little+Cygnets+Childcare+Ltd&query_place_id=ChIJD5QZCYFxfkgRBU91v_ggClc)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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