# Little Seeds Playgroup and Preschool ltd

Little Seeds Playgroup and Preschool ltd is a sessional pre-school at Ponteland memorial hall, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE20 9NX, in Ponteland, Northumberland. It is registered for 50 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in September 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 15 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-seeds-playgroup-and-preschool-ltd-2738654  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Ponteland memorial hall, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE20 9NX
- Registered places: 50
- Phone: 07712 220401
- Website: http://littleseedsplaygroupandpreschool.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 2738654

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 25 September 2025, 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/16/2738654

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since July 2023 (Reference 2738654). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2738654)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 25 September 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2738654)
- Registered places: 50 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2738654)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Ponteland memorial hall, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE20 9NX

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=55.048080,-1.744936

- 8 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Ponteland Park, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 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 Northumberland there are about 3.1 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 15 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ponteland Community Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (November 2023) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Richard Coates Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (July 2023) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Ponteland Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (May 2023) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Darras Hall Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding (November 2023) | yes | 1.0 miles |
| Ponteland High School | Secondary | 11–18 | Good (May 2023) |  | 0.3 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Ponteland Community Primary School Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ponteland-community-primary-school-nursery-2845073) |  |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Henry's Hut](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/henrys-hut-ey462938) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Little Tinklers](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-tinklers-ey498372) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Ponteland Private Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ponteland-private-nursery-2507297) | Report card Mar 2026 |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Park Farm Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/park-farm-day-nursery-2693792) | Good |  |  | 1.5 miles |
| [Jellytots Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/jellytots-preschool-2553308) | Good |  |  | 2.9 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Little Seeds Playgroup and Preschool ltd's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Little Seeds Playgroup and Preschool ltd Good at its inspection on 25 September 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Little Seeds Playgroup and Preschool ltd take?

Little Seeds Playgroup and Preschool ltd is registered with Ofsted for up to 50 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Little Seeds Playgroup and Preschool ltd?

Newcastle Airport is the nearest station we know of, 1.6 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Little Seeds Playgroup and Preschool ltd?

You can call 07712 220401 and visit littleseedsplaygroupandpreschool.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2738654)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Little+Seeds+Playgroup+and+Preschool+Ltd&query_place_id=ChIJBa-msurffUgRRkg8NuWPpsY)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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