# Little Tinklers

Little Tinklers is a full-day nursery at Ponteland Childrens Centre, Thornhill Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE20 9QB, in Ponteland, Northumberland. It is registered for 45 children. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in February 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 3 reviews (November 2026). It is run by Little Tinklers CIC.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-tinklers-ey498372  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Ponteland Childrens Centre, Thornhill Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE20 9QB
- Registered places: 45
- Phone: 01661 822500
- Run by: [Little Tinklers CIC](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/little-tinklers-cic)
- Ofsted URN: EY498372

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 14 February 2024, 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/EY498372

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since March 2016 (Reference EY498372). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY498372)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 14 February 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY498372)
- Registered places: 45 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY498372)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 25 August 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/486070)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Ponteland Childrens Centre, Thornhill Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE20 9QB

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=55.053083,-1.748223

- 8 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Ponteland Park, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 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 3 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ponteland Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (May 2023) | yes | under 0.1 miles |
| Richard Coates Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (July 2023) | yes | under 0.1 miles |
| Ponteland Community Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (November 2023) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Darras Hall Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding (November 2023) | yes | 1.2 miles |
| Ponteland High School | Secondary | 11–18 | Good (May 2023) |  | 0.7 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Little Seeds Playgroup and Preschool ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-seeds-playgroup-and-preschool-ltd-2738654) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Ponteland Community Primary School Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ponteland-community-primary-school-nursery-2845073) |  |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Henry's Hut](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/henrys-hut-ey462938) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Ponteland Private Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ponteland-private-nursery-2507297) | Report card Mar 2026 |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Park Farm Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/park-farm-day-nursery-2693792) | Good |  |  | 1.2 miles |
| [Jellytots Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/jellytots-preschool-2553308) | Good |  |  | 2.9 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Little Tinklers's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Little Tinklers Outstanding at its inspection on 14 February 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Little Tinklers take?

Little Tinklers is registered with Ofsted for up to 45 children at any one time.

### Who runs Little Tinklers?

Little Tinklers is run by Little Tinklers CIC, which runs 4 nurseries.

### How do I contact Little Tinklers?

You can call 01661 822500.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY498372)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Little+Tinklers+Nursery+Ltd&query_place_id=ChIJyVgeWFvffUgRKQ4--ZY_jJU)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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