# Little Willows Kindergarten

Little Willows Kindergarten is a full-day nursery at Joicey Road, Gateshead, NE9 5AT, in Low Fell, Gateshead. It is registered for 120 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in March 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.7 from 12 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-willows-kindergarten-ey540675  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Joicey Road, Gateshead, NE9 5AT
- Registered places: 120
- Phone: 0191 487 3777
- Website: https://littlewillowskindergarten.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY540675

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 29 March 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/EY540675

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since December 2016 (Reference EY540675). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY540675)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 29 March 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY540675)
- Registered places: 120 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY540675)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 20 August 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/941358)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Joicey Road, Gateshead, NE9 5AT

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=54.939592,-1.601411

- 9 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Saltwell Park, 0.1 miles
- Park: Kells Lane Park, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Under 8 Play & Picnic Area, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Over 8 Play Area, 0.3 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 Gateshead there are about 3.2 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: 4.7 out of 5 from 12 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Peter's Catholic Primary School, Low Fell | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (February 2025) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Kells Lane Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (June 2022) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Glynwood Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (November 2024) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Gibside School |  | 3–11 | School remains Outstanding (June 2022) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Kelvin Grove Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (March 2026) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Oakfield Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Good (March 2023) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School, Gateshead | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding (November 2023) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Oakfield Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | Good (July 2024) |  | 0.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Kids 1st - Low Fell](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kids-1st-low-fell-ey439477) | Report card Mar 2026 |  |  | under 0.1 miles |
| [Low Fell Community Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/low-fell-community-pre-school-2570198) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Lyndhurst Early Years @ Cleveland Hall](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/lyndhurst-early-years-cleveland-hall-ey466945) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Kids Planet Gateshead](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kids-planet-gateshead-2833208) | Report card Mar 2026 |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Kids 1st QE](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kids-1st-qe-ey493306) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Cromer Pre-School Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/cromer-pre-school-limited-2652508) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Little Willows Kindergarten's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Little Willows Kindergarten Good at its inspection on 29 March 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Little Willows Kindergarten take?

Little Willows Kindergarten is registered with Ofsted for up to 120 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Little Willows Kindergarten?

Gateshead Stadium (Tyne and Wear Metro Station) is the nearest station we know of, 1.4 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Little Willows Kindergarten?

You can call 0191 487 3777 and visit littlewillowskindergarten.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY540675)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Little+Willows+Kindergarten&query_place_id=ChIJD7TvAA56fkgRdkLzq2ExUjU)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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