# Shira Daycare

Shira Daycare is a full-day nursery at Department of Social Services, Carlisle House, 2-4 Cambridge Terrace, GATESHEAD, NE8 1RP, in Shipcote, Gateshead. It is registered for 50 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in November 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/shira-daycare-ey423324  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Department of Social Services, Carlisle House, 2-4 Cambridge Terrace, GATESHEAD, NE8 1RP
- Registered places: 50
- Ofsted URN: EY423324

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 8 November 2022, 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/EY423324

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since May 2011 (Reference EY423324). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY423324)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 8 November 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY423324)
- 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/EY423324)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Department of Social Services, Carlisle House, 2-4 Cambridge Terrace, GATESHEAD, NE8 1RP

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=54.954021,-1.606109

- Station: Gateshead (Tyne and Wear Metro Station), 0.5 miles
- Station: Gateshead Stadium (Tyne and Wear Metro Station), 0.8 miles
- 15 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Avondale Park, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Windmill Hills Park, 0.4 miles
- Park: Saltwell Park, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Alexandra Road Park, 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 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


## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Haskel School |  | 5–25 |  |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Caedmon Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (November 2023) | yes | 0.1 miles |
| Keser Torah Boys' School |  | 5–11 |  |  | 0.1 miles |
| Keser Girls School |  | 5–11 |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| Gateshead Jewish Nursery School |  | 2–5 |  | yes | 0.2 miles |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Gateshead | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (September 2023) |  | 0.3 miles |
| South Street Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (March 2024) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Gibside School |  | 3–11 | School remains Outstanding (June 2022) | yes | 0.3 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Golden Beginnings Day-Care](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/golden-beginnings-day-care-2859086) |  |  |  | under 0.1 miles |
| [Keser Torah Early Years](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/keser-torah-early-years-2782468) | Report card Apr 2026 |  |  | 0.1 miles |
| [Tots and Toddlers 2](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tots-and-toddlers-2-2904177) |  |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Kids Planet Gateshead](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kids-planet-gateshead-2833208) | Report card Mar 2026 |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [St Chad's Out of School Care](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-chads-out-of-school-care-ey240122) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Trinity Corner Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/trinity-corner-nursery-311876) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Shira Daycare's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Shira Daycare Good at its inspection on 8 November 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Shira Daycare take?

Shira Daycare is registered with Ofsted for up to 50 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Shira Daycare?

Gateshead (Tyne and Wear Metro Station) is the nearest station we know of, 0.5 miles away in a straight line.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY423324)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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