# Tummyticklers

Tummyticklers is a full-day nursery at Everard Ellis Centre, Mill Lane, BILLINGHAM, TS23 1HG, in Billingham South, Stockton-on-Tees. It is registered for 50 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in August 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 2 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tummyticklers-ey438503  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Everard Ellis Centre, Mill Lane, BILLINGHAM, TS23 1HG
- Registered places: 50
- Phone: 01642 550942
- Website: http://www.tummyticklers.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY438503

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 30 August 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/EY438503

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since January 2012 (Reference EY438503). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY438503)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 30 August 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY438503)
- 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/EY438503)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Everard Ellis Centre, Mill Lane, BILLINGHAM, TS23 1HG

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=54.592334,-1.288867

- Station: Billingham, 1.0 miles
- 15 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Billingham Green, 0.2 miles
- Park: Billingham Peace Garden, 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 Stockton-on-Tees there are about 4 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 2 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Billingham South Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding (December 2023) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| St John the Evangelist Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (January 2026) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Norton Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Improved significantly (January 2025) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Pentland Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Report card (February 2026) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Red House School |  | 3–17 |  | yes | 1.0 miles |
| St Joseph's Catholic Academy | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (May 2023) | yes | 1.1 miles |
| Crooksbarn Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (February 2025) | yes | 1.2 miles |
| Roseberry Primary School | Primary | 3–11 |  | yes | 1.2 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Cheeky Monkees Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/cheeky-monkees-day-nursery-ey539996) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Smiles](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/smiles-ey539912) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [The Norton Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-norton-nursery-ey173165) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Piglets Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/piglets-playgroup-ey260057) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Rainbow Day Nursery and Out of School Club](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rainbow-day-nursery-and-out-of-school-club-305980) | Good |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| [Smiles Nursery - Frederick Nattrass](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/smiles-nursery-frederick-nattrass-ey556647) | Good |  |  | 1.3 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Tummyticklers's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Tummyticklers Good at its inspection on 30 August 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Tummyticklers take?

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

### What is the nearest station to Tummyticklers?

Billingham is the nearest station we know of, 1.0 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Tummyticklers?

You can call 01642 550942 and visit www.tummyticklers.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY438503)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Tummyticklers+Nursery+Childcare&query_place_id=ChIJuTq3Q6WSfkgRysCOD_XjqJY)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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