# Universal Kids Childcare

Universal Kids Childcare is a full-day nursery at Families Matters, Cowgate & Blakelaw Childrens Centre, Lindfield Avenue, Blakelaw, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE5 3PL, in Blakelaw, Newcastle upon Tyne. It is registered for 22 children. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in June 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/universal-kids-childcare-ey398892  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Families Matters, Cowgate & Blakelaw Childrens Centre, Lindfield Avenue, Blakelaw, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE5 3PL
- Registered places: 22
- Ofsted URN: EY398892

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 15 June 2023, 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/EY398892

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since August 2009 (Reference EY398892). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY398892)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 15 June 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY398892)
- Registered places: 22 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY398892)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 10 June 2024). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/236436)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Families Matters, Cowgate & Blakelaw Childrens Centre, Lindfield Avenue, Blakelaw, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE5 3PL

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=54.992167,-1.672865

- 14 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Denton Dene North, 0.2 miles
- Park: Blakelaw Park, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 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 Newcastle upon Tyne there are about 3.6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Walling Primary Academy | Primary | 2–11 | Standards maintained (January 2025) | yes | under 0.1 miles |
| Hilton Primary Academy | Primary | 2–11 | Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (September 2025) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School, Fenham | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (January 2024) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Farne Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (July 2024) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Stocksfield Avenue Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (June 2024) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Beech Hill Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (March 2023) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Sacred Heart Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (June 2023) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Mary Astell Academy |  | 5–16 | Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Requires improvement; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (September 2024) |  | 0.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Little Learners (NE)](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-learners-ne-2550376) | Good |  |  | under 0.1 miles |
| [Chill Out @ English Martyrs](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/chill-out-english-martyrs-2884826) |  |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Shining Stars Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/shining-stars-pre-school-ey474304) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Shining Stars](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/shining-stars-ey551102) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Fenham Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/fenham-playgroup-ey544285) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Bright Beginnings Childrens Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bright-beginnings-childrens-day-nursery-2649647) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Universal Kids Childcare's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Universal Kids Childcare Outstanding at its inspection on 15 June 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Universal Kids Childcare take?

Universal Kids Childcare is registered with Ofsted for up to 22 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Universal Kids Childcare?

Bank Foot (Tyne and Wear Metro Station) is the nearest station we know of, 1.5 miles away in a straight line.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY398892)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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