Little Blossoms Childcare
Outstanding★ 5.0 on GoogleBirth to 8+Long established
A day nursery in North Shields for children from birth to 8+, open 07:00 to 18:30, 5 days a week. They do not publish prices, so that is the first thing to ask. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in April 2024. Open since 2018, with 85 places.
What you might pay
This setting does not publish its fees, and no national dataset holds them. This is what childcare costs across the council, as a starting point for the call.
What childcare usually costs in North Tyneside
This is not this setting's price. It is the median hourly fee across all providers in North Tyneside from the Department for Education's 2025 provider survey. No national data holds what an individual nursery charges, so ring and ask.
Places, hours and the day
Who they take, when they are open, and what a day there includes.
Where it is
NE29 7AXWhat the inspector found
One grade is one visit. A run of them tells you whether it has been good for years or has only just got there.
- 7 May 2025 — Concern: actions taken what Ofsted published
- 8 June 2023 — Concern: actions taken what Ofsted published
Ofsted inspector, 23 April 2024 · read the full report
What it is like to attend
Children's experiences at this warm and welcoming nursery provide them with an excellent start to their early education. They benefit from nurturing care, in a calm and purposeful environment. Highly skilled staff pay close attention to ensuring children's emotional needs are met effectively. There is a strong-key person system in place, but it is also evident that all staff know all of the children extremely well.
There are always cuddles available from staff if children feel unsettled. All children are valued. Staff implement effective systems to help even the youngest children to express their preferences, for example about what they want to drink or where they want to play. Older children play together exceptionally well. They often become engrossed in their play and talk to their friends about their ideas, even when staff are not involved in the activity. Staff help children to resolve any minor conflicts themselves. This helps to create an atmosphere where children show respect and empathy for each other.
The progress children make from their starting points is exceptional. Staff spend time observing children as they play. They find out about their family lives and their interests. This supports staff to make sure that the opportunities for children to learn and develop are relevant and engaging. Staff show considerable skill at knowing when to join children in their play, and when to allow them time to explore independently. This means children remain motivated. They also develop their concentration and perseverance. Children are extremely well-prepared for their next stage in learning.
- 23 April 2024Outstanding
- 24 June 2019Good
Rated Good or Outstanding at 2 of the last 2 graded inspections.
Still missing for Little Blossoms Childcare
- What it costs
- Funded hours
- Youngest age taken
- Meals
- Nappies
- Waiting list
No dataset holds any of this. Two parents telling us the same thing puts it on the page for whoever looks next.
What to ask them
None of this is in any national dataset and this setting has not published it, which is exactly why it is worth asking.
- What does it cost, all in? What is on top: meals, nappies, late pick-up, and what happens if you are late.
- Can I use my funded hours here? Whether they stretch them over the year, and the minimum days you have to book.
- Is there a place for my child's age? Baby rooms fill first and waiting lists are common.
- Who would my child's key person be? And how long have the staff been there. No dataset holds this and it matters more than anything above.
- Can I visit at a busy time? Mid-morning on a weekday tells you far more than an empty room after hours.
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