Little Tinklers
OutstandingBirth to 8+Open for decades
A day nursery in Corbridge for children from birth to 8+, open 07:30 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 They do not publish prices, so that is the first thing to ask.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 February 2023. Open since 2004, with 64 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 Northumberland
This is not this setting's price. It is the median hourly fee across all providers in Northumberland 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
NE45 5SBWhat 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.
- 27 June 2024 — Concern: actions taken what Ofsted published
Ofsted inspector, 17 February 2023 · read the full report
What it is like to attend
Children are confident, curious and eager to learn at this very welcoming and inclusive setting. Staff encourage them to have a strong sense of who they are, where they come from and the community in which they live. The nursery prides itself on supporting children's growing confidence and self-esteem, particularly in relation to their identity. For example, children learn through age-appropriate activities, such as making mosaics about the Roman origins of their hometown of
Corbridge. They take part in trips to nearby Newcastle to learn about the bridges and the importance of the river, linking it back to the place where they live.
Children enjoy lovely relationships with staff, who they form close bonds with. They have great fun together and clearly enjoy each other's company. Children are very happy, settled and secure. Staff plan excellent support for children's well-being. For example, they plan sessions for children with a yoga teacher and mindfulness activities. Children benefit from secure routines and gentle reminders that support their positive behaviour.
- 17 February 2023Outstanding
- 24 July 2017Outstanding
- 9 January 2015Good
Rated Good or Outstanding at 3 of the last 3 graded inspections.
Still missing for Little Tinklers
- 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.
Day nurseries within a couple of miles
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