St Martins Centre Nursery
OutstandingBirth to 8+Long established
A pre-school in Newcastle upon Tyne for children from birth to 8+, open 07:45 to 18:00, 6 days a week. They do not publish prices, so that is the first thing to ask. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in July 2022. Open since 2014, with 63 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 Newcastle upon Tyne
This is not this setting's price. It is the median hourly fee across all providers in Newcastle upon Tyne 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
NE6 2RJWhat 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.
Ofsted inspector, 19 July 2022 · read the full report
What it is like to attend
Every child is given the opportunity to thrive and reach their full potential in this community-focused nursery. Highly qualified staff take the time to understand children's unique personalities and specific needs. As a result, all children make the very best progress in all aspects of their development. Curious learners, children in this nursery are highly engaged in exciting activities that reflect their interests.
Problem-solving skills are nurtured as children attempt to free the dinosaurs from blocks of ice. They think carefully about what tools they need to complete the task and are able to communicate their plans clearly to staff using both words and signs. This ensures all children's voices are heard and all can participate.
Younger children are learning how to cooperate and play well together, with observant staff on hand to remind children to share when necessary. As a result, children benefit from learning in a positive, respectful culture, where each individual is nurtured and valued. Consistent routines help to ensure children feel safe and secure. Graduation hats are worn with pride, and children smile when their friends clap to let them know they have achieved something amazing. This is a nursery that goes beyond the expected and, as a result, children leave as confident, curious learners, armed with a rich set of experiences that will support them as they take their next steps.
- 19 July 2022Outstanding
- 22 September 2016Good
Rated Good or Outstanding at 2 of the last 2 graded inspections.
Still missing for St Martins Centre Nursery
- 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.
Pre-schools within a couple of miles
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