Stanleys at Riverside
OutstandingBirth to 8+Open for decades
A day nursery in South Shields for children from birth to 8+, open 8am to 6pm. They do not publish prices, so that is the first thing to ask. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in October 2021, though that is 5 years ago now. Open since 2006, with 55 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 South Tyneside
This is not this setting's price. It is the median hourly fee across all providers in South 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
NE33 4JTWhat 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.
- 2 April 2025 — Concern: actions taken what Ofsted published
Ofsted inspector, 4 October 2021 · read the full report
What it is like to attend
Children are very happy, safe and secure at this extremely welcoming and friendly nursery. Staff plan exceptional opportunities to help all children make excellent progress in their learning. There is superb support for children's physical development. Children use a range of tools as they pump and squeeze water and oil into bowls of flour to make dough. This encourages them to use their hands in different ways and develop their smaller muscles. Children make marks with sticks and mud on a large screen. They use their whole bodies, stretching their arms and standing on their toes. This helps to develop their larger muscles, balance, and coordination in preparation for later tasks, such as early writing.
Children's behaviour is remarkable. Staff encourage children to be respectful, take turns and help others. Staff are excellent role models who have high expectations of all the children in their care. Children grow rapidly in confidence and independence. For example, staff support young children to spread their crackers and chop the fruit they have chosen at snack time. Children love coming to nursery. Those who are new to the setting settle quickly. Children show great enthusiasm for the activities on offer and are highly motivated to learn.
- 4 October 2021Outstanding
- 10 December 2015Outstanding
- 19 December 2011Good
Rated Good or Outstanding at 3 of the last 3 graded inspections.
Still missing for Stanleys at Riverside
- 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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