The Elmfield Nursery
Outstanding★ 4.5 on GoogleBirth to 5Open for decades
A day nursery in Newcastle upon Tyne for children from birth to 5, open 08:00 to 18:00, 5 days a week. They do not publish prices, so that is the first thing to ask. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in December 2022. Open since 1996, with 102 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
NE3 4YAWhat 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, 8 December 2022 · read the full report
What it is like to attend
Children are extremely happy and excited to arrive at this wonderful nursery. Every child receives an exceptionally warm welcome, which makes them feel cherished and valued. Staff fully appreciate the importance children place on treasured belongings brought from home, and show great kindness as they acknowledge their special and irreplaceable worth. This supports a child's self-esteem and emotional security. There are remarkable relationships between the staff and children, through which very special bonds are formed.
Children are excellent communicators. They chat confidently with staff and with one another. They respond to the thoughtful questions staff pose, and use descriptive language in their conversation. Children share information about a prized possession in 'Show and Tell' sessions. This helps develop their selfconfidence and understand what makes them unique. Staff are highly skilled in supporting language development, and children make excellent progress.
Staff are extremely respectful of children, and agreement from children is sought when deciding to end or change activities. This shows children that their opinions are valued and important. As a result, children's behaviour is excellent. They develop splendid social skills. Children have high levels of respect for each other and there is a harmonious atmosphere. They work effectively together as a team.
- 8 December 2022Outstanding
- 9 May 2017Good
- 24 June 2015Good
Rated Good or Outstanding at 3 of the last 3 graded inspections.
Still missing for The Elmfield 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.
Day nurseries within a couple of miles
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