Which nurseries in NE65 are rated Outstanding?

Nurseries rated Outstanding within 10 miles of NE65 include Shilbottle Friendly Frog Pre-School, Rothbury Kindergarten. Check each one's latest Ofsted report, as grades can change at the next inspection.

Do nurseries in NE65 offer funded childcare?

Most nurseries in England offer government-funded hours: 15 hours for all 3 and 4-year-olds, and up to 30 hours for eligible working parents of children from 9 months. Ask each one which funded sessions they have space for and what extra costs apply.

How do I choose between nurseries in NE65?

Start with ones close to home or on your way to work, check their Ofsted grade and the ages they take, then visit two or three. Ask about staff ratios, the daily routine, settling in, meals and fees.

Nurseries in NE65, Morpeth

There are 12 nurseries registered with Ofsted within 10 miles of NE65, Morpeth, and 9 of them are rated Good or Outstanding. Compare inspection reports, the ages they take, opening hours and how far they are from you.

Nurseries: 12
Outstanding: 2
Good: 7

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Directory listingNewton on The MoorMorpeth · NE65 9JP

Newton on The Moor, Morpeth

Shining Stars Swarland

Swarland County First School, LeamingtonLane · NE65 9JP

1.0 mile from NE65

OfstedGoodApr 2025Sessional16 places

A sessional nursery in Morpeth, rated Good by Ofsted in April 2025. Registered for 16 places and run by Shining Stars Preschool Community Interest Company.

Ages: 0 – 8 years
Hours: Ask the nursery

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Directory listingWest ThirstonFelton · NE65 9EF

West Thirston, Felton

Pumpkin Pie Childcare

United Reform Church, West Thirston · NE65 9EF

1.9 miles from NE65

OfstedGoodJul 2021Full day care90 places

A full day care nursery in Felton, rated Good by Ofsted in July 2021. Registered for 90 places and run by Pumpkin Pie Childcare Ltd.

Ages: 0 – 8 years
Hours: Ask the nursery

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Directory listingShilbottleAlnwick · NE66 2XQ

Shilbottle, Alnwick

Shilbottle Friendly Frog Pre-School

Shilbottle County First School, Shilbottle · NE66 2XQ

4.5 miles from NE65

OfstedOutstandingJul 2025Full day care24 places

A full day care nursery in Alnwick, rated Outstanding by Ofsted in July 2025. Registered for 24 places and run by Shilbottle Friendly Frogs Limited.

Ages: 0 – 5 years
Hours: Ask the nursery

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Directory listingLonghorsleyNorthumberland · NE65 8UR

Longhorsley, Northumberland

Longhorsley Explorers Community Interest Company

Longhorsely Village Hall, Drummonds Close · NE65 8UR

5.0 miles from NE65

OfstedGoodMay 2022Full day care15 places

A full day care nursery in Longhorsley, rated Good by Ofsted in May 2022. Registered for 15 places.

Ages: 0 – 8 years
Hours: Ask the nursery

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Directory listingRothburyMorpeth · NE65 7PN

Rothbury, Morpeth

Rothbury Kindergarten

Garleigh Road, Rothbury · NE65 7PN

6.3 miles from NE65

OfstedOutstandingAug 2021Full day care58 places

A full day care nursery in Morpeth, rated Outstanding by Ofsted in August 2021. Registered for 58 places and run by The Early Learning Partnership Limited.

Ages: 0 – 8 years
Hours: Ask the nursery

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Directory listingAmbleMorpeth · NE65 0PE

Amble, Morpeth

Brambles Childcare Centre

Coquet Enterprise Park, Amble · NE65 0PE

6.5 miles from NE65

OfstedGoodMar 2023Full day care68 places

A full day care nursery in Morpeth, rated Good by Ofsted in March 2023. Registered for 68 places and run by Brambles Childcare Centre Ltd.

Ages: 0 – 8 years
Hours: Ask the nursery

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Directory listingAlnwick Castle EDNorthumberland · NE66 2NU

Alnwick Castle ED, Northumberland

Fern Hollow Alnwick

St. Paul's Catholic Primary School, South Road · NE66 2NU

6.8 miles from NE65

Not yet gradedFull day care

A full day care nursery in Northumberland.

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Directory listingWiddringtonNorthumberland · NE61 5BJ

Widdrington, Northumberland

The Little Junction Day Nursery

Units 2b, 3c & 3d Grangemoor Road · NE61 5BJ

7.0 miles from NE65

Not yet gradedFull day care

A full day care nursery in Northumberland.

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Directory listingAlnwickNorthumberland · NE66 1LT

Alnwick, Northumberland

Apple Blossom Day Nursery

Northumberland Street, Alnwick · NE66 1LT

7.1 miles from NE65

OfstedGoodMar 2025Full day care60 places

A full day care nursery in Alnwick, rated Good by Ofsted in March 2025. Registered for 60 places and run by Apple Blossom Childcare Limited.

Ages: 0 – 8 years
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Directory listingLonghoughtonAlnwick · NE66 3JN

Longhoughton, Alnwick

RAFA Kidz Boulmer

Portal Place, Longhoughton · NE66 3JN

9.6 miles from NE65

OfstedGoodJul 2025Full day care40 places

A full day care nursery in Alnwick, rated Good by Ofsted in July 2025. Registered for 40 places and run by Rafa Kidz Limited.

Ages: 0 – 8 years
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Directory listingMorpethNorthumberland · NE61 3RD

Morpeth, Northumberland

Childcare@dawn to dusk

School House, Pinewood Drive · NE61 3RD

9.8 miles from NE65

OfstedGoodSep 2023Full day care39 places

A full day care nursery in Morpeth, rated Good by Ofsted in September 2023. Registered for 39 places and run by Childcare @ Dawn to Dusk LTD.

Ages: 0 – 8 years
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Directory listingPegswoodNorthumberland · NE61 6XG

Pegswood, Northumberland

Pegswood Day Nursery

Pegswood Primary School, Longhirst Road · NE61 6XG

9.9 miles from NE65

Not yet gradedFull day care25 places

A full day care nursery in Pegswood. Registered for 25 places and run by Wilson, Kathryn.

Ages: 0 – 8 years
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Childcare in NE65 at a glance

Inspection results: 9 of the 12 nurseries within 10 miles of NE65 (75%) were rated Good or Outstanding at their latest graded Ofsted inspection: 2 Outstanding and 7 Good.
Ages taken: 12 list babies under 2, 12 take 2 to 3-year-olds, 12 take 3 to 5-year-olds. Registered age ranges are a guide, so check the room your child would join with each setting.
Funded hours: Working parents apply for funded hours on GOV.UK. For the 15 hours for eligible 2-year-olds, contact Northumberland's Family Information Service.

Read our guides to choosing a nursery and funded hours