Business Details
Trusted Childcare & Early Learning in Newcastle upon Tyne
St. Gabriel's Nursery has been nurturing young lives for over 29 years, fostering strong relationships with families to provide a loving and supportive start for children. Our dedicated team of highly qualified childcare professionals creates a stimulating environment through baby sensory rooms, spacious play areas, and vibrant gardens. We prioritise individual attention, ensuring each child's unique needs are met while laying a strong foundation for lifelong learning. With two nurseries in Heaton and Gosforth, we offer a home-away-from-home atmosphere where children feel safe, loved, and encouraged to explore the world. Our play-based curriculum promotes creativity, curiosity, and social skills, supported by nutritious meals prepared on-site and secure outdoor spaces for all-weather exploration.We collaborate closely with parents and specialists to remove barriers to learning, guiding each child on their unique educational journey. Regular Ofsted inspections ensure our commitment to quality care and education, while community walks and local trips enrich learning experiences. Our values of care, quality, service, and value underpin every decision, creating a child-centred learning community where every child is valued and supported. With a focus on continuous improvement, we strive to be a trusted partner in early years education, preparing children for future academic and personal success.
Services
Full-Time Nursery Care
Baby Sensory Rooms
Play-Based Curriculum
Outdoor Exploration
Parent Partnerships
Nutritious Meals
Community Walks
Soft Play Areas
Library Access
Yoga & Music Activities
Highlights and features
- We have over 29 years of experience in early years education.
- Our team includes highly qualified childcare professionals with specialist training.
- We provide secure outdoor spaces for all-weather exploration and physical development.
- Our play-based curriculum aligns with the Early Years Foundation Stage framework.
- We offer nutritious meals prepared on-site by dedicated nursery chefs.
Associations and certifications
- Ofsted
What people say
Caring staff
Safe and welcoming
Thriving children
Engaging activities
Excellent communication
Services
Full-Time Nursery Care
Our full-time nursery provision supports working families with flexible childcare from 7:30am to 6:30pm. Qualified staff deliver structured play-based learning while meeting individual care needs. Nutritious meals and snacks are prepared on-site daily, with secure outdoor spaces for physical development and exploration.
Baby Sensory Rooms
Specially designed sensory environments cater to infants' developmental needs through tactile, visual, and auditory experiences. Trained practitioners facilitate treasure basket exploration and messy play activities that stimulate cognitive development and motor skills in a safe, supervised setting.
Play-Based Curriculum
Our curriculum follows Early Years Foundation Stage guidelines, using play as the primary learning vehicle. Children engage in structured and free-flow activities that develop literacy, numeracy, and social skills while fostering creativity and problem-solving abilities through hands-on experiences.
Outdoor Exploration
Two secure garden areas provide all-weather play opportunities with climbing equipment, gardening patches, and imaginative play spaces. Daily outdoor sessions promote physical development, risk assessment skills, and environmental awareness through nature-based learning experiences.
Parent Partnerships
We maintain regular communication through daily updates, stay-and-play sessions, and formal consultations. Parent workshops and lending libraries support home learning, while community events strengthen family connections and nursery engagement.
People
Mandy Wilson
Nursery Manager
Mandy Wilson oversees operations at both nursery locations, bringing extensive early years leadership experience. She ensures consistent delivery of high-quality care and education across settings while maintaining Ofsted compliance and staff development programmes.
Questions
What age range do you cater for?
We provide care and education for children from birth to five years old at both nursery locations.
Are meals included in nursery fees?
Yes, we provide nutritious breakfast, lunch, and afternoon snacks prepared daily by our on-site nursery chefs.
How do you support children's learning and development?
Our play-based curriculum follows the Early Years Foundation Stage framework, with structured activities promoting cognitive, social, and physical development through hands-on, child-led experiences.
Can parents visit the nursery before enrolling?
Yes, we offer guided tours of both settings. Please complete our online booking form to arrange a convenient visit within 48 hours.
What safety measures are in place?
Our secure premises feature controlled access systems, regular staff DBS checks, and Ofsted-registered practices ensuring child safety at all times.
Do you offer part-time nursery places?
Yes, we provide flexible full-time and part-time childcare options to accommodate different family needs and schedules.
