We are celebrating the news with a look back at some great scenes from the Bungalow which we found in the Shields Gazette vaults.
Have a look and see if you can spot someone you know.
1. They made their own Pudsey
A home-made Pudsey on Children In Need Day in 2008. Remember this? Photo: TR
2. Ready for a toddle in 2008
It's Big Toddle time for the staff and children in 2008. Did you join in? Photo: TR
3. Time for a singalong
A charity singalong at the nursery in 2007. Were you there? Photo: TR
4. What a turnout in 2006
The nursery reached Stage 2 of an accreditation scheme when this photos was taken 16 years ago. Photo: SN
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