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Kids 1st - Hexham

Ofsted: Good
(Mar 2022)
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5.0(5 parent reviews) ·Maidens Walk, Hexham, NE46 1DR · Northumberland
Number of places
110 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Mar 2022
Local authority
Northumberland

About this day nursery

Busy Bees at Hexham provides a nurturing and stimulating environment for young children, focusing on holistic development. The nursery offers a comprehensive "Busy Bees One" package, which includes three nutritious, NHS Startwell accredited meals daily, prepared by an on-site chef, along with snacks, drinks, unlimited nappies, wipes, and sun cream (where applicable).

This approach aims to create a hassle-free experience for parents while ensuring children receive balanced nutrition and learn essential mealtime skills. The nursery emphasises fostering curiosity, independence, and social skills through diverse menus and engaging routines.

They strongly believe in the importance of mealtimes as key learning moments, helping children develop confidence in exploring new tastes and using cutlery. The nursery also works with various government funding schemes, offering flexible options like "stretching" funded hours across the year and supporting parents through the application process for universal 15 hours, 30 hours for working families, and free childcare for eligible 2-year-olds.

They also accept Tax-Free Childcare, aiming to make childcare accessible and affordable for families.

What it's like

Children are very happy in the nursery and enter with enthusiasm. Older children confidently discuss book characters, while others are excited about staff joining in dress-up days. They settle quickly and form strong bonds with caring staff.

NHS Startwell accredited menusOn-site chefAll-inclusive packageFlexible funding optionsEmphasis on independence and social skills

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)15 hours — eligible 2-year-oldsTax-Free Childcare
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Key facts

Term time / All Year

All Year

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Kids 1st - Hexham

Last inspected 3 March 2022

Safeguarding effective
Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership and management
Good

What it's like to attend

Children are very happy in the nursery and enter with enthusiasm. Older children confidently discuss book characters, while others are excited about staff joining in dress-up days. They settle quickly and form strong bonds with caring staff.

Inspector highlights

  • Children are very happy and settle quickly.
  • Children with SEND are supported well with focused one-to-one help.
  • Staff know children well and create engaging activities based on their interests.
  • Staff have expert knowledge of how to support children's oral health.
  • Children develop good relationships and learn independence in self-care skills.

Areas to develop

  • 1ensure that all children maintain high levels of engagement to raise their achievements to a higher level
  • 2strengthen supervision and identify and address minor inconsistencies in practice to improve the quality of education further.
Inspection #10131586 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

Parents comment that their children love coming.

Parents feel that their children settle quickly and build up very strong relationships with the caring staff.

Parents of children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) speak highly of the knowledgeable and supportive staff.

Parents feel that they know what their children are doing.

Parents particularly like receiving photos of their children playing and learning.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are supported well. Staff provide focused one-to-one support to help them move forward in their learning. They identify skills children need for communication, focusing on eye contact, responding to their name, and reinforcing vocabulary.

Outdoor space

Children learn how to keep themselves safe when playing outside. For example, they learn to control their speed when running down slopes and how to keep safe around bushes in the garden. Young children also learn to take turns as they play outside.

Parent Reviews of Kids 1st - Hexham

5.0
(5)
Stacey Rogers
3 years ago

The moment I walked into this nursery, I knew it was for my girls. I instantly felt relaxed and calm and knew that my girls would be settled and happy here. The staff are just amazing on all levels and I appreciate absolutely everything they do ❤️

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Inspection history

Date: February 2007

  • March 2022Good
  • May 2016Outstanding
  • July 2015Outstanding
  • November 2009Good
  • February 2007Outstanding

Frequently asked about Kids 1st - Hexham

About the setting

Kids 1st - Hexham was registered in 2006. The nursery employs 16 members of childcare staff, with 12 holding appropriate early years qualifications at level 3 or above. It operates Monday to Friday, all year round, from 7.30am until 6pm, providing funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

URN
EY337358
Registered person
Busy Bees Nurseries Limited
Day care type
Full day care
Register
Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register
Establishment type
Childcare on non-domestic premises
Previous rating
Outstanding

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