Kids 1st Jesmond is a Busy Bees nursery that emphasises a holistic approach to early childhood education, focusing on stimulating natural curiosity and fostering independent learning from a young age. Central to their philosophy is the unique 'Busy Bees One' package, which includes nutritionally balanced, NHS Startwell accredited meals prepared fresh on-site.
This integrated approach ensures children receive comprehensive care, including all meals, snacks, and essential consumables like nappies and wipes, promoting healthy development and easing parents' daily routines. The nursery aims to create a stimulating environment where children feel secure and encouraged to explore, fostering essential life skills, social development, and adventurous eating habits.
They believe in making mealtimes key learning moments, where children can develop confidence in trying new foods and using cutlery. Kids 1st Jesmond supports parents in navigating government funding schemes, offering guidance on various entitlements and providing flexibility in how funded hours are utilised, including stretching them across the full year to accommodate diverse family needs.
The nursery’s commitment extends to offering extensive support in understanding and applying for various childcare funding options, ensuring that high-quality childcare is accessible and affordable for families.
Our ethos
Our diverse menus and engaging routines encourage independence, social skills, and adventurous eating habits, all in a supportive, inclusive environment. Mealtimes are key learning moments, helping children develop confidence in exploring new tastes, handling food, and using cutlery - all essential skills for school readiness.
What it's like
Children are happy and settled and thrive in this welcoming nursery. They arrive eager and excited for the day ahead. Staff and managers happily greet families and make time for them to talk and share information should they need to. Relationships with staff are good, and children seek their support when needed.
Funding accepted
This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability.
Food
Three nutritious and balanced meals per day, NHS Startwell accredited menus, freshly prepared by on-site chef. Unlimited nappies, wipes and sun cream are also included in the Busy Bees One package. If opting out of Busy Bees One, only home-prepared hot meals are permitted, no packed lunches.
Opening hours
Monday to Friday, all year round, from 7.30am until 6pm
Term time / All Year
All Year
Last inspected 16 October 2024
What it's like to attend
Children are happy and settled and thrive in this welcoming nursery. They arrive eager and excited for the day ahead. Staff and managers happily greet families and make time for them to talk and share information should they need to. Relationships with staff are good, and children seek their support when needed.
Inspector highlights
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Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection
this is a magical place for children and children are keen and eager to attend, the nursery provides flexibility for parents who need to change their working hours, and staff genuinely care for their children.
Inclusion & environment
Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities are well supported by their key worker and receive additional support from designated leaders who are knowledgeable and experienced. They seek support from external professionals and implement any required strategies.
Staff follow older children's interests in the garden as they investigate how they move on balancing beams.
We love the support we have been given from all of the staff at Kids 1st Jesmond. Starting nursery in the midst of a pandemic was never going to be easy but they have made the transition go so smoothly. We'd recommend them to everyone.
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Excellent facilities, and lovely staff, I just didn’t like incidents happened to my daughter, staff couldn’t give clear explanations!
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Date: January 2019
Kids 1st Jesmond registered in 2014. The nursery employs 27 members of childcare staff, with 23 holding appropriate early years qualifications at level 3, including two with qualified teacher status. The nursery opens from Monday to Friday, all year round, from 7.30am until 6pm and offers government-funded places for childcare.
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