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New parent? Call 0330 333 8133
Existing parent? Call 01434 605 629
New parent? Call 0330 333 8133
Existing parent? Call 01434 605 629
From 07:30 to 18:00 Mon - Fri
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Kids 1st Hexham is located on Maidens Walk behind Hexham General Hospital. The nursery is split into rooms depending on age group and level of development and each room has direct access to large, well-equipped and challenging gardens which have been designed to suit the age groups that use them. In the academic year before the children are eligible for mainstream school they will enter the Kids 1st Pre-School. At Kids 1st Hexham we follow the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) which covers children’s development and learning from birth to 5 years. We love to involve our parents through regular parents’ social evenings, at these events you will meet with your child’s key person who will talk to you about your child’s development.
We understand that parents and carers lead busy lives, and we want to do everything possible to help. That’s why Kids 1st - Hexham offers the flexibility of booking additional sessions for when you need them. Find out more about our nursery session booking app, Pebble.
Here's a snapshot of just some of the wonderful facilities we offer at our Day Nursery in Hexham. Click on each facility to find out more.
Car Parking
We offer ample parking on-site for your safety and convenience.
Buggy store
A safe place to store your pram while visiting the nursery.
CCTV
Our nursery is fitted with CCTV for the safety and security of our team and the children in our care.
Secure Access
Our entrance ways are fitted with an intercom system and all access points are safe and secure.
Nappies and Wipes inclusive
Fees are all-inclusive to include nappies and wipes.
Formula Milk provided
Fees are inclusive to include formula milk if required.
Meals and Snacks Provided
All meals, drinks and snacks are prepared on-site by our chef and are NHS accredited.
Outdoor Facilities
Our outdoor environment offers space to explore and take safe risks with the support of our team, aiding child development.
Sensory Room
Our Sensory Room is a relaxing space providing a unique sensory experience with activities and equipment to explore, engaging and stimulating children’s senses.
Parent Room
Our parent room is a dedicated safe space for us to get to know your family and you to speak in confidence with our nursery team about your child's nursery life.
Smart Board
Our Interactive Smart Board is used daily to bring learning to life and provides children with a hands-on approach with technology.
Funded Childcare
We offer government funded places for children aged 2 to 4 years, please speak to the Centre Director for more information.
Teacher
We have a fully qualified Teacher in our pre-school room who delivers exciting learning opportunities, whilst ensuring statutory and legal welfare requirements are met for every child.
Foundation Class
The foundation class nurtures each child's natural curiosity within a structured framework providing pre-school children with an early introduction to school life.
ParentZone
We keep families informed through ParentZone, an online learning journal platform, which can be accessed via a smartphone app.
UP
Exclusive to Busy Bees, UP is a learning and development app used by educators in our nursery and parents at home. Search ‘UP by Busy Bees’ on the app store to find out more.
Book Extra Sessions Online
We offer online booking for extra ad-hoc sessions at this nursery with Pebble.
Fees include all meals, drinks and snacks prepared on site by our nursery chef.
Read moreTake a peek at our NHS accredited menus below.
If you'd like to speak to someone about your child's diet, talk to your centre director.
See food menuWe believe in an open and transparent approach to nursery fees. Click the button below for weekly, daily, and session rates for our exceptional childcare.
Did you know Busy Bees also offers government-funded childcare? If eligible, you could be entitled to up to 570 or 1140 hours of funded childcare, depending on your eligibility and your child's age, each year for your child. Find out more on our 'Funding Options' page. Or alternatively, speak to your Centre Director to learn more.
Download fee sheetIn order to best prepare the children for the next big chapter of their lives, Busy Bees do all that they can to support and celebrate the transition. All of the planned activities and experiences which take place within our Kids 1st Nursery in Hexham are designed to provide a foundation of skills that will help them grow in becoming confident and capable learners.
Learn more about how we support the journey from nursery to school by taking a look at our "My Journey to School Tracker". To read more and learn about the other ways our expert team supports the transition to school level, take a look at our Starting School page.
Our friendly, expert team of staff are always happy to welcome you and your child for a tour of the facilities on offer at our nursery in Hexham. Book a visit today to arrange a personal tour to see Kids 1st Nursery Hexham for yourself.
"Lovely staff, great facilities, a really nice nursery."
"I would give Kids 1st Hexham 5 stars. We have been more than happy with the care and support given to our little boy from all members of staff. Our little one has settled into nursery so well and we really feel like the nursery has provided him with the very best start with socialising, talking, playing, counting and nutrition and so much more. We cannot recommend Hexham Kids 1st enough, thank you for all of your hard work."
"The staff we interact with are great but unfortunately there’s been a huge turnover recently which has meant a lot of good staff leaving."
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"The staff at Hexham Kids 1st are incredible! Marcia, Kate, Claire, Sheridan, Dean and Eleanor and all the others all work so hard and are so wonderful with our daughter Nina. We cannot rate them higher for their dedication and superb care. We are so happy with the service. Thankyou for everything you all do for Nina. Mandy & Liam Panesh"