WELCOME TO KIDS 1ST

Nursery in Hexham

Rated Good by Ofsted

11 Reviews

READY TO TAKE YOUR FIRST STEPS?

Book your visit today Use our fee calculator

New parent? Call 0330 333 8133

Existing parent? Call 01434 605 629
Busy Bees

READY TO TAKE YOUR FIRST STEPS?

Book your visit today Use our fee calculator

New parent? Call 0330 333 8133

Existing parent? Call 01434 605 629

Opening Times:

From 07:30 to 18:00 Mon - Fri

Feed their curiosity, with Bee Curious

Say hello to Bee Curious, our exciting new curriculum! As the UK's only independently evaluated early years curriculum, it fosters a love of learning, giving your child a head start in life.

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Searching for nursery schools in Hexham? We offer high quality childcare in Hexham that might just be the perfect solution for you and your little one.

Our large Hexham nursery is located just behind Hexham General Hospital, providing a number of sizeable rooms for children across a number of ages. Our rooms are split by age group and level of development, with each room providing a welcoming atmosphere for learning, fun and exploration. We also have large, well-equipped gardens – designed to suit all age groups – to promote exploring and supervised risk-taking. 

When it comes to learning at our day nursery on Hexham, we offer Bee Curious, the UK’s only independently evaluated early years curriculum. Bee Curious focusses on education in key areas, such as vocabulary, developing a love for stories, and understanding basic mathematical concepts. Our progression model adapts with little ones, enabling them to build key skills and gain knowledge across their formative years.

At our Hexham nursery, we love to involve parents – providing regular parental social evenings, allowing you to meet with your child’s ‘key person’, who will have an in-depth chat with you all about your little one’s development.

Book a visit with us today to get a closer look, or get in touch with us to find out more.
 

Pebble flexible childcare at Kids 1st - Hexham

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.

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Busy Bees

Kids 1st - Hexham

Maidens Walk

Hexham

NE46 1DR

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Eleanor Borrowdale - Centre Director

Eleanor Borrowdale

Centre Director

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Nursery Facilities at Kids 1st - Hexham

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.

Funded Childcare

Buggy Store

Sensory Room

Parking

Pebble

Parent Zone

Parent Room

Meals and snacks

UP

Smart Board

Secure Access

Outdoor Facilities

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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.

Busy Bees App
Get daily updates on your child's day, from meals and naps to magical moments, all in a secure personalised news feed. Share in the joy with photos, videos, and two-way messaging that keeps you connected, wherever you are.

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Food at Kids 1st - Hexham

Fees include all meals, drinks and snacks prepared on site by our nursery chef.

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5* Food Hygiene

Food Menu

Take 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.

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Our Fees

We 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.

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Preparing for School

In 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.

Kids 1st Nursery Hexham Location

Find us situated behind Hexham General Hospital, on Maiden’s Walk. We’re also nearby to a number of primary schools, making drop-off easy if you’ve also got little ones of primary age. 

For those driving, we’re positioned just off the A695, and for those using public transport you can use the 683 bus to the hospital to get close to our facilities. There’s also a number of shops nearby if you need to pick something up after drop-off or pick up. We offer a handy buggy store for those walking or using public transport, offering a safe place to store your pram.

Our Hexham nursery also offers ample on-site parking for your convenience, providing a safe place for little ones to be dropped off or picked up. 

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Book a Tour

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.

Reviews

Jack C.

10/01/2025

"Five stars!"

Naomi C.

01/02/2024

"Lovely staff, great facilities, a really nice nursery."

Katie H.

05/07/2023

"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."

Payal A.

17/11/2022

"Great helpful "

Mandy P.

02/11/2022

"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"