New parent? Call 0330 333 8133
Existing parent? Call 0191 491 0066
New parent? Call 0330 333 8133
Existing parent? Call 0191 491 0066
From 07:30 to 18:00 Mon - Fri
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Low fell is a purpose built nursery in beautiful surroundings and carefully designed to subtly bend in with the countryside. The nursery is a single story building with landscaped gardens surrounding its permitter, the outdoor space allows all children to have direct access to the outdoor areas at all times. Low Fell has the luxury of being situated in picturesque surroundings with fantastic access links to Newcastle City centre and also the A1 heading North and South for those families who need to travel. The nursery provides a warm, welcoming home from home environment that gives the children who attend here everything they need to grow and develop reaching their full potential and preparing them for the journey through to school.
We understand that parents and carers lead busy lives, and we want to do everything possible to help. That’s why Kids 1st - Low Fell offers the flexibility of booking additional sessions for when you need them. Find out more about our nursery session booking app, Pebble.
Saltwell Business Park
Gateshead
Tyne Wear
NE9 5AT
Here's a snapshot of just some of the wonderful facilities we offer at our Day Nursery in Gateshead. 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 9 months 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.
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.
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.
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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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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 Gateshead 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 Gateshead. Book a visit today to arrange a personal tour to see Kids 1st Nursery Gateshead for yourself.
Couldn't recommend this nursery enough - and have encouraged many friends to send their little ones to Kids 1st Low Fell! The staff are all fantastic at what they do and it's evident that they truly care about bringing out the best of every child in their care. They have all been incredible with my little one, particularly during tough transitions, and have even supported me during particularly dramatic and traumatic drop-offs! :) Our son has attended this setting since he was around 13-14 months old, to now being in preschool, and every single room change has shown how high the standards are across the board. The consistency is amazing! Everyone is super friendly and caring, the variation in activities is impressive, particularly in the more grown-up rooms where things become more educational, and the children receive a good range of nutritious meals, too. Well done to everyone in the team, it really is a special place.
Show more16/10/2025 - Google
ViewThe team take such care of our little ones and tailor everything to their needs. We can go to work and know they’re being taken care of. My only ask would be that we would be able to have a few weeks annual leave each year, without having to continue paying the nursery fees whilst away - many other nursery’s do this. It’s not a cheap nursery, but it is worth every penny, the boys love it.
Show more16/07/2025 - Trustpilot
ViewMy son is thriving at kids 1st Low Fell, he is really sociable and has made lots of friends. Staff have helped his speech to develop and he is now a little chatterbox! All of the staff, including management are familiar with all of the children and will stop to say hello which makes class transitioning for my son easier as he is already familiar with everyone. Staff are very supportive to both me and my son and find them very approachable should I have any queries. I looked at a lot of nurseries before making a choice and I knew from my first visit that my son would enjoy it and I would feel comfortable knowing he was safe and cared for. I honestly couldn’t recommend this nursery enough!
Show more04/06/2025 - Google
ViewBrilliant Nursey, it’s hard to fine somewhere that you feel comfortable with sending your child everyday, but I have full confidence in Kids 1st. I feel my child is safe and happy and the Nursey have been nothing but supportive. It may be slightly more expensive than other Nursey’s but I feel confident their staff are paid above minimum wage and my child is happy and safe.
Show more08/07/2024 - Trustpilot
ViewThe nursery is incredible. Mostly, the staff - all of them - are utterly brilliant. So caring, kind, trustworthy. My little girl adores them all. The activities - both educational and more "free-form!" are excellent. My little girl has developed real friendships, she is confident and outgoing, and she often asks to go to nursery in the weekends! Kids First Low Fell is so caring and safe and fun - I am so pleased that I picked this nursery for her! She's going to be so well prepared for school! Thank you - every single person who works there (including those "behind the scenes"!) - we are so grateful :)
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