Kids 1st Jesmond (Busy Bees)
Private day nursery, now part of the Busy Bees national chain. Capacity 108 children. Ages 0–5. Ofsted inspected October 2024.
About Kids 1st Jesmond (Busy Bees)
Kids 1st Jesmond is a private day nursery on Burdon Terrace, part of the Busy Bees group and operating under its Kids 1st brand. It cares for children from babies through to pre-school age and follows the Bee Curious curriculum. Facilities include outdoor play areas, a sensory room, an interactive smart board and a foundation class led by a qualified teacher, with CCTV, secure intercom access and on-site parking. All-inclusive fees cover breakfast, snacks and lunch prepared on-site by a chef, along with nappies, wipes and formula milk. The nursery has been rated Good by Ofsted and is open Monday to Friday, 7:30am to 6pm.
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