# Busy Bees Day Nursery at Sunderland Cleadon

Busy Bees Day Nursery at Sunderland Cleadon is a full-day nursery at 53 Front Street, Cleadon, Sunderland, SR6 7PG, in Cleadon, South Tyneside. It is registered for 130 children. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in November 2021, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 5 reviews (November 2026). It is run by Busy Bees Nurseries Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-bees-day-nursery-at-sunderland-cleadon-ey262600  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 53 Front Street, Cleadon, Sunderland, SR6 7PG
- Registered places: 130
- Phone: 0191 537 3333
- Website: https://www.busybeeschildcare.co.uk/nursery/sunderland-cleadon
- Run by: [Busy Bees Nurseries Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/busy-bees-nurseries-limited)
- Ofsted URN: EY262600

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 22 November 2021, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

- Quality of education: Outstanding
- Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding
- Personal development: Outstanding
- Leadership and management: Outstanding

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY262600

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since March 2003 (Reference EY262600). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY262600)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 22 November 2021). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY262600)
- Registered places: 130 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY262600)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 53 Front Street, Cleadon, Sunderland, SR6 7PG

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=54.954387,-1.402412

- Station: East Boldon, 0.9 miles
- 8 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, checked 13 November 2026 · © OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In South Tyneside there are about 4 children under 5 for every registered nursery place. Places are how many children nurseries may care for, not free spaces. Source: ONS Census 2021.

When to apply: https://toddly.co.uk/when-to-apply-for-nursery

## Ratings

- Google: 5.0 out of 5 from 5 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleadon Church of England Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Good (February 2024) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Epinay Business and Enterprise School |  | 4–18 | School remains Outstanding (June 2023) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Ridgeway Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (February 2026) | yes | 1.1 miles |
| St Oswald's Catholic Primary School, South Shields | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (January 2025) | yes | 1.2 miles |
| Forest View Primary | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (April 2024) | yes | 1.2 miles |
| Whitburn Village Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (February 2020) | yes | 1.2 miles |
| Helen Gibson Nursery School | Nursery | 2–4 | Report card (June 2026) | yes | 1.3 miles |
| East Boldon Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Report card (June 2026) |  | 1.3 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Cleadon Tower Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/cleadon-tower-nursery-ey482606) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Stanley's at Ridgeway](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/stanleys-at-ridgeway-ey481484) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| [The Bungalow Pre-school](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-bungalow-pre-school-ey464742) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.3 miles |
| [Harton Village Kindergarten](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/harton-village-kindergarten-ey537004) | Good |  |  | 1.4 miles |
| [Ashfield Nursery & ELC](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ashfield-nursery-and-elc-ey242765) | Good |  |  | 1.6 miles |
| [Playology Beach School Souter Lighthouse](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/playology-beach-school-souter-lighthouse-2752716) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.9 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Busy Bees Day Nursery at Sunderland Cleadon's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Busy Bees Day Nursery at Sunderland Cleadon Outstanding at its inspection on 22 November 2021, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Busy Bees Day Nursery at Sunderland Cleadon take?

Busy Bees Day Nursery at Sunderland Cleadon is registered with Ofsted for up to 130 children at any one time.

### Who runs Busy Bees Day Nursery at Sunderland Cleadon?

Busy Bees Day Nursery at Sunderland Cleadon is run by Busy Bees Nurseries Limited, which runs 300 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Busy Bees Day Nursery at Sunderland Cleadon?

East Boldon is the nearest station we know of, 0.9 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Busy Bees Day Nursery at Sunderland Cleadon?

You can call 0191 537 3333 and visit www.busybeeschildcare.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY262600)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Kids+1st+-+Sunderland%2C+Cleadon&query_place_id=ChIJZeRWbFVvfkgR63YWuBOOZSY)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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