# Kids 1st Ashbrooke

Kids 1st Ashbrooke is a full-day nursery at Kids 1st Ashbrooke, Gorse Road, Sunderland, SR2 7BX, in Humbledon View, Sunderland. It is registered for 108 children. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in October 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.7 from 23 reviews (November 2026). It is run by Busy Bees Nurseries Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kids-1st-ashbrooke-ey495656  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Kids 1st Ashbrooke, Gorse Road, Sunderland, SR2 7BX
- Registered places: 108
- Phone: 0191 514 0653
- Website: https://www.busybeeschildcare.co.uk/nursery/ashbrooke
- Run by: [Busy Bees Nurseries Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/busy-bees-nurseries-limited)
- Ofsted URN: EY495656

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 27 October 2023, 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/EY495656

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since January 2016 (Reference EY495656). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY495656)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 27 October 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY495656)
- Registered places: 108 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY495656)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 1 May 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1401783)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Kids 1st Ashbrooke, Gorse Road, Sunderland, SR2 7BX

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=54.898421,-1.384903

- Station: Park Lane (Tyne and Wear Metro Station), 0.3 miles
- Station: University (Tyne and Wear Metro Station), 0.4 miles
- Station: Sunderland, 0.5 miles
- 18 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Mowbray Park, 0.2 miles
- Park: Backhouse Park, 0.3 miles
- Park: University Park, 0.4 miles
- Park: Barley Mow Park, 0.4 miles
- Park: Burn Park, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles

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

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Sunderland there are about 5.9 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: 4.7 out of 5 from 23 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Argyle House School |  | 2–16 |  | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Ashbrooke School |  | 5–19 |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Sunderland | Primary | 3–11 | Improved significantly (December 2024) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Hudson Road Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (May 2023) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Valley Road Academy | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Good (October 2022) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Richard Avenue Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (September 2023) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Hill View Junior Academy | Primary | 7–11 | Standards maintained (January 2025) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Barnes Infant Academy | Primary | 3–7 | Report card (May 2026) | yes | 1.0 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Little Crickets Argyle House](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-crickets-argyle-house-2864874) |  |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Kids Planet Ashbrooke](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kids-planet-ashbrooke-2739918) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [The Cedars Nursery Sunderland](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-cedars-nursery-sunderland-318589) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Your Co-Op Little Pioneers Nursery and Pre-School Tavistock House](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/your-co-op-little-pioneers-nursery-and-pre-school-tavistock-house-2886185) |  |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Banana Moon Sunderland](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/banana-moon-sunderland-2790752) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Saints in Light Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/saints-in-light-nursery-school-2878016) |  |  |  | 0.6 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Kids 1st Ashbrooke's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Kids 1st Ashbrooke Outstanding at its inspection on 27 October 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Kids 1st Ashbrooke take?

Kids 1st Ashbrooke is registered with Ofsted for up to 108 children at any one time.

### Who runs Kids 1st Ashbrooke?

Kids 1st Ashbrooke is run by Busy Bees Nurseries Limited, which runs 300 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Kids 1st Ashbrooke?

Park Lane (Tyne and Wear Metro Station) is the nearest station we know of, 0.3 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Kids 1st Ashbrooke?

You can call 0191 514 0653 and visit www.busybeeschildcare.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY495656)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Kids+1st+-+Ashbrooke+Sunderland&query_place_id=ChIJw-r8TYVmfkgRT2wkYM6B56Q)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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