# Kids 1st - Bowesfield Kids 1st - Bowesfield is a full-day nursery at Cygnet Drive, Stockton On Tees, TS18 3DZ, in Eaglescliffe East, Stockton-on-Tees. It is registered for 108 children. Its Ofsted report card (March 2026) grades inclusion Strong standard, curriculum and teaching Expected standard, achievement Expected standard, behaviour and routines Expected standard, children's welfare and well-being Expected standard and leadership and governance Expected standard; safeguarding standards met. It has a Google rating of 3.8 from 12 reviews (November 2026). It is run by Busy Bees Nurseries Limited. Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kids-1st-bowesfield-ey480706 Last checked 4 November 2026. ## At a glance - Type: Full-day nursery - Address: Cygnet Drive, Stockton On Tees, TS18 3DZ - Registered places: 108 - Phone: 01642 674672 - Website: https://www.busybeeschildcare.co.uk/nursery/bowesfield - Run by: [Busy Bees Nurseries Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/busy-bees-nurseries-limited) - Ofsted URN: EY480706 ## Ofsted and official records Report card inspection, 27 March 2026. Report cards grade each area separately; there is no single headline grade. | Area | Grade | |---|---| | Inclusion | Strong standard | | Curriculum and teaching | Expected standard | | Achievement | Expected standard | | Behaviour and routines | Expected standard | | Children's welfare and well-being | Expected standard | | Leadership and governance | Expected standard | Safeguarding standards met. Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY480706 Official records: - Ofsted registration: Registered since July 2014 (Reference EY480706). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY480706) - Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 27 March 2026). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY480706) - 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/EY480706) ## Fees Fees, hours and ages: not published yet. ## Hours and ages Opening hours and ages: not published yet. ## Getting there Address: Cygnet Drive, Stockton On Tees, TS18 3DZ Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=54.543581,-1.317243 - 5 bus stops within 400 m - Park: Rolles Park, 0.5 miles NaPTAN, Department for Transport, checked 13 November 2026 · © OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026. ## Places and next steps Spaces: not published yet. In Stockton-on-Tees 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: 3.8 out of 5 from 12 reviews (as of 4 November 2026) ## Nearby schools Distances are in a straight line. | School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance | |---|---|---|---|---|---| | Village Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Good (March 2023) | yes | 0.6 miles | | Hartwell School | | 5–18 | | | 0.6 miles | | Bader Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Report card (January 2026) | yes | 0.9 miles | | Mandale Mill Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (February 2020) | yes | 0.9 miles | | St. Patrick's Roman Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Catholic Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding (March 2023) | yes | 0.9 miles | | St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, Stockton | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (March 2024) | yes | 1.0 miles | | Bowesfield Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (February 2024) | yes | 1.0 miles | | Thornaby Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (September 2023) | yes | 1.1 miles | ## Nearby nurseries | Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance | |---|---|---|---|---| | [Little Ladybirds Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-ladybirds-day-nursery-2632706) | Good | | | 0.3 miles | | [Montessori Pre-School Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/montessori-pre-school-nursery-ey419249) | Good | | | 0.5 miles | | [Little Stars Childcare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-stars-childcare-2646979) | Good | | | 0.7 miles | | [Rosedene Sunrise](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rosedene-sunrise-ey491629) | Good | | | 0.9 miles | | [Spread The Happiness Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/spread-the-happiness-nursery-2861367) | | | | 1.0 miles | | [The Barn at Riverbank](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-barn-at-riverbank-2604558) | Good | | | 1.0 miles | ## Frequently asked questions ### What is Kids 1st - Bowesfield's Ofsted rating? Kids 1st - Bowesfield was inspected on 27 March 2026 and given an Ofsted report card. Report cards grade each area separately rather than giving one headline grade: inclusion Strong standard, curriculum and teaching Expected standard, achievement Expected standard, behaviour and routines Expected standard, children's welfare and well-being Expected standard and leadership and governance Expected standard. Safeguarding standards met. ### How many children can Kids 1st - Bowesfield take? Kids 1st - Bowesfield is registered with Ofsted for up to 108 children at any one time. ### Who runs Kids 1st - Bowesfield? Kids 1st - Bowesfield is run by Busy Bees Nurseries Limited, which runs 300 nurseries. ### What is the nearest station to Kids 1st - Bowesfield? Thornaby is the nearest station we know of, 1.3 miles away in a straight line. ### How do I contact Kids 1st - Bowesfield? You can call 01642 674672 and visit www.busybeeschildcare.co.uk. ## Sources - Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY480706) - Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Kids+1st+-+Bowesfield%2C+Stockton&query_place_id=ChIJo_Zh3A6TfkgRkbcic5DgvA0) - Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/) Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.