# Kids 1st - Durham

Kids 1st - Durham is a full-day nursery at Old Dryburn Way, Durham, DH1 5SE, in North End, Durham. It is registered for 110 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in June 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 16 reviews (November 2026). It is run by Busy Bees Nurseries Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kids-1st-durham-ey334642  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Old Dryburn Way, Durham, DH1 5SE
- Registered places: 110
- Phone: 0191 374 0802
- Website: https://www.busybeeschildcare.co.uk/nursery/durham-kids1st
- Run by: [Busy Bees Nurseries Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/busy-bees-nurseries-limited)
- Ofsted URN: EY334642

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 18 June 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

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

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY334642

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since June 2006 (Reference EY334642). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY334642)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 18 June 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY334642)
- Registered places: 110 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY334642)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 6 May 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/303218)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Old Dryburn Way, Durham, DH1 5SE

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=54.785804,-1.589223

- Station: Durham, 0.5 miles
- 13 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Wharton Park, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles

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

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Durham there are about 4.6 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 16 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Durham Trinity School & Sports College |  | 2–19 | Standards maintained (March 2025) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Framwellgate Moor Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Outstanding (May 2024) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| St Godric's Catholic Primary School, Durham | Primary | 3–11 | Good (November 2021) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| St Margaret's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (February 2026) |  | 1.0 miles |
| Durham Newton Hall Infants' School | Primary | 3–7 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (October 2024) | yes | 1.0 miles |
| Blue Coat CofE (Aided) Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (June 2023) |  | 1.0 miles |
| Neville's Cross Primary School and Nursery | Primary | 2–11 | Good (June 2024) | yes | 1.0 miles |
| Durham Cathedral Schools Foundation |  | 3–18 |  | yes | 1.0 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Yellow Wellies](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/yellow-wellies-ey360601) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Stepping Stones Day Nursery Durham Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/stepping-stones-day-nursery-durham-ltd-ey436726) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Busy Bees (Durham) Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-bees-durham-ltd-ey548257) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Durham University Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/durham-university-day-nursery-ey257491) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| [Busy Bears (Durham) Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-bears-durham-ltd-ey548339) | Good |  |  | 1.7 miles |
| [The Laurels Child Care](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-laurels-child-care-ey337804) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.7 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Kids 1st - Durham's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Kids 1st - Durham Good at its inspection on 18 June 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Kids 1st - Durham take?

Kids 1st - Durham is registered with Ofsted for up to 110 children at any one time.

### Who runs Kids 1st - Durham?

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

### What is the nearest station to Kids 1st - Durham?

Durham is the nearest station we know of, 0.5 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Kids 1st - Durham?

You can call 0191 374 0802 and visit www.busybeeschildcare.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY334642)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Kids+1st+-+Durham&query_place_id=ChIJQbulJe59fkgRkepsepMpTV8)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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