# Kids 1st - Hexham

Kids 1st - Hexham is a full-day nursery at Maidens Walk, Hexham, NE46 1DR, in Hexham, Northumberland. It is registered for 110 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in March 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 6 reviews (November 2026). It is run by Busy Bees Nurseries Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kids-1st-hexham-ey337358  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Maidens Walk, Hexham, NE46 1DR
- Registered places: 110
- Phone: 01434 605629
- Website: https://www.busybeeschildcare.co.uk/nursery/hexham
- Run by: [Busy Bees Nurseries Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/busy-bees-nurseries-limited)
- Ofsted URN: EY337358

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 3 March 2022, 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/EY337358

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since July 2006 (Reference EY337358). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY337358)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 3 March 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY337358)
- 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/EY337358)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Maidens Walk, Hexham, NE46 1DR

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=54.968522,-2.093964

- Station: Hexham, 0.3 miles
- 14 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: The Sele, 0.4 miles
- Park: Hexham House Grounds, 0.4 miles
- Park: Tyne Green Country Park, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Rocket Park, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 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 Northumberland there are about 3.1 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 6 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hexham First School | Primary | 3–9 | Report card (June 2026) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Hexham Priory School |  | 2–19 | School remains Outstanding (February 2023) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| St Mary's Catholic First School, Hexham | Primary | 4–9 | Good (July 2023) |  | 0.5 miles |
| The Sele First School | Primary | 3–9 | Good (June 2022) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Acomb First School | Primary | 4–9 | School remains Good (April 2023) |  | 1.8 miles |
| Hexham Middle School | Middle deemed secondary | 9–13 | School remains Good (April 2024) |  | 0.2 miles |
| St Joseph's Catholic Middle School, Hexham | Middle deemed secondary | 9–13 | School remains Good (October 2023) |  | 0.9 miles |
| Queen Elizabeth High School | Secondary | 13–18 | Good (April 2024) |  | 1.0 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Little Tinklers](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-tinklers-2828161) |  |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [St Mary's Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-marys-nursery-301777) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Hexham Community Centre Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hexham-community-centre-playgroup-2848435) |  |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Apple Blossom Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/apple-blossom-day-nursery-2545675) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Little Oaks Nursery, Acomb](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-oaks-nursery-acomb-2503549) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.8 miles |
| [Little Tinklers](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-tinklers-ey284768) | Outstanding |  |  | 2.9 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

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

Ofsted rated Kids 1st - Hexham Good at its inspection on 3 March 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

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

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

### Who runs Kids 1st - Hexham?

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

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

Hexham is the nearest station we know of, 0.3 miles away in a straight line.

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

You can call 01434 605629 and visit www.busybeeschildcare.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY337358)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Kids+1st+-+Hexham&query_place_id=ChIJva_HBEHGfUgRXjgxNRWVl64)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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