# Kids 1st - Low Fell Kids 1st - Low Fell is a full-day nursery at 2 Telford Close, Saltwell Business Park, Joicey Road, GATESHEAD, NE9 5AT, in Low Fell, Gateshead. 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 Strong standard, children's welfare and well-being Strong standard and leadership and governance Expected standard; safeguarding standards met. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 13 reviews (November 2026). It is run by Busy Bees Nurseries Limited. Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kids-1st-low-fell-ey439477 Last checked 4 November 2026. ## At a glance - Type: Full-day nursery - Address: 2 Telford Close, Saltwell Business Park, Joicey Road, GATESHEAD, NE9 5AT - Registered places: 108 - Phone: 0191 491 0066 - Website: https://www.busybeeschildcare.co.uk/nursery/lowfell - Run by: [Busy Bees Nurseries Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/busy-bees-nurseries-limited) - Ofsted URN: EY439477 ## Ofsted and official records Report card inspection, 25 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 | Strong standard | | Children's welfare and well-being | Strong standard | | Leadership and governance | Expected standard | Safeguarding standards met. Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY439477 Official records: - Ofsted registration: Registered since February 2012 (Reference EY439477). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY439477) - Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 25 March 2026). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY439477) - 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/EY439477) - Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 19 August 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/339915) ## Fees Fees, hours and ages: not published yet. ## Hours and ages Opening hours and ages: not published yet. ## Getting there Address: 2 Telford Close, Saltwell Business Park, Joicey Road, GATESHEAD, NE9 5AT Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=54.939592,-1.601411 - 9 bus stops within 400 m - Park: Saltwell Park, 0.1 miles - Park: Kells Lane Park, 0.4 miles - Playground: Under 8 Play & Picnic Area, 0.3 miles - Playground: Over 8 Play Area, 0.3 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 Gateshead there are about 3.2 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 13 reviews (as of 4 November 2026) ## Nearby schools Distances are in a straight line. | School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance | |---|---|---|---|---|---| | St Peter's Catholic Primary School, Low Fell | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (February 2025) | | 0.3 miles | | Kells Lane Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (June 2022) | yes | 0.3 miles | | Glynwood Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (November 2024) | yes | 0.6 miles | | Gibside School | | 3–11 | School remains Outstanding (June 2022) | yes | 0.7 miles | | Kelvin Grove Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (March 2026) | yes | 0.7 miles | | Oakfield Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Good (March 2023) | | 0.7 miles | | Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School, Gateshead | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding (November 2023) | yes | 0.7 miles | | Oakfield Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | Good (July 2024) | | 0.8 miles | ## Nearby nurseries | Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance | |---|---|---|---|---| | [Little Willows Kindergarten](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-willows-kindergarten-ey540675) | Good | | | under 0.1 miles | | [Low Fell Community Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/low-fell-community-pre-school-2570198) | Good | | | 0.3 miles | | [Lyndhurst Early Years @ Cleveland Hall](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/lyndhurst-early-years-cleveland-hall-ey466945) | Good | | | 0.7 miles | | [Kids Planet Gateshead](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kids-planet-gateshead-2833208) | Report card Mar 2026 | | | 0.8 miles | | [Kids 1st QE](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kids-1st-qe-ey493306) | Good | | | 0.8 miles | | [Cromer Pre-School Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/cromer-pre-school-limited-2652508) | Good | | | 0.8 miles | ## Frequently asked questions ### What is Kids 1st - Low Fell's Ofsted rating? Kids 1st - Low Fell was inspected on 25 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 Strong standard, children's welfare and well-being Strong standard and leadership and governance Expected standard. Safeguarding standards met. ### How many children can Kids 1st - Low Fell take? Kids 1st - Low Fell is registered with Ofsted for up to 108 children at any one time. ### Who runs Kids 1st - Low Fell? Kids 1st - Low Fell is run by Busy Bees Nurseries Limited, which runs 300 nurseries. ### What is the nearest station to Kids 1st - Low Fell? Gateshead Stadium (Tyne and Wear Metro Station) is the nearest station we know of, 1.4 miles away in a straight line. ### How do I contact Kids 1st - Low Fell? You can call 0191 491 0066 and visit www.busybeeschildcare.co.uk. ## Sources - Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY439477) - Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Kids+1st+-+Low+Fell&query_place_id=ChIJr1adJw56fkgRz3L82mhyJzw) - 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.