# Kids 1st QE

Kids 1st QE is a full-day nursery at Queen Elizabeth Hospital, GATESHEAD, NE9 6SX, in Sheriff Hill, Gateshead. It is registered for 108 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in May 2021, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.2 from 15 reviews (November 2026). It is run by Busy Bees Nurseries Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kids-1st-qe-ey493306  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Queen Elizabeth Hospital, GATESHEAD, NE9 6SX
- Registered places: 108
- Phone: 0191 487 0244
- Website: https://www.busybeeschildcare.co.uk/nursery/gateshead-qe
- Run by: [Busy Bees Nurseries Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/busy-bees-nurseries-limited)
- Ofsted URN: EY493306

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 25 May 2021, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

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

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY493306

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since November 2015 (Reference EY493306). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY493306)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 25 May 2021). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY493306)
- 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/EY493306)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Queen Elizabeth Hospital, GATESHEAD, NE9 6SX

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=54.939388,-1.580794

- 7 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Hodkin Park, 0.2 miles
- Park: Carr Hill Recreation Ground, 0.2 miles
- Park: White Hill, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 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 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: 4.2 out of 5 from 15 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 0.4 miles |
| Carr Hill Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (May 2023) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Larkspur Community Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Requires improvement (October 2024) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Windy Nook Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (June 2023) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| St Peter's Catholic Primary School, Low Fell | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (February 2025) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Kells Lane Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (June 2022) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Falla Park Community Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Standards maintained (May 2025) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| St Oswald's Catholic Primary, Wrekenton | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (December 2024) | yes | 0.9 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Bensham Grove Nursery School at the Elgin Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bensham-grove-nursery-school-at-the-elgin-centre-2748640) | Report card Jan 2026 |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Low Fell Community Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/low-fell-community-pre-school-2570198) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Lyndhurst Early Years @ Cleveland Hall](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/lyndhurst-early-years-cleveland-hall-ey466945) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Kids 1st - Low Fell](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kids-1st-low-fell-ey439477) | Report card Mar 2026 |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Little Willows Kindergarten](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-willows-kindergarten-ey540675) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [The New Mulberry Bush](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-new-mulberry-bush-ey559043) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

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

Ofsted rated Kids 1st QE Good at its inspection on 25 May 2021, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

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

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

### Who runs Kids 1st QE?

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

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

Felling (Tyne and Wear Metro Station) is the nearest station we know of, 1.0 miles away in a straight line.

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

You can call 0191 487 0244 and visit www.busybeeschildcare.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY493306)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Kids+1st+-+QE+Gateshead&query_place_id=ChIJhWIl9m56fkgRyiUUxb_WnVU)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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