# Kids 1st - Quorum

Kids 1st - Quorum is a full-day nursery at Quorum Business Park, Benton Lane, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE12 8FB, in West Moor, North Tyneside. It is registered for 108 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in August 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.7 from 12 reviews (October 2026). It is run by Busy Bees Nurseries Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kids-1st-quorum-ey332755  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Quorum Business Park, Benton Lane, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE12 8FB
- Registered places: 108
- Phone: 0191 259 9179
- Website: https://www.busybeeschildcare.co.uk/nursery/quorum
- Run by: [Busy Bees Nurseries Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/busy-bees-nurseries-limited)
- Ofsted URN: EY332755

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 1 August 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/EY332755

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since April 2006 (Reference EY332755). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY332755)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 1 August 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY332755)
- 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/EY332755)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 29 May 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/901493)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Quorum Business Park, Benton Lane, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE12 8FB

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=55.019833,-1.581036

- Station: Benton (Tyne and Wear Metro Station), 0.7 miles
- Station: Four Lane Ends (Tyne and Wear Metro Station), 0.7 miles
- Station: Longbenton (Tyne and Wear Metro Station), 0.9 miles
- 8 bus stops within 400 m

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In North Tyneside there are about 3.5 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: 4.7 out of 5 from 12 reviews (as of 30 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benton Dene Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding (July 2024) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Benton Dene School |  | 4–11 | School remains Good (November 2022) |  | 0.3 miles |
| St Stephen's Catholic Primary School, Newcastle | Primary | 3–11 | Improved significantly (December 2024) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| St Bartholomew's Church of England Primary School (Aided) | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (November 2023) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Balliol Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (May 2026) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Westmoor Primary School | Primary | 3–11 |  | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Benton House School |  | 5–14 |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| St Marys Catholic Primary School, Forest Hall | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (March 2025) |  | 0.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Kids Planet Longbenton](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kids-planet-longbenton-2833204) |  |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Forest Hall Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/forest-hall-day-nursery-310208) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Bright Start Childcare at Solway House](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bright-start-childcare-at-solway-house-ey501082) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Field House Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/field-house-nursery-310207) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Free Spirits Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/free-spirits-nursery-319181) | Report card Jan 2026 |  |  | 1.3 miles |
| [Little Cygnets Childcare Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-cygnets-childcare-ltd-ey492757) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.3 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

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

### Who runs Kids 1st - Quorum?

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

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

Benton (Tyne and Wear Metro Station) is the nearest station we know of, 0.7 miles away in a straight line.

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

You can call 0191 259 9179 and visit www.busybeeschildcare.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY332755)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 30 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Kids+1st+-+Quorum&query_place_id=ChIJ-ehwhGxxfkgRrhyeKS3r_xY)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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