# Kids 1st - Rake Lane

Kids 1st - Rake Lane is a full-day nursery at North Tyneside General Hospital, Rake Lane, North Shields, NE29 8NH, in Billy Mill, North Tyneside. It is registered for 112 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in July 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 3.7 from 6 reviews (October 2026). It is run by Busy Bees Nurseries Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kids-1st-rake-lane-ey283548  
Last checked 31 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: North Tyneside General Hospital, Rake Lane, North Shields, NE29 8NH
- Registered places: 112
- Phone: 0191 258 7785
- Website: https://www.busybeeschildcare.co.uk/nursery/rake-lane
- Run by: [Busy Bees Nurseries Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/busy-bees-nurseries-limited)
- Ofsted URN: EY283548

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 1 July 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/EY283548

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since March 2004 (Reference EY283548). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY283548)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 1 July 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY283548)
- Registered places: 112 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY283548)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 27 October 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/104964)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: North Tyneside General Hospital, Rake Lane, North Shields, NE29 8NH

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=55.025248,-1.467353

- 7 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: 3.7 out of 5 from 6 reviews (as of 31 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Preston Grange Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (June 2024) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Whitehouse Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Inadequate (July 2022) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School, Whitley Bay | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (May 2024) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| New York Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Outstanding (May 2024) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Woodlawn School |  | 2–18 | School remains Good (May 2024) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Langley First School | Primary | 3–9 | Report card (May 2026) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Appletree Gardens First School | Primary | 2–9 | School remains Good (June 2024) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Cullercoats | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (March 2025) | yes | 0.9 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Little Learners Childcare (N.E.) Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-learners-childcare-n-e-limited-ey563618) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Little Gems of The Sea](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-gems-of-the-sea-ey407920) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Tynemouth Nursery at Billy Mill](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tynemouth-nursery-at-billy-mill-310213) | Report card May 2026 |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [School's Out at Langley](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/schools-out-at-langley-310224) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Rise and Shine Early Years](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rise-and-shine-early-years-ey478681) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Tynemouth Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tynemouth-nursery-310214) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

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

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

### How many children can Kids 1st - Rake Lane take?

Kids 1st - Rake Lane is registered with Ofsted for up to 112 children at any one time.

### Who runs Kids 1st - Rake Lane?

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

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

West Monkseaton (Tyne and Wear Metro Station) is the nearest station we know of, 1.1 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Kids 1st - Rake Lane?

You can call 0191 258 7785 and visit www.busybeeschildcare.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY283548)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 31 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Kids+1st+-+Rake+Lane+North+Shields&query_place_id=ChIJ2S72FGNufkgRBCEEkq1koA0)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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