# Kids 1st - Wansbeck

Kids 1st - Wansbeck is a full-day nursery at Woodhorn Lane, Ashington, Northumberland, NE63 9FY, in Hirst, Northumberland. It is registered for 112 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in June 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.3 from 12 reviews (October 2026). It is run by Busy Bees Nurseries Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kids-1st-wansbeck-ey283628  
Last checked 31 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Woodhorn Lane, Ashington, Northumberland, NE63 9FY
- Registered places: 112
- Phone: 01670 855439
- Website: https://www.busybeeschildcare.co.uk/nursery/wansbeck
- Run by: [Busy Bees Nurseries Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/busy-bees-nurseries-limited)
- Ofsted URN: EY283628

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 5 June 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/EY283628

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since March 2004 (Reference EY283628). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY283628)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 5 June 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY283628)
- 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/EY283628)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Woodhorn Lane, Ashington, Northumberland, NE63 9FY

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=55.185759,-1.545925

- 7 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Queen Elizabeth II Country Park, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 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 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: 4.3 out of 5 from 12 reviews (as of 31 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NCEA Thomas Bewick C of E Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (May 2024) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| St Aidan's Catholic Primary School, Ashington | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (January 2025) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| NCEA Castle School |  | 2–19 | Good (November 2022) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| NCEA Bishop's Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (October 2022) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| NCEA Grace Darling CofE Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (July 2024) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Central Academy | Primary | 2–11 | Good (October 2023) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| NCEA James Knott CofE Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (October 2024) | yes | 1.2 miles |
| Bothal Academy | Primary | 2–11 | Outstanding (October 2023) | yes | 1.6 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Chill Out @ Hirst](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/chill-out-hirst-2884831) |  |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [The Nest @NCEA Trust](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-nest-ncea-trust-2654062) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Tamsin's Little Acorns](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tamsins-little-acorns-2863637) |  |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [The Nest at Newbiggin](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-nest-at-newbiggin-2805421) |  |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Ashington Minors](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ashington-minors-ey346062) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Dinotots Ashington](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/dinotots-ashington-2834724) |  |  |  | 1.0 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

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

Ofsted rated Kids 1st - Wansbeck Good at its inspection on 5 June 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

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

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

### Who runs Kids 1st - Wansbeck?

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

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

Ashington is the nearest station we know of, 1.1 miles away in a straight line.

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

You can call 01670 855439 and visit www.busybeeschildcare.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY283628)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 31 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Kids+1st+-+Wansbeck&query_place_id=ChIJ-apd4JYNfkgRrCbcAo1t3zc)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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