Kids 1st Ingleby Barwick

Myton Road, Ingleby Barwick, Stockton-on-Tees TS17 0WA
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  • Kids 1st Ingleby Barwick, Stockton-on-Tees
Kids 1st Ingleby Barwick welcomes children aged from birth to five-years-old to a purpose-built environment.

The nursery is designed to suit a wide range of play and learning activities, with five well-equipped rooms, and three separate secure outdoor play areas.

A qualified cook prepares nutritious meals, with the health and wellbeing of children being central to the nursery’s operations.

Type of Service

  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Vicky Todd (Nursery Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 28

Total Places for Children

  • 84

Age Range

  • from 0 years 0 months
  • to 5 years 0 months

Opening Times

  • Monday 07:30-18:00
    Tuesday 07:30-18:00
    Wednesday 07:30-18:00
    Thursday 07:30-18:00
    Friday 07:30-18:00

When Closed

  • Bank Holidays

Kids 1st Ingleby Barwick Reviews (67)

Over all time Kids 1st Ingleby Barwick has 67 reviews.

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Review from Denise O (Grandmother of Child) published on 17 April 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My grandson has come on leaps and bounds since coming to Busy Bees last June. He can’t wait to come through the doors on a morning. All the staff know all the children’s name. Fab place.
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Review from Sam P (Mother of Child) published on 17 April 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Both my boys attended Busy Bees from 9 months old and have loved every minute. The oldest has now transitioned to school nursery now but did it with minimum fuss due to the fantastic foundations Busy Bees laid. My youngest who is 20 months loves going to nursery, he recently had surgery and the love
and support from all the staff has been lovely. He's now back at nursery and the care plan and help with his development delay has been a massive comfort and support. I looked at many nurseries and this is the only one that I felt comfortable leaving my children at and have never regretted it 3 and a half years later.
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Review from Vicky H (Mother of Child) published on 17 April 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The nursery is well maintained with lots of indoor and outdoor space. Staff are all lovely and friendly taking time to get to know my daughter even if they are based in a different room. They always have time to check how she is or ask what she has been up to. Occasionally the menu is a bit too “fancy”
and so my daughter doesn’t enjoy as much as she would but they always try and offer alternatives which is great and gain our feedback on the menu.
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Review from Helen G (Mother of Child) published on 17 April 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We knew this was the right nursery for my little boy as soon as we stepped in, we’d looked around a few others and this was the most welcoming, it feels like a little family. My little boy has only been going a little while and only goes 1 day a week so is still settling in properly but he talks about
the staff and the fun things he has done when he is not there, I wouldn’t hesitate in recommending this nursery to anyone.
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Review from Marilyn W (Mother of Child) published on 17 April 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The best thing about the nursery is their dedicated staff. Right from the nursery manager who greets you with her cheerful smile to the support staff that both my sons adore. It’s like a big family, the teachers would greet every child by their name, and they somehow know how to engage with the children
under their care.


Food served is excellent and nutritious, most times the kids themselves have a part in helping to prepare some baked goods.


The nursery is clean and safe, giving me a peace of mind. Love Busy Bees Ingleby Barwick!

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Review from Rebecca B (Mother of Child) published on 17 April 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our daughter started at Busy Bees last year and is loving her time here.


They have such fun-packed days and enjoy so many activities.


The staff are fantastic and the setting is perfect.


They communicate really well with parents and we couldn’t wish for a better Nursery.

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Review from Catherine F (Mother of Child) published on 17 April 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Since my daughter joined the nursery at the end of March all staff have been fantastic and friendly. Love the little updates I receive showing what my daughter has been up to.
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Review from Alana B (Mother of Child) published on 17 April 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son joined this nursery after his previous one suddenly closed. Throughout the whole process of looking and picking a new nursery Busy Bees at Ingleby Barwick were very understanding, welcoming, warm, happy, approachable and went above and beyond to ensure not only that our child's welfare, safety,
happiness and development was at the heart of their services but also the comfort of us parents in leaving them in a new environment.


I cannot thank them enough, as our child has settled in very quickly and is growing into a very happy, cheeky, sociable child. After the past turmoil, it's a pleasure to see from a parents perspective. One that can only be achieved with great staff with a passion for providing high-quality nursery care. Keeping the children at the heart!


Definitely, recommend Busy Bees!

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Review from Kelly N (Mother of Child) published on 20 March 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has attended this nursery since he was 6 months old. He has grown and developed into a happy and confident little boy who loves socialising with his friends.
He is now in the Preschool room and is able to confidently spell his first name, along with learning all other skills ready for when
he starts school.
I can’t thank the staff enough for their contributions and they are all a very strong part of our life!
I will continue to recommend this nursery to friends and family.
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Review from Farah A (Mother of Child) published on 8 March 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Friendly and dedicated staff.
My son started at age 9 months and all his carers have been wonderful in providing the love and care he needs when I am at work.
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Review from Martin M (Father of Child) published on 8 March 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has been attending this nursery since she was 3 months old (she has recently just turned two).
All the staff have been fantastic with her helping her develop and grow over the past 2 years.
Every staff member is very informative and knowledgable in their area.
Myself and my wife have
recommended this nursey to all of our friends in the area and will continue to do so in the future.
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Review from Nicola E (Mother of Child) published on 8 March 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We are so pleased we chose Busy Bees at Ingleby Barwick for our daughter. She loves it there and all the staff. Staff are friendly and professional and always listen to us. The building itself is clean and spacious with lots for the children to do.
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Review from Charlotte J (Mother of Child) published on 8 March 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Busy Bees at Ingleby Barwick is such a friendly nursery. I trust all the staff completely and love how caring they are towards my children.
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Review from Victoria D (Mother of Child) published on 8 March 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Fabulously friendly, caring and genuinely cheery and helpful staff. Staff go out of their way to connect to both your child and yourself as well as taking pride in telling you what your child has been up to during the hours that they are in their care. Catering to all children’s personalities the staff
are continuously looking for new ways to ensure children are given the chance the explore, learn and experiment.
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Review from Lyndsay M (Mother of Child) published on 8 March 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son started attending Busy Bees at Ingleby Barwick for one day a week in October. He still struggles when I attempt to leave but the staff are brilliant with him. Which makes it easier for us both.
When I ring to check up on him, the admin staff are very friendly and helpful. When collecting him
on an evening I am always informed of how his day has gone including what food and drink he has consumed.
Welcoming, clean and fun environment.
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Review from Laura B (Mother of Child) published on 15 February 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter joined Busy Bees in October, I joined this nursery as 7 years prior, our eldest daughter was cared for by the assistant and nursery manager. I knew I wanted my youngest to be with the same caring natured ladies. Busy Bees has brilliant facilities and is exceptionally clean. The level of
care is 5*. I cannot recommend them enough. I am so confident leaving my little girl with all of the staff in Ingleby.
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Review from Laura W (Mother of Child) published on 15 February 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
My son has started coming at the end of 2017 for just two mornings a week. He settled in straight away which was a huge relief. This was down to very friendly and welcoming staff, especially my son's key worker. The centre is always clean and tidy and my son always seems to have a healthy breakfast,
lunch and snack. Since my son joined he hasn't actually had any time to play outside which we were told he would as often as possible (this recently got re-done so that stopped play for a few weeks) but since then, still not outdoor play which my son would love no matter the weather.
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Review from Ceri S (Mother of Child) published on 18 July 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Fantastic nursery with very approachable and friendly staff. It's a very clean nursery and as a parent, I always feel well informed of how my child's day has gone. I really like that when I collect my child from the nursery, that the staff in his room let me know how he has eaten and what activities
he has been doing that day. I am also very impressed with the food that my child eats when he's at Busy Bees. It's all really nutritional and changes often so there's plenty of variety and different meals for him to explore. The management team are also fantastic and if ever there's a problem or an issue arises they are always there to help and very approachable.
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Review from Joanne T (Mother of Child) published on 14 July 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has been with Busy Bees since she was 10 months old, and right from the start, the improvement with her development was phenomenal.
The staff in the various rooms are caring and attentive but also fantastic at guiding her through developmental milestones with such creativity and efficiency
that they've made learning fun for her, she doesn't even realise she's doing it! She literally can't wait to get to nursery / pre-school and talks about her carers as her friends. I know she'll be sad to leave them when she moves on at the end of August.
The ladies in the office too are so helpful and flexible for both our daughter and us, they really make you feel part of the Busy Bees family.
She's truly been given a great start to life and a great basis for her future learning - we can't thank the team there enough.
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Review from Michelle B (Mother of Child) published on 11 July 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We could not be happier with Busy Bees at Ingleby Barwick. Both of my children have been extremely happy there and we have strongly felt that the staff genuinely care for the children. I have always felt that my children are completely safe and happy there. The staff are lovely, understanding and accommodating.
The premises are also spotless, with a lovely outdoor play area and plenty of activities inside and outside. I would not hesitate to recommend this nursery to others.
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Vicky Todd

Job Title: Centre Director

Hello, my name is Vicky and I am the Centre Director here at Kids 1st Ingleby Barwick.

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