Kids 1st Wansbeck

Wansbeck General Hospital, Woodhorn Lane, Ashington NE63 9JJ
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8.0 53 Reviews
  • Kids 1st Wansbeck, Ashington
Kids 1st Wansbeck is a purpose-built nursery providing care and education for children aged three months to five-years-old.

Located within the grounds of Wansbeck General Hospital in Ashington, the nursery is built to the highest standards and is surrounded by beautiful gardens. Staff are fully qualified and the on-site chef provides healthy, nutritious meals using fresh produce.

Kids 1st nurseries are well-respected throughout the North East community for the standards they have achieved to the benefit of many children and their parents.
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Type of Service

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

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Lindsay Fairclough (Centre Director)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 35

Total Places for Children

  • 112

Age Range

  • from 0 years 3 months
  • to 5 years 0 months

Opening Times

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

When Closed

  • Bank Holidays & Christmas

Kids 1st Wansbeck Reviews (53)

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Kids 1st Wansbeck has a Review Score of 8.0 (8.045) out of 10, based on 1 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Kids 1st Wansbeck has 53 reviews.

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Review from Michelle M (Grandmother of Child) published on 13 August 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Fabulous nursery. My grandson has been there for a year now and he has come along so far with his development. No complaints with any staff and all staff are great. One or two staff is absolutely excellent. My grandson loves a few of them although likes all of them. Plenty of things for them to do and
the projects they do with the children are brilliant. Highly recommend this nursery.
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Review from Amy J (Mother of Child) published on 8 March 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has attended this nursery for the past two years and he loves it. He has learnt so much whilst there, from eating independently to painting, drawing, counting up to fifteen and knowing his colours. He is such a confident little boy thanks to this nursery. I feel at ease for his next move to school,
when the time comes.
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Review from S I (Mother of Child) published on 6 October 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
This is an amazing nursery with friendly and helpful staff. We have been using this nursery for the last eight months, and we love all that they do for our daughter. We are confident that she's in safe hands having a great day while we're at work, and love hearing about all the different activities
she has been up to every day.
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Review from Nichol I (Mother of Child) published on 29 May 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We have always found the nursey to be an amazing and friendly place. My child loves coming here and has loved every carer he has had throughout the years.
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Review from Kay P (Mother of Child) published on 29 May 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
It's lovely going to work knowing our daughter is safe, happy and well looked after.
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Review from Ashleigh K (Mother of Child) published on 27 May 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My little boy had attended the nursery for the past 2 years and absolutely loves it! The staff are friendly and approachable! I'd 100% recommend this nursery.
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Review from S K (Mother of Child) published on 14 November 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
All 3 of my children have attended Kids 1st and I couldn't recommend them more highly. The staff are always happy, affectionate and loving and my children have flourished in their care.
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Review from Jodie T (Mother of Child) published on 14 November 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Kids 1st Wansbeck has been and continues to be the best nursery I have used or visited for my children.


I honestly could not praise all the staff enough for how they have developed my son.


I will be sad when he leaves for school but am excited for my youngest joining here.

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Review from Debbie-Anne D (Mother of Child) published on 14 November 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My little child started recently and thanks to the fantastic girls, has settled really well.
Always happy and welcoming, the staff are friendly and pleasant. The surroundings are clean, bright and welcoming.
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Review from J J (Mother of Child) published on 14 November 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son loves Kids 1st, he made friends with other children and staff, it's really nice to see his face glow when it's a nursery day. The nursery provides various activities throughout the year, staff are always amazing and very helpful on every occasion. They introduced 'kids home pack' which is just
great entertainment on days spent at home. The management of the nursery is very welcoming and friendly. I couldn't have chosen a better place for my son.
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Review from Lisa T (Mother of Child) published on 14 November 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The nursery staff report daily activities, all staff have a great understanding of my child which makes me feel reassured. My child's needs are always met and behaviours addressed appropriately.
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Review from Jo T (Mother of Child) published on 31 May 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My little boy has been attending Kids 1st for nearly 2 years now and I cannot recommend the nursery enough.
As a very anxious first-time mother, the staff have put me at ease time after time, and I have always felt at ease that he is in a very safe and secure environment.
The staff are kind, caring,
professional and really know the children well. The rooms are clean, well organised and engaging, with well set out activities each day.
My son is happy and thriving.
Thank you.
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Review from Phillipa R (Mother of Child) published on 31 May 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My child is well looked after never have to worry about her while at work. Staff are lovely and professional. Always great to ask any questions and keep you informed about your child constantly. Updates of your child's learning on parents zone. My little girl absolutely loves this nursery never stops
talking about staff and friends. Great facilities and cater for all needs.
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Review from R S (Mother of Child) published on 10 May 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We are really pleased with the service provided to our daughter.
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Review from L M (Mother of Child) published on 10 May 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My child has been at Kid's 1st for three years and during that time they have provided excellent care. The nursery has really good facilities for developing children and provide so many various development opportunities relating to all aspects of life.
Particularly like the fact the nursery get the
children to grow plants etc. and have various animals for them to care for and learn about.
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Review from Sarah C (Mother of Child) published on 10 May 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Fantastic experience so far - our daughter's development has come on leaps and bounds and she genuinely loves her nursery days.
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Review from Kerry K (Mother of Child) published on 10 May 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Excellent standard of care. Feel comfortable leaving my son in such a nurturing environment.
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Review from C G (Mother of Child) published on 10 May 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Lovely, friendly nursery, staff are fantastic. My daughter loves coming and is developing fantastically.
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Review from H F (Mother of Child) published on 10 May 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My child has a wonderful experience going to this nursery. She's learnt so many new things and has grown in confidence.
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Review from Tracy R (Mother of Child) published on 10 May 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
From a baby through to school ready, the nursery has help guide, develop and support while having fun and laughs at the same time. As working parents, it's invaluable to know that your child is in safe hands and that they are given the opportunity to experience lots of activities they probably wouldn't
do at home.
As soon as we walked through the door we knew Kid's 1st was the right place and was 100% the right decision.
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Current Review Score: 8.0 (8.045)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 8.0 (8.045) out of 10 for Kids 1st Wansbeck is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 5.0 out of 5 from 1 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 3.0 out of 5 from 1 positive Reviews in the last 24 months.

Detailed Breakdown of Review Score

The maximum Review Score for a Day Nursery is 10, which is made up from the Average Rating of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) and the Number of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) in the last 24 months:

  1. 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months. The Average Rating of 5.000 for Kids 1st Wansbeck is calculated as follows: ( (12 Excellents x 5) ) ÷ 12 Ratings = 5
  2. 5 Points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 24 months. A Positive Review is defined as any Review with an 'Overall Experience' of '4' or '5' (out of a max rating '5'). The 3.045 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Kids 1st Wansbeck is based on 1 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    1. 4 points are available for the first 10 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, and then 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews and then 0.1 Points for the next five Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.100, 7th = 0.100, 8th = 0.100, 9th = 0.100, 10th = 0.100) 3 = 3
    2. 1 point is available for the number of Positive Reviews reaching 20% of the number of registered child places in the last 24 months. If this number is partially reached, then that proportion of 1 point is given. eg a Day Nursery registered for a maximum of 50 child places has to reach 10 Positive Reviews to receive 1 point, if it has 7 reviews it will receive 0.7 points. 20% of the 112 number of registered child places is 22.4. 1 Positive Reviews ÷ 22.4 = 0.045
  3. When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.
  4. If a Day Nursery does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.

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Jennifer

Jennifer Callan

Job Title: Senior Early Years Educator

Hi, my name is Jennifer and I am a Senior Early Years Educator here at Kids 1st Wansbeck.

Frequently Asked Questions about Kids 1st Wansbeck

What is the Age Range of Children that Kids 1st Wansbeck accepts?

Kids 1st Wansbeck accepts Children aged from 0 years 3 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Kids 1st Wansbeck Open?

Kids 1st Wansbeck is open: Monday 07:00-18:00, Tuesday 07:00-18:00, Wednesday 07:00-18:00, Thursday 07:00-18:00, Friday 07:00-18:00.

How many Children does Kids 1st Wansbeck have capacity for?

Kids 1st Wansbeck has capacity for a total of 112 Children.

How far is Kids 1st Wansbeck to the centre of Ashington?

1.6 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.

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