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Kids 1st Hexham

Maidens Walk, Hexham NE46 1DR
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Kids 1st Hexham, Hexham
Kids 1st Hexham, Hexham
Kids 1st Hexham, Hexham

Kids 1st Hexham is located behind Hexham General Hospital and provides care for children who are encouraged to take advantage of a wide range of play resources and group activities for the early years.

The staff focus on the children's physical and mental development, as well as protecting the general health, hygiene and nutrition of children, who they respect as developing individuals. The nursery has its own music room, a creative studio and a soft play area, with family events also regular occurrences.

Funding & Fees

Fees are available on the Busy Bees website

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Type of Service

  • Day Nursery

Opening Schedule

Open all year

Full days available

Yes

Half day sessions offered

Yes

Group/Owner

Person in charge

  • Eleanor Borrowdale (Centre Director)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 20

Total Places for Children

  • 110

Age Range

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

Meals Provided

No

Consumables provided

No

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 & Christmas

Kids 1st Hexham Reviews (87)

9.9

Kids 1st Hexham has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.936) out of 10, based on 35 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Kids 1st Hexham has 87 reviews.

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Review from Rachel T (Mother of Child) published on 2 February 2021 Submitted via Website
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A lovely nursery setting! Our daughter has been very happy and settled in the nursery and loves going! They have an extensive outdoor area and are always doing different activities each day. Staff are always friendly and helpful.
The new app that the nursery has enables us to see what our child has been doing each day, including photos and assessments. The assessments are accurate and give next steps for our child’s development.
There is always a variety of food offered.

I would recommend this nursery to all families in the Hexham area.

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Review from Amanda W (Mother of Child) published on 29 January 2021 Submitted via Website
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My son has attended since 11 months old and is now 4. I am happy with all stages of his development at the nursery. Staff are knowledgeable and form great bonds with the children. The nursery opening times are perfect for me as a working mum and I don't have to find childcare during school holidays.

My son enjoys the food and garden the most.

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Review from Kelly M (Mother of Child) published on 29 January 2021 Submitted via Website
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After lockdown our little boy was shy and suffered terrible separation anxiety. It took 6 weeks of him going twice a week, and he suddenly went from clinging to me for dear life, to "bye bye Mummy" and marching off on his own. I put this down to the wonderful staff who clearly made him feel loved and safe whilst with them. I can't recommend the place enough, they did wonders with our eldest too, who left for school in the September intake.

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Review from Elisa D (Mother of Child) published on 29 January 2021 Submitted via Website
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Over the past 11 years, I have used Kids 1st in Hexham because of the professional and individualised approach the staff have. My youngest son has been at Hexham nursery for the past 2 years and is really happy. Staff are always really welcoming, they have cared for my son as I would at home, things such as toilet training, being kind, playing outside, eating freshly made healthy food, teaching boundaries have all been fully supported by staff. I would always recommend this nursery.

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Review from Rachel S (Mother of Child) published on 28 January 2021 Submitted via Website
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I can’t recommend Kids 1st Hexham enough. Both my sons have attended since they were 16 months and they have both loved every second of it! All of the staff are so friendly and amazing with the kids!

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Review from Ruth B (Mother of Child) published on 15 October 2020 Submitted via Website
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We recommend this nursery so highly and feel extremely lucky to have the wonderful staff here looking after and helping raise our children.
Our daughter asks every day if she can go to the nursery and always comes home smiling, telling us of the fun things she has been up to during the day.

We, especially, love the time the children get in the garden.

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Review from Katy S (Mother of Child) published on 15 October 2020 Submitted via Website
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We are extremely happy with Kids 1st Hexham. Our daughter loves attending. The standards are extremely high. The facilities are excellent, and the children spend a great deal of time outside in the fresh air. Our daughter is learning a lot and the resources are excellent. We feel it is a very safe environment, the staff are attentive, genuine and caring. The management lead by example and are a asset to the company. The facilities are clean and the food provided is well cooked, healthy and nutritious developing positive choices for future life. The chef is well known to the children and is a positive factor in encouraging our daughter to try new dishes. Thanks to the whole team for such a positive experience.

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Review from A W (Mother of Child) published on 24 December 2019 Submitted via Postal Card
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My son started nursery at three-months-old, as I had to return to work. He was the youngest and didn't have little ones at home to interact with.

The staff were and still are good at ensuring he's cuddled and has lots of adult time, as well as interacting with the other under 1's. He has developed a wonderful rapport with staff members and developed both physically and emotionally in all areas. He is now five-months, crawling, eating meals and sitting-up supported. I believe he has copied the other children and is thriving.

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Review from Leanne S (Mother of Child) published on 1 August 2019 Submitted via Website
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I couldn't recommend this nursery enough! This is by far the best decision we have made placing our little boy into Kids 1st Hexham.
He was a very clingy 16-month boy and I worried how he would be for a full day without me. As soon as I looked around and met the lovely girls who look after, play, teach and care for him I stopped worrying. He has settled so well and that is down to those lovely girls who are extremely professional and I couldn’t fault the care they give my son which shows as he now does not cry when I leave him! This only lasted a few weeks. He has the best busy day there and his development has leapt forward.
It’s super clean, spacious and has a fantastic garden to explore and play in.
I love picking him up and reading his diary to find out what adventures he has been up too and what delicious food/snacks he has eaten throughout the day. Every fine detail has been recorded down.

I’m so happy we made this big decision and so pleased we chose Kids 1st.

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Review from Amy T (Mother of Child) published on 9 May 2019 Submitted via Website
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The staff and premises are of the highest standard. I’d have no hesitation in recommending this nursery to friends and family.

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Review from Sarah M (Mother of Child) published on 26 March 2019 Submitted via Website
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Fantastic, purpose-built, safe setting. Staff are extremely attentive to children's specific needs. Warm and friendly atmosphere, time is taken to get to know children and their families, so it is very much a home from home atmosphere. Complete peace of mind that care needs are not only met but exceeded and I am confident that my child benefits greatly from the holistic care, learning and activities provided.

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Review from Jade M (Mother of Child) published on 2 August 2018 Submitted via Postal Card
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Excellent nursery. Child has settled.

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Review from Claire H (Mother of Child) published on 24 July 2018 Submitted via Postal Card
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Kids 1st Hexham provides an excellent service. The staff are excellent and really know the children and they take the time to understand the children's needs and provide a high level of care and education. I would highly recommend this nursery.

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Review from Joshua L (Father of Child) published on 6 July 2018 Submitted via Postal Card
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Overall great service, friendly, helpful and polite staff.

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Review from Geraldine T (Mother of Child) published on 28 June 2018 Submitted via Postal Card
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I have found Kids 1st Hexham fantastic so far. All staff have been very welcoming and I have felt reassurance leaving my daughter in their care.

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Review from Faye M (Mother of Child) published on 28 June 2018 Submitted via Postal Card
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Fabulous service. My child really loves it.

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Review from Rebecca P (Mother of Child) published on 28 June 2018 Submitted via Postal Card
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My daughter loves coming to Kids 1st Hexham and being a Puffin in 'The Puffin Room'. She is always talking about the nursery and how much she loves it. The staff are great!

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Review from Louise M (Mother of Child) published on 28 June 2018 Submitted via Postal Card
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My daughter absolutely loves Kids 1st Hexham (so much so she never wants to leave at the end of the day!). The staff are excellent and I would highly recommend the nursery.

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Review from Claire M (Mother of Child) published on 28 June 2018 Submitted via Postal Card
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I cannot speak highly enough of the staff at Kids 1st Hexham. They are amazing with my son and so incredibly kind and helpful. I love how in-depth the handovers are giving me a real opportunity to understand what my son has been doing. He loves it here.

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Review from Chris S (Father of Child) published on 28 June 2018 Submitted via Postal Card
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My son is very happy coming to nursery. He has an excellent relationship with the staff he works with. My son loves being outside playing in the garden and is making good progress in developing his communication skills and interaction with his peers.

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  • Recipient: Kids 1st HexhamDate: Tuesday 31 Mar 2026
  • Recipient: Kids 1st NurseriesDate: Tuesday 31 Mar 2020
  • Recipient: Kids 1st HexhamDate: Tuesday 30 Apr 2019

Meet the Team (1)

Eleanor Borrowdale Job Title: Centre Director
Eleanor Borrowdale

My name is Eleanor Borrowdale I have worked in childcare all my adult life. I Qualified as a level 3 (NNEB) and then completed a degree in Childcare studies.

I have worked at Kids1st Hexham since May 22 and I have enjoyed developing rooms and promoting curiosity play and natural resources. I am a SENCO and enjoy working with outside agencies to ensure all children reach their full potential.

I am proud of the success I have achieved over the last few years, and I hope to continue with this in the future.

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