Kids 1st Ashbrooke Sunderland

Gorse Road, Ashbrooke, Sunderland SR2 7BX
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8.2 63 Reviews
  • Kids 1st Ashbrooke Sunderland, Sunderland
Kids 1st Sunderland, situated close to the city centre of Sunderland, provides quality childcare in a happy and stimulating environment. The nursery consists of multiple age-specific rooms, each designed to enhance learning and development at an individual pace. All rooms offer direct access to large fully equipped outdoor areas.

Children at Kids 1st Sunderland can benefit from lots of extra curricular activities, and they can also enjoy regular trips and outings throughout the year. Staff work closely with parents, and parents are invited to attend regular parents’ social evenings and play days where they will have the opportunity to meet with their child’s key person and talk about their child’s development.

A complimentary ‘coffee to go’ breakfast service is available for all Kids 1st parents every morning.
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Type of Service

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

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Bekki Grimes (Centre Director)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 30

Total Places for Children

  • 108

Age Range

  • from 0 years 6 months
  • to 5 years 0 months

Funding & Fees

  • Please contact them for their most current fees and offers

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

Parking

  • Private car parking is available

Kids 1st Ashbrooke Sunderland Reviews (63)

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Kids 1st Ashbrooke Sunderland has a Review Score of 8.2 (8.218) out of 10, based on 2 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Kids 1st Ashbrooke Sunderland has 63 reviews.

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Review from Angelika T (Mother of Child) published on 24 September 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We can't praise Busy Bees enough! After a really tough year at another nursery in Sunderland, we moved our son here and the change was incredible. From his very first day, he was like a different child - happy, confident, and excited to go in. The atmosphere is so warm and welcoming, and you can feel
how much the staff genuinely care for the children.
Nathan and Rebecca, in particular, have been fantastic - they go above and beyond to make the children feel safe, supported, and loved. They also happy to answer any questions. The whole team works together to create such a nurturing environment, and as parents, that gives us complete peace of mind.
We only wish we had chosen Busy Bees from the start. Truly the best nursery experience we could ask for - highly recommended!
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Review from Y S (Mother of Child) published on 16 September 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My 14-month-old son started at the nursery at the end of June. He has settled in so quickly under the genuine kindness and professional support of the teachers and directors and has had a great time since. The staff are all incredibly attentive, knowledgeable, reliable and work wonderfully as a team.
My son enjoys the wide range of activities on offer every day, including painting, arts and crafts, music and physical activities. He would not have had such a varied and fun experience if he had stayed at home. The food is nutritious and healthy. The building, rooms and garden are spacious and beautifully and thoughtfully decorated by the teachers. There has been a lot for my son to explore. He has already developed not only physical and language skills, but also confidence, independence and positive social interests. I feel like I have an extended family and friends here.
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Review from Becky C (Mother of Child) published on 26 April 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My now twenty one month old started at this nursery at the end of March. He was extremely nervous and the staff could not have been more helpful. They gave him three taster sessions to really settle him in before starting him officially. They are very encouraging to myself, making me feel really comfortable
and reminded me I can ring any time if I just want to know how he is getting on. All staff I have come into contact with have been super friendly and helpful. The app is a great way I can see what my son has eaten and how much he has slept before I even pick him up. They also add pictures at times so I can see what he is up to.
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Review from Sarah T (Mother of Child) published on 22 April 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter loves going to nursery. I am very happy with the standard of care she receives each time she is there. The nursery is very clean and doesn’t have that odd smell that some nurseries and schools have. I love that they have a garden for the children to play in. It has been lovely to watch my
daughter progress through the different rooms that are available for different ages of children. The staff are very caring, my daughter has a good bond with the staff members in her room both past and present. The variety and quality of food is great. Overall I would highly recommend this nursery.
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Review from Karly G (Mother of Child) published on 20 April 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My child's teachers are so lovely with him and he enjoys going to nursery so much. They are always updating the app so I know how he is doing throughout the day. Staff are polite and very lovely to speak to.
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Review from Rebecca Y (Mother of Child) published on 20 April 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My little girl has attended Kids 1st Sunderland since she was ten months old, now four years old and she absolutely loves it. The staff are all so amazing, so friendly and welcoming and I know she is in safe hands when I drop her off. All of the rooms are great, always clean and full of interesting
activities, as well as the outdoor space each room has and they have a great way of making learning fun. The manager is genuinely fantastic, I’m sure she knows every child by name and is a real asset to them. We will be really sad when my little girl leaves this summer to go to school. I would highly recommend this nursery to anyone.
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Review from Stephanie D (Mother of Child) published on 20 April 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My little boy has been going to Kids 1st Sunderland for over a year now and I can say that the staff go above and beyond to care for him. It is quite a stressful time putting your little one into nursery and the staff here really listen to your needs, taking any anxieties away. Thank you to all staff,
keep up the good work!
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Review from Gemma P (Mother of Child) published on 4 November 2020 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Always a friendly welcome from staff when dropping off my daughter. I picked this nursery because of the purpose-built building/layout. I feel my daughter is safe and well looked after each day. She always seems happy when collected and asks to go back on her way home. Keep up the good work!
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Review from Elizabeth A (Mother of Child) published on 6 August 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Staff are amazing, enthusiastic and go above and beyond for each child in their care. I couldn't ask for better carers to look after my children while I'm at work. Not only do they support my children but they have supported me too as a mother when I have needed it. They have brought my sons on in leaps
and bounds in terms of their education and well-being.
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Review from James Y (Grandfather of Child) published on 11 July 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Kids 1st is an exceptional nursery, with courteous and welcoming staff. The reason the nursery was chosen for our grandchildren was the staff, their professionalism, caring positive attitude and kindness. Each day, we and our grandchildren, are greeted with smiles and a great positive attitude, and
we know they are in safe hands. We always receive feedback each day, and we can see how the children have developed increased social skills and confidence. The management team are tremendous, and obviously hold very high standards; they are also extremely approachable, coupled with intelligent initiative.
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Review from Nicola A (Mother of Child) published on 9 May 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Great management with a great team, my child is really happy here and coming on so well.
Food is great and varied, sessions planned around seasonal events are great and fun for kids.
Would highly recommend Kids 1st to anyone.
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Review from Navpreet H (Mother of Child) published on 9 May 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I am extremely happy with the level of care that Kids 1st provide for my daughter. They are an excellent nursery and the staff always go above and beyond in the level of care they provide. My daughter loves going to nursery and has excelled so much since attending. The management team are very professional,
approachable and accommodating when dealing with issues. I wouldn’t hesitate for one second to recommend Kids 1st Sunderland to family and friends.
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Review from S B (Mother of Child) published on 29 April 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
What makes Kids 1st special are the staff.
Our little one builds great relationships and has built great skills.
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Review from Laura R (Mother of Child) published on 29 April 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We cannot praise Kids 1st Sunderland enough. All the staff are wonderful. We're greeted with a smile every day and from every member of staff. Our daughter loves her nursery and this, in turn, has made going back to work so much easier.
Thank you Kids 1st Sunderland for being so lovely.
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Review from V R (Mother of Child) published on 26 March 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
A wonderful nursery with the perfect balance of one to one care, learning and exploration. Our little one has been there for over 18 months and we have nothing but good to say about the nursery and the genuinely lovely staff that work there.
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Review from A D (Mother of Child) published on 31 December 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
An excellent nursery where staff genuinely care about the children in their care. It is a clean healthy happy environment where I am happy to place my child in.
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Review from Kate S (Mother of Child) published on 31 December 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has been attending this nursery for over one year and he loves it. Overall an excellent nursery and would 100% recommend.
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Review from Amy K (Mother of Child) published on 14 November 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We are extremely happy with the quality of care provided.
The nursery itself is modern, clean and well maintained.
The staff are very professional, yet friendly and extremely attentive to our daughter's every need. She goes into nursery happy every day which is all we could ever ask for.
I couldn't
recommend the nursery enough.
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Review from H B (Mother of Child) published on 14 November 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has been attending for over a year now since he was 10 months old. He settled in very well as the staff were very good each morning at drop off by giving him cuddles and making sure he was feeling secure with them. The nursery has an excellent food menu which is displayed so that I can see what
he's going to be having. I get a talk through at pick up of what he's been up to during the day, what he's had to eat and how long he's napped all of which is very good at giving me insight into what his day has been like.
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Review from Rachel R (Mother of Child) published on 24 September 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Kids 1st Sunderland is an absolutely incredible nursery. The staff, especially the keyworker, deputy manager and manager have been incredibly flexible and understanding about my daughter's anxiety about starting nursery, providing extra settling in sessions at no charge. Her keyworker is very caring,
stimulating and nurturing, and she's taken the time to get to know our daughter really well, and she treats her as an individual. She has a great, varied and healthy diet, gets good quality sleep and gets to play with a range of stimulating toys. In the two weeks she's been there she's developed enormously. The nursery is clean and relaxed, the children are happy and calm, and the facilities are fantastic - lots of outdoor space, spacious, bright and well-decorated rooms. I have complete confidence in the team caring for my daughter. I know that when I drop her off, she'll be in a safe, fun and caring environment, and she'll have a great day. Thank you so much.
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Current Review Score: 8.2 (8.218)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 8.2 (8.218) out of 10 for Kids 1st Ashbrooke Sunderland 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 2 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 3.2 out of 5 from 2 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 Ashbrooke Sunderland is calculated as follows: ( (24 Excellents x 5) ) ÷ 24 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 3.218 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Kids 1st Ashbrooke Sunderland is based on 2 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 + 0.125 = 3.125
    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 108 number of registered child places is 21.6. 2 Positive Reviews ÷ 21.6 = 0.093
  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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Sarah Harker

Job Title: Assistant Centre Director

Hi, my name is Sarah and I am the Assistant Centre Director here at Kids 1st Ashbrooke Sunderland.

Frequently Asked Questions about Kids 1st Ashbrooke Sunderland

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

Kids 1st Ashbrooke Sunderland accepts Children aged from 0 years 6 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Kids 1st Ashbrooke Sunderland Open?

Kids 1st Ashbrooke Sunderland is open: 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.

How many Children does Kids 1st Ashbrooke Sunderland have capacity for?

Kids 1st Ashbrooke Sunderland has capacity for a total of 108 Children.

How far is Kids 1st Ashbrooke Sunderland to the centre of Sunderland?

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

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