Kids 1st Sunderland, Cleadon

53 Front Street, Cleadon Village, Sunderland SR6 7PG
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8.2 37 Reviews
  • Kids 1st Sunderland, Cleadon, Sunderland
Kids 1st Sunderland, Cleadon provides a flexible nursery service, with a facility made up of six open-plan rooms which allow a wide range of learning and many different play activities to take place; each fully supervised by professional staff and key workers who safeguard the development of each child.

The nursery has a specially designed outdoor garden area, with carefully chosen resources to encourage physical coordination skills. It produces freshly-prepared, healthy and nutritious meals thanks to own qualified chef.

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Care Provided by Kids 1st Sunderland, Cleadon

  • Type of Service
  • Day Nursery – Privately Owned
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Faye Mitchell (Centre Director)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 36
  • Total Places for Children
  • 115
  • Age Range
    • from 0 years 2 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 Sunderland, Cleadon Reviews (37)

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Kids 1st Sunderland, Cleadon has a Review Score of 8.2 (8.170) out of 10, based on 2 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Kids 1st Sunderland, Cleadon has 37 reviews.

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Review from Jilly G (Mother of Child) published on 6 May 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The baby room (Starfish One) is amazing. They have helped my son (and I) settle into nursery really well. They are super supportive, knowledgeable, kind and caring and have made it easy to trust them with my son. The dream team in there are just utterly fab.

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Review from M A (Father of Child) published on 26 April 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The nursery can't do anymore! Every member of staff puts the children first, they look after them so well. You regularly get updates on your child's progress and what they are up to which is lovely to see.

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Review from Kirsty H (Mother of Child) published on 17 October 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

What a nursery. Both my children attended this nursery, my daughter for four years and my son for six months. After taking my son out to put in a closer nursery, I can honestly say I miss Busy Bees. Everything about the nursery made me feel at ease. The staff are fantastic. The rooms are extremely clean.
I would highly recommend this nursery and if I lived closer I would definitely send my son back.

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Review from Stacey S (Mother of Child) published on 3 May 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

After visiting a couple nurseries prior to Busy Bees at Sunderland, Cleadon for our then six month old, upon arrival here we knew it was the one, the building is welcoming and the rooms are a great size and are set out lovely for the children who attend there. I was hesitant about sending our baby anywhere
but seeing the staff with him and how he now is being well and truly settled eight months in I am no longer hesitant. He absolutely adores the staff here and will quite happily walk in on a morning, he loves it! I have never had any concerns or any issues and I get a phonecall if needed. Having the app with his updates, however small is fabulous, I love seeing him enjoying himself as due to Covid-19 this is limited at the minute. He enjoys a varied menu at nursery and that has been great in developing his eating at home, as well as how confident and sociable he has become. I'm certain that's down to having a great team helping him on his growing and learning journey! They treat him like one of their own and I'm sure that's the same for every child that goes.

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Review from Danielle C (Mother of Child) published on 30 April 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has been going to Busy Bees for the last twelve months and I can't recommend them highly enough. He has settled in so well and all the staff are so welcoming and attentive with the children. It's such a lovely place and has been a god send that my son was still able to go throughout lockdown.

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Review from John M (Father of Child) published on 30 April 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Staff are always friendly and they have done a brilliant job in settling my little girl into nursery. They have also kept me reassured and involved in her day, I love the app that shares photos of her enjoying her day

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Review from J H (Mother of Child) published on 9 April 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Staff are helpful and friendly, they always have tips to support us. My daughter loves to go to nursery and often asks to go at the weekend! She loves the staff and is fed well to our chosen diet. Attending nursery has helped with my daughters social development and has been a really good lifeline during
the pandemic.

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Review from J R (Mother of Child) published on 1 January 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

My child has settled into the preschool room really well and I feel like the staff in that room really know and care of him. His learning and skills have improved in that room and they have provided him with a great, solid routine. Extra praise to the pre-school teacher who runs the room superbly. I
really appreciate the flexibility shown by the nursery to accommodate attending the local school nursery too and I think the collaboration is fantastic. I would love to see all the nursery children out and about in the local community on a regular basis i.e. park, pond etc.

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Review from Steve M (Father of Child) published on 4 September 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We've always been delighted with the care our son has received at Busy Bees, Cleadon. His development has been great and he has formed some really special bonds with staff.

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Review from Samantha L (Mother of Child) published on 4 September 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has really enjoyed her time at Busy Bees at Sunderland. We have attended for 6 years now as my oldest child also came here. Staff always lovely and welcoming, they always make a fuss of my children and ask them questions to show an interest. Lovely environment and always happy discuss any
questions we have. Excellent nursery and we will really miss our second family.

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Review from K M (Mother of Child) published on 4 September 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter is very happy here. She enjoys all the different activities and has learned a lot from her time here.

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Review from Kerry F (Mother of Child) published on 4 September 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Both our daughters attend Busy Bees. They've both settled well, go in and leave happy. Friendly staff, always welcoming, lovely range of meals. More trips out would be great.

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Review from Hazel H (Mother of Child) published on 4 September 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has been attending Busy Bees, CLeadon since he was 6 months old. We are so happy with his care and development. All the girls are so lovely and friendly and we couldn't be more sure he is 100% happy here. There have never been any issues and they keep us informed and up to date. My son is now
3 1/2 and we are keeping him at Busy Bees instead of state nursery as we love him being here.

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Review from Esther W (Mother of Child) published on 3 September 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

My daughter has flourished at nursery and enjoys her days there. We have really seen her confidence increase and the key workers show great care which continues to help with her development. Thank you.

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Review from Jamie B (Mother of Child) published on 9 May 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Both of my girls have enjoyed Busy Bees.
The staff are attentive and always respond to feedback to ensure the child is happy and content.
The learning embedded at the nursery is clear to see and both of my girls learnt key concepts, numbers and literacy skills whilst here.

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Review from Jennifer R (Mother of Child) published on 6 March 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Both of our young children have attended/attend this amazing nursery.
My youngest child being particularly challenging.
The staff have gone above and beyond to ensure both children absolutely love this place - their surroundings, key worker and staff.
The sunshine room, in my opinion, has always
stood out as exceptional.
Well done everyone.

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Review from L R (Mother of Child) published on 6 March 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

My son has settled into nursery really well.
His keyworker is fantastic. I know when I pick him up in the evening she will be able to give me highlights of the day. I love to hear what he has been up to.
I really like how the office staff greet you in the morning.
They always say hi to my son and
take the time to ask how he is.
My daughter previously attended and it is lovely how the staff still remember her.

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Review from Samantha H (Mother of Child) published on 6 March 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We love Busy Bees nursery and all of the staff.
The staff are very knowledgeable and have a great relationship with my children.
The children thrive in the nursery and refer to staff members as friends when we are at home.
The communication between staff, children and parents is excellent and I always
feel informed of my children's day to day activities and progress with the curriculum.
The food at the nursery is very nutritional and healthy and I feel when I leave my children at nursery for the day they are in excellent hands.
Could not thank staff enough for the care and time they have dedicated to my sons.

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Review from David J (Father of Child) published on 20 June 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Excellent nursery. Staff are very welcoming and take pride in what they do. You can see the kids enjoy their time here which is all that matters.

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Review from Michael G (Father of Child) published on 20 June 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I have had an amazing experience for Father's Day with my son at the nursery. The afternoon tea was great and playing games in the garden was great fun too.

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Current Review Score: 8.2 (8.170)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 8.2 (8.170) out of 10 for Kids 1st Sunderland, Cleadon is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 5.0 out of 5 from 2 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) 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:

  • a) 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months.

    The Average Rating of 4.958 for Kids 1st Sunderland, Cleadon is calculated as follows: ( (23 Excellents x 5) + (1 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 24 Ratings = 4.958

  • b) 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 3.212 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Kids 1st Sunderland, Cleadon 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:

    • i) 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

    • ii) 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 115 number of registered child places is 23. 2 Positive Reviews ÷ 23 = 0.087

  • When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.

  • 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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Faye

Faye Mitchell

Job Title: Centre Director

Joined: 2017

Hello, I am Faye Mitchell and I am the Centre Director of our Sunderland Cleadon Centre.


I was appointed as the Centre Director in July 2017. I have over 15 years of experience in Early Years. I love working at the Centre. The building itself boasts a unique character and with 5 spacious rooms, helps to create exciting environments for the children to explore. The staff team here make me incredibly proud as they all show such dedication and care towards our children.


If you would like to find out more about the nursery please feel free to give me a call.


Frequently Asked Questions about Kids 1st Sunderland, Cleadon

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

Kids 1st Sunderland, Cleadon accepts Children aged from 0 years 2 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Kids 1st Sunderland, Cleadon Open?

Kids 1st Sunderland, Cleadon 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 Sunderland, Cleadon have capacity for?

Kids 1st Sunderland, Cleadon has capacity for a total of 115 Children.

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

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

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