Kids 1st Bowesfield

Cygnet Drive, Bowesfield, Stockton-on-Tees TS18 3DZ
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9.7 98 Reviews
  • Kids 1st Bowesfield, Stockton-on-Tees
Kids 1st Bowesfield, located in Stockton-on-Tees provide a warm and wonderful environment within their purpose-built nursery.

The passionate team strive to support your child’s development throughout their time at nursery. Your little one will thrive during their time at nursery with multiple childcare rooms which are tailored to each age group. This nurturing approach will allow every child to develop at their own pace.

Each room in the nursery has free-flow access to the gardens so that the children can explore the indoor and outdoor spaces as they wish. The staff encourage children to learn about taking safe risks whilst under team supervision with miniature obstacle courses, climbing frames, and little trikes, allowing children to challenge themselves while being active and enjoying themselves.

With a variety of activities, sensory toys and learning resources your child will be able to explore their creativity and imagination throughout their time at nursery. The enthusiastic team focus on your child’s happiness and actively run and create new activities to keep all children engaged throughout their stay. So, whatever they enjoy doing, there will always be something for them.

With the support and guidance from a qualified teacher your child receives help to ensure they have the best start in their educational journey. Busy Bees follows the Early Years Foundation Stages (EYFS) curriculum, so that your child will receive all the preparation they need for the next step into the school environment.

Want to learn more about the fantastic facilities and meet the friendly team at Busy Bees nursery Bowesfield? Book a visit today and the team will look forward to welcoming you!

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Care Provided by Kids 1st Bowesfield

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

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Sophie Clayton (Centre Director)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 30
  • Total Places for Children
  • 108
  • Age Range
    • from 0 years 3 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 Bowesfield Reviews (98)

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Kids 1st Bowesfield has a Review Score of 9.7 (9.688) out of 10, based on 15 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Kids 1st Bowesfield has 98 reviews.

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Review from Anna D (Mother of Child) published on 6 March 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Lovely nursery - both my children are very happy and well looked after by the fantastic team of supportive and caring staff. They are challenged by the environment and stage appropriate activities set up for them but are also encouraged to follow their own interests. I'm kept up to date throughout the
day with routines which is very reassuring and helps to transition to bed time. We also love the regular updates on skills developments but would love more time to speak to staff through things like 'stay and plays' as drop off and pick up can be really busy!

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Review from Jennifer H (Mother of Child) published on 5 March 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has been at this nursery for 13 months, she has come on amazing since she started. The staff have been brilliant, nothing is too much trouble and they always keep me informed via the app with pictures and what she is up to throughout the day. She has bonded well with her key workers.

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Review from V E (Mother of Child) published on 5 March 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I am a very satisfied and grateful mother to this kindergarten and its staff. My child is very happy when she goes to classes. She is very attached to the teacher, always comes with something new to learn, is much more responsible, obedient and starts learning English with rapid steps. I appreciate
that it is very clean, disciplined and modern the place where my daughter learns. I thank all the staff for the attention, involvement and patience they have with all the children.

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Review from Andy J (Father of Child) published on 5 March 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Unbelievable staff, they make the place what it is. Activities are different every day and our little one is always learning.
Outdoor gardens are amazing and food is freshly cooked daily. Our little one loves it.

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Review from Katy R (Mother of Child) published on 5 March 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our baby started at Kids 1st Bowesfield just after he turned one. We have had another lovely experience so far with Kids 1st as our first child also attended this nursery from being 1.
All staff are so attentive and really helped our baby to settle in so quickly. He has so much fun on the 2 days of
the week he attends the nursery and we love getting pictures and updates throughout the day.
The meals he eats there are lovely and he seems to really enjoy them. They offer such a variety of food and it is all healthy and he loves it.
The activities that he does there are great and we love that there is a sensory room in the baby room the staff are so caring and lovely.
I recommend this nursery to all our friends and family and really do think it's the best nursery in the area. Our son loves the lovely big fish tank at the entrance as you walk in and it's another nice touch the great that there is a take-out tea and coffee station for parents to take the work with them.

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Review from Hayley S (Mother of Child) published on 5 March 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Kids 1st Bowesfield is a gorgeous nursery. I visited several different nurseries when looking for "the right one" and fell in love with this setting the moment we walked in. Our son has been attending Bowesfield for about 18 months now and is very settled. It took him longer to settle than the usual
few settling-in sessions and the nursery was so accommodating and helpful and fully supported our son to make him feel at home and we've never looked back.
We identified our son has additional needs very early on in his life which meant he was going to need specialist intervention and help alongside securing and EHCP and the nursery pulled out all the stops and worked so hard with us as parents to ensure the plan was secured and implemented immediately, he now has one to one support during his sessions and is thriving at kids 1st Bowesfield. The staff are all fantastic and the setting is by far the best in our area.

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Review from C S (Mother of Child) published on 5 March 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My little boy attends Kids 1st Bowesfield and to say he loves it there is an understatement. He has come on leaps and bounds since starting here. The staff are lovely and have gone above and beyond for my little boy, nothing is too much trouble for them. They are very easy to speak to and will help
in any way they can. From my experience, they offer so much support for not only the child but the parent too. I have had a lot of issues including eating, sensory issues, and medication issues with my little boy and they were so quick to jump on board and do whatever was possible to help. Fantastic nursery.

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Review from Christina M (Mother of Child) published on 5 March 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

An amazing nursery. The staff are so invested in the kids. I cannot praise the staff enough. The SEN support my son has received has been outstanding. Can't wait for my second son to start his journey here.

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Review from Sam B (Mother of Child) published on 5 March 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We have been extremely impressed with the outstanding experience our son has been provided with at Kids 1st Bowesfield.
Our son started at 9 months old, which was quite nerve wracking, but from the beginning we were reassured he was in a caring safe environment. He has an excellent relationship with
the staff and is always happy to greet them when we arrive - he particularly likes it when two staff members in particular are there to welcome him!
The staff in his room keep us up to date via the app, including photos and a monthly milestone up date. These are lovely to receive especially whilst I am at work!
In addition to the wide range of toys, the nursery makes a great effort to do activities with him - he has done activities such as painting, sand play and made cards etc. He's a little boy who likes to be busy so this suits him down to the ground.
Finally, I work a varied shift pattern and the nursery are always extremely flexible and helpful when organising care, which can be a challenge.

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Review from B W (Mother of Child) published on 5 March 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son started here in September 2023, I was nervous to start him in a nursery setting as we had never used one and it was recommended by my child's paediatrician as we were starting on his autism diagnosis journey.
From the start, the staff were unbelievably supportive around my son and us as a family
and have gotten us through some extremely tough times. The care that my son has received and continues to receive in Kids 1st Bowesfield is second to none and I have never had any complaints. The facilities are always spotless, every single member of staff, even those who aren't in my son's room, make a huge effort to speak, smile and wave to us. I have recommended this nursery to all of my friends and will continue to do so!
The manager and the senco have been outstanding throughout my son attending and have always gone above and beyond to help us in any way we have needed.
I will be upset when he leaves Kids 1st for his school place!

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Review from Shannon H (Mother of Child) published on 5 March 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I cannot recommend Kids 1st Bowesfield enough, they make my daughter and myself feel so comfortable. My daughter loves going and even talks about all the girls outside of nursery! She has become so confident, chatty and learns so much at nursery, especially with the new be curious curriculum!
I'm
so glad I chose this nursery for my daughter and could not think of her going anywhere else!

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Review from M Q (Mother of Child) published on 5 March 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I just want to say a massive thank you to the girls in the penguin room. They managed to settle my little boy into the nursery so quickly and he now thrives and runs into the room every day. He talks about the girls in the room every night and they know so much about him. I don't have any worries about
my child when he is in nursery.

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Review from C M (Father of Child) published on 5 March 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

This nursery has been a godsend for my little girl. From moving from another nursery in a different area the staff ensured she fit in from the get-go and made her feel so welcome I cannot thank them all enough for all they do for our little girl.

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Review from J J (Mother of Child) published on 5 March 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son started here when he was 9 months old; honestly, I cannot fault any of the staff they are all so understanding. When my son first started nursery I was really worried about leaving him as a first time mam and the girls really made me feel at ease leaving him. They update you with pictures on
what they have done through out the day which is a gorgeous touch. My son has came on leaps and bounds since starting this nursery they really look at your babies needs as an individual and also tell you what they are working towards/ or achieved with your baby.
Everything about this nursery is just gorgeous, the little keep sakes the staff, the love and care they give your child when you're not there, the cleanliness you always see a cleaner or 2 whilst your picking up or dropping off. Im sooo happy I sent my child here and he is one very happy boy in there.

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Review from A B (Mother of Child) published on 5 March 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our daughter has attended this nursery since she was nine months old, and it has become a place we hold in the highest regard. Though her start was a little rocky, everything changed when she was introduced to her key worker. Under key worker's nurturing care, she blossomed, forming a secure attachment
and gaining confidence. The key worker was always in tune with her needs, providing emotional support and guiding her development. When she moved rooms, the transition was seamless, thanks to the close collaboration between the rooms. Her new key worker surpassed all expectations-a true professional with a caring, empathetic nature. As an educator, I deeply respect her; as a mother, I am reassured daily. The manager leads with warmth and professionalism, ensuring standards remain high. This team has given our daughter a wonderful start-we are endlessly grateful.

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Review from C L (Mother of Child) published on 13 August 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My little girl started here when she was 9 months old and has loved it ever since she started. All of the staff are fantastic with the kids and have made her feel so welcome since she started with them. She has developed fantastic communication skills and has developed in all key stages. She started
at a difficult time due to Covid but I am so grateful she had this nursery to go to and be able to learn and enjoy herself throughout this time. The relationship between staff and parents is fantastic. They have always been so welcoming and friendly with me, and they always try to help and support with any questions or queries I have. I could not recommend them enough to other parents out there - all of the staff are amazing!

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Review from Nell C (Mother of Child) published on 17 May 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son started Kids 1st when he was 7 months old and since his 1st visit, he has absolutely loved it! He is so happy to see his key worker and the other girls in the setting and likes to wave at all of his friends. The parent and staff partnership is great, I love getting sent photos of him playing
via the app! He always has a wide range of delicious sounding food, and loves to explore all of the wide range of educational toys within the baby room! I would recommend this nursery to anyone without any hesitation. All of the staff in the setting have made my return to work from maternity leave so much easier and for that, I will be forever grateful!

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Review from E C (Mother of Child) published on 28 April 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My little boy started Kids 1st in November 2022 at 11 months old and I cannot express how grateful I am to two members of staff in particular for looking after him so well and helping him settle into nursery life. It is abundantly clear when he is dropped off on a morning how much he loves them both
and that makes us feels so happy knowing he is looked after and happy to be at nursery. Nothing is ever too much trouble for them and they both genuinely enjoy being with all the children, that is clear. Thank you so much.

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Review from Alex B (Mother of Child) published on 28 April 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My little girl has been attending Kids 1st Bowesfield for almost a year and I cannot thank the staff enough for the care and kindness they have shown us both. My little girl has come on leaps in her development since attending and has the most fun. She has made friends there and the girls who run the
room she is in now are just wonderful.

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Review from Kelly W (Mother of Child) published on 11 May 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My little boy has been attending the nursery since he was 8 months old and he is now 3. I cannot recommend the nursery enough and will continue to do so as I speak very highly of it to everybody. The staff team are always happy to help and offer great advice for a first time mum, who often needs guidance.
My little boy absolutely loves the nursery and he thrives from being there. He is very stimulated by the educational activities which they offer each day and people say how confident and clever he is. I truly believe that a lot of it is down to him attending such a fantastic early years setting. Keep up the good work everyone, we can't wait to send our little girl in September.

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Current Review Score: 9.7 (9.688)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.7 (9.688) out of 10 for Kids 1st Bowesfield 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 15 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.7 out of 5 from 15 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 4.994 for Kids 1st Bowesfield is calculated as follows: ( (179 Excellents x 5) + (1 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 180 Ratings = 4.994

  • 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 4.694 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Kids 1st Bowesfield is based on 15 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 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 = 4

    • 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 108 number of registered child places is 21.6. 15 Positive Reviews ÷ 21.6 = 0.694

  • 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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Top 20 Large Nursery Groups 2020

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Top 20 Large Nursery Groups 2019

Recipient: Kids 1st Nurseries

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Top 20 Large Nursery Groups 2018

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Meet the Team (1)

Sophie

Sophie Clayton

Job Title: Centre Director

Hello I’m Sophie. I am a Level 6 practitioner who graduated with my BA Honours Degree in 2018. I have worked in childcare for 10 years since leaving school and have experience across all age ranges. I have a passion for providing children with the best start in life through their play and development along with supporting families within the centre. I started my journey with Kids 1st Bowesfield in 2016 as a level 3 practitioner and have worked my way through the roles to Senior, then Assistant Centre Director and am now proud to be the Centre Director. Outside of work I enjoy spending time with my friends and family. I am always happy to help in anyway I can, the office door is always open along with being available at the end of the phone so please feel free to get in touch.


Frequently Asked Questions about Kids 1st Bowesfield

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

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

What Days & Hours is Kids 1st Bowesfield Open?

Kids 1st Bowesfield 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 Bowesfield have capacity for?

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

How far is Kids 1st Bowesfield to the centre of Stockton-on-Tees?

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

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