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Our impressive Kids 1st Ashbrooke nursery features several rooms, each tailored to specific age groups and stages of development, with free-flow access to spacious, exciting outdoor areas which encourage children to explore and take safe risks in a supervised environment.

From ball ponds, sensory equipment, and cosy corners to toy animals, sand tables, and role-play stations – there’s something for all ages to engage with.

Located near Sunderland city centre, the nursery is split into rooms depending on age group and stage of development. Each room will have direct access to large, well-equipped and challenging gardens which have been designed to suit the age groups that use them.

As an extra addition to the curriculum, children at Kids 1st Sunderland are able to participate in lots of extra-curricular activities and will be taken out on visits throughout the year.

Want to learn more about the facilities, meet the team, and discuss fees or session options? Get in touch today to book a visit! We can’t wait to welcome you.

We understand that parents and carers lead busy lives, and we want to do everything possible to help. That’s why Kids 1st - Ashbrooke Sunderland offers the flexibility of booking additional sessions for when you need them.​ Find out more about our nursery session booking app, Pebble.

Here's a snapshot of just some of the wonderful facilities we offer at our Day Nursery in Ashbrooke. Click on each facility to find out more.

All meals, drinks and snacks are prepared on-site by our chef and NHS accredited.

All Fees include all meals, drinks, and snacks are included in the fees you pay and are prepared on-site by our nursery chef each day. How often do you hear ‘I don’t like that!’ when giving your little one healthy meals packed full of fruit or vegetables? We completely understand this!.

We change our menus seasonally, and we’re always thinking of new and interesting ways to get all the good stuff into little tummies!

Get an idea of what you can expect your child to eat while at our Ashbrooke day nursery:

Fresh fruit with wholemeal toast or baked goods, with a drink of milk or water.

Cream cheese pinwheel followed by beef/turkey or lentils in gravy with new potatoes and broccoli, with a drink of water.

Fresh fruit or vegetable sticks with a drink of milk or water.

Interested in learning more about how we encourage positive eating habits at Kids 1st Ashbrooke? Follow the link below to our ‘Eating Well’ page to explore the NHS-accredited menu in full.

We believe in an open and transparent approach to nursery fees.

Click the button below for weekly, daily, and session rates for our exceptional childcare.

Did you know Busy Bees also offers government-funded childcare places for three and four-year-olds? If eligible, you could be entitled to up to 1140 hours of funded childcare each year for your child. Find out more on our ‘Funding Options’ page. Or alternatively, speak to your Centre Director to learn more.

In order to best prepare the children for the next big chapter of their lives, Busy Bees do all that they can to support and celebrate the transition. All of the planned activities and experiences which take place within our Kids 1st Nursery in Ashbrooke are designed to provide a foundation of skills that will help them grow in becoming confident and capable learners.

Learn more about how we support the journey from nursery to school by taking a look at our "My Journey to School Tracker". To read more and learn about the other ways our expert team supports the transition to school level, take a look at our Starting School page.

You’ll find our Ashbrooke nursery just a short seven-minute drive from Sunderland city centre - on Gorse Road. We are easily accessible by car and public transport.

Travelling by bus? There are several stops nearby, including one on Esplanade West, serviced by bus numbers 22A, 22 & 23 Sapphire, 61 and 451. Or, alternatively, if you’re reaching us via train, the Sunderland Interchange is just a 10-minute walk.

We offer on-site car parking for parents, as well as a buggy store for bulky pushchairs and strollers - which you can then collect at the end of the day.

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