From
£79/day
Adventure Valley Day Nursery & Pre-School
Adventure Valley Day Nursery & Pre-School, Union Hall Farm, Brasside, Durham, DH1 5SG, United Kingdom
1.9 miles · ~8 min drive
Play-Based Capacity 86 Waiting list
Top things to know
Teaching style
Play-Based
Operating terms
All year round
Funded childcare
15 hours, 30 hours
Age range
6 Months - 2 Years, 2 - 3 Years, 3 - 5 Years
Extended hours
Yes
Opening hours
07:30 - 18:00
Max capacity
169 children
Availability
Enquire
Nursery overview
About Busy Bees Nurseries Ltd Nursery
With 169 places, the Busy Bees day nursery on Priory Road (DH1 5HW) is a big option for Durham families. Babies can join at 6 months and stay until they start school.
There's a sensory room as well as outdoor space, and learning is play-based. Meals are part of the fee, and 15 or 30 funded hours can go towards a place. The nursery runs 7:30am to 6pm, right through the year, with extended hours. Ofsted's latest grade is Good, after Outstanding previously.
Facilities & services
Outdoor space Sensory room
Fees breakdown
- Area average from£79/day*
- DepositEnquire
- Registration feeEnquire
- FoodEnquire
- NappiesEnquire
- ExtracurricularEnquire
Ofsted rating
Read full report Inspection summary: Good
Overall
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Good
Leadership & management
Good
Previous inspection
Outstanding
Location
Durham, DH1 5HW
Priory Road, Newton Hall, Durham, DH1 5HW, United Kingdom
Frequently asked questions
Where is the nursery located?+
Busy Bees Nurseries Ltd Nursery is located at Priory Road, Newton Hall, Durham, DH1 5HW, United Kingdom.
What ages does the nursery accept?+
Busy Bees Nurseries Ltd Nursery accepts children in the following age groups: 6 months - 2 years, 2 - 3 years and 3 - 5 years.
Does the nursery accept funded hours?+
Busy Bees Nurseries Ltd Nursery accepts funded childcare, including 15 hours and 30 hours. Availability for funded places can change, so it is worth checking before you apply.
What are the opening hours?+
Busy Bees Nurseries Ltd Nursery is usually open from 07:30 to 18:00. Hours can vary by room, term pattern or bank holidays, so confirm the latest times with the nursery.
Are meals included?+
Meals are included at Busy Bees Nurseries Ltd Nursery. Ask the nursery for the latest menu and any allergy or dietary arrangements.
Are nappies and wipes included?+
Please contact Busy Bees Nurseries Ltd Nursery directly to confirm whether nappies and wipes are included or need to be supplied by parents.
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Nursery cost calculator
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Get a quick estimate of what childcare could cost your family each week and month in Busy Bees Nurseries Ltd Nursery.
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Eligible working parents of children aged 9 months+ can access 15 or 30 funded hours. Stretched options spread term-time hours across the full year.
Estimated cost in Busy Bees Nurseries Ltd Nursery
£251/week
· £13026/year
Based on the area average of £79/day
Estimates based on average UK nursery rates (Coram Childcare Survey 2024). Actual fees vary by provider and registration costs.
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