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Child 1st Day Nursery in Stoke-on-Trent

Ofsted: Good
(Dec 2021)
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4.5(19 parent reviews) ·41 Broom Street, Stoke-on-Trent, ST1 2EW · Stoke-on-Trent
Number of places
119 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Dec 2021
Local authority
Stoke-on-Trent

About this day nursery

Child 1st Day Nursery Group operates four nurseries across the West Midlands, Derbyshire, and Stoke-on-Trent, dedicated to providing a nurturing environment where children can flourish through play and learning. The group emphasises creating an exciting and inspirational atmosphere, focusing on individualised care and development for each child.

They maintain high hygiene standards to ensure a safe and healthy setting. The curriculum incorporates outdoor learning, with unique offerings such as Forest School, Music, and Yoga to enrich the children's experiences.

The nurseries pride themselves on a team of highly-qualified and experienced staff who are committed to recognising and meeting the developmental needs of every child. Additionally, they provide freshly cooked meals daily, using locally sourced ingredients to promote healthy eating.

Child 1st aims to give children an excellent start to their educational journey, fostering creativity, individuality, and self-confidence.

Our ethos

Child 1st Day Nursery Group is dedicated to providing a nurturing environment where children can flourish through play and learning, with a focus on individualised care and development. They offer unique experiences like Forest School, Music, and Yoga, aiming for an exciting and inspirational atmosphere that fosters creativity, individuality, and self-confidence.

What it's like

Children demonstrate that they are happy at this warm and welcoming nursery. They confidently leave their parents at the door and quickly settle into the nursery routine. All children benefit from a good range of experiences that prepare them well for their future success.

Outdoor LearningForest SchoolYoga and Music ProgrammesFreshly Cooked Meals

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds
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Key facts

Opening hours

Monday to Friday, 8am to 6pm

Term time / All Year

All Year

Established

2009

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Child 1st Day Nursery

Last inspected 1 December 2021 · Jennifer Turner

Safeguarding effective
Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership and management
Good

What it's like to attend

Children demonstrate that they are happy at this warm and welcoming nursery. They confidently leave their parents at the door and quickly settle into the nursery routine. All children benefit from a good range of experiences that prepare them well for their future success.

Inspector highlights

  • Children are happy and settle quickly into the nursery routine.
  • Children develop good communication skills and a love of reading.
  • The well-organised environment promotes children's natural curiosity and allows them to lead their own learning.
  • Staff build strong and trusting relationships with parents and provide information and suggestions to support learning at home.
  • The nursery's special educational needs coordinator is knowledgeable, and children with SEND and EAL receive appropriate support.

Areas to develop

  • 1The provider should develop the use of the outdoor areas to ensure children who prefer to learn outdoors are able to do so.
  • 2The provider should develop all staff's questioning skills so that they allow children sufficient time to think and answer before asking the next question.
Inspection #10204155 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

Parents comment how happy their children are attending the setting.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

The nursery special educational needs coordinator is knowledgeable. Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities, and children who speak English as an additional language receive appropriate support. Staff interact positively with children and adapt their teaching to meet their needs, including using flashcards and finding words in children's home language.

Outdoor space

Children have some daily opportunities to be outdoors in the fresh air and develop their physical skills. However, staff do not consistently ensure children, who particularly learn better outdoors, have opportunities to choose when they play outdoors.

EAL / language support

Children who speak English as an additional language receive appropriate support. Staff find out words in children's home language and use flashcards, so that children know what is happening now and next, and can make choices independently.

Parent Reviews of Child 1st Day Nursery

4.5
(19)
WINNIE NDINDA
11 months ago

Such a safe place to leave my baby. The best part is I get to see what’s happening with and around her all through the day through their real time application. Also, I can pop in a question or request and the response is swift. Love it!

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J
10 months ago

If they struggle with your child and can't meet their needs be prepared for them to give up on your child and kick them out , this is not a SEND nursery , don't children with special needs also deserve a chance in life to learn, to play , to have fun ? Now we have been left quite literally "your on your own " absolutely shocking ( oh and our child kept coming home with bite marks on a number of occasions) they will also cut hours but still get the full funding for your child , so disappointed , now we have a fight on our hands for our child to be accepted for the gorgeous baby they are , let down by the system is an understatement !!!!

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Charlie Leigh Williams
2 years ago

Absolutely brilliant nursery. I have been lucky enough to have chosen child 1st day nursery as my sons first nursery. He is thriving as well as learning and playing with other children. I have seen a real increase in my son’s development since he started and I know I can leave him there and he is well taken care of and happy. The staff are amazing and friendly and the chefs provide the best food. Both me and my son love it here!

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Kerry Irving
2 years ago

All staff at Child 1st have been really good in helping our 3 year old to adapt to the pre-school environment ahead of him starting the School Nursery in September. From the settling in sessions to the communication on the app and in person we can’t fault it. Our son has enjoyed messy play and outdoor play and interacting with other children. This has also helped to further his development. We will be recommending Child 1st Stoke.

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Kat Jones
3 years ago

Even 2 years after my son left I still think of the lovely staff here. They helped me through a very dark time in me and my sons life and I couldn't have made it without their support. They are just brilliant! My son loved going here, they helped him thrive and flourish. Thank you so much xx

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Inspection history
Improved from Inadequate → Good in 2021

Date: December 2009

  • December 2021Good
  • July 2021Inadequate
  • May 2017Good
  • February 2015Good
  • December 2009Good

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