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Children 1st @ Grantham

Ofsted: Good
(May 2022)
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4.5(11 parent reviews) ·100 Trent Road, Grantham, NG31 7XQ · Lincolnshire
Number of places
112 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
May 2022
Local authority
Lincolnshire

About this day nursery

Children 1st @ Grantham, nestled in Grantham, NG31 7XQ, provides a nurturing and stimulating environment for children aged 6 weeks to 5 years. The nursery prides itself on offering expansive outdoor spaces that encourage exploration and hands-on learning, creating an adventurous daily experience for every child.

Inside, tailored spaces cater to different age groups, from calming baby rooms to enriching toddler areas and stimulating preschool classrooms, all designed to spark curiosity and foster school readiness. The inviting rooms are thoughtfully filled with diverse resources, ensuring a comfortable and engaging atmosphere where children feel secure, content, and valued.

The nursery also offers a flexible admissions process, including nursery visits and settling-in sessions, with a strong emphasis on parental involvement and continuous communication to support each child's journey. They accept various government funding schemes and aim to provide a 'home from home' experience, ensuring a smooth transition and continuous support as children grow and prepare for school.

What it's like

All children, including those who speak English as an additional language, show positive relationships with staff and their peers. Babies show kindness when they give their friends cuddles to celebrate their achievements. Children go to their key person for comfort and reassurance when they become upset.

Nature-inspired nurseryExpansive outdoor spacesTailored learning environmentsFocus on parent partnership

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)
Pricing on request

This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability.

Key facts

Opening hours

Business Days: 8 am - 6 pm; Mornings: 8 am - 1 pm; Afternoons: 1 pm - 6 pm; Nursery days: 8 am - 5 pm; School days: 9 am - 3 pm

Food

Infant formula, milk, home-cooked meals and snacks included

Age range

6 weeks to 5 years

Term time / All Year

All Year

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating

Last inspected 25 May 2022

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

All children, including those who speak English as an additional language, show positive relationships with staff and their peers. Babies show kindness when they give their friends cuddles to celebrate their achievements. Children go to their key person for comfort and reassurance when they become upset.

Inspector highlights

  • Staff nurture children by teaching them effective strategies to express their emotions and manage their feelings.
  • The manager uses additional funding effectively to meet children's individual needs.
  • Staff encourage children to learn skills for the future, such as being independent.
  • Staff support children's communication and language skills well.
  • Staff praise children for their achievements.

Areas to develop

  • 1enhance staff's ability to build further on three- and four-year-old children's knowledge during planned activities
  • 2support staff to plan group times for one- and two-year-old children more effectively to maintain their interest
  • 3support staff to encourage children to respond promptly to their requests during transitions within the daily routine.
Inspection #10138463 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

The manager uses additional funding effectively to meet children's individual needs. For example, staff offer children with special educational needs and/or disabilities one-to-one support in their play. Staff work in partnership with parents and other professionals to put targeted plans in place to help children to progress in their development.

Outdoor space

One-year-old children show great excitement when they are offered opportunities to play in the garden. They laugh, point to the garden and are keen to ride in toy cars. Three- and four-year-old children manage risks in their play when they climb on low-level trees. These experiences provide children with physically active play.

Parent Reviews

4.5
(11)
Yoana Banda
4 months ago

My daughter’s been to this nursery since she was 10 months - she’s now 3, & she loves it! The staff are amazing & always been so understanding and flexible with bookings. I love how the menu for the kids keeps changing & they get to try lots of different foods. They’re also so accommodating to your requests!

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Leaha Loveless
5 months ago

My child has been neglected in many ways through this nursery. Suspected additional needs however nursery did not do a paediatric referral after my son’s GP had expressed concerns. After 8 whole weeks the manager of this nursery did not tell myself or professionals they were not willing to do his referral. However, my child has clear additional needs. The school he now attends are having to do the referral due to unprofessionalism at this workplace. There has never been an allocated member of staff for children with SEN the whole 2 years my son attended. My child would not have his nappy changed and would be left in stool, because of no communication my child can not address his nappy needing to be changed. Staff are unprofessional walking out of meetings when addressed with these problems from myself and professionals. My other child now attends a different nursery and we have more progress in 6 weeks than we have had in 2 years at this nursery. There would be no communication regarding my son’s needs however would harass for payment every month. After all of this we as a family have not had an apology regarding the lack of support towards my child resulting in longer waits for a diagnosis. DO NOT RECOMMEND FOR CHILDREN WITH SUSPECTED ADDITIONAL NEEDS.

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Sura Murrani
9 years ago

I love children 1st nursery in Grantham. My daughter has been going there for just over 6 months now and I can't be happier for her. I feel very comfortable with the atmosphere, clean, large rooms with huge Windows, the children seem happy, 'Dawn' the manager, my daughter's key worker 'Natalie' and all the staff there are just great.

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Bridget Dickinson
8 years ago

First class nursery. Fantastic staff. Highly recommend

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Inspection history

Date: October 2011

  • May 2022Good
  • August 2014Outstanding
  • November 2013Requires improvement
  • October 2011Outstanding

Frequently asked about Children 1st @ Grantham

About the setting

Children's 1st @ Grantham registered in 2007 and is situated in Grantham, Lincolnshire. The nursery employs 19 members of childcare staff. Of these, three hold appropriate early years qualifications at level 4, six at level 3 and two at level 2. The nursery opens from Monday to Friday all year round and provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

URN
EY348009
Registered person
Breedon House Nurseries Limited
Day care type
Full day care
Register
Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register
Establishment type
Childcare on non-domestic premises
Previous rating
Outstanding

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