--- title: "Children 1st @ Newark — Rated Good by Ofsted" description: "Children 1st @ Newark, a nursery in Newark — Rated Good by Ofsted. See opening hours, fees, photos, parent reviews and contact details on Nursery Advice." lang: en-GB json-ld: | [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "WebSite", "name": "Nursery Advice", "url": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk", "description": "Search and compare UK nurseries. Ofsted ratings, fees, opening hours, parent reviews and inspection history — all in one place.", "inLanguage": "en-GB", "potentialAction": { "@type": "SearchAction", "target": { "@type": "EntryPoint", "urlTemplate": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/search?q={search_term_string}" }, "query-input": "required name=search_term_string" } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Organization", "name": "Nursery Advice", "url": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk", "description": "Search and compare UK nurseries. 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They have both joined primary school well ahead of their peers and have developed into fantastically mannered young people. The care is outstanding and the staff are excellent. I could not think of a single negative issue in all that time. Thank you very much to Tracey and her staff for taking such great care of my kids. My youngest is devastated to be leaving.", "datePublished": "2017-07-09T08:56:59.615Z", "inLanguage": "en" }, { "@type": "Review", "reviewRating": { "@type": "Rating", "ratingValue": 5, "bestRating": 5, "worstRating": 1 }, "author": { "@type": "Person", "name": "Egg Beast" }, "reviewBody": "Can't rate the nursery highly enough. Our child is really happy and has come on in leaps and bounds. 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[Home](/) 2. [Nurseries](/nurseries) 3. [East Midlands](/search?region=East+Midlands) 4. Children 1st @ Newark # Children 1st @ Newark Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Nov 2022) · 5.0 (3 parent reviews) · Torridon House, Muskham Road, Newark, NG24 1DP · Nottinghamshire Number of places 96 places Age range 0–4 yrs Last inspected Nov 2022 Local authority Nottinghamshire About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - Reviews - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [Reviews](#reviews) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Children 1st @ Newark, established in 1997, is a childcare setting located in Newark, Nottinghamshire, offering provision for children aged 0-4 years. The nursery operates all year round, from Monday to Friday, with sessions running from 7:30 am until 6:30 pm. Rated as Good by Ofsted in its latest inspection on 10th November 2022, the setting demonstrates a commitment to fostering children's emotional security and independence. Children are encouraged to discuss their families using 'family books', which helps them to recognise their uniqueness and celebrate their family traditions. From a young age, children develop self-care skills, such as pouring their own drinks and independently wiping their hands and mouths at mealtimes. The setting places a strong emphasis on outdoor learning, with an outdoor classroom and a large garden. These spaces provide many opportunities for children to engage in fresh air activities, exercise, and develop their large-muscle skills. The nursery also provides funded early education for two-, three-, and four-year-old children. What it's like Children demonstrate their emotional security and confidence, using family books to talk about photos and their families. From a young age, children develop independence skills at mealtimes, such as pouring their own drinks and learning to look after their own care needs. Good Ofsted rating Outdoor learning Emotional security Independence skills Strong leadership Parent communication ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs) ## Key facts Opening hours Monday to Friday, all year round. Sessions are from 7.30am until 6.30pm. Term time / All Year All Year Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating Last inspected 10 November 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 Children demonstrate their emotional security and confidence, using family books to talk about photos and their families. From a young age, children develop independence skills at mealtimes, such as pouring their own drinks and learning to look after their own care needs. Inspector highlights - The manager has demonstrated good leadership since the last inspection, developing staff practice and raising the quality of education. - Staff use a variety of methods to communicate with parents, including inviting them into the nursery and sharing ideas for learning at home through an online system. - Staff are consistent with reinforcing their expectations of children in a positive way, leading to a calm and well-organised learning environment. - Staff provide many opportunities for children to learn outside in the outdoor classroom and large garden. - The manager focuses on staff training to develop their teaching, which has had a positive impact on children's learning. Areas to develop - 1 support staff to consistently recognise younger children's communication and language attempts, and to respond promptly to promote their development in this area - 2 review and amend topic-based learning so that it is relevant and appropriate for all pre-school aged children. Inspection #10218377 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50202326) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Children 1st @ Newark Inspection date Nov 2022 Inspection no. 10218377 Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50202326)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/253341) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. Schedule a VisitContact NurseryJoin Waitlist Get in touch ### Contact Phone not yet listed Torridon House, Muskham Road, Newark, NG24 1DP [© Mapbox](https://www.mapbox.com/about/maps) [© OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright/) [Improve this map](https://apps.mapbox.com/feedback/?owner=bettersearch&id=cmr0xkm3n001m01shcu7igkjr&access_token=pk.eyJ1IjoiYmV0dGVyc2VhcmNoIiwiYSI6ImNtcjB4NzVvNDA0ZTkycHF5Z3g3aWNtZWcifQ.h8Ni35tijJSAoESKsGArhg#/-0.82022/53.08699/14) [](https://www.mapbox.com/) ## Explore day nurseries near Newark - [Day nurseries in Newark](/search?q=Newark) - [Day nurseries in East Midlands](/search?q=East+Midlands) Is this your nursery? Claim this listing to add photos, pricing, and respond to enquiries. [Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=children-1st-newark-ng24-1dp-253341) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child Outdoor space Staff provide many opportunities for children to learn outside in the outdoor classroom and large garden. Through this, children enjoy the daily fresh air and the chance to exercise and develop their large-muscle skills. ## Parent Reviews 5.0 (3) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocJyZ62B_f4a-KohrQsE2LSdkvKNreKWhRoUPVXkmWQg-yAt4A=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba4) Phil Farmer 8 years ago Both as children attended for nearly 3 years ( 5 years combined). They have both joined primary school well ahead of their peers and have developed into fantastically mannered young people. The care is outstanding and the staff are excellent. I could not think of a single negative issue in all that time. Thank you very much to Tracey and her staff for taking such great care of my kids. My youngest is devastated to be leaving. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURnamV2dDd3RRAB!2m1!1s0x4879b4df4e84cc4f:0x5f67e2b604b23fbb) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjWowwTNDWxIMKU_ByWD1Wf65AvS9RQPsRgk1Tmj1KI6th-VWnU=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Egg Beast 4 years ago Can't rate the nursery highly enough. Our child is really happy and has come on in leaps and bounds. Staff are always very friendly and professional. 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