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Children 1st @ Shepshed # Children 1st @ Shepshed Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Jul 2025) · 55 Forest Street, Shepshed, Loughborough, LE12 9BZ · Leicestershire Number of places 120 places Age range 0–4 yrs Last inspected Jul 2025 Local authority Leicestershire About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery 30am until 6pm, all year round, catering to children aged 0-4 years. Rated 'Good' by Ofsted on 16th July 2025, the nursery prides itself on fostering positive relationships between children and staff. The curriculum places a strong emphasis on communication and language development, with staff effectively using songs and books to introduce new words and concepts to all age groups. Children are encouraged to develop social skills such as turn-taking and listening, preparing them for their eventual transition to school. The nursery also provides effective support for children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), utilising additional funding to provide resources like school uniforms. Outdoor learning is an integral part of the curriculum, with inspectors observing its positive impact on children's learning. Recent refurbishments to the nursery environment have further enhanced children's choices in play, allowing them to access more areas independently. What it's like Children at Children 1st @ Shepshed form positive relationships with staff. The curriculum emphasises communication and language development, with staff using songs and books to introduce new words and concepts to children of all ages. Children are also supported in developing social skills like turn-taking and listening, preparing them for school. Positive relationships with staff Strong communication and language focus Healthy eating promoted Effective safeguarding Reflective management SEND provision ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) ## Key facts Opening hours Monday to Friday, 7.30am until 6pm, all year round. Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating Last inspected 16 July 2025 · Hayley Ruane Safeguarding effective Overall effectiveness Good Quality of education Good What it's like to attend Children at Children 1st @ Shepshed form positive relationships with staff. The curriculum emphasises communication and language development, with staff using songs and books to introduce new words and concepts to children of all ages. Children are also supported in developing social skills like turn-taking and listening, preparing them for school. Inspector highlights - Children show positive relationships with staff. - Staff implement a curriculum that focuses on supporting children's communication and language skills. - Staff offer children a wide range of snacks and meals to help promote a healthy diet. - Staff promote children's safety well. - The management team reflect on their practice; recent refurbishments have a positive impact on children's choices in play. Areas to develop - 1 strengthen partnerships with parents and support them to continue their children's learning at home - 2 support staff when they implement planned activities to help older children to build on what they already know and can do. Inspection #10394577 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50284401) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Children 1st @ Shepshed Inspection date Jul 2025 Inspection no. 10394577 Lead inspector Hayley Ruane Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50284401)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY406765) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=children-1st-shepshed-le12-9bz-ey406765) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Additional funding that some children receive is used effectively, such as to purchase uniforms for them to wear when they move on to school. Outdoor space The inspector observed the quality of education during activities, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. Inspection history Date: September 2010 - July 2025 Good - September 2019 Good - November 2017 Good - April 2014 Good - September 2010 Outstanding ## Frequently asked about Children 1st @ Shepshed ### What is Children 1st @ Shepshed working on improving? ### What are the opening hours at Children 1st @ Shepshed? ### How does Children 1st @ Shepshed support children with SEND? ### From what age does Children 1st @ Shepshed accept children? ### Which funded places does Children 1st @ Shepshed accept? ## Nearby day nurseries in Loughborough Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Children 1st @ Shepshed. - [ Ofsted: Good 0.4 mi ### Charnwood Day Nursery and Preschool Loughborough · LE12 9NP 4.4(7 reviews) ](/nursery/charnwood-day-nursery-and-preschool-le12-9np-2637884) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.6 mi ### Playfit @ Stonebow Primary School Loughborough · LE11 4ZH ](/nursery/playfit-stonebow-primary-school-le11-4zh-ey442996) - [ Ofsted: Good 2.0 mi ### Children 1st @ Hathern Loughborough · LE12 5JB 4.6(5 reviews) ](/nursery/children-1st-hathern-le12-5jb-ey561772) - [ Ofsted: Good 2.0 mi ### Charnwood Forest Nursery Loughborough · LE11 4SQ ](/nursery/charnwood-forest-nursery-le11-4sq-ey496442) - [ Ofsted: Good 2.1 mi ### Nanpantan Nursery School Loughborough · LE11 3YD 5.0(15 reviews) ](/nursery/nanpantan-nursery-school-le11-3yd-ey354437) - [ Provider closed 2.2 mi ### Hanford Sports Clubs and Camps Loughborough · LE12 5LJ ](/nursery/hanford-sports-clubs-and-camps-ltd-le12-5lj-2772282) [See all nurseries in Loughborough →](/search?q=Loughborough) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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