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First Choice Nursery

Ofsted: Good
(Apr 2023)
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4.9(16 parent reviews) ·Thewlis Street, Warrington, WA5 1AJ · Warrington
Number of places
28 places
Age range
1–4 yrs
Last inspected
Apr 2023
Local authority
Warrington

About this day nursery

First Choice Nursery in Warrington is dedicated to providing a nurturing home-away-from-home experience for children aged 3 months to 5 years. The nursery prides itself on creating a safe, loved, and known environment where every child feels valued from their very first day.

Through engaging play, imaginative activities, and gentle encouragement, the experienced team fosters confidence and independence at each child's own pace, celebrating every developmental milestone. They aim to provide a calm and secure space for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers, ensuring parents have complete peace of mind while their children learn, explore, and flourish.

The nursery emphasises a strong partnership with parents, fostering trust and open communication to collectively nurture confidence, kindness, and a love for learning in each child. The environment is designed to welcome new children with open arms, helping them settle in quickly and feel secure.

Our ethos

First Choice Nursery aims to provide a nurturing home-away-from-home experience, fostering confidence and independence at each child's own pace. They emphasise a strong partnership with parents, aiming to collectively nurture kindness and a love for learning.

What it's like

Children are happy and feel safe in this warm and welcoming nursery, settling quickly and forming strong bonds with staff and peers. Staff have high expectations, leading to good behaviour and engagement in activities tailored to individual interests. Older children are confident and enjoy playing and exploring outdoors, developing good mathematical skills.

Home-from-home environmentOfsted Rated GoodAges 3 months to 5 years

Pricing & funding

  • Full Day£69.00 / day
  • Half Day (9am - 1pm or 1pm - 5pm)£38.50 / session
  • School Day (9am - 3pm)£56.00 / day
  • Premium Hour (6.30am – 7.30am or 6pm – 7pm)£27.00 / hour

Key facts

Session types

Full Day, Half Day, School Day, Premium Hour

Opening hours

Monday – Friday (6.30am – 7pm)

Age range

3 Months to 5 Years

Term time / All Year

All Year

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for First Choice Nursery

Last inspected 12 April 2023 · Daphne Carr

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 are happy and feel safe in this warm and welcoming nursery, settling quickly and forming strong bonds with staff and peers. Staff have high expectations, leading to good behaviour and engagement in activities tailored to individual interests. Older children are confident and enjoy playing and exploring outdoors, developing good mathematical skills.

Inspector highlights

  • Children are happy and feel safe, settling quickly and forming strong bonds with staff and peers.
  • Leaders and staff work well together to celebrate and nurture every child, implementing a well-designed curriculum.
  • Staff promote children's language and communication skills effectively through singing, story time, and daily interactions.
  • Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are very well supported, with targeted plans of support.
  • Children have plenty of opportunities to run about in the outdoor area, and additional funding is used to benefit disadvantaged children's physical development.

Areas to develop

  • 1support staff to provide a more consistent approach when helping children to develop the skills they need to regulate their emotions
  • 2develop a more focused programme of professional development to help to raise the good quality of teaching to the highest levels.
Inspection #10281141 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are supported very well. The newly appointed SEND coordinator is quick to refer children when they need additional support. Staff work closely with a range of professionals, such as speech and language therapists to devise targeted plans of support.

Outdoor space

Older babies have fun as they run and explore in the outdoor area, climbing on equipment and developing good physical skills. Older children also like to play and explore outdoors, working together as they pretend to repair nursery equipment. Children have plenty of opportunities to run about in the outdoor area, no matter what the weather is like.

Parent Reviews of First Choice Nursery

4.9
(16)
bex Bartley
8 months ago

Dear First Choice Nursery We just wanted to say a heartfelt thank you for the incredible care, love, and support you’ve given Beatrix during her time with you. It’s been so comforting to know she was in such kind and capable hands each day. We’ve seen such growth in her in confidence, curiosity, and happiness and that’s a true reflection of the nurturing environment you’ve created. Thank you for your patience, your smiles, and for making each day so special that it feels like being with family. We’re deeply grateful to every member of the team. You’ve made a lasting impact on Beatrix and on our family. Matilda is lucky to be starting her journey with you all.

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Rachel Cheek
8 months ago

My little one has not long started in the baby room. I was hesitant to put him in a nursery just yet especially after viewing some that just didn’t “feel right”. I walked into first choice and immediately my little one explored and we both felt at home. The staff are all lovely, easy to talk to and are always smiling. Everyday at pick up I see the smiles on the children’s faces and you just know without even asking they’re having a good day. My little boy settled in very quickly without any issues. I would without a doubt recommend this nursery to anyone looking for one.

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Georgia Hope Pickavance Roper
8 months ago

My little girl started the first choice nursery when she was 5 months old from the second i entered the building i instantly felt welcomed and calm about leaving her so I could return back to work. Rosie has made such good relationships with all the staff and loves the days when she is in nursery, they have helped her gain so many new skills including crawling around the baby room and trying to walk. I love every single one of the staff that work there they truly go above and beyond to make sure Rosie is safe and I am kept in the loop with everything. I highly recommend this nursey to any mums especially if you are nervous about leaving your little one for the first time, they are the best😁

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Doctor Teacher
8 months ago

First choice nursery has been a home away from home for my little girl. The staff is lovely, especially Hannah and the manager Beth who leaves no stone unturned in taking care of my daughter. The best part among all is that the manager has been so accommodating with my rota and days. They deserve 5 stars. Thanks team Dr Farha Naaz

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Rebecca Hubbard
11 months ago

We absolutely love First Choice Nursery, my son Beau has been attending here from the age of 9 months and is so happy there and has been since day 1! All of the staff there are amazing and genuinely care about the children! He’s learning so much with the variety of activities they do indoors and out and always comes home with a big smile on his face! Also, this is the only nursery in Warrington that offers flexible childcare hours around your work life which was an added bonus for me when looking for the right nursery. Highly recommend to any parents looking for a fabulous nursery and the best in my opinion ❤️

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Inspection history

Most recent inspection

12 April 2023

Good

Only one graded inspection on record — a trend chart will appear here once a second graded report is published.

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