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The Firs Day Nursery

Ofsted: Outstanding
(Sept 2024)
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4.8(16 parent reviews) ·The Firs Day Nursery Ltd, 45 Rosliston Road, Burton-on-trent, DE15 9RQ · Staffordshire
Number of places
96 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Sept 2024
Local authority
Staffordshire

About this day nursery

The Firs Day Nursery, located in Burton-on-Trent, provides a warm and nurturing setting where children from birth to eleven years old are encouraged to learn and grow through engaging activities. Open from 7:30 am to 6:00 pm, the nursery focuses on creating a secure and inviting environment for all families.

They offer diverse learning experiences, including outdoor and forest school programmes, to foster development. The nursery is committed to supporting families with various funding options, including schemes for working parents and disadvantaged two-year-olds where eligible.

Meals, including breakfast, lunch and tea, are part of the full-day rate, and they also provide a discount for siblings. The Firs Day Nursery closes for Christmas, New Year, and Bank Holidays, with no charges applied during these periods.

They strive to provide a stimulating yet achievable learning foundation for each child's future academic journey.

Our ethos

The Firs Day Nursery is committed to fostering development through diverse learning experiences, including outdoor and forest school programmes. They aim to provide a stimulating yet achievable learning foundation for each child's future academic journey, encouraging them to learn and grow through engaging activities in a secure and inviting environment.

What it's like

Children are cared for by highly qualified, extremely nurturing and exceptional staff. The nursery is a hive of activity with learning, fun and laughter at every turn. Children separate from parents and carers with ease, as they are excited to see what learning opportunities await them.

Forest SchoolSibling discountAccepts various funding schemes

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

Tax-Free Childcare15 hours — working parents (9 months–2 yrs)15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds30 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

Food

Breakfast, dinner and tea are included in the full day rate

Opening hours

7.30am - 6.00pm

Age range

0-11 years

Term time / All Year

All Year

Session types

Full day, Half-day

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for The Firs Day Nursery

Last inspected 25 September 2024 · Johanna Holt

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

What it's like to attend

Children are cared for by highly qualified, extremely nurturing and exceptional staff. The nursery is a hive of activity with learning, fun and laughter at every turn. Children separate from parents and carers with ease, as they are excited to see what learning opportunities await them.

Inspector highlights

  • Highly effective professional development ensures all staff have the appropriate qualifications, skills and knowledge to be able to offer high-quality and outstanding teaching.
  • Leaders are inspirational and strive constantly to give children rich experiences, including trips out on public transport and forest school sessions.
  • The curriculum is outstanding, designed to be unique and tailored to each individual child's needs, preparing them exceptionally well for the next stage of learning.
  • The support for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) is superb, with qualified SEND teachers, individual support plans, early intervention, and effective working partnerships.
  • A deep love of literacy is promoted in all rooms, with staff providing resources to bring stories alive, and a strong focus on children's emotional development leading to exemplary behaviour.
Inspection #10361420 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

Parents say staff are amazing and the support they receive is second to none.

They comment that their children are happy and are safe and extremely well looked after.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

The support for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) is superb. The nursery has staff who are qualified SEND teachers. They ensure each child has an individual support plan. Early intervention is put into place with targeted support. One-to-one sessions ensure each child receives quality interactions. Highly effective working partnerships with other professionals who may be involved in the care of the child means that the appropriate support is obtained. Consequently, children make excellent progress with their learning.

Outdoor space

Children enjoy lots of fresh air outdoors. The nursery has an amazing outdoor space that children love to explore. Toy dinosaurs hidden in a forest of bamboo ignite a curiosity and thirst for learning. An outdoor role play kitchen provides children with the opportunity to pretend to make food for their friends.

Parent Reviews of The Firs Day Nursery

4.8
(16)
ben talbot
2 years ago

We decided on Firs Day Nursery for our son firstly for the 'familiar family' feel of the place, and secondly the staff - they are all fantastic. He settled in straight away and gets very excited to see the staff in the mornings. They have a very convenient app - with updates and a care diary to see food/sleep/toilet times etc. All the rooms, and gardens are always immaculate. Would thoroughly recommend.

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Aleksandra Lafayette
2 years ago

My son attends The Firs Day nursery, and despite not living in the area, we make the extra effort because it feels like a second home for him. The staff's warmth and welcoming nature create a nurturing environment that reflects genuine care and professionalism. Their polite and accommodating approach makes every visit a positive experience for our family. Highly recommended for their exceptional care and friendly atmosphere!

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Alice Steele
4 years ago

Great nursery! It’s been going for over 30 years one of the first nursery’s in Burton, lovely family run business. My daughter loves going they do so many fun activities with her and they also have proper home cooked meals.

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Michelle Thomas
2 years ago

Really recommend this amazing nursery. My youngest Son is currently at the nursery and gets exciting about going. My 2 other Sons also attended the nursery and really loved it. The ladies that work at the nursery are all lovely.

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Joanne Crawley
2 years ago

My daughter has been going to the nursery since she was 6 months old! She loves going there and really enjoys it! The staff are brilliant and nothing is ever a problem

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Inspection history

Most recent inspection

25 September 2024

Outstanding

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

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