Children 1st @ Newark Town

Our son joined in September at age 3 for funded hours, and despite us joining during a pandemic, the nursery have been excellent. Drop off at the gate is easy and the staff are always so friendly. They give brilliant feedback at the end of a session. Even though we only do three afternoons a week, my son settled in so well and they seemed to get to know him so quickly. The staff are always very open and honest about everything and communication has always been brilliant. I’m very impressed at all the activities they do and love their outdoor space. I think they have done an incredible job with bubbles for the kids. They are also flexible and very organised. I would highly recommend this nursery.

My daughter has been attending the nursery since she was 8-months-old and is now nearly three. It’s hard to leave your child with ‘strangers’, but the induction process was excellent and transitions/change is managed well. Staff are warm, approachable and are genuinely fond of her. They have an individual, structured approach to her needs and development, and communication is excellent. She has come on leaps and bounds, particularly in social development with the other children. There are lots of organised activities to stimulate the children and plenty of time in the outdoor areas for fresh air. Additional safety procedures due to the pandemic, helped me to feel confident about her returning when they reopened. They are a little more expensive than some of the other nurseries in town, but having visited a lot of care settings when we were looking, I absolutely think the quality of care justifies the price. They also invest in the continual improvement of the rooms and equipment.

When looking for a nursery for my child, it was really important to find a nursery that felt like a home for my little boy. Nursery is never a parent’s first choice, but for any working parent, it is a necessity, but it needs to be right.
I visited several nursery settings within the area, some of which were advertised as award-winning. Every single nursery I toured left me feeling really disappointed until I walked into Children 1st @ Newark Town. The outside space is amazing and completely secure. There is a great fob entry system, and the rooms are fun and engaging. My little boy has thrived here, and I have never had an issue. Their handy app allows for constant communication and highlights just how personal this nursery is. They have a range of different meals and are flexible and caring. I cannot rate this nursery highly enough. Thank you to the whole team for taking my mum guilt away and providing a home from home experience.

Our little one has attended nursery here since 11 months. We have always felt so happy with the childcare and support provided at Children 1st @ Newark Town Day Nursery. So pleased we chose this wonderful setting. It’s a lovely feeling when you know you are dropping off your child to a welcoming environment with people who genuinely enjoy being with and caring for children.

Very understanding when ending up unemployed. Have contacted me regarding extra support they feel my child needs. Nice setting and little one really enjoys attending and even closes the door on me at drop-off!

My little boy has been attending the setting for six months now from being 3 months old. He absolutely loves going to nursery and exploring the environment. He loves playing outside in the fresh air and has lovely relationships with all the staff. I wouldn’t trust any place more.

The nursery was hugely helpful and supportive during a difficult first few days as my baby adapted. Since then they have provided a very caring and friendly service and my daughter loves attending. My daughter will need surgery next year and a lot of aftercare which Children 1st @ Newark Town Day Nursery have been extremely willing to help with which is an enormous weight off my shoulders. I doubt many other nurseries in the area would have taken the same position.

Absolutely amazing nursery! They have encouraged my son to grow so much, he’s learnt so many new things and is slowly learning to talk as he was behind on this and I’m so happy I chose this nursery for him to attend.

I absolutely love this nursery, my son started in September and he has come on leaps and bounds.
The teachers are all fantastic, friendly and welcoming. My son’s teacher keeps me updated daily with his activities. My son has learnt songs and rhymes and loves to do them and show me.
My son has a dinner every day and it’s varied and has had him trying new things which is brilliant as at home he isn’t a great eater. So knowing that he has a well-balanced meal at school is a great achievement.
The nursery is well-lit, bright and feels safe. There are plenty of activities to be done and the children all interact with each other.
I highly recommend the nursery and I really can’t fault it.

My little boy has settled in really well to this nursery. I feel happy to leave him there, knowing he is in good care. I have not tried other nurseries in the area, but after looking around some, this was the only one I liked. Bright and colourful inside, clean and full of toys to play with, and the ladies who work there are all so nice and helpful, nothing is ever a problem for them, and they definitely go out of their way to make sure you are happy with everything! Lovely garden as well, with a great space for the kids to run around.