Child 1st (Solihull)

Tudor Grange Academy, Cooks Lane, Kingshurst, Birmingham B37 6NU
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  • Child 1st (Solihull), Birmingham
Child 1st Solihull is a purpose built nursery that boasts a whole range of child friendly features; from under floor heating to the windows which go from floor to ceiling, from well-lit modern rooms, to there being no stairs and lots of changing and toilet areas.

The challenge was to ensure that the outdoors reflected the indoors and both are well resourced and run, with a team that really has developed an understanding of the needs of young children and aims to involve them at every level.

With access to the outdoors from every room and increasingly developing age appropriate environments both indoors and out makes Child 1st ideal for providing care and learning in an urban area.
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Type of Service

  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Terri Outram (Nursery Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 39

Total Places for Children

  • 120

Age Range

  • from 0 years 3 months
  • to 4 years 11 months

Funding & Fees

  • School Day - £54.50
    Full Day (8-6) - £66.50
    Full Week - £280.00

Opening Times

  • Monday 07:30-18:00
    Tuesday 07:30-18:00
    Wednesday 07:30-18:00
    Thursday 07:30-18:00
    Friday 07:30-18:00

When Closed

  • Bank Holidays & 1 week at Christmas

Parking

  • Large car park onsite

Child 1st (Solihull) Reviews (136)

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Child 1st (Solihull) has a Review Score of 10 (9.967) out of 10, based on 25 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Child 1st (Solihull) has 136 reviews.

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Review from Frances N (Mother of Child) published on 6 November 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
What a lovely nursery, my little one has been going for a matter of months and she has settled in so well and grown very attached to her key worker who is amazing. After a previous bad experience, I feel happy now that my daughter is there and doing really well. Thank you Child 1st.
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Review from Ashlee O (Mother of Child) published on 22 October 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My little girl has been here since she was eight months and absolutely loves it here. She has always built a brilliant relationship with each of her key workers and it shows whenever she gets dropped off and picked up. She has learnt so much already. I couldn’t think of a better nursery.
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Review from Shannon G (Mother of Child) published on 29 September 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
This is a lovely, friendly, happy nursery. My son loved all the activities he got to do every day, he enjoyed the brilliant outdoor area and all the fun on forest Fridays. All of the staff were caring and friendly.
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Review from Emma B (Mother of Child) published on 7 August 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Both of our children have attended Child 1st, our first daughter from two years old and our second from 11 months! Our youngest has just left and we are so sad to have left.
Lovely nursery with a lovely group of staff, in every room from the baby room right up to pre-school 2, they have taken such
good care of our girls and will be greatly missed.
You are kept up to date with everything, via phone and the app. The nursery is spotless and the girls always came out spotless too.
They do lovely activities with all holidays and events such as Christmas, etc.
Can't thank you all enough!
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Review from Carina G (Mother of Child) published on 7 August 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
This nursery is absolutely fantastic. My daughter still gets excited when it’s time to go to nursery. She has built wonderful relationships with the staff and other children. The staff keep me updated regularly with her progress and next steps.
As a key worker, the nursery did everything they could
to keep us updated on changes and the new procedures during lockdown which have worked really well.
We have always felt very welcome and everybody is willing to help.
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Review from Marzena J (Mother of Child) published on 7 August 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Great place with great staff, my two year old son was attending two days a week. He enjoyed it a lot although he didn’t speak English yet. He’s brought so many artworks, which was lovely and showed how much they do with the children. I recommend that place in 100%.
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Review from Alicia P (Mother of Child) published on 6 May 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
This is a nursery I have recommended to people. With everything going on being a key worker they offer my daughter a little bit of normal.
She was shy when she first arrived but thanks to the staff she's now a social butterfly. Can't thank them enough for everything they have done over the last 12
months. Just really glad to have such amazing people looking out for my daughter.
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Review from Danielle H (Mother of Child) published on 6 April 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Great place. My child loves coming to nursery she has come on so much since starting, the staff are brilliant and always giving me information that I need for her. I would recommend Child 1st to any parent, toys 2 is really good the girls are fantastic
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Review from Demi H (Mother of Child) published on 13 February 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Absolute amazing nursery overall!
My daughter has attended Child 1st for the last 1.5 years and I have not one bad comment to say regarding the staff or nursery itself.
The staff are always kind and polite, easy to approach, helpful and always go the extra mile to ensure your children are not only
safe but most importantly, happy!
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Review from Vickie R (Mother of Child) published on 12 February 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son absolutely loves this nursery. He can be very picky with his food and he seems to love all the food at the nursery. He plays and learns very well with his teachers and his class friends. I've never had a problem since he very first attended the nursery. The teachers are all lovely and very caring.
I'd recommend anyone to go with them.
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Review from Zara M (Mother of Child) published on 12 February 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
My daughter has attended Childs1st since she was 15-months-old, for 2 days a week. She has excelled in many aspects of her development and the staff who have cared for my daughter have given her the right level of attention, time and patience to do so. She has fun active days, yoga, singing sessions,
reading, crafts, playing outside etc. I am thankful that my daughter is an excellent eater and not fussy, but even if she was fussy she is offered an array of food throughout her day and alternatives to her lunch/tea.
She has formed close bonds with her key workers when transitioning into the older classes I was worried that she may be too attached to her key worker (at the time). But her ability to form friendships with the other staff members was comforting and demonstrates that she was made to feel comfortable and cared for.
She is a very happy toddler, and looks forward to pre-school.
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Review from Hannah D (Mother of Child) published on 12 February 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Excellent nursery, both of our sons love going, the staff are fantastic and I feel comfortable when I leave the boys with them for the day. They offer a wide variety of activities daily and it is a great learning environment for all ages. They offer fantastic settling in sessions for extended periods
of time tailored to your child’s needs which really helped my sons to settle well.
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Review from Amelia O (Mother of Child) published on 6 February 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Both of my kids attend nursery and it's all we ever wanted. The staff are very friendly and my kids really love every one of them. The activities are very diverse, I honestly see the results at home. I never imagined that my kids will love it so much there, even my little one who is very picky at liking
new people. I usually find him in the arms of one of the girls and giving them cuddles and kisses. My daughter always mentions the staff and that she had fun, every single day.
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Review from T M (Grandmother of Child) published on 17 January 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My granddaughter attends Child 1st and I can’t thank the girls enough for helping her settle. They welcomed her with open arms and she loves everyone there like family.
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Review from Elle F (Mother of Child) published on 18 November 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
My daughter goes here twice a week and loves it. We had parents evening yesterday and are really pleased with how she has come on since attending.
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Review from Gemma C (Mother of Child) published on 16 July 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Child 1st is an absolutely amazing nursery. All three of my children have attended so far and I will have my fourth's name down as of September. The garden is my absolute favourite, my daughter gets so much out of it and forest school is a bonus. Staff are all lovely and caring and there is always something
for the children to do! In the past, there has always been something about nurseries that makes me feel dissatisfied but this just isn't the case with Child 1st. My daughter wasn't easy to settle and there was always a member of staff on hand to comfort her! We love Child 1st.
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Review from Gemma B (Mother of Child) published on 21 June 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our little girl has been attending this nursery since she was 10 months old.
The staff are always happy, kind and helpful and will always go that extra mile. From the moment you arrive, the staff are there with the warmest of welcomes. They take great care and pride in getting to know each of the children.
Our daughter absolutely loves the nursery as do we, so much so that our second little girl will be starting next year!
We cannot recommend this nursery enough.
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Review from Rachael EO’B (Mother of Child) published on 17 June 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Fantastic nursery! Friendly, kind and professional staff. My little boy has learnt so much going there, not just academically but his social and emotional skills too. The staff are always there to listen and to update you at the end of every day, informing you on what your child has eaten, hours of
sleep and what activities they have taken part in. The staff are also very good with child safety too, very strict with other members of the family picking the children up, photo evidence and passwords need to be given beforehand. This makes me feel very comfortable at work knowing my boy is very safe. I also think it’s wonderful how a lot is provided within the price too, including 3 meals a day, snacks, juice, water, full-fat milk, nappies, nappy cream and even suntan lotion. Not forgetting the children learning outside in all weathers. All in one rain suits and wellies provided too. I’m very happy with this nursery and would highly recommend it to anyone with young children/babies.
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Review from Aisling O (Mother of Child) published on 17 June 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Child 1st day nursery is outstanding. Two of my children attend and have developed in leaps and bounds since starting there. All staff are friendly, professional and accommodating to my children's needs. Everyone makes you feel welcomed when you enter and leave the nursery. Activities are well planned
and are differentiated for each child.
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Review from Serai A (Mother of Child) published on 12 April 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son is two years old and has been attending full time since he was six months old. The nursery is great, the staff are so friendly, and the bond my son has built with his keyworker is amazing. I would definitely recommend.
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Current Review Score: 10.0 (9.967)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 10 (9.967) out of 10 for Child 1st (Solihull) is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 5.0 out of 5 from 25 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 25 positive Reviews in the last 24 months.

Detailed Breakdown of Review Score

The maximum Review Score for a Day Nursery is 10, which is made up from the Average Rating of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) and the Number of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) in the last 24 months:

  1. 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months. The Average Rating of 4.967 for Child 1st (Solihull) is calculated as follows: ( (291 Excellents x 5) + (8 Goods x 4) + (1 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 300 Ratings = 4.967
  2. 5 Points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 24 months. A Positive Review is defined as any Review with an 'Overall Experience' of '4' or '5' (out of a max rating '5'). The 5 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Child 1st (Solihull) is based on 25 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    1. 4 points are available for the first 10 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, and then 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews and then 0.1 Points for the next five Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.100, 7th = 0.100, 8th = 0.100, 9th = 0.100, 10th = 0.100) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 = 4
    2. 1 point is available for the number of Positive Reviews reaching 20% of the number of registered child places in the last 24 months. If this number is partially reached, then that proportion of 1 point is given. eg a Day Nursery registered for a maximum of 50 child places has to reach 10 Positive Reviews to receive 1 point, if it has 7 reviews it will receive 0.7 points. 20% of the 120 number of registered child places is 24, which has been reached with 25 Positive reviews. Points = 1
  3. When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.
  4. If a Day Nursery does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.

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