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Children 1st Meir Park Nursery School

Lysander Road, Meir Park, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire ST3 7TW
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Children 1st Meir Park Nursery School, Stoke-on-Trent

Children 1st Meir Park Nursery School has been refurbished to provide a bright, spacious and stimulating environment for babies, toddlers and pre-school children from birth to five years. The nursery also provides a flexible after-school club for children aged five to twelve years.

A friendly and enthusiastic team of early years staff are fully trained and experienced to give each child the best care and attention they require to meet their...  

Type of Service

  • Day Nursery

Opening Schedule

Open all year

Full days available

Yes

Half day sessions offered

Yes

Group / Owner

Person in charge

  • Kathrine Harnett(Nursery Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 30

Total Places for Children

  • 97

Age Range

  • from 0 years 2 months
  • to 5 years 0 months

Opening Times

  • Monday08:00-18:00
  • Tuesday08:00-18:00
  • Wednesday08:00-18:00
  • Thursday07:30-18:00
  • Friday08:00-18:00

When Closed

  • Bank Holidays & 1 week at Christmas

Funding & Fees

From April 2026
Business Days (8:00am to 6:00pm) from £74.00

We also offer Morning and Afternoon Sessions

We want to make life simple, so our fees include infant formula, milk, freshly prepared snacks, and meals. We also provide nappies, wipes, and sun cream, or parents can bring their own if they prefer

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Children 1st Meir Park Nursery School has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.787) out of 10, based on 22 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Children 1st Meir Park Nursery School has 170 reviews.

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Review from Penny W (Mother of Child) published on 7 February 2023 Submitted via Website
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The nursery have been really kind, caring and attentive in helping my little boy settle. I have watched him grow in confidence and become a happy playful boy. Nothing is too much trouble and I love the time, attention and care they give to him and the other children. I feel confident and happy that he is not only safe but thriving. I appreciate everything the team at Children 1st @ Meir Park Day Nursery have done for us.

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Review from R B (Mother of Child) published on 27 January 2023 Submitted via Website
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Staff are lovely and have been very patient with our little boy. He is extremely nervous and he absolutely loves nursery now. The atmosphere and ambience are perfect. We love the lights!
We have decided to keep our little boy there for the extra year instead of starting nursery school because he is so settled now. He is now open to trying new food (sometimes) thanks to, again, the patience of the staff.

I would highly recommend the nursery to all. Overall, a lovely environment for my son.

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Review from Sara W (Mother of Child) published on 26 January 2023 Submitted via Website
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My little boy has been going to this nursery for three months and he absolutely loves it. I was worried about leaving him but he has settled in so well, he has the biggest smile on his face when I drop him off and when I pick him up. He has come on loads with his eating since going to nursery. All the staff are so lovely as well, when I pick him up they tell me how he's been that day, what he's had to eat etc. it is also written down in a daily diary and his development and pictures are updated on an app. I would 100% recommend this nursery and I am so glad I chose it for my little boy.

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Review from Sophie E (Mother of Child) published on 23 January 2023 Submitted via Website
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Fantastic nursery. My daughter loves coming here. The staff are so accommodating. Great activities and the outside area is such a great space. The food is healthy and freshly cooked every day. Five-star plus for us!

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Review from M A (Father of Child) published on 23 January 2023 Submitted via Website
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My child goes to Children 1st @ Meir Park Day Nursery. Wow, what can I say? The staff, facilities and standards just went over expectations, the girls are so friendly and always welcoming, making me feel at ease whilst leaving my child whilst I go to work. One member of staff, in particular, the admin staff, she is such a bright, bubbly girl who gives the best representation of the nursery. I would recommend to any of my friends and family.

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Review from Tiffany R (Mother of Child) published on 20 January 2023 Submitted via Website
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My daughter has attended Children 1st @ Meir Park Day Nursery since September 2022 and she absolutely loves it! It is so lovely to see a huge smile on our daughter's face when we pick her up every day.

The staff are amazing and keep us up to date on a daily basis with what she has eaten, when she has slept, what she has done - a full overview of everything that she has done throughout the day. Observations are carried out and photos are added to the app allowing us to see how much fun she is having. We cannot fault this nursery and would recommend to anyone!

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Review from Maria C (Mother of Child) published on 19 January 2023 Submitted via Website
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My little boy absolutely loves this nursery, all the staff do a fantastic job. His communication skills have been so much better since he started. He always looks forward to coming to nursery, couldn't recommend enough.

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Review from Samantha L (Mother of Child) published on 19 January 2023 Submitted via Website
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My little boy loves going to Children 1st @ Meir Park Day Nursery and they always make such an effort with all the children here. I feel so relieved that he has settled there and all the staff are so welcoming and make an effort to know all the children's names. I was super impressed over Christmas, the nursery arranged a photo shoot, a visit from Santa and before the end of the Christmas break they had a Christmas dinner and we received a pack full of all his crafts and what he had been up to over the festive period. The children eat well and have plenty of snacks. We are also given a diary full of what they have been doing in the day. There is also an app that we get development updates and photos on. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend this nursery to anyone who was looking.

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Review from Georgina H (Mother of Child) published on 8 December 2022 Submitted via Website
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My little girl has attended Children 1st @ Meir Park since September and she has settled in lovely. The staff are so welcoming and always go above and beyond to make sure that she feels secure and happy in the nursery. She does a different activity each day and just in the last few months I can see how much she has developed and she really enjoys going. Couldn't recommend enough!

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Review from A W (Mother of Child) published on 8 November 2022 Submitted via Website
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Lovely nursery with great staff. My daughter loves it here. Having recently moved here she has settled in well and made lots of friends. Everything is always clear and well-organised and communication is excellent.

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Review from E F (Mother of Child) published on 3 November 2022 Submitted via Website
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New to the nursery and we are so happy and impressed at the staff and the professionalism, especially the online diaries are brilliant. The food always smells so nice when I drop my little girl off too. My daughter has settled in brilliantly and the staff in her room, particularly her key worker, have been excellent. Thank you.

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Review from K G (Mother of Child) published on 31 October 2022 Submitted via Website
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My son absolutely loves it here and his key worker. Not to mention all the staff who he comes across. He has come on leaps and bounds since being at this nursery. I trust all the staff there and feel so comfortable knowing they are caring for my son, not to mention how helpful and accommodating they are. We know childcare costs are ridiculous everywhere but it's a lot less painful knowing you're paying for somewhere that provides the best for your little ones.

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Review from H P (Mother of Child) published on 31 October 2022 Submitted via Website
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Children 1st Day Nursery is a brilliant nursery, the staff are lovely and it is nice and clean. My son is always so happy after picking him up.

I highly recommend, I will be sending my daughter as well when she turns 2.

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Review from Chloe S (Mother of Child) published on 31 October 2022 Submitted via Website
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My little girl's in the baby room and has been coming for four months. The staff are very switched on and always doing lots of new activities with her, tracking her development along the way. They have a fabulous online portal where you can get photos and a detailed breakdown of their day, so you always know what they have been up to. Highly recommend.

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Review from H M (Mother of Child) published on 31 October 2022 Submitted via Website
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My son absolutely loves going to nursery and I cannot believe how much his overall development has progressed since he started last year. He has a great relationship with members of staff who are constantly so supportive towards him, as they have also been to myself, often going above and beyond for us which I will always be incredibly grateful for. I can't thank the staff enough already for everything they have done and continue to do.

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Review from Shabana K (Mother of Child) published on 31 October 2022 Submitted via Website
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Brilliant nursery!
My 20-month-old son has only been attending for a month, however, his social interaction has begun to improve.
Staff are great, always helpful.

Absolutely love the little reports updated regularly on the app, the pictures of my son playing and learning give me great satisfaction that sending him to Children 1st @ Meir Park Day Nursery was the best decision for him.

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Review from Vicki-Ann P (Mother of Child) published on 31 October 2022 Submitted via Website
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An amazing nursery with the most amazing staff who can't do enough for you. Always happy to help in the blink of an eye. My daughter adores going to nursery and it's all down to the staff and their friendly, caring manner. The rooms are stunning and they have incredible spaces for the children to play and learn.

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Review from Lydia B (Mother of Child) published on 31 October 2022 Submitted via Website
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My little boy has only been with the nursery for the past three months, I'm so pleased with how much he's developed since being there.
All the staff are lovely, always welcoming and nothing is too much trouble.
Lovely, clean facilities.

We are really happy that we picked this nursery.

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Review from Kelly D (Mother of Child) published on 31 October 2022 Submitted via Website
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No amount of words would express just how incredible this nursery is. Every member of staff makes you feel welcome, from her key workers to receptionists and even the cleaners - always greeting us with a smile and knowing my daughter by name. She has always eaten so well and the building smells incredible with freshly cooked meals and it's very clean on drop-offs and pick-ups. I have never had concerns and her smiles on arrival and collection say it all. Thank you to each and every single one of you! You all work so hard to keep our little ones safe and ensure they have a great time!

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Review from P M (Mother of Child) published on 29 October 2022 Submitted via Website
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My daughter has been going to this nursery since she was around 18 months old. She adores all the staff and loves to go to nursery. She comes home with lots of different stories about her day. All very positive. The food is amazing (my daughter was a very fussy eater but with the nursery's different food options it soon helped her overcome her eating problems). All-round it's a brilliant nursery to send your child to.

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  • 31 Mar 2026Recipient: Storal
  • 28 Apr 2023Recipient: Storal
  • 29 Apr 2022Recipient: Storal

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Meet the Team (1)

Kathrine Harnett
Kathrine HarnettJob Title:Nursery ManagerJoined: 2014

Hi, My Name is Kathrine, and I started working at Meir Park in 2014 and joined the team as an apprentice. I then gained my level 3 qualification, working in all rooms throughout the nursery, gaining lots of experience with all age groups. I then worked my way up the ranks, starting as a room leader, then senior nursery nurse, then deputy manager and now nursery manager. I have always enjoyed getting stuck in with nursery life, no matter which position I am in and particularly enjoy supporting our apprentices by offering knowledge and experiences I have gained to them.

In 2024 and 2025, I was awarded ‘Deputy Manager of the Year’ at our annual conference awards, which was a great achievement and extremely rewarding!

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