Children 1st Meir Park Nursery School

Lysander Road, Meir Park, Stoke-on-Trent ST3 7TW
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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 developmental milestones.

The nursery features age-appropriate rooms that lead onto a spacious outdoor garden which has been designed to provide a rich learning experience with carefully chosen, age-specific equipment.

A nutritionally balanced menu is provided by the on-site chef who caters for any specific dietary requirements.

The nursery also offers funded places for eligible 2, 3 and 4-year-olds.
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Type of Service

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

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Sara Allen and Mandy Forrester (Managers)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 30

Total Places for Children

  • 97

Age Range

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

Opening Times

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

When Closed

  • Bank Holidays & 1 week at Christmas

Children 1st Meir Park Nursery School Reviews (163)

9.9

Children 1st Meir Park Nursery School has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.944) out of 10, based on 31 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Children 1st Meir Park Nursery School has 163 reviews.

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Review from Samantha L (Mother of Child) published on 19 January 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
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 • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
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 • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
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 • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
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 • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
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 • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
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 • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
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 • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
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 • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
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 • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
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 • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
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 • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
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 • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
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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Review from H T (Mother of Child) published on 15 September 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My little boy absolutely loves coming here. The ladies are all so lovely and very approachable should I have any queries.
He eats a wide variety of foods each day and is constantly kept busy with different activities that they plan for the children. Absolutely chuffed that we were able to get a spot
in this nursery for him!
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Review from Rachel F (Mother of Child) published on 8 July 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
My child started the nursery at 9 months old and has really come on since attending the nursery. She is nearly 3 now and her speaking and motor skills are at a high level. She has a great relationship with the staff, who are amazing, and were excellent during covid. I always have peace of mind knowing
my child is in a safe environment with a high standard of care.
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Review from Emily J (Mother of Child) published on 7 July 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has been at Children 1st for 9 months and he loves it. He has come on leaps and bounds and his speech is improving at remarkable speed. Like many parents, I didn't want to leave my son but I know the staff are amazing and he adores them as much as they adore him. The food is great, the outside
area is great. I cannot thank them enough for all the support they give me to and my son.
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Review from E A (Mother of Child) published on 7 July 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Always go all out to make my little boy happy and feel relaxed.
It’s so nice to know he now feels happy when being left.
This was the only nursery my little boy wanted to actually look at when we were looking at other nurseries, which in itself can say a lot.
Thank you.
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Review from Denitsa A (Mother of Child) published on 7 July 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Wonderful place for your children to play and learn. Caring staff, nice facilities and understanding from the management. Although put in the difficult conditions to accept all the children from another nursery, the staff did their best to keep on caring for the children the way they used to.
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Review from Sarah G (Mother of Child) published on 7 July 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Children 1st @ Meir Park have always made myself as a parent know that my child is in safe hands and enjoying every second of the day spent there. I’m reassured that she is doing well with regular updates of her activities and learning journey via the app which is lovely to see. Their communication
is excellent from reception to my child’s key learner. Every staff member knows and makes your child feel very welcome.
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Review from N A (Mother of Child) published on 7 July 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
All staff are brilliant, friendly and welcoming. My child has come along so much since joining the nursery, the staff have really helped with him and always keep you updated on your child's day and progress. A-star.
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Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.944)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.944) out of 10 for Children 1st Meir Park Nursery School is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 4.9 out of 5 from 31 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 31 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 4.944 for Children 1st Meir Park Nursery School is calculated as follows: ( (353 Excellents x 5) + (17 Goods x 4) + (2 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 372 Ratings = 4.944
  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 Children 1st Meir Park Nursery School is based on 31 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 97 number of registered child places is 19.4, which has been reached with 31 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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Sara Allen

Job Title: Nursery Manager Joined: 2006

Hi my name is Sara Allen and I am the Manager at Children 1st @ Meir Park. I qualified in 1998 and I have worked at Meir Park for over 15 years. Before I became the Manager I was Deputy Manager and also worked for 10 years in the Jemima Puddle Ducks as a senior nursery nurse. I have a wide range of experience and I have a real passion for all the children we care for but especially our under 3’s.

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