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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 Hayley W (Mother of Child) published on 27 May 2019 Submitted via Website
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My son has been coming to Meir Park nursery since he was 7 months old and it’s the best decision we ever made. From day one, all of the nursery staff have been extremely welcoming to both me and my son. My little boy comes home and tells me what activities he has been doing and is always happy when sharing his nursery stories with mum and dad. The range of food he has is incredible and all fresh.
A special Thank you to the manager and the team, I couldn’t have asked for a better group of people to look after my boy whilst I am at work.

I 100% recommend this nursery.

We chose this nursery because my partner's children went there over 10 years ago and it’s still amazing now, with many of the same staff still remaining which says everything to me.

Thank you every one at Meir Park!

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Review from Gareth H (Father of Child) published on 10 May 2019 Submitted via Website
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They have been brilliant with my son, he’s come on loads since starting nursery, learning new things and always make him happy and smiley.

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Review from Rachel R (Mother of Child) published on 10 May 2019 Submitted via Website
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My daughter joined in January 2019. We knew that going to nursery twice a week would assist with her development-and we’ve not been disappointed. The staff are friendly and our daughter is always happy to go over to one of the Jemima ladies to start her exciting day with her friends. We love reading through her diary at the end of the day to see what she’s been up to, and to also see what exciting food she’s tried that day!
As a parent, I feel well informed with what my daughter is up to when she’s there - especially when I receive regular updates and pictures of her via the app which always makes my day when I’m a work.

I would highly recommend Children 1st @ Meir Park to any parent, I feel very confident that my daughter is being very well cared for when she’s there and the regular updates I receive provide me with that assurance.

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Review from Jessica K (Mother of Child) published on 10 May 2019 Submitted via Website
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Very happy with the nursery and the care my son receives from the staff. Management are fantastic and very helpful. Overall I would recommend to other parents.

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Review from Lorraine Z (Mother of Child) published on 10 May 2019 Submitted via Website
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My toddler has been going to this nursery since she was 6 months old (she's now 19 months) and we couldn't be happier with it. She has some lovely friends there, great relationships with the friendly staff and has always been really happy to get there in the morning and loathe to leave! The menu is always varied and she eats well. The staff have always been really flexible and helpful. The team do so many fantastic and varied activities with the children, anything from baking and music to creative activities and outdoor play, I know she'll never get bored and she's fully entertained. I can see how much she learns and grows by coming to this nursery (which helps ease the working-mum's-guilt significantly!) and am very confident her attendance will contribute greatly to her growing into a self-assured, happy little girl with a great set of skills.

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Review from Sian B (Mother of Child) published on 10 May 2019 Submitted via Website
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When deciding where to take my little boy, I visited a number of nurseries. Children 1st @ Meir Park stood out by a clear mile. My boy has been attending this nursery since January and I am extremely happy with his care. The team are fantastic. Everyone, including nursery staff, cooks, cleaners are extremely friendly and approachable. The nursery is very clean, secure and the facilities are excellent. My baby’s progress is monitored in way of an online app and daily diary to ensure I am fully up to date with his progress and activities each day which is perfect for me as I like to know how his days gone and what he’s been up to! All food is prepared freshly on site by the chefs and puts my home cooking to shame! I have a menu each week so I know what he will be having for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Snacks are also provided along with milk. My boy's development has come on leaps and bounds and I would like to thank all the team at Children 1st @ Meir Park for their hard work and dedication. Thank you.

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Review from Zuzana B (Mother of Child) published on 10 May 2019 Submitted via Website
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Our choice of Children 1st @ Meir Park was the best decision what we could have made. My son absolutely loves going there, learn and play with his friends.
The nursery has excellent, friendly and kind staff. The nursery manager knows all of the children's names. It’s just amazing and it is leaving such a good impression. Also, the lady on reception in the morning is so nice and always welcomes you with a smile on her face. The nurses are very nice, friendly and supportive for kids. My son loves his main nurse. She was always there for him at the beginning when he was going through his settling process. She was just amazing and he always calmed down when she was around. It was always easier to leave when I knew he would be ok with her. They all do an excellent job.

The nursery is always clean and my son loves the food there. Very happy about this nursery and will definitely choose it again in the future. I would definitely recommend.

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Review from Gemma S (Mother of Child) published on 10 May 2019 Submitted via Website
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Our eldest child had been coming to this nursery for 3 years now and we have registered our little boy to start in July. We couldn’t praise the nursery enough. The staff are always so happy, friendly and helpful. The preschool staff are amazing with my eldest boy. I thought that he would get bored at nursery as he is ready for school but the girls continue to challenge him with the homework and activities. He loves coming to nursery and he even asks to come on his days off as he wants to play outside. Fabulous nursery!

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Review from Amy W (Mother of Child) published on 10 May 2019 Submitted via Website
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Fantastic nursery with fabulous, friendly staff. Before my daughter started I had looked at quite a few nurseries but none compared to this one. So glad I chose to send her to Children 1st @ Meir Park.

Keep up the brill work guys. My daughter's come on so much in her social and language skills in particular. She loves going to nursery and has made lots of lovely friends too.

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Review from Emma R (Mother of Child) published on 10 May 2019 Submitted via Website
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We are extremely pleased with the nursery and very grateful for all that the staff do. Our little boy took a little while to settle when he joined at 9 months but the staff were extremely caring and took the time to help him settle with lots of cuddles and are all very committed to the children they care for. All of the staff are approachable and friendly and provide a range of engaging activities throughout the day. Our little boy loves the staff and they clearly communicate all he has been up to through his book and uploaded pictures so we never feel like we miss out. I would highly recommend the nursery to others.

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Review from Sue D (Mother of Child) published on 10 May 2019 Submitted via Website
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Going back to work was always going to be daunting, however it has been made so much easier by the fantastic care that my son is given whilst I'm there. My son is happy as soon as walk through the door. The updates we get on a daily basis, and the photos we see prove that we made the right choice. There is a brilliant range of activities that they do, indoors and out, and I love the artwork he brings home.
All the staff are super friendly, and will always take the time to listen to you and answer any questions.
The food must be great too, as even at 9 months old my son eats everything put in front of him.

On the whole, I would highly recommend Children First @ Meir Park, and all the staff within it.

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Review from Claire M (Mother of Child) published on 10 May 2019 Submitted via Website
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Fantastic nursery, warm and welcoming. All staff and really enthusiastic and lovely and come across as though they all love what they do. We've been going for the last 2 years and I feel like my little man has come on so much and feel like he enjoys his time there which gives me so much peace of mind.

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Review from Caroline F (Mother of Child) published on 10 May 2019 Submitted via Website
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Our little boy has really enjoyed his time here (since September) and all the staff are brilliant with him and have helped him with his speech development and all other aspects of his development. I would highly recommend this nursery.

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Review from Lucy B (Mother of Child) published on 10 May 2019 Submitted via Website
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Both my children have come to Meir Park, they are happy in a caring, happy atmosphere.
The staff really take their time to get to know you, like a second family. Both my children have special needs and the nursery nurses have taken extra time to help liaise with physio and other guidance to ensure they are helping them progress.

It’s important to feel happy to rush off to work knowing you don’t have to worry about the children.

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Review from Sophia B (Mother of Child) published on 10 May 2019 Submitted via Website
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This Nursery is Outstanding. The manageress is a wonderful, thoughtful and knowledgable practitioner, with whom I trust implicitly. Her kindness and support is invaluable to my family. I could not be happier with all aspects of my children’s education and care. Staff take time every day to support my children across all areas and they are so happy here. Thank you to all staff who work non-stop to ensure that children and parents alike are welcomed and supported. I can be a very particular parent and I am never made to feel like I am asking too much. A truly wonderful Nursery. Thank you for this opportunity to write a review.

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Review from Katy C (Mother of Child) published on 10 May 2019 Submitted via Website
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We moved our son to this nursery having previously been somewhere else and this was the best decision we have ever made for him.

The facilities both inside and outside allow children to enhance their learning while having fun through play. Staff have lots of activities planned with the children, many of which I would never have thought to try at home.
The staff are all very approachable and tell you what your child has done each day. I also enjoy feedback on the ey log feed and looking at the learning planned each week outside the classroom.
I am happy that when our little boy is at nursery he has good meals and is having fun whilst being stimulated.
Even though this is a larger nursery, the management and reception staff display a personal touch and know each child and parents name which is pleasing. From the moment you step inside the nursery staff are welcoming and helpful.

The staff have also been helpful in ensuring that my son gets the funded hours that he is entitled to.

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Review from Promise N (Mother of Child) published on 16 February 2018 Submitted via Website
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I have 2 children at this nursery and I couldn’t be happier. Both my children are very happy to go to nursery in the morning no tears, they learn a lot, they keep us up to date with their development so we know how to assist our children at home.

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Review from Katie (Mother of Child) published on 19 January 2018 Submitted via Website
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My son attended this nursery for nearly 4 years. My daughter now attends. I did not hesitate in sending her to this nursery. It is fantastic. The staff are very caring, the food is healthy, clean environment, great outdoor play area, the eylog is fantastic...overall brilliant. Great value for money.

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Review from Nicola W (Mother of Child) published on 19 January 2018 Submitted via Website
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My daughter has been at the nursery for approx 10 years. As her needs have grown the staff have grown with her. There has always been a consistency of care.

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Review from Zoe K (Mother of Child) published on 19 January 2018 Submitted via Website
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We can't fault the nursery. Our child has come on so much, she's a bright, funny, intelligent little girl.

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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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