Children 1st Wragby Road Nursery School

145 Wragby Road, Lincoln LN2 4PL
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  • Children 1st Wragby Road Nursery School, Lincoln
Children 1st Wragby Road Nursery School is situated in a large, converted house next to Christ’s Hospital School in the heart of Lincoln. The nursery benefits from ample parking and is popular with parents working in Lincoln.

The Wragby Road nursery has been fully refurbished and has cosy rooms with smaller groups of children. The setting offers several garden areas with plenty of opportunity for children to learn through play in a variety of learning environments.

The nursery's early years setting is managed by highly skilled early years teachers who have expert knowledge and experience of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS). The nursery team are passionate about offering exciting learning opportunities and children leave nursery confident and ready for school.
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Type of Service

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

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Joanna Parker (Nursery Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 26

Total Places for Children

  • 98

Age Range

  • from 0 years 3 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 & Christmas

Children 1st Wragby Road Nursery School Reviews (159)

9.9

Children 1st Wragby Road Nursery School has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.930) out of 10, based on 56 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Children 1st Wragby Road Nursery School has 159 reviews.

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Review from C J (Mother of Child) published on 25 March 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has been attending this nursery for over a year, and we recently moved up to a new room. Each time she experiences a big transition like this, the staff communicate well, making the process smooth and reassuring.
The staff are absolutely lovely - I feel completely comfortable leaving her
in their care. She learns so much, and there are plenty of engaging activities to keep her busy and happy. She knows all the staff from all the rooms, and they always are happy to see her. The food is varied; she tries lots of different things, and the staff are great at catching you up with you at the end of the day.
Reply from Jessica Griffin, Marketing Executive at Children 1st Wragby Road Nursery School
Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback! We're so pleased to hear how well your daughter has settled into her new room. It's fantastic that you feel reassured by the team and that she's enjoying…read more
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Review from K W (Mother of Child) published on 7 February 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our little boy has recently started at Children's 1st Wragby Road and they have been brilliant. They have worked so hard to help him settle in, they do lots of different activities each day and there is a focus on outdoors play which is great.
The staff are all so wonderful with our little one and
with us. Our little boy has grown so much in confidence and developed in lots of areas in the short time he has been at nursery. I would recommend Children's 1st to everyone.
Reply from Emma Goodall, Director of Quality Assurance at Children 1st Wragby Road Nursery School
Thank you for your lovely words, we will ensure they are passed on to our fabulous team!
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Review from Emma S (Mother of Child) published on 7 February 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has been attending this nursery since October and I cannot express the appreciation I have for all the staff here. The communication, from day one, has been exceptional and the caring, friendly approach from all staff has made his transition into the setting incredibly smooth. The staff here
go above and beyond what we have experienced in other settings, they are all very polite and nothing seems to be too much trouble. It is lovely that the management team here are approachable and visible and there is always a friendly face in the mornings to greet us. There is a real sense of community here where the staff are valued and celebrated - you can tell they love what they do. My son enjoys going to nursery and I can tell that the staff working with him know him well. Handovers are always detailed and the activities offered and varied and enjoyable. We have nothing but positive things to say about this lovely nursery and I highly recommend them!
Reply from Emma Goodall, Director of Quality Assurance at Children 1st Wragby Road Nursery School
Thank you so much for such a wonderful review. We are so happy that your little one has settled so well, and he really has become part of our Wragby road family.
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Review from P B (Mother of Child) published on 17 December 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
I would like to express my disappointment on registration fee! £105 for registration to receive a place, diary and backpack is far too much! I would understand if this £30/40 - but it should also be deducted from the first months invoice. We shouldn't have to pay a fee of £105 for really a diary and
backpack. Highly recommend changing this as because of this fee, we also had to pay a month in hand which is very costly for struggling parents. Registration fee should be deducted at first invoice and I would understand a charge for diary/backpack of example £20/30 but not £105!
Also not a lot of toys in baby room to play with.
But a massive praise for one staff member in particular. We love her.
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Review from T R (Mother of Child) published on 23 October 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Amazing nursery, my child has been there for a few months now and I've never had any issues, he's always very happy at the nursery and I'm 100% confident he receives the best care and they are always helping him learn new things and keeping him occupied as he's a very active child.
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Review from J T (Father of Child) published on 23 October 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Lovely staff, excellent care and our little one loves it here. They have diverse activities and our little one is developing really well in this environment. They have a varied meal system that means our little one also gets to try lots of different foods and snacks throughout their days. You can tell
the staff care.
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Review from R D (Mother of Child) published on 22 October 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Since my son has attended this nursery, we have had nothing but a positive experience. He has excelled and seems to love coming here and has lovely friendships. Staff are fantastic, always go above and beyond and same can be said for management. Menus always seem great, lovely and clean premises. Thanks
as always.
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Review from Abhinaya M (Mother of Child) published on 21 October 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son is 2 yrs old. I put him in the nursery with lots of confused feelings as it's a new place with new faces, new language and new habits. I had to start my job and so I had to take this decision but to my surprise he has got along so well. He is learning things and doing well in many activities.
I am very happy with Children 1st as they are taking good care of him and he has adapted to new things all because of the care and learning he is getting there. Thank you!
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Review from R M (Mother of Child) published on 21 October 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has recently changed rooms at nursery and the staff have made it seem less for him. He enjoys going to nursery and even though some days he doesn't like drop off, he's always smiling by the time I pick him up.
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Review from L C (Mother of Child) published on 5 July 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our little girl has been attending the nursery since she turned one in January and absolutely loves going. She loves all the staff, playing with her friends, and especially loves being out in the garden! We're very happy with her development and her relationship with her key workers.
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Review from Hayley C (Grandmother of Child) published on 14 June 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My grandson has been attending Wragby Road since he was 8 months old.
The staff are friendly and helpful. My grandson is full-time and always comes out of nursery telling us all the things he's done in the day.
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Review from Nick T (Father of Child) published on 13 June 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
All staff members are very friendly, our little one clearly has created an attachment with his carers.
Admin staff are on point. Always call when there's even the most minute accident. I once forgot my fob key and because the member of staff did not recognize me, they had to check with my little one
assigned carer in the classroom and get their ok to let me in, which made me very happy that they followed procedure to the T. Also, the meals our boy has been having every day actually make me jealous.
5 stars all around in my opinion.
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Review from Lily B (Mother of Child) published on 11 June 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our child had an absolutely amazing and fun time at Children's 1st at Wragby Road. They are very professional and genuinely care for the children. Our little one enjoys the food menu and the daily activities to support her development. She looks forward to going to the nursery every day.
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Review from C J (Mother of Child) published on 7 June 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Children 1st @ Wragby Road is an amazing nursery. My daughter has been going for a few months now and loves it, she has settled very well and has come on leaps and bounds. All the staff are lovely and friendly.
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Review from B E (Mother of Child) published on 13 March 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Childrens 1st is a wonderful nursery. My little boy has settled so well and loves his time there. All staff are very welcoming, polite and friendly. We love the variety of activities that take place, how well-organised the room is and how each staff member knows our son and builds a positive relationship
with him. Thank you for the continued support in our son's development.
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Review from Kirsty S (Mother of Child) published on 7 March 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
My little one has been going here since they were 9 months old, we've had a couple of issues but they were quickly resolved once staff was aware. Everyone has been so friendly, nice, and enthusiastic about my little ones' learning journey especially as they need a bit of an extra helping hand. My little
one loves going to nursery and has made lots of friends there, they are always super excited to tell me about their day.
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Review from Danielle P (Mother of Child) published on 6 March 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Children 1st on Wragby Road have been a huge part of our lives since my first little girl attended. The staff have all become part of our family. My first started back in 2019, I was a first-time mummy and handing her over to the team was painstaking but I knew she was in safe hands. Fast forward to
her leaving and joining school, the staff in each room nourished her mind and helped her grow into the independent little girl she is today. Along came my second in 2020. She joined the nursery earlier than expected in 2021 as I had to go back to work earlier than usual due to COVID and the reduced staff in the pharmacy. But she thrived. With the nursery staff's help, we have overcome the difficult behaviour, the biting (which was incredibly hard to overcome!) And just the general toddler/threenager stage. And it's been hard work! But with their support and advice, we're over that hump and progressing towards her starting school.
I can't express how thankful we truly are.
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Review from H B (Mother of Child) published on 5 March 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
My daughter is getting more confident thanks to the staff at nursery and she’s coming out of her shell more. She always seems to have a good time there. The only thing I can say is that if my child has a spare jumper in the bag, can you please put it on her as it’s not warm enough just to be in a T-shirt.
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Review from Catherine T (Mother of Child) published on 5 March 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Really happy with Children 1st @ Wragby Road, both my children love attending. Lots of care and attention across all the rooms my kids have attended. Fresh variety of meals and snacks too. My son, in early years, talks about how much fun he has all the time and loves the staff.
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Review from Sophie C (Mother of Child) published on 4 March 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Lovely nursery. The staff are always really friendly. My child has been going since he was 1 and is now in the 2-3 year old room. He is a naturally shy boy but has grown in confidence with the help of the wonderful staff there. The activities are varied and based around play, which was really important
to us as parents. We also love that they spend a lot of time outside. We get given verbal handovers at pick up as well as a diary, which is really helpful. We also get regular updates on the app where photos and development reviews are uploaded. The staff work hard to get to know the children and families and always have time to answer any questions. The flexible contracts offered here are really convenient for families that need different days each week. I would (and have) recommend this nursery.
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Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.930)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.930) out of 10 for Children 1st Wragby Road 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 56 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 56 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 4.930 for Children 1st Wragby Road Nursery School is calculated as follows: ( (630 Excellents x 5) + (35 Goods x 4) + (6 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 671 Ratings = 4.93
  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 Wragby Road Nursery School is based on 56 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 98 number of registered child places is 19.6, which has been reached with 56 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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Joanna Parker

Job Title: Nursery Manager Joined: 2018

Hello, my name is Joanna Parker and I joined Children 1st in 2018. I completed my NNEB and have worked in various roles within nurseries, working my way up from Nursery Nurse to Nursery Manager.


I’m particularly proud of achieving my Foundation Degree in Early Years through the Open University while working, which gave me a Level 5 qualification.


I really enjoy working with families — from welcoming them on their very first visit to seeing them begin their nursery journey with us. I love organising family events and creating opportunities for them to be part of nursery life.


I feel very passionate about making sure every family feels included in our setting and knows they can turn to us for support whenever they need it. I’m also proud to work alongside an amazing team who go above and beyond every day to provide high-quality learning and care for every child. Supporting my team and helping each member reach their full potential is something I value highly in my role.

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