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.

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 Ashley S (Mother of Child) published on 8 December 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My youngest has been at the nursery since February 2020. They have really helped him grow. My two other children now 10 and 8 both attended the same nursery. A brilliant team that go above and beyond. Any issues and they are always resolved quickly. Would highly recommend.
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Review from Dorota K (Mother of Child) published on 3 December 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I think that this nursery is the best place for children my son started his adventure with them when he turned 2 and really enjoyed the child feel safe and gain new experiences and the staff are very helpful.
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Review from Kelly S (Mother of Child) published on 3 December 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our son has been attending the nursery since he was 12 months old, when I returned to work, he has loved every day! From the very beginning, we knew we’d chosen the right nursery for us. The team are fantastic, caring, happy, supportive and very knowledgeable. Nothing is too much trouble. Even with
the changes and challenges 2020 has brought the team have continued to deliver the service they provide with care, compassion and enthusiasm. When we pick our son up he is so excited about the day he has had, fun-filled and packed full of activities, he can’t wait to tell us. His learning and development have come on leaps and bounds, which we know and are confident that this has set him up for when he starts school in September 21.
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Review from Samantha M (Mother of Child) published on 2 December 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My little girl started at Children’s 1st in the summer following the first lockdown of 2020. I was a little nervous as it is her first nursery and of course things were a little different to usual this year. However, the staff have been fantastic from day one putting us both at ease and welcoming her
into the class. Her development has been excellent and she’s made lovely relationships with the staff - it’s clear how much care the children are given and everyone is so friendly. The children are always doing different activities and as parents, we receive regular updates. I’ve been delighted with how my little one has settled in and would recommend the nursery to anyone. It’s a real home from home and I’m in no doubt that the children are so well looked after, I don’t need to worry at all during the day.
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Review from Claire (Mother of Child) published on 1 December 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My child has been coming here since 2019 and has learnt so much and has always enjoyed being here, all the staff and management are so helpful and look after the children so well it is the best nursery by far.
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Review from Maddy M (Mother of Child) published on 17 March 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Since starting at Wragby Road in January 2019, my son has loved it! He gets excited to go and I can see from his smile every time I collect him, that he has enjoyed his day. The staff in both the baby room and the toddler room have been outstanding in their care and support that they have given him
and us (his parents). They always go above and beyond to make us all feel welcome and I can tell from his reaction that he has formed a close bond with some of them. The nursery is always clean and tidy and all the staff are so friendly. I would 100% recommend this nursery to other parents as it has given my son the best start in life and given him the chance to develop into the person he is. I collected him early one day and I was amazed to see 6 toddlers all asleep on the floor, this indicates the calm and comforting atmosphere that the nursery provides. My son is eating a wider variety of foods as they are very patient with him.
I will definately be sending any future children I have here too.
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Review from Lisa-Marie T (Mother of Child) published on 6 March 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son feels really at home at Children 1st, he learns so much through play, has great friends, he adores all the staff (especially his key worker) and he also loves the food provided. All the staff are warm and friendly. He doesn't have any anxiety being dropped off and when we pick him up, he sometimes
doesn't want to leave. The children have plenty of outdoors time in the nice garden area which he absolutely loves. My son has really flourished at Children 1st and we will be so sad to leave when he starts "BIG" school.
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Review from Sarah B (Mother of Child) published on 6 March 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Since my son started here in January 2019, the staff have been amazing. Nothing has ever been too much trouble and they help the parents out in any way they can.
I can’t thank them enough for all they have done for me in the last year.
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Review from B T (Father of Child) published on 5 March 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My little boy has been at the nursery since he was eight weeks old, he has learnt so many things going to nursery and has hit so many milestone points, all because of the interaction and activities done at nursery. He has developed so quickly and we couldn’t thank the staff enough for all their amazing
work. He loves going to nursery, and always enters with a cheeky little smile and this is because of the amazing greeting he gets by all staff when he gets to nursery. Everything they do is simply amazing and we are so thankful for this, we wouldn’t send our little boy anywhere else. Just simply amazing in all areas. Great work all.
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Review from Viktorija T (Mother of Child) published on 5 March 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
This is fantastic nursery. My daughter came from another nursery when she was two years old and from day one she fell in love with everyone. We noticed how quickly she started learning with her new teachers (songs, numeracy, dance, language). Excellent work guys. Thank you.
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Review from Sarah T (Mother of Child) published on 5 March 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our three year old has been at this nursery since she was ten months old and she has had such a positive experience. She has loved each room she has been in and as parents we have found all of the staff we have encountered to be extremely helpful, caring and professional.
Correspondence with the nursery
is excellent and the manager and deputy manager are always more than happy to help when we’ve had questions.
I always highly recommend this nursery to my local friends with children and our youngest is due to start there this month. I am confident she will enjoy it as much as her sister does.
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Review from Charlotte B (Mother of Child) published on 5 March 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
All three of my children have attended this nursery and all of them have loved it. My youngest still attends and enjoys his time at nursery very much. The care provided by the staff is excellent and is evident in the way my children speak so excitedly about their key workers and other members. Each
room caters perfectly for the ages it covers and provides really great learning opportunities and fun activities. I would highly recommend this nursery and will be sad when our time using it comes to an end.
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Review from Beth P (Mother of Child) published on 4 March 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My little girl absolutely loves it here and is always happy and smiling when I pick her up.
The girls are fantastic with the children and are very friendly and welcoming.
I would highly recommend to anyone, I feel comfortable and at ease when my daughter goes to nursery.
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Review from Natalie K (Mother of Child) published on 4 March 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Outstanding nursery in my eyes, my daughter started here when she was 15 months old and never looked back. She’s always run in from the day she started and not once had any tears when coming to nursery and she is coming up to leaving this year to start her next journey onto 'big school'. She constantly
talks about her carers daily and how much she loves attending nursery. The nursery manager is amazing and will always help when needed. Her smile in the morning is the first thing we see and it, without a doubt, makes our day! My daughter has come on so much whilst being at nursery and I’m constantly being told how bright and clever she is and in all fairness, it’s all down to you guys at Children 1st to thank for that. She comes home teaching me things she has learnt at nursery and I love it. A few of my family members have started their children too as all they hear from me is how brill you all are. Keep up the good work girls and you’ll forever shine!
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Review from Anna O (Mother of Child) published on 4 March 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The nursery is great. Competent and friendly staff. My boy (now three and a half years old) loves it. He made some new friends and has his favourite teachers. He would like to go there every day. Also when he was in the younger group, staff helped us a lot with potty training.
I would absolutely recommend
this nursery.
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Review from H M (Mother of Child) published on 20 November 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our little boy has only been at the nursery a month, but wow what an amazing time he has had. From the first initial visit to the settling in sessions and now to his set days at nursery. He always enjoys his time and is always happy. The care the staff provide him is out of this world and the facilities
are fantastic. I know he is going to love every moment at Children 1st and he will always be safe. The costs are very affordable and the food options could not be better. The staff have hearts of gold and I would 100% recommend this nursery.
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Review from H S (Mother of Child) published on 17 September 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has been at Wragby Road for two years and my baby boy has just started. I couldn't be happier with the choice we made to send them there. Never have I met warmer, kinder, friendlier staff. My children are safe, happy and thriving. The food is varied and fantastic. Their education is coming
on leaps and bounds. I couldn't recommend this nursery enough if I tried. I'm forever grateful to everyone at Children 1st Wragby Road for the amazing start in life they've given my children.
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Review from Sarah J (Mother of Child) published on 12 April 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
It's a big ask to have somebody look after your child when you go back to work, but it's an even bigger ask to have them genuinely care for and love your child. This nursery does all that and more.


My daughter has absolutely flourished under their care and the staff are exceptional. She's formed

genuine bonds with so many people there and nursery is always the topic of conversation when we get home. The effort put into entertaining, comforting, guiding, and teaching is second to none. They always go the extra mile and make special occasions even better (Christmas time is always my favourite when we get our bundle of personalised crafts).


I recommend this nursery to everybody I speak to and can't speak highly enough of it. My daughter loves it all - from the healthy, varied food menu to all the different thematic activities they enjoy every day.


Thank you so much to you all!

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Review from Rebecca N (Mother of Child) published on 12 April 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Having to go back to work full time and leave my first baby in childcare from 9 months was extremely difficult. The team at nursery first really put me at ease, and it's obvious that they work so hard and do such an amazing job. My child is always so happy when I pick her up at the end of the day, and
I love the little surprise pictures we sometimes get! The attention to detail in her book that is discussed at the end of each day is also such a lovely, and important touch.
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Review from Keira S (Mother of Child) published on 29 March 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Great nursery, always accommodating and flexible. My son seems to really enjoy attending and comes home with lots of lovely crafts.
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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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