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 Michelle M (Mother of Child) published on 19 January 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My children started at this nursery after it was recommended to us and we are delighted. Both our children have fun filled days at nursery which is led by lovely caring staff and management. The facilities are wonderful and the variety of nutritious food served to the children is superb. They come home
from nursery very happy and content (if a little tired). I would certainly recommend to anyone looking for childcare.
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Review from Rashmi (Mother of Child) published on 19 January 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Very good nursery and very flexible. My little one loves going to this nursery. Very friendly staff.
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Review from Tara K (Mother of Child) published on 19 January 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter loves her time at Children 1st and she is always really happy when I pick her up. The staff are very friendly and caring as well as helpful if you have any questions. We have had no bad experiences and highly rate this nursery!
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Review from Rachel (Mother of Child) published on 19 January 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Helpful and loving staff. Clearly their main aim is to aid the children in their growth whilst supporting families. My child is flourishing and is turning into such a character.
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Review from Cara C (Mother of Child) published on 18 January 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter started this nursery in January, after looking at many other nurseries in the area this one just stood out. The staff are incredible, they listen to the parents and act on their wishes. Best thing of all is that my daughter loves it!
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Review from Kirsty S (Mother of Child) published on 18 January 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The staff are very enthusiastic and clearly love their jobs. As a very nervous first time mum, they made both me and my partner feel at ease and more relaxed about leaving our child with them. My little one loves being there and it's nice to see her so happy and relaxed around other people.
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Review from Samantha N (Mother of Child) published on 18 January 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
I am really happy with the care the nursery provide for my son. He has become more sociable and confident as time goes on. I like the setting and the structure and his key carer is lovely.
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Review from Victoria B (Mother of Child) published on 18 January 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We took the step of moving our little boy from another nursery to Children 1st @Wragby Road. It was the best decision we could have made. The staff and the surroundings are excellent and my little one looks forward to seeing his key worker every day. He absolutely loves it, thank you Children 1st @Wragby
Road. Keep up the good work!
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Review from Ric F (Father of Child) published on 18 January 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son loves going to nursery. Loves all the staff and eats like a king. Every room he's been in has been excellent and the management couldn't be more helpful
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Review from Bianca R (Mother of Child) published on 18 January 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I am extremely happy with the service provided. The staff are friendly and my son speaks fondly of his days there. I am kept up to date with his progress and activities and he often brings pictures home which is lovely. I feel this nursery is exceptional, I have looked at others in Lincoln and none
live up to the standard of Children 1st @ Wragby Road.
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Review from Lauren W (Mother of Child) published on 18 January 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Both of my daughters attend Children 1st @ Wragby Road. They both absolutely love their days in nursery. When I leave them with the staff there, I feel like I am leaving them with family. Everyone is incredibly friendly and helpful, they will always make time to discuss any problems/concerns that I
have and equally, to support in developmental steps. My girls know all of the staff in their rooms and feel totally comfortable with them. The management team is amazing, they are always on the ball and always been able to accommodate any last minute requirements for extra childcare. We have been attending nursery for 2.5 years now and just can't recommend it enough.
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Review from Gemma A (Mother of Child) published on 18 January 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son joined after spending 2 years at a different nursery. The staff were so accommodating with him settling in and making sure he felt secure within the new setting. All the staff are friendly and will help with any questions/concerns that I raised.
My son comes home with stories of what he has
been doing and looks forward to returning the next day.
The app they use is a great way of interacting with my son's learning journey. It’s great that I can add skills he’s learning at home to give an all-round picture of his development.
I would definitely recommend this nursery.
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Review from Louise L (Mother of Child) published on 25 May 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son settled in very quickly and enjoys going to nursery. They have been very accommodating to our needs with drop off times and try to help if we need extra days or need to change a session.
He has improved significantly with physical abilities and talking since starting nursery.
I feel fully
confident in the staff and his wellbeing whilst in their care.
I have recommended this nursery to other mums, whose children now attend.
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Review from Jessica B (Mother of Child) published on 5 May 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our experience has been wonderful from day one. Our daughter thoroughly enjoys her time at nursery and all of the staff are very kind and caring.
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Review from Elizabeth T (Mother of Child) published on 4 May 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I'm generally very pleased how much my son has developed and reassured that he is definitely ready for school in September. Teachers in my son's class are lovely and get on extremely well with his keyworker and sad to leave her due to her going into a new class - all is well.
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Review from S M (Father of Child) published on 4 May 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our son has been at nursery for the last 8 months. In this period, we have seen a lot of change in him and his milestones have come on in quick time. A lot of credit for this would have to go to the nursery and the staff who have been amazing. We would have to say that every single member of staff has
been so very supportive and sweet.
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Review from Naomi H (Mother of Child) published on 4 May 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Amazing work, so friendly and good communication. Staff are always smiling and so welcoming.
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Review from Leanne K (Mother of Child) published on 4 May 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Girls are always friendly, really helpful with my daughter and helping with her potty training. My daughter is developing really well here and she never wants to leave.
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Review from Jennifer P (Mother of Child) published on 4 May 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Fantastic staff. Everyone has made us feel really welcome and helped my little one settle in. I always see her getting cuddles if she's upset.
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Review from Chloe S (Mother of Child) published on 4 May 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Children 1st @ Wragby Road is a safe and secure surrounding for all children who attend. I have noticed and very pleased with my daughter's achievements and how developed she has become. All teachers especially my daughter's tutor is very helpful and trustworthy. As a family, we are very happy with
Children 1st @ Wragby Road.
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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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