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the team was so brilliant in providing care with individually tailored needsS A(Mother of Child)

the activities and attention she receives are tailored perfectly to support her growthGrace H(Mother of Child)

Words really can't do justice to the excellence of Childrens 1st.James T(Father of Child)

the team was so brilliant in providing care with individually tailored needsS A(Mother of Child)

the activities and attention she receives are tailored perfectly to support her growthGrace H(Mother of Child)

Words really can't do justice to the excellence of Childrens 1st.James T(Father of Child)

Children 1st The Marina Nursery School is ideally placed for parents working in Lincoln city centre and the university. The nursery has been fully refurbished and provides the perfect environment for children to grow and to learn in small groups.
The early years setting is managed by highly skilled early years teachers who have vast experience and in depth knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage. The staff support the...
Children 1st The Marina Nursery School is ideally placed for parents working in Lincoln city centre and the university. The nursery has been fully refurbished and provides the perfect environment for children to grow and to learn in small groups.
The early years setting is managed by highly skilled early years teachers who have vast experience and in depth knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage. The staff support the children to leave The Marina independent and happy, with a real thirst for the next stage of their development.
Children 1st The Marina Nursery School works closely with local schools in order to make the children’s transition to school an easy and happy experience and continues to nurture and maintain close relationships and links with the local community.
The nursery team are passionate about offering exciting learning opportunities and would be delighted to show families around the nursery. Funded places are available for eligible 2, 3 and 4 year olds.
Type of Service
- Day Nursery
Opening Schedule
Open all yearFull days available
YesHalf day sessions offered
YesGroup / Owner
- Storal
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Sam Marriss (Nursery Manager)
Number of Childcare Staff
- 29
Total Places for Children
- 120
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
- Thursday08:00-18:00
- Friday08:00-18:00
When Closed
- Bank Holidays & Christmas
Parking
- Children 1st The Marina Nursery School has six allocated parking spaces available for parents and visitors using the nursery.
Funding & Fees
We don't have fee or funding details for this nursery. Contact them directly.
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Children 1st The Marina Nursery School Reviews (89)
Children 1st The Marina Nursery School has a Review Score of 9.2 (9.180) out of 10, based on 11 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Children 1st The Marina Nursery School has 89 reviews.
Both my children have been attending since May 2025, and they have lovely bonds with all staff. Staff are very informative and communicate really well. They go above & beyond to provide fun and engaging activities too. The food menu are really good and offers a variety of foods for children to...
I would recommend this nursery to friends & family.
Thank you for your lovely review. We're delighted to hear that both of your children have built such positive relationships with our team and are enjoying their time with us.
It's wonderful to know that you value our communication, engaging activities and varied menu. We truly appreciate your kind words and recommendation, and we'll be sure to pass your feedback on to the team.
The staff are kind, caring, professional, and genuinely passionate about the children.
They take the...
The staff are kind, caring, professional, and genuinely passionate about the children.
They take the time to understand each child's individual needs and always make sure they feel valued, supported, and included.
The nursery provides a lovely balance of learning, play, creativity, and development, helping children grow in confidence while having lots of fun. I would highly recommend this nursery to parents looking for a safe, caring, positive environment for their child.
Thank you so much for your wonderful review. We're delighted to hear that your child feels happy, safe and well cared for with us.
It's lovely to know that you've experienced the caring and supportive environment we strive to create, and that our team has helped your child feel valued and...
Thank you so much for your wonderful review. We're delighted to hear that your child feels happy, safe and well cared for with us.
It's lovely to know that you've experienced the caring and supportive environment we strive to create, and that our team has helped your child feel valued and encouraged to grow in confidence. We truly appreciate your kind words and recommendation, and we'll be sure to pass your feedback on to the team
It has been a wonderful experience here. The staff took very good care of our daughter, who really enjoyed being here.
It has been a wonderful experience here. The staff took very good care of our daughter, who really enjoyed being here.
Thank you for your lovely review. We're delighted to hear that your daughter enjoyed her time with us and that you had such a positive experience with our nursery.
We truly appreciate your kind words about our team and the care they provided. We'll be sure to pass your feedback on to them.
We are happy with the progress she has made, especially her social skills and confidence, and we would be happy...
We are happy with the progress she has made, especially her social skills and confidence, and we would be happy with recommend the nursery to anyone looking for childcare in the heart of London.
Thank you for your lovely review. We're delighted to hear that your daughter has been so happy with us and has built such strong relationships with our team.
It's wonderful to know that you've seen her confidence and social skills flourish during her time at nursery. We truly appreciate your kind words and recommendation, and we'll be sure to share your feedback with the team.
My son's been attending this nursery since the start of the year. He's been having a great time, very happy and has developed really well. The nursery have been helpfully flexible with ad-hoc sessions and an extra hour here and there. The staff really put a lot of effort into finding fun things for...
My son's been attending this nursery since the start of the year. He's been having a great time, very happy and has developed really well. The nursery have been helpfully flexible with ad-hoc sessions and an extra hour here and there. The staff really put a lot of effort into finding fun things for them to do and talk about.
Thank you for your lovely review. We're delighted to hear that your son has enjoyed his time with us, has settled well and is thriving at nursery.
It's wonderful to know that you've found our team flexible and supportive, and that he's enjoying the fun and engaging experiences on offer each day. We truly appreciate your kind words and will be sure to pass them on to the team.
Our 12-month-old joined Jemima Puddleducks at the beginning of September, and the team have done an amazing job of settling her in.
At first, she was very emotional at drop-off, which made it so hard to leave her, but the staff have been incredibly reassuring and patient. They've really taken...
Our 12-month-old joined Jemima Puddleducks at the beginning of September, and the team have done an amazing job of settling her in.
At first, she was very emotional at drop-off, which made it so hard to leave her, but the staff have been incredibly reassuring and patient. They've really taken the time to get to know her and have made her feel so comfortable and at home. It's lovely to see how much more settled and happy she is already.
The app updates are also excellent and make such a difference. Being able to see what she's doing throughout the day, how she's eaten and slept, and receive photos really helps me feel connected to her while she's there.
We couldn't recommend the Jemima Puddleducks team enough. Thank you for taking such wonderful care of her and making what could have been a really difficult transition so much easier for us all.
Thank you so much for your wonderful review. We're delighted to hear that your daughter has settled so well at Jemima Puddleducks and that our team has helped make the transition a positive experience for your family.
It's lovely to know that the updates and photos provide reassurance throughout...
Thank you so much for your wonderful review. We're delighted to hear that your daughter has settled so well at Jemima Puddleducks and that our team has helped make the transition a positive experience for your family.
It's lovely to know that the updates and photos provide reassurance throughout the day, and that your daughter is already feeling happy and at home with us. We truly appreciate your kind words and will be sure to pass your feedback on to the team.
Our 1st born child attended the Marina Children 1st when she was just 10months old. With worries of nap and feeding transitions over this early months, we were initially very much on the edge on how our baby will adjust. But the team was so brilliant in providing care with individually tailored...
Our 1st born child attended the Marina Children 1st when she was just 10months old. With worries of nap and feeding transitions over this early months, we were initially very much on the edge on how our baby will adjust. But the team was so brilliant in providing care with individually tailored needs, be it naps or feeding or any other milestones! Also, within few weeks our baby was excited to go to nursery every morning for all the fun activities everyday which helped her reach developmental milestones wonderfully! The vegeterian food catering also seemed to be mindful and nutritious overall, our baby usually has most of her meals! The staffs and all her carers in her room were so friendly and warm to her. Some days she was not eager to come home even. We had to move nursery for relocation, but this nursery was definitely the best choice we made for our baby as her 1st nursery experience.
It's lovely to know she enjoyed the activities, built such positive relationships...
Thank you for your wonderful review. We're delighted to hear that your daughter had such a positive start to her nursery journey with us and that our team could support her individual needs every step of the way.It's lovely to know she enjoyed the activities, built such positive relationships with our team and looked forward to coming each day. We truly appreciate your kind words and are honoured to have been part of her early years journey.
My baby absolutely loves it here. The nursery is excellent, clean and well equipped. The staff are very friendly and they really took the time to get to know us and our son. They do different activities with him every day and he is well cared for. We feel very privileged to have secured a place...
My baby absolutely loves it here. The nursery is excellent, clean and well equipped. The staff are very friendly and they really took the time to get to know us and our son. They do different activities with him every day and he is well cared for. We feel very privileged to have secured a place here and would highly recommend to any new parents!
Words really can't do justice to the excellence of Childrens 1st. Both my children have been through the Marina, and they both benefited from the amazing effort, facilities and people that are here. The headstart my oldest had going from this nursery to school is still evident 4 years later, and my...
It's a special place and a wonderful environment to have your children grow, learn and play in. Children's First at the Marina will hold a special place in our hearts and I would highly recommend it to anyone.
Thank you so much for your feedback. It's incredibly rewarding to hear the positive impact Children 1st at The Marina has had on both of your children. Your kind words truly mean the world to us, thank you for your continued support and recommendation!
My daughter has started a nursery this month and she absolutely loves it. I do too, the staff are very welcoming and understanding. I feel comfortable that my daughter enjoys every moment she spends at the nursery and we couldn't have picked a better place. Very pleased mummy!
My daughter has started a nursery this month and she absolutely loves it. I do too, the staff are very welcoming and understanding. I feel comfortable that my daughter enjoys every moment she spends at the nursery and we couldn't have picked a better place. Very pleased mummy!
Thank you so much for your lovely feedback! We're thrilled to hear how much your daughter is enjoying her time with us-it's wonderful to see her settling in so well. Knowing you feel comfortable and happy with your choice means the world to us. We're so pleased to have you both as part of our nursery family!
The staff are lovely and the nursery is an amazing place for my little one who loves being there. They cook their own home made food and have so many different activities for the children especially ially the new play icecream truck!
The staff are lovely and the nursery is an amazing place for my little one who loves being there. They cook their own home made food and have so many different activities for the children especially ially the new play icecream truck!
Thank you so much for your lovely comments! We're thrilled to hear how much your little one loves being here. The team works hard to create fun and engaging activities. And we're so glad you're happy with our homemade meals too. Your kind words mean a lot to us!
It's a great nursery and even better people.
I found it a huge thing dropping my child off and handing them over to others to look after but from the people in reception to the staff who look after my...
It's a great nursery and even better people.
I found it a huge thing dropping my child off and handing them over to others to look after but from the people in reception to the staff who look after my children are all brilliant.
Special mention to 4 staff members in particular and an extra staff member in particular who is actually one of the nicest human beings I've ever met, she's got a special ability with children and my girls love her.
We had a wonderful experience with Children's First @ the Marina. Our son was initially quite unhappy to be dropped off, but the staff worked together beautifully to provide him with extra care and attention upon his arrival and soon we saw him keen to enter the classroom and join in. It was so...
We had a wonderful experience with Children's First @ the Marina. Our son was initially quite unhappy to be dropped off, but the staff worked together beautifully to provide him with extra care and attention upon his arrival and soon we saw him keen to enter the classroom and join in. It was so clear to us how much love the staff have for the children and how attentive they are to their needs. As parents, it was so much easier to be able to know our son was happy at drop off (and through the day) and we are so very grateful for that. Our son also grew in his confidence while he was at nursery and was very excited to be part of the different productions the class did throughout the year. It was a wonderful experience for him and we would definitely recommend the nursery to other families.
I couldn't be happier with the care my 10-month-old daughter receives at this nursery. From day one, the staff have been incredibly friendly, warm, and nurturing, making what I initially expected to be a difficult transition into an absolute breeze. They genuinely care about each child, creating...
Not only does she adore going to nursery every day, but she has also made huge strides developmentally. It's clear that the activities and attention she receives are tailored perfectly to support her growth, and we've seen her confidence, communication, and motor skills flourish since she started.
I am so grateful to have found such a wonderful place that I know she loves, and I feel completely confident that she is in the best hands. I can't recommend this nursery enough!
Our son is 4.5 years old and had been with this nursery for 15 months when we first moved to the area (he was in another Children's 1st Nursery from 9 months old). He's had an amazing time at the nursery and all the different rooms and staff. The staff are nurturing and welcoming, communication has...
Our son is 4.5 years old and had been with this nursery for 15 months when we first moved to the area (he was in another Children's 1st Nursery from 9 months old). He's had an amazing time at the nursery and all the different rooms and staff. The staff are nurturing and welcoming, communication has always been brilliant (either diary or online). We were with them throughout the later years of COVID and the change in procedure (e.g. drop off and collection at the door) but still had no issues with it. Costs of nursery has increased over time which is to be expected but a bigger issue with our government rather than the nursery. Our son has made lovely bonds with the staff and made great friendships with the children. The children always look happy and pleased to be there! The food is great and both ours devour it. We are sad our son is leaving to start school but the nursery staff and opportunities have helped develop his skills and resilience to tackle school. Thank you.
Both of our children have attended Children 1st @ The Marina from babyhood right through to August before starting school. We will be forever grateful for the care, nurture, attention, and understanding that the staff showed to our children. They were very supportive and understanding with settling...
The activities provided were always varied and interesting, the food was great (even for our picky eater!), they made excellent use of a relatively small outdoor area, and the staff are absolutely excellent. We will miss them all!
My daughter spent over 2 years at Children 1st @the Marina and loved every single second she was always excited to go to nursery. The staff at the nursery were brilliant, very helpful and friendly and so encouraging helping with the development of my daughter. The nursery provided lots of enjoyable...
My daughter spent over 2 years at Children 1st @the Marina and loved every single second she was always excited to go to nursery. The staff at the nursery were brilliant, very helpful and friendly and so encouraging helping with the development of my daughter. The nursery provided lots of enjoyable days with a wide range of experiences and always had the best communication with the parents. I can not thank the nursery staff enough for all they have done and would highly recommend this nursery to others so much so that I have decided to start my baby at the nursery in September as I know he will have the best care, support, fun, and learning experience here. Thank you.
After 7 years, through our two children, our time at Children's 1st The Marina Nursery has come to an end. Both children have absolutely thrived at the nursery, created lovely friendships with peers, and heartwarming relationships with the adults. The nursery is a wonderful place for children, the...
After 7 years, through our two children, our time at Children's 1st The Marina Nursery has come to an end. Both children have absolutely thrived at the nursery, created lovely friendships with peers, and heartwarming relationships with the adults. The nursery is a wonderful place for children, the facilities are great, the staff are approachable and friendly and the children learn so much through the wide range of activities they do. I would definitely recommend this nursery to anyone as my children have benefited and thrived from being a part of this nursery. A huge thank you to all the staff involved in my children's nursery journeys.
My daughter has been here for almost a year and has loved every minute spent at Children 1st. She has developed immensely and the staff are wonderful. So friendly and encouraging towards my daughter and myself. Very helpful when we needed advice and to make amendments to our booking pattern. Can...
My daughter has been here for almost a year and has loved every minute spent at Children 1st. She has developed immensely and the staff are wonderful. So friendly and encouraging towards my daughter and myself. Very helpful when we needed advice and to make amendments to our booking pattern. Can not recommend them enough.
Very satisfied with all aspects of the nursery. Excellent, lovely staff, engaging activities, and welcoming atmosphere. As a parent, I was informed about the well-being of my child on a daily basis. Cannot recommend The Marina enough.
Very satisfied with all aspects of the nursery. Excellent, lovely staff, engaging activities, and welcoming atmosphere. As a parent, I was informed about the well-being of my child on a daily basis. Cannot recommend The Marina enough.
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Meet the Team (1)

I have over 16 years’ experience within the early years sector. I started...
Hi, my name is Sam, and I am the nursery manager here at The Marina.I have over 16 years’ experience within the early years sector. I started working in early years as a trainee Nursery Nurse and now manage Children 1st The Marina Nursery School. I enjoy being able to lead such a wonderful team who always put the needs of the children first and are passionate about helping children to achieve their goals. I would love for you to visit our nursery and to show you what makes The Marina an amazing place to be.
Frequently Asked Questions about Children 1st The Marina Nursery School
What is the Age Range of Children that Children 1st The Marina Nursery School accepts?
Children 1st The Marina Nursery School accepts Children aged from 0 years 2 months to 5 years 0 months.
What Days & Hours is Children 1st The Marina Nursery School Open?
Children 1st The Marina Nursery School is open: Monday 08:00-18:00, Tuesday 08:00-18:00, Wednesday 08:00-18:00, Thursday 08:00-18:00, Friday 08:00-18:00.
How many Children does Children 1st The Marina Nursery School have capacity for?
Children 1st The Marina Nursery School has capacity for a total of 120 Children.
How far is Children 1st The Marina Nursery School to the centre of Lincoln?
0.3 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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