Children 1st Grantham Nursery School

100 Trent Road, Grantham NG31 7XQ
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  • Children 1st Grantham Nursery School, Grantham
Children 1st Grantham Nursery School is situated close to the town centre, with easy access to local bus routes and the train station. The nursery is rated as 'Good' by Ofsted (May 2022).

The environment has been refurbished throughout with bright, open areas for babies, toddlers, early years and out-of-school children aged up to 12-years-old.

Friendly, experienced and well-qualified staff are available to give children and parents the support they need.

Staff to children ratios are even better than Ofsted recommend and the nursery offers funded places for eligible children 2, 3 and 4-year-olds.   

Outside there is a garden with age-specific equipment. Children are encouraged to choose their own activities with a huge variety of options both indoors and outside
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Type of Service

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

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Paula Bunn (Nursery Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 30

Total Places for Children

  • 112

Age Range

  • from 0 years 2 months
  • to 5 years 0 months

Opening Times

  • 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

When Closed

  • Bank Holidays & 1 week at Christmas

Children 1st Grantham Nursery School Reviews (155)

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Children 1st Grantham Nursery School has a Review Score of 10 (9.986) out of 10, based on 24 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Children 1st Grantham Nursery School has 155 reviews.

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Review from Dave P (Father of Child) published on 20 April 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Grantham 1st Nursery has been wonderful for Matthew, and he genuinely looks forward to going each day. He was born very prematurely, but the care and support he has received from the baby room onwards have made such a difference to his development-you wouldn't know it now.
The staff are fantastic-warm,
attentive, and clearly dedicated. It's lovely that everyone knows the children by name, and you can tell the team feels valued and truly invested in creating a positive, nurturing environment. Matthew especially enjoys spending time playing and learning with his friends, many of whom he now sees outside of nursery as well.
Overall, it's a fantastic nursery that we couldn't recommend more highly.
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Review from Abi C (Mother of Child) published on 30 March 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Brilliant nursery , Tayah Enjoys going on a Friday , has made friends and loves all the girls in her room. She looks forward to going, I get updates whenever she's there to see she is enjoying herself. Would highly recommend!
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Review from A F (Mother of Child) published on 30 March 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Brilliant nursery! All staff are helpful and supportive. My daughter always came out with smiles. Every day they have a lots activities and spend time outside. Thank you for all staff for your kindness and support.
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Review from Charlotte L (Mother of Child) published on 30 March 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Amazing staff, they are all polite and understanding, they keep you updated on your child through the app and in person, so welcoming, amazing nursery my child loves it and exploring, appropriate meals and snacks too
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Review from D A (Father of Child) published on 30 March 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My 2yr old started last month, I wasn't sure if I had made the right decision....
But... I definitely did!!
She loves going to "school" as she says. They do so much different things and changes daily.
The teachers and other staff members are brilliant also.
I would personally recommend, Happy dad/daughter,
Thanks
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Review from Eleni N (Mother of Child) published on 30 March 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Children 1st @ Storal has been the absolute best nursery we could have hoped for for our daughter.
What drew us to this particular nursery was safety (locked door requiring fob or access from inside), the clear reception area which makes it feel more organised and secure, the wonderful outdoor areas
and how happy the children and staff seemed during our tour.
Our little girl began attending in April 2025 and in the past year she has formed wonderful bonds with the staff. Her Key Person, Elinga, has gone above and beyond in delivering high quality early years education and we feel that our daughter has been reaching her milestones, but also feels happy and safe there.
The staff are friendly, highly competent and professional and try their best to accommodate any requests, e.g. for naps/meals.
Thank you to Paula and the team for a wonderful nursery experience
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Review from Natalie S (Mother of Child) published on 30 March 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Lovely nursery with staff who all know my child, very welcoming and supportive with a very clingy toddler. All the staff are friendly and always speak whenever we enter the building or leave. The staff always come to the door and let us know what sort of day my toddler has had and if/what they have
eaten in the session. If we have needed an extra session, outside of his normal hours, they have always accommodated this. There are so many outdoor spaces for my child to explore and the rooms are well laid out. We did have a few issues however they were quickly resolved once we had bought this to the attention of the staff. The management team ensure any concerns are dealt with swiftly and are incredibly approachable.
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Review from J B (Mother of Child) published on 30 March 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Couldn't fault the nursery. We have had our daughter since the baby room and she's now about to graduate out of toddlers. We have some suspected SEN needs and management have been fantastic with helping us navigate this journey.
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Review from W F (Father of Child) published on 30 March 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Brilliant nursery! My son has been here since he was 13 months old, currently in early years! He now comes home and tell us what's he been doing what he learnt such as songs and books! The staff are brilliant, friendly and easy to approach if I need to ask anything. we get updates on the app, observations
on what he has been doing! Home made food which is great! I would definitely recommend this nursery if any one of our family or friends were looking for a nursery! The outdoor space is so good for the children so much for them to do!
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Review from S W (Mother of Child) published on 30 March 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We have been using this nursery for almost 2 years now and speak so highly of all the staff. The nursery teachers really care about all the children. They take their time to get to know each child and we have found that this has really helped our son grow into a confident little boy. He loves the nursery
and being in the preschool year now he is more than ready for the move to school in September - which definitely comes down to how the staff are with him and the way they spend their days. We get updates when he is in nursery and also the friendships he has made are great. The facilities are always clean, child safety is always the priority and the nursery team can't do enough to help.
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Review from Jessica L (Mother of Child) published on 6 March 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Absolutely brilliant nursery. My son is 16 months and has been attending since he was 5 months old. The staff are absolutely amazing in his room and genuinely care for the children. The environment is stunning, they do so many activities, the food is fantastic and unusually adventurous for a nursery
(which we love). Plus my son is always getting plenty of cuddles, attention and support with his development from the lovely staff. They are also excellent when it comes to flexibility around changing days when needed which is very much appreciated. I was very nervous about him attending so young but I realised very quickly that this nursery is amazing. A special shout out to Elli (my son's bestie!), Tilly and Sarah who are all lovely, compassionate and knowledgeable ladies that make my son's time at this nursery wonderful. Thank you so much.
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Review from K P (Grandmother of Child) published on 4 March 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our Granddaughter loves her time at nursery and has so much fun. Always showing us her songs she has learnt. She looks forward to going and misses it when she's not there. She has learnt so much in the time she has been there. Has fantastic meals everyday. We can't praise the team highly enough. Thank
you everyone
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Review from Katie P (Mother of Child) published on 4 March 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our children LOVE childrens 1st, they are thriving!
Staff are incredible, they really go the extra mile for all of the children. The food is all home made which to us is very important. All round a fantastic nursery! I'd recommend to anyone looking where to send their child, 10/10! Michelle, Katie
and Illinga give such good feedback on our childrens days at nursery and they are pationate and very intentive in their roles.
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Review from Alice L (Mother of Child) published on 16 September 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My child is currently at this nursery and she is thriving!! All the staff are so lovely and attentive and communication is amazing!! No query is too much for them, and I'm so glad this is the nursery we chose for my child to attend.
Reply from Finlay Seoudy, Regional Marketing Executive at Children 1st Grantham Nursery SchoolThank you for your kind words. It's wonderful to hear how well your child is thriving and how happy they are at nursery. The team at Children 1st @ Grantham work hard to provide a caring and engaging environment, and we're delighted to know this has made such a positive impact. The team will be so pleased to hear your feedback. - Regional Marketing Executive
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Review from K G (Mother of Child) published on 8 August 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Couldn't thank everyone at children's first nursery enough for all they have done, my daughter has absolutely loved every minute of being at nursery right from when she was 7 months old! Everyone has been so supportive and we appreciate everything they have done.
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Review from Maciej W (Father of Child) published on 4 August 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Superb Staff and facilities, our boy enjoyed every minute of time spent there, he made so many friends some of whom will be joining him in reception. Can't praise enough the support and love from the staff.
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Review from Solafunmi A (Mother of Child) published on 4 August 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
It's been wonderful for my son. It's his last day and he would surely miss the ladies at the nursery. Thank you Children 1st at Grantham. No bad experience for over 2 years. My son always wants to go to Nursery. I would highly recommend this nursery any day any time.so much love from my family.
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Review from Katie M (Mother of Child) published on 31 July 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We have just had our son's graduation from Pre School, ready for him to begin primary school come September. The time and effort Children 1st staff at Grantham put into the graduation for the kids was just outstanding. From the decor, to the time spent with the children on their performance, to the
thoughtful gifts given to each child. Not only is it a big moment for the children but for the parents too and it turned out perfectly. Thank you again to all the staff that made it happen!
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Review from S K (Mother of Child) published on 31 March 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Absolutely fantastic nursery! All staff are exceptional! My child loves coming in and doesn't want to leave!
There are an array of activities set out each day to help teach the little ones, regular updates on their progress and an online portal to access everything you could need.
The reviews speak
for themselves!
5 stars all around!
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Review from J B (Mother of Child) published on 31 October 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We have been looking a lot of nurseries in our area and we chose the Children's 1st for our little boy, we are so glad that we did! The staff love and care, helped him a lot and we are very comfortable when we leave him in the nursery. He made new friends and enjoy his time in the nursery, all thanks
to the people who work there. We will definitely recommend Children's 1st to any parents!
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Current Review Score: 10.0 (9.986)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 10 (9.986) out of 10 for Children 1st Grantham Nursery School is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 5.0 out of 5 from 24 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 24 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 4.986 for Children 1st Grantham Nursery School is calculated as follows: ( (282 Excellents x 5) + (4 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 286 Ratings = 4.986
  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 Grantham Nursery School is based on 24 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 20 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews, 0.05 Points for the next five Positive Reviews, and finally 0.025 Points for the next ten Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.050, 7th = 0.050, 8th = 0.050, 9th = 0.050, 10th = 0.050, 11th = 0.025, 12th = 0.025, 13th = 0.025, 14th = 0.025, 15th = 0.025, 16th = 0.025, 17th = 0.025, 18th = 0.025, 19th = 0.025, 20th = 0.025) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 = 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 112 number of registered child places is 22.4, which has been reached with 24 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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Paula

Paula Bunn

Job Title: Nursery Manager Joined: 2010

Hello, I'm Paula Bunn, Manager at Children 1st @ Grantham.
I have over 20 years childcare experience in different settings and roles. I have the level 3 NNEB qualification, an NVQ in Team Leading and an NVQ in Management.
I started working at the Grantham nursery 3 years ago as a Senior Nursery Nurse in the under 2s unit and was promoted to Deputy Manager overseeing the under 3s unit in January 2014, also supporting our EYT and Manager with the day to day running of the Early Years unit and Nursery as a whole.
I am really enjoying my new role as manager at our Outstanding nursery.
I am extremely passionate about the nursery I work in as I was born nearby and get tremendous job satisfaction seeing the wonderful children we look after learn and develop in a happy, safe and stimulating environment. I am also very proud to work for Children 1st, working with the staff at every level to be `The Best`.

Frequently Asked Questions about Children 1st Grantham Nursery School

What is the Age Range of Children that Children 1st Grantham Nursery School accepts?

Children 1st Grantham Nursery School accepts Children aged from 0 years 2 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Children 1st Grantham Nursery School Open?

Children 1st Grantham 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 Grantham Nursery School have capacity for?

Children 1st Grantham Nursery School has capacity for a total of 112 Children.

How far is Children 1st Grantham Nursery School to the centre of Grantham?

1.0 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.

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