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 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 & 1 week at Christmas

Children 1st Grantham Nursery School Reviews (142)

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Children 1st Grantham Nursery School has a Review Score of 10 (9.977) out of 10, based on 33 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Children 1st Grantham Nursery School has 142 reviews.

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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 School
Thank 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…read more
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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
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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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Review from S C (Mother of Child) published on 29 July 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
This nursery has been in my life for around 8 years now.
They have shown non-stop support and growth with my four little ones.
My youngest son is the last little one at the nursery and his time there and with his teachers has been amazing.
They have helped him grow from such a shy little boy who
struggled to talk and eat properly to helping him gain confidence and encourage him with his learning and talking. He is now so confident in saying so many words and his appetite has gotten so much better.
Children's 1st has been the best. I will truly miss every single staff member. We are so grateful for you all.
Reply from Emma Goodall, Director of Quality Assurance at Children 1st Grantham Nursery School
It has been a privilege to care for your family over the past 8 years, and we are very grateful for the opportunity to become part of your extended network of support. We wish you all the best for the…read more
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Review from K B (Mother of Child) published on 26 July 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Absolutely amazing nursery. My son loves it there and he made so many lovely friends.
The staff there are welcoming and very friendly and helpful in any situation.
Cosy and friendly environment and so many fun activities for the children to do!
I would recommend this nursery to anyone!
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Review from Belinda H (Mother of Child) published on 26 July 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Great nursery, lovely staff, and an environment for the kids to grow and learn. Staff do a great job with the children and bring them out of their shells. Would definitely recommend it to other parents. Thank you all so much.
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Review from P L (Mother of Child) published on 26 July 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
All 3 of my children have attended Children 1st @ Grantham and I have never had any faults. They always come out with smiles on their faces and a thousand amazing stories about their days and they keep up with their dietary needs with them being lactose intolerant. My children have had an amazing start
to their education and preparing them for the future. I and my children are going to miss them dearly 10/10 5 stars.
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Review from Jeanie F (Mother of Child) published on 26 March 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My boy has been going to Children 1st @ Grantham Nursery coming on three years. He loves all the teachers and the staff are so friendly. He has never really taken well with new people and can be a bit clingy to me and two members of staff, in particular, always give him a big cuddle to soothe him. His
speech has come on leaps and bounds and he’s always so excited to see his friends.
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Review from G G (Mother of Child) published on 14 March 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
A fantastic nursery, spacious rooms, a large selection of learning materials. My child is happy to go to the nursery. The staff is excellent!! I feel safe leaving my child there. I am so happy that I chose this nursery!
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Review from Alia P (Mother of Child) published on 7 March 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
My daughter has been with the Nursery since January 2024. She has been in the Peter Rabbits room and since January has really enjoyed her time there. She is thriving and in just a month we have seen significant improvements to her language and social skills as well as her fine motor and mobility skills
also. We truly believe that the Nursery is a great fit for her and we cannot wait to see what further improvements she will make.
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Review from Govind G (Father of Child) published on 7 March 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Children 1st is my son's second nursery that he has attended. At his first nursery, he used to cry now and then and be reluctant to go to nursery. But since he joined Children 1st Nursery, he has never refused or cried when coming to this establishment. He is always eager and happy to come to nursery.
That is a testament that he was looked after well and treated with love and care. He has been attending this nursery since October 2023.
Additionally, all the staff are friendly, cheerful and helpful. Even if I am late by 5 or 10 minutes during their closing time, the staff/my son's teacher has never complained or displayed their frustration. Therefore, I have given them 5 stars, which they rightly deserve.
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Review from Shishir P (Father of Child) published on 7 March 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I see my son walk confidently and try to visit different parts of the house independently, picks the things he needs and try to communicate, although he needs to learn more words. I would like to see him able to speak simple sentences, identify letters and sing in the coming months.
I am satisfied
with the care provided to him.
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Review from Kerry-Ann G (Mother of Child) published on 6 March 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I cannot praise this nursery enough. In the six months my daughter has been there, she now socialises so much easier, her progress has come along so much, she's always singing from numbers to colours to nursery rhymes, she absolutely loves going to nursery and settled in so well.
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Review from L H (Mother of Child) published on 6 March 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My little boy has been attending the nursery since he was 3 months old. He absolutely loves going to nursery every day. He is the most outgoing, social, friendly little boy and he learns so much from nursery - he seems really advanced for his age. The nursery is really accommodating when we have extra
sessions or need to swap things around. It has been a real lifesaver for us as we have no family anywhere local to us to help with childcare.
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Review from Katrin N (Mother of Child) published on 6 March 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Safe and clean premises. Welcoming and friendly with outside play space as well.
Many thanks from the heart for all your hard work, love and patience for my son, caring when he is not feeling well, making every day a fun environment to go to which was also very important for us as parents.
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Review from Anna K (Mother of Child) published on 6 March 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The best nursery. The ladies are wonderful and caring. As a mother, I was very afraid that the ladies would not calm her down when she cried, but it's wonderful, my daughter is content and happy every day.
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Current Review Score: 10.0 (9.977)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 10 (9.977) 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 33 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 33 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 4.977 for Children 1st Grantham Nursery School is calculated as follows: ( (385 Excellents x 5) + (9 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 394 Ratings = 4.977
  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 33 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 112 number of registered child places is 22.4, which has been reached with 33 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 07:30-18:30, Tuesday 07:30-18:30, Wednesday 07:30-18:30, Thursday 07:30-18:30, Friday 07:30-18:30.

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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