Children 1st Toton Nursery School

5 Banks Road, Toton, Nottingham NG9 6HE
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Children 1st Toton Nursery School is situated in Toton, with easy access from Long Eaton, Chilwell and Beeston, close to local bus routes. The nursery has been beautifully refurbished throughout; with bright, open areas for babies, toddlers, Early Years and out-of-school children, from 0 – 12 years.

The friendly, enthusiastic staff are all fully trained and very experienced, and staff to children ratios are better than Ofsted recommendations, so you can be sure of the very best care for your child. They provide a fantastic nursery school environment, with the added experience that comes with a designated Early Years Practitioner, and also offer fully grant funded places for children aged 3 and 4 years.

Outside there is a fabulous garden designed to maximise the potential for outdoor play, with carefully chosen, age-specific equipment. Children are encouraged to choose their own activity with a huge variety of options both in and outside.

Staff would be delighted to show you and your child around and answer any questions you may have.
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Type of Service

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

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Katie Smeeton & Laura Harrison (Nursery Managers)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 39

Total Places for Children

  • 120

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 Toton Nursery School Reviews (195)

9.9

Children 1st Toton Nursery School has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.925) out of 10, based on 38 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Children 1st Toton Nursery School has 195 reviews.

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Review from A C (Mother of Child) published on 24 July 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has been coming to Toton nursery for 4 years and it's like her second home. She's leaving this year and the nursery have made extraordinary efforts to make the last few weeks special for the children (and the parents). My LO has needed extra support this year and two particular members of
staff have been her rock. Everyone in the nursery is incredible. I take my hat off to you all - my daughter's been lucky to have you. Thank you x
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Review from S H (Father of Child) published on 24 July 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
A very good nursery where you can trust your child to send. My child developed a lot more since attending this school. I wish they had more capacity to accommodate more children and sessions. Teachers and carers are brilliant with daily updates and pictures received daily.
Reply from Laura, Nursery Manager at Children 1st Toton Nursery School
Thank you for your lovely review, we shall share this with the team.
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Review from H A (Mother of Child) published on 24 July 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Toton children 1st toton is the most amazing nursery we could have sent our daughter too. The staff are always very professional, kind and caring. They have always shown love and compassion towards our child and have always been there for us as a family. They have encouraged and challenged our little
girl in many ways and have always gone above and beyond with activities.


The staff also went above and beyond to make our daughters last weeks of nursery before school so special, they work with the schools very closely and ensure transitions for children are as smooth as possible and ensure parents and children are fully prepared for the next steps!


Thank you to all the staff for being so amazing! I highly recommend this nursery to anybody!

Reply from Laura, Nursery Manager at Children 1st Toton Nursery School
Thank you so much for your wonderful review, we look forward to sharing your feedback with the staff team.
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Review from K O (Mother of Child) published on 17 March 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our son has been going here for just over a month now. He absolutely loves being there. All of the staff are very attentive and friendly. The communication is brilliant. Our son eats all the varieties of food as the menu is great. As parents we couldn't be happier sending out son there. Seeing the way
our son has developed since being there is beautiful especially the connection he has with the nursery nursers that look after him so we would like to say a big thank you.
Reply from Jessica Griffin, Marketing Executive at Children 1st Toton Nursery School
Thank you so much for your kind words! It's wonderful to hear how happy your son is and how well he's settled in. We're so pleased he's enjoying the menu and building such lovely connections with the…read more
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Review from A V (Mother of Child) published on 10 September 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We couldn't be happier with the care and attention our daughter receives at this nursery. From day one, the staff have been incredibly welcoming and professional, creating a warm and nurturing environment that our child looks forward to every day. The team is attentive and genuinely cares about each
child's development, always going the extra mile to ensure that every child feels safe, happy, and engaged.
The communication is excellent, with regular updates about our child's progress and activities. The facilities are clean, safe, and filled with stimulating toys and learning materials that keep her excited to explore and learn.
We've noticed a positive change in our child's social skills and confidence since she started attending this nursery, and we're grateful for the loving and supportive atmosphere that the staff provides. We highly recommend this nursery to any parents looking for a place where their child will thrive.
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Review from Rachel G (Mother of Child) published on 5 September 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has loved going to nursery right from his settling-in days and he still loves it every time since! Collecting him with a smile on his face every day and knowing he is being looked after is good enough for me, but there is just so much for him to do there and the staff are brilliant with putting
on little events. I only wish I had more photos of him haha!
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Review from Rebecca O (Mother of Child) published on 5 September 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter started full-time nursery at the beginning of August after going back to work. They have made her feel so welcomed and comfortable and she runs in every morning to go and play. Couldn't ask for anything more. Her eating and sleeping have improved at home and I can only thank the nursery
for all there support so far, and I'm excited to see how my daughter develops there!
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Review from Charlotte W (Mother of Child) published on 5 September 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Perfect Nursery is brilliant with my twins who are quite emotional about leaving me they have helped them become more independent and confident and even with potty trained now both are completely trained in the time and as they go full time this has to be down to them more than me. Would recommend this
nursery to anyone. From the moment you enter the reception staff right to the kitchen staff are all very welcoming.
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Review from K A (Mother of Child) published on 5 September 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has been at children's 1st Toton since April, and the experience we've had so far is like no other. Having been a nursery nurse myself, I'll easily say I'm a fussy mummy as I know what the expectations should be. My son ended up being egg free within the first few weeks at nursery, and they went
above and beyond to help. My little boy trys to leap out of my arms in a morning to go to any staff, which to me speaks volumes on how well he's treated, and he feels safe with them! The level of care he gets really is next to none!
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Review from A K (Father of Child) published on 5 September 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My 3-year-old has been going here since she was 1. She loves it. The staff strikes the perfect balance of personable, professional, and nurturing. It is a bit of a distance from our house, but it is worth the travel.
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Review from Megan R (Mother of Child) published on 5 September 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has been attending Children's 1st in Toton since she was about 8 months old and has transitioned through about three different rooms and key workers now. She loves going to nursery and all the support staff she's interacted with. She's somewhat shy and takes a while to adjust to new people,
so we've been a bit nervous every time she's moved rooms, but they've always been brilliant at taking the move at her pace. Everyone is so helpful and supportive and we feel completely comfortable and at ease leaving our daughter at nursery under their care.
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Review from L W (Father of Child) published on 5 September 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our son loves it here. Couldn't wish for a better nursery for him the staff are excellent alongside the premises. He has and continues to come on leaps and bounds and this is solely down to the commitment and care of all staff.
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Review from N H (Mother of Child) published on 14 March 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Staff are amazing, really friendly and helpful. Would highly recommend this nursery to anyone.
Only gripe would be the gates and doors in the main unit at pick-up/drop-off, these seem to be left open and unattended frequently. It seems very easy for anyone to come and go, adult or child.
However,
I must add, when I get to my child's pick-up room, it's only one door and a staff member is always present to hand over your child and watching who comes and goes.
Thank you to all there, you're doing an amazing job.
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Review from Daniella S (Mother of Child) published on 8 March 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our experience of Children’s 1st @ Toton has been fantastic and the nursery is outstanding. The level of care is exactly what I would like for my child. I feel happy dropping my child off at nursery here every day and feel like he will be safe, well looked after and have a happy day - which is always
the case! It is like dropping him off with family. There are plenty of good quality activities going on every day and the staff are excellent. My child gets a good amount of one-on-one time as well as group activities. I am so impressed with his learning from nursery which is a credit to the nursery staff. My opinion of the staff is that they genuinely care for the welfare of my child and others, they know my child as an individual and I trust them. They are always kind and friendly, and I am satisfied that they take safeguarding seriously. The staff go above and beyond to ensure that our child’s experience at nursery is a good one, and we are so grateful. I could not recommend it more!
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Review from Matthew D (Father of Child) published on 7 March 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I have two children at the nursery. My eldest has been going for about two years now. It’s been an incredible space for our daughters to grow their minds, social skills and have so much fun. The most amazing and caring teachers and our girls absolutely love them.
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Review from C W (Mother of Child) published on 7 March 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter loves going to nursery and has a great connection with the ladies who look after her. It’s great to hear about what she’s been doing when I collect her and getting photos/updates on the app and comments in her book, it's confirmation that she’s being well looked after and her emotional,
developmental and behavioural needs are being well met. Thank you!
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Review from Toni-Keri H (Mother of Child) published on 7 March 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has been at Children 1st @ Toton since September and I couldn't be happier with the staff and quality of care. This is my second child to attend the nursery, my older child now being at school. With both children, I have been happy with the attitudes of staff and the levels of communication.
My children both enjoyed nursery and have thrived. Staff are approachable and build good relationships with the children. It is lovely to hear about what the children have done, in addition to receiving photos and being invited to stay and play sessions too.
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Review from Mounica M (Mother of Child) published on 7 March 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
A fantastic nursery! My son has been going to nursery from 9 months and we are so happy with the service we got. The staff were very friendly and my son loves being at Children 1st @ Toton. They had a fantastic learning environment with wonderful activities for the children to engage in. Would definitely
recommend it to family and friends.
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Review from C D (Mother of Child) published on 7 March 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Lovely staff and environment, I really like the diary to show how my child has got on each day and the online interaction.
My child has only been attending a short time but has already developed his confidence with other children and adults which is reassuring. Thank you!
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Review from E T (Mother of Child) published on 6 March 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Toton Nursery is a welcoming place for children. From what I have experienced it allows children to be supported and encouraged to grow and learn in a kind and friendly environment. Each key worker has created a lovely bond with both myself and my child.
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Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.925)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.925) out of 10 for Children 1st Toton 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 38 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 38 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 4.925 for Children 1st Toton Nursery School is calculated as follows: ( (421 Excellents x 5) + (32 Goods x 4) + (1 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 454 Ratings = 4.925
  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 Toton Nursery School is based on 38 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 120 number of registered child places is 24, which has been reached with 38 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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Meet the Team (2)

Katie

Katie Smeeton

Job Title: Nursery Manager Joined: 2008

Hello, my name is Katie Smeeton and I joined Children 1st in 2008. I began my childcare journey as an apprentice, where I completed my Level 3 qualification in Childcare. During my training, I gained so much knowledge and understanding of early years education, which shaped my passion for the profession.


I’ve had the opportunity to work across three of our sites, developing my skills and experiences along the way. This journey has led me to my current role as Nursery Manager.


I hold a Level 3 in Childcare, alongside DSL training and First Aid in the Workplace.


I am especially passionate about working with Under 2’s and supporting their early learning and development. I love welcoming new families into the nursery, and as a manager, I’m able to build those important relationships from the very first phone call or visit, starting strong parent partnerships.


I take pride in supporting families and am passionate about maintaining positive, healthy relationships with them throughout their nursery journey.

Laura

Laura

Job Title: Nursery Manager Joined: 2007

Hello, my name is Laura Harrison and I began my journey with Children 1st in 2007. I started as a Level 3 Early Years Educator after completing my qualification at college, but it’s throughout my time here that I’ve gained the most valuable experience and knowledge.


Over the years, I’ve had the opportunity to work in three different nurseries, developing my skills and progressing from Senior to Deputy, and now to my current role as Nursery Manager.


I hold a Level 3 qualification in Childcare, along with DSL and Paediatric First Aid certificates. What I love most about my role is building strong relationships with families, supporting them through those important early stages of nursery life, and watching their children grow in confidence, curiosity, and independence.


I’m passionate about providing high-quality care and creating a warm, welcoming environment where every family’s nursery experience is a positive one.

Frequently Asked Questions about Children 1st Toton Nursery School

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

Children 1st Toton Nursery School accepts Children aged from 0 years 3 months to 5 years 0 months.

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

Children 1st Toton 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 Toton Nursery School have capacity for?

Children 1st Toton Nursery School has capacity for a total of 120 Children.

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

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

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