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 G I (Mother of Child) published on 6 March 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My little one goes to children 1st in Toton and I can’t even begin to describe how much he loves being there. I love that I get updates on what my baby is doing during the day when I’m not with him, I also got the most beautiful handmade Christmas gifts from my baby made by the staff and my baby, they
were so lovely they made me cry when I received them! Every day I drop my baby off he gladly goes straight into the staff members arms and waves me goodbye. I also like that my baby is well fed and gets a varied diet of nutritional foods! I can’t thank the staff enough for the love and care they provide my son with. On special days and dates the nursery always go the extra mile such as birthdays, Valentine’s Day and Mother’s Day.
Just want to say a big thank you and I fully recommend this daycare for your child.
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Review from Ghaith A (Father of Child) published on 6 March 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The nursery has options for early drop-off at a cheap rate. The staff are friendly. The nursery has an electronic check-in and check-out system, as well as an app to keep parents updated. My son is very happy here.
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Review from Katie G (Mother of Child) published on 6 March 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Staff at all stages have been wonderful. My son is absolutely thriving here and I never worry about leaving him. They are fantastic! A change in room really unsettled him and they made a lot of effort to help him, it was very much appreciated.
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Review from Kate H (Mother of Child) published on 6 March 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The nursery offers settling-in sessions for new children. Children are assigned a key worker and are given a bag and a day book to take home with updates about food, toileting, sleeps, etc. Varied meals are prepared onsite. The staff are friendly and caring. There are handovers every day and regular
parent’s evenings. The nursery space itself is clean and there are lots of toys and resources. Everything is in good working order and is well maintained. There is a big outdoor space with a whole host of toys and the children go outside in all weathers. They do all kinds of activities with the children, including baking. There are quite a lot of dress-up days, so brace yourself for that! There is a parent app, where weekly observations of your child’s development are uploaded, along with pictures of the activity they are completing. Parents are given a key fob to gain access to the nursery and electronically sign in and out. There is a home-from-home feel and genuine care here for all.
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Review from E C (Mother of Child) published on 14 February 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
A fabulous nursery! We always speak highly of Children 1st Toton. Both our girls have a great time here. Everyone is so friendly, and super thorough with feedback and we particularly find this nursery very creative in the tasks they set the children. Overall super happy here!
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Review from Kirstie K (Mother of Child) published on 16 January 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I can’t speak highly enough of this fantastic nursery. They care for the children like they were their own. They do such lovely presents and gifts that the children have made for Christmas, it really adds something special that they have taken time to do that. I don’t think they realise how lovely that
is for the parents. Nothing is too much trouble and I always fell that I am a individual parent as is my child rather than just a number. This is my second child going though Children 1st Toton and I wouldn’t hesitate to to recommend other parents to them (I have a few that are already there after the recommendation). Thank you for all you do for not only the kids but the parents and carers too.
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Review from Zoe S (Mother of Child) published on 9 January 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Children’s 1st Toton are simply amazing! My children absolutely love going. The love and attention that goes into caring and educating the children is exceptional.
The resources that are accessible for the children are fantastic, along with the outdoor space.
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Review from Laura A (Mother of Child) published on 28 December 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The staff are lovely and attentive, they do various activities with the children and it’s nice that the kids have the opportunity for different experiences such as meeting the firemen, understanding the recycling process, baking bread. I loved the apple story for teaching the children the importance
of being kind. The team went above and beyond to deliver a great nativity play and I can see the growth, development and confidence within my child.
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Review from K E (Mother of Child) published on 27 December 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I've had 2 children attending the nursery and they both really enjoyed it. Its staff is very friendly, always listens to us (i.e. in terms of nap times or nap length etc) and the teaching in the older groups is really good too. The baby unit is so lovely and I like how there are covered outdoor spaces
so whatever the weather, the kids can go out.
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Review from N P (Mother of Child) published on 27 December 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The staff have been so supportive of myself and my daughter whilst going through some health issues this year. The manager rang to see how my daughter was the day after she had a medical procedure. Her keyworker has been great, keeping me and the staff up to date on any changes or concerns. I feel the
communication throughout the nursery is fantastic, all staff are fully aware of my daughter's condition. My daughter is very happy and content going to this nursery, would highly recommend it.
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Review from A M (Mother of Child) published on 27 December 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Amazing staff. They care about my child and do everything and above to support us in all aspects. Thank you so much for all your hard work and for being such lovely, caring preschool teachers to our child over the last year.
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Review from Abi H (Mother of Child) published on 27 December 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My youngest child is currently at Children 1st Toton and he has been attending here for a while now. The staff here are nurturing and caring, they have an amazing curriculum in place, offering the children brilliant experiences throughout their setting. Both my eldest and youngest children have absolutely
loved their nursery experience and are both “school-ready” by the time they leave.
They are a wonderful team of staff and I cannot sing their praises enough. I would recommend Children 1st Toton in a heartbeat!
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Review from A C (Mother of Child) published on 27 December 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
A fantastic nursery! Very caring and friendly staff who are knowledgeable about your child and their learning needs. 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 L R (Mother of Child) published on 27 December 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Lovely educational nursery my daughter is 3 and has been here since 1.5 years old she loves being at Children 1st Toton. She has a great bond with all staff and made lovely friends but has also come on leaps and bounds since starting, brilliant nursery, would highly recommend it to anyone!
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Review from Emma P (Mother of Child) published on 27 December 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our child started nursery in January, he settled in quickly and loves coming, the ladies are caring and lovely. They always have new activities planned to keep them entertained and provide detailed feedback each day on what they have been doing.
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Review from Laura C (Mother of Child) published on 27 December 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Lovely, friendly staff who always take time to talk to parents and really get to know the children. My daughter loves going and her confidence and social skills have come on so much. It’s such a relief as a working parent to know your child is cared for so well!
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Review from H K (Mother of Child) published on 27 December 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We are very happy with the nursery, nothing is too much of an ask and my son seems very happy there. The staff are very friendly and my son often comes home showing us all the new things he's learnt!
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Review from Esther B (Mother of Child) published on 27 December 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We are very happy with Children 1st. All the staff are polite and obviously care a lot about the children. I always feel welcome and the facilities are clean and age-appropriate. Office staff are polite and extremely helpful. Activities are well planned and you can clearly see the learning intentions
while still following children’s interests. I feel that my daughter is well cared for and the staff have helped her settle into nursery very well.
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Review from L W (Mother of Child) published on 14 November 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Lovely preschool, the staff plan some wonderful activities for the children such as making post boxes and baking bread and even gave him a lovely welcome booklet. My son seems very happy attending Children 1st Toton.
Reply from David Hancock, Chief Executive at Children 1st Toton Nursery School
Thank you for taking the time to share these lovely comments regarding Children 1st @ Toton. I’m so pleased to hear how well your little one is doing and how much our range of activities are enjoyed.
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Review from M B (Mother of Child) published on 14 November 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My three-and-a-half-year-old son has thrived beautifully under the care of the nursery's dedicated staff. I'm constantly amazed at the new skills he's picking up and it's clear that the team is not only attentive but also highly skilled in fostering individual growth. Their hands-on approach has been
instrumental in helping him navigate challenges and celebrate achievements. I'm genuinely grateful for the nurturing environment they've created. Highly recommended!
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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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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.

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