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)

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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 Charlotte (Mother of Child) published on 27 February 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My one-year-old has been coming here for five months and I feel very happy with how she is looked after. It's made going back to work full time after maternity leave so much easier knowing how happy my daughter is.
Here are a couple of things that make it so fab in addition to their general brilliant
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They show love and care for the children and give you little updates at the end of the about the lovely things they've done.
They upload photos onto a parent app (linked to how she's met her next step in whatever skill they're focusing on with her)
The food is nutritious and all sounds delicious, three meals a day plus desserts and snacks. Huge help and reassurance.
You get to know the staff really well and they listen to what you say and follow routines you request.
They're brilliant if the little ones aren't feeling great or are sad, lots of cuddles given and time spent with them.
Honestly am so happy with Children 1st Toton and would recommend it (as it was to me!)
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Review from C P (Mother of Child) published on 27 February 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My little boy has been coming to Children 1st @ Toton for the last 12-months. He thoroughly enjoys his time here, and we have been incredibly impressed with the professionalism of the staff and the care, support and opportunities he has received.
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Review from Magda M (Mother of Child) published on 11 February 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Lovely nursery with excellent care. Kids are well cared for and get lots of creative activities inside and in the garden. They have very good outside space with bikes, slides, etc. My son has been there since 11-months-old and he is getting prepared for school really well. He has food allergies but
there are always alternatives for him, the nursery manager finds new products just for my son. My son is very happy there.
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Review from Kirsty H (Mother of Child) published on 10 February 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has been attending Children 1st at Toton since she was nine months old, she is now two-and-a-half and has really thrived at the nursery. She is excited to attend in the mornings and talks to me with enthusiasm about her day and the staff at the nursery. I find management and reception to
be helpful and fast at answering any queries, nothing is too much hassle. I would highly recommend this nursery.
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Review from Louise N (Mother of Child) published on 10 February 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The staff here are amazing and genuinely care for the children. My son has progressed so well since starting nursery and he loves being there. We're always greeted so warmly and receive thorough feedback about how his day has been. We love all the creative things they do and always look forward to receiving
gifts at Christmas, Mother's Day etc. My older son got so much from it and still maintains friendships with the other children and staff since starting school. I'd have no hesitation in recommending the nursery to anyone.
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Review from Julie Z (Mother of Child) published on 6 February 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Staff in Toton Children 1st are professional and reliable and I'm impressed that every member of staff I meet when I drop off/pick up my child gives me/my child the same interest/attention. Although my child is allocated to a key worker, still I find other workers just as interested and knowledgeable
of my child. We often receive the art work/activity work of my child.
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Review from Laura T (Mother of Child) published on 6 February 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter started here in January and has settled in lovely. The staff are all very friendly and very helpful and I definitely recommend this nursery.
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Review from Kirsty D (Mother of Child) published on 6 February 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My second eldest child currently goes to this nursery and has done since she was 6 months old. The staff are amazing and are always willing to help and accommodate you. Communication and updates about my child are very prompt. My daughter loves going, is always occupied and loves playing and learning.
She is currently at pre-school and has come on brilliantly in her learning and preparation for school. My eldest child went to this nursery and my youngest child will be going too. A* Service.
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Review from Ema G (Mother of Child) published on 6 February 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We absolutely love Children 1st at Toton. Our daughter is so happy there and has learnt and progressed so much since starting. The nursery have always kept us well informed and the staff are always very friendly and helpful. We truly trust the nursery to give our daughter the best care and attention
and this shows by how happy she is. Children 1st is definitely a 5-star nursery and we would recommend it to everyone.
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Review from B N (Mother of Child) published on 17 January 2020 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We are so pleased to have had both of our children in the care of Children 1st Toton since they were a year old. From the baby unit through to after school, we can see the love and attention given by the wonderfully dedicated staff from the way that our children always look forward to going there. Thank
you so much.
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Review from K D (Mother of Child) published on 15 August 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has thrived and grown enormously at Children 1st @ Toton. Academically her ability amazes me but more importantly, it is how the nursery has helped her develop socially and emotionally. They have given her love and kindness, support and encouragement. The learning activities have been fun,
inspiring and ongoing. Thank you.
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Review from Ella M (Mother of Child) published on 15 August 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Absolutely love the staff here. They do so much with the children. Really take the time to play with all of them and make them all feel involved. The nursery is bright and clean all the time. I couldn't ask for a nicer environment for my children to learn and grow. Love it when they have dress-up days,
makes my morning when I come in and see the staff and children all dressed up. Can't thank everyone for their time and dedication. Thank you.
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Review from Jenny D (Mother of Child) published on 15 August 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I have been so impressed by the caring, friendly and loving environment this nursery has provided. They got to know my little boy in the short time he was with them, they worked alongside his bubbly personality and sometimes lively, they didn't suppress just encouraged in a gentle way to be calm when
needed. He has shown so much progress in his development - reading, colouring. They picked up on his likes and dislikes and adapted activities so he got the most from them. I cannot praise the staff, all of them, enough. Thoroughly enjoyed it here.
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Review from Alana C (Mother of Child) published on 15 August 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has attended this nursery from nine months old, until leaving for school. Throughout this time I have always found the staff to be fantastic, they are always so friendly and it is clear to see they form such strong bonds with the children. The activities and experiences my child has participated
in during her time at this nursery, has been amazing. They make learning so much fun and my daughter always has so much to tell me about what she has been doing each day. Can't recommend this nursery enough.
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Review from K F (Mother of Child) published on 15 August 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Going back to work was such an emotional time made easier by the wonderful staff who always take the time and effort to make sure my son has settled and is happy. Always something new for them to experience and learning through play is always the best way. The Christmas Nativity and graduation events
were amazing and have given my son so much confidence. I would happily recommend this nursery to anyone. I especially love getting photos of what they have been doing.
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Review from Iye A (Mother of Child) published on 15 August 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Nursery has a very warm and welcoming attitude towards everyone. My daughter has grown so much especially in her confidence. Right from when she started, she was given so much support to settle in and the daily feedback we received is so helpful. I'm happy I brought my daughter here as I feel confident
that my daughter is in a safe place. All the staff are amazing and can't seem to do enough for us.
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Review from Jane S (Mother of Child) published on 15 August 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our childs development has on in leaps and bounds. His ability to learn and focus has greatly improved. He has been shown lots of independence and treated with kindness and respect.
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Review from J F (Mother of Child) published on 15 August 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Sending your child to this nursery will be one of the best decisions you will make.
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Review from R N (Mother of Child) published on 15 August 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has a great time at Children 1st. She has developed so much during her time here. The teachers and key workers are all great. So much effort goes into week themes and activities. She has really developed and I feel they have really helped towards her being prepared for starting school. The
early year's teacher is amazing.
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Review from Rebekah M (Mother of Child) published on 15 August 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
All the staff at Toton have been amazing. This was my sons first experience of nursery and he was very quiet, shy and unsure. He has now gained so much confidence ready for school and it's all thanks to the input and care put in by all the staff.
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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.

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