We can't speak highly enough of Children 1st, every member of the team goes above and beyondAbi K(Mother of Child)
Everyone I've spoken to has commented on how warm and welcoming the atmosphere feels.Ella L(Mother of Child)
Absolutely amazing Nursery, I would highly recommend!!D R(Mother of Child)
We can't speak highly enough of Children 1st, every member of the team goes above and beyondAbi K(Mother of Child)
Everyone I've spoken to has commented on how warm and welcoming the atmosphere feels.Ella L(Mother of Child)
Absolutely amazing Nursery, I would highly recommend!!D R(Mother of Child)
Children 1st Newark Centre Nursery School is housed in a spacious and well resourced Georgian building in Newark-on-Trent.
The nursery provides the perfect opportunity for children to learn in small groups in a variety of indoor and outdoor learning environments, including a large garden.
Highly trained early years teachers care for children from birth to five years all year round, including student families and all other local families.
Staff ensure the children leave the nursery as confident individuals with a real enthusiasm for their next stage of development.
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Children 1st Newark Centre Nursery School has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.847) out of 10, based on 15 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Children 1st Newark Centre Nursery School has 97 reviews.
The staff have gone out of their way to reassure us and her during her settling in period. They are so helpful, nothing is too much trouble, we are extremely happy with the care she has been given during her time at nursery and she is very happy there.
The staff have gone out of their way to reassure us and her during her settling in period. They are so helpful, nothing is too much trouble, we are extremely happy with the care she has been given during her time at nursery and she is very happy there.
Our daughter has attended Children 1st since June 2020 and thoroughly enjoys her time. Given the recent difficulties due to the pandemic, the staff have been excellent with communicating any changes and have been fantastic. We feel completely at ease dropping our daughter off knowing how much fun...
Our daughter has attended Children 1st since June 2020 and thoroughly enjoys her time. Given the recent difficulties due to the pandemic, the staff have been excellent with communicating any changes and have been fantastic. We feel completely at ease dropping our daughter off knowing how much fun she will have but also how much learning is undertaking which we have seen by how much she has developed over the past few months.
My little girl started the nursery September this year, we’ve had nothing but great things to say. My daughter wasn’t a fan of nursery before, since starting here she’s come on leaps. She asks most mornings is today nursery mummy? They have a great online system that keeps me up to date with her...
My little girl started the nursery September this year, we’ve had nothing but great things to say. My daughter wasn’t a fan of nursery before, since starting here she’s come on leaps. She asks most mornings is today nursery mummy? They have a great online system that keeps me up to date with her daily activities. Along with the diary they fill in on every visit. Keeping me informed on her day, her meals and even toilet trips. The staff are so friendly and approachable, nothing but good things for us!
My little boy has been going to this nursery since September 2019 and loves it here! The staff are lovely and did such an amazing job settling him in last year, his development and speech have improved so much over the past few months. Lovely staff and lovely nursery would highly recommend.
My little boy has been going to this nursery since September 2019 and loves it here! The staff are lovely and did such an amazing job settling him in last year, his development and speech have improved so much over the past few months. Lovely staff and lovely nursery would highly recommend.
My son has been coming to this nursery since he was 11 months old, and I’m very glad it’s the choice we made. The staff talked through any worries and concerns I had before he started, and were very accommodating of a break we had to take until September 2020, offering a settling in session before...
He is now 27 months and loves going to nursery, always asking me if it’s a nursery day. He especially loves playing outside in the mud kitchen or splashing in puddles with his friends. The staff are all lovely, and most importantly my son is happy in their care.
A superb nursery with wonderful staff! Our daughter has been going for a year now and her development has been a joy to see. Great activities set each day that engage her, with dedicated support and encouragement from the friendly staff. We are delighted we chose Children 1st Nursery and won't be...
A superb nursery with wonderful staff! Our daughter has been going for a year now and her development has been a joy to see. Great activities set each day that engage her, with dedicated support and encouragement from the friendly staff. We are delighted we chose Children 1st Nursery and won't be hesitating in sending our youngest daughter there shortly!
My little boy has been absolutely loving coming to nursery! He is always happy to go in and is always smiling when I pick him up! He is currently 2 years old and I have noticed how he has progressed even more with his speech since going. I am very happy with the care he is receiving.
My little boy has been absolutely loving coming to nursery! He is always happy to go in and is always smiling when I pick him up! He is currently 2 years old and I have noticed how he has progressed even more with his speech since going. I am very happy with the care he is receiving.
We have been sending our son to Children 1st @ Newark Town since he was 6 months old and at no point over the last 3 years have we ever questioned our decision. The staff and facilities are outstanding offering a secure, caring and fun environment which gives us peace of mind that he's in safe...
We have been sending our son to Children 1st @ Newark Town since he was 6 months old and at no point over the last 3 years have we ever questioned our decision. The staff and facilities are outstanding offering a secure, caring and fun environment which gives us peace of mind that he's in safe hands while we're at work.
A happy child = happy parents and Children 1st @ Newark Town never fails to deliver!
Awesome nursery! Our little girl loves it here. The staff are brilliant, the place is clean friendly, and well run. Our daughter has grown leaps and bounds coming here. Absolutely loves it.
Awesome nursery! Our little girl loves it here. The staff are brilliant, the place is clean friendly, and well run. Our daughter has grown leaps and bounds coming here. Absolutely loves it.
I'm very happy with this nursery. My child is very excited and happy every time we go in there.
I'm very happy with this nursery. My child is very excited and happy every time we go in there.
Thank you all!
Thank you all!
On a whole, the experience of Children 1st is 10 out of 10. My son has received such kindness and support from all the staff at the nursery. The fact that the children spend time outside is fantastic and is a big positive in my view. It's hard to comment on activities as since returning from...
On a whole, the experience of Children 1st is 10 out of 10. My son has received such kindness and support from all the staff at the nursery. The fact that the children spend time outside is fantastic and is a big positive in my view. It's hard to comment on activities as since returning from lockdown, the diary is not filled in. It would be better to have the app or similar to continue learning at home.
The food offered is varied, well planned, and they catered amazingly for...
Would highly recommend!
Facilities are great, just...
Facilities are great, just recently had rooms and equipment revamped too so now would be the best time to look round.
Plenty of activities for them to do, the outside space is perfect for children exploring and the nursery is always...
They’ve come on leaps and bounds. If you are thinking about taking your children to a nursery in Newark then this is the one to take them to. I feel comfortable leaving my children is safe and capable hands.
Lovely outdoor space.
Lovely outdoor space.
Some of the staff were caring, vigilant and interested in a child's individual needs. Some staff, I feel, lacked vigilance and were unable to determine an individual child's needs. My child was cared for by different nursery staff which doesn't provide children with the continuity of care they need...
Some of the staff were caring, vigilant and interested in a child's individual needs. Some staff, I feel, lacked vigilance and were unable to determine an individual child's needs. My child was cared for by different nursery staff which doesn't provide children with the continuity of care they need to be understood and cared for as an individual. Nursery rules differ depending on who you speak with and when communicating concerns with some staff/management, it seems, most of the time, these concerns had not been communicated or had been forgotten about. (I found myself repeating some concerns over and over which was enforced by the difference in rules depending on who you speak with). Biting incidents are of concern to me as a mum and I find the way in which the incidents have been managed could be better. Overall, I found the nursery chaotic.
We are sorry to hear that you remain unsatisfied with the care you feel you had at Children 1st. We absolutely try our hardest to ensure that not only do children receive the very best care that we can offer in the setting but that we also work closely with...
Dear Amy, thank you for your feedback.We are sorry to hear that you remain unsatisfied with the care you feel you had at Children 1st. We absolutely try our hardest to ensure that not only do children receive the very best care that we can offer in the setting but that we also work closely with parents to resolve any differences. We have many communication strands in place to support this, and as we discussed with you on many occasions, we take the safety and security of children as our utmost priority, alongside the many strategies in place to support the normal development of children in terms of biting incidents. Whilst we are sorry to hear you remain unhappy, I feel satisfied that we were able to discuss any issues you raised prior to you leaving the nursery.
The children are learning lots of things and the staff are very likeable and caring. My daughter is feeling good with her teacher.
The children are learning lots of things and the staff are very likeable and caring. My daughter is feeling good with her teacher.
All the staff seem really friendly and polite. The activities are varied and interesting. It’s lovely that there is an outside play area for the children to enjoy outdoor play.
All the staff seem really friendly and polite. The activities are varied and interesting. It’s lovely that there is an outside play area for the children to enjoy outdoor play.
I went to an open day to have a look around and I was impressed from the second I walked in. I was initially pleased because they were drop-in...
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Hello, my name is Katie Firth and I joined Children 1st in May 2023. I have been the Manager of Newark Town for the past two years and have also...
Hello, my name is Katie Firth and I joined Children 1st in May 2023. I have been the Manager of Newark Town for the past two years and have also supported as Acting Manager at Newark Nursery while the Manager was on maternity leave. In 2024, I was proud to be named Nursery Manager of the Year and have completed my Level 3 SEN training.
I absolutely love my team; they are fun, passionate, and feel like a little family. I also adore working with the children — it’s such a wonderful feeling watching them grow, develop, and being part of some of the biggest milestones in their early years.
I am especially passionate about creating inclusive environments. I’ve been extremely lucky to support multiple children with additional needs and find it truly inspiring to see how every child learns, grows, and thrives in their own unique way.
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