Children 1st Newark Centre Nursery School

Martin Forster House, Appletongate, Newark-on-Trent NG24 1JY
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9.9 97 Reviews
  • Children 1st Newark Centre Nursery School, Newark-on-Trent
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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Type of Service

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

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Katie Firth (Nursery Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 16

Total Places for Children

  • 68

Age Range

  • from 0 years 2 months
  • to 5 years 0 months

Opening Times

  • Monday 08:00-18:00
    Tuesday 08:00-18:00
    Wednesday 08:00-18:00
    Thursday 08:00-18:00
    Friday 08:00-18:00

When Closed

  • Bank Holidays & Christmas

Children 1st Newark Centre Nursery School Reviews (97)

9.9

Children 1st Newark Centre Nursery School has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.874) out of 10, based on 16 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Children 1st Newark Centre Nursery School has 97 reviews.

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Review from S C (Mother of Child) published on 14 December 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
My child has been at this nursery for the last 18 months in three different groups. The overall management (office manager) has been excellent throughout the entire time. My child has been well cared for and the manager has been extremely flexible and supportive during difficult times (for us).
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child's key workers have all adhered to high standards and they embrace my child's lovely personality. Some less experienced carers have faltered in their attention to my child. However, overall I have been very happy with the care given to my child to further her development. Thank you!
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Review from Lucy C (Mother of Child) published on 5 December 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Great nursery setting which I recommend to all new parents I know. I trust the staff and my daughter is comfortable with all staff. She is always happy at the end of the day when I pick her up and always seems more developed after a day at Children 1st so much so I am upping her days!
Keep up the good
work!
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Review from R Z (Mother of Child) published on 20 November 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Outstanding nursery and staff. Thankful and so very grateful to have found this place. I can go off in peace and reassured that my daughter is well looked after and safe whilst I am at work. Keep up the good work 10/10!! Clean, bright and beautiful surroundings. Many thanks for a great service provided!
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Review from Louise Y (Mother of Child) published on 14 November 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Overall a brilliant nursery. We looked around other nurseries but nothing compared to Newark Loren’s Children 1st. We tried a different nursery before looking elsewhere which was a bad experience. The staff here are amazing and really has helped with my child’s confidence. She now speaks fluently and
is very easy to understand. Didn’t take long to settle in and loves saying goodbye to me whilst she stays and plays. We love to EyLog as we can see how happy she is and how her development is coming along as a family. The staff are very easy to talk to about everything and anything. No issues at all and it was the exact same back in 2013 when my oldest was there.
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Review from S J (Mother of Child) published on 31 October 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
After not having a great experience at a previous nursery and looking around Newark Town and meeting the staff, I became so emotional as I wish my son had started here back in January rather than May time.
I love Newark Town and so does my little boy. It's hard to get him to leave at the end of the
day. The staff are amazing and the food, activities everything!
So happy to be at Newark Town.
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Review from Hollie B (Mother of Child) published on 28 March 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
My son is really happy at this facility, he loves being there, he is really attached to the staff. He talks about his friends and the staff at the nursery all the time. He has come such a long way since he first started, they have helped him reach important milestones and work towards planned goals.
I'm always happy and comfortable knowing that I've left him in safe hands. Would highly recommend.
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Review from Tomas K (Father of Child) published on 27 March 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Overall happy with the nursery.
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Review from L T (Mother of Child) published on 27 March 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I've found this nursery has done my son a world of good. He's much more confident in himself. I like the way the nursery runs and deals with any situation that may occur. Would recommend to anyone.
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Review from Jessica M (Mother of Child) published on 27 March 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
It's an excellent nursery. My son has developed so much in so many ways since starting. All staff are lovely and my son really enjoys attending.
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Review from Nicole M (Mother of Child) published on 4 March 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My child loved going to Newark Town nursery! He has learnt so much while being there, and the environment and atmosphere was good. All staff were friendly and so welcoming and I knew my child was in good hands. I always got a good feedback at the end of the day and he always brought some kind of art
work home which I loved. The meals were great what was cooked at the setting and a good verity of snacks to take home. I would definitely recommend this nursery to anyone, and often do brilliant setting and an amazing team.
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Review from Alison N (Mother of Child) published on 28 February 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our daughter has been attending nursery now for about one year. She has loved coming and really settled in well thanks to all the staff. She has grown in confidence and become a very sociable and independent little girl who always loves going to nursery. As there is always so much for her to do and
see, she will only grow and develop further.
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Review from Shaunelle (Mother of Child) published on 27 February 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son attended this nursery for 4 1/2 months and during this time I feel that he was provided with quality care by his key worker and other members of staff. I had a good relationship with the staff and was kept well informed of his progress each day. Children 1st have taught him so many things that
I thought was impossible to learn or do at his age and for these reasons, I am truly grateful. We miss all of you and wish we were still a part of this nursery.
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Review from Jeane B (Mother of Child) published on 26 February 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The nursery was very welcoming. Everyone was cheerful and polite. All areas were clean and tidy and lovely activities throughout my daughter's session. Lovely rooms and interesting displays. All staff very well presented. Menu and snacking area clear for all to see. My daughter always enjoyed her time.
Fresh food daily and a very good follower of cultural events within mealtimes and snacks eg Chinese New Year and Thanksgiving etc etc.
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Review from Natalie S (Godmother of Child) published on 26 February 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
When picking up from Children 1st @ Newark Town, all the staff were welcoming and the environment and atmosphere was amazing. My godchild did not want to come home. The activities were really good and always bringing artwork home to show. I would highly recommend to others. Brilliant nursery.
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Review from Helen W (Grandmother of Child) published on 22 February 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My grandson loves his days at nursery. He is Always learning new and exciting skills.
The meals are very nutritional and of a good varied menu.
All the staff are very helpful, and very dedicated. Everyone is supported by an excellent management team.


I would be very confident in recommending

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Review from Josh (Father of Child) published on 22 February 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Staff are all so so friendly and go out of their way to help.
My child has settled into this nursery really well and the nursery are always doing new and fun activities!
Meals and the management are also great! Oustanding nursery.
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Review from Tom S (Father of Child) published on 22 January 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I and my partner were very sceptical with putting our daughter into nursery after viewing a couple and we weren't impressed. We came to Children 1st @ Newark Town and we were so impressed with how professional and welcoming the staff are here. From the moment we came here, (I never leave reviews for
anybody) I must give credit where credit is due. I would recommend this nursery to anyone that asks, our daughter has learnt so much since being here and gained a lot of confidence. A big thank you to all the staff that work here.
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Review from Sheryl M (Mother of Child) published on 19 January 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Recommended by a friend. I moved my daughter from the village nursery - She loves it! If it wasn’t for the need for local links to prepare for school I’d move her completely.
The food is good and I’m impressed by her progress.
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Review from Emma (Mother of Child) published on 19 January 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Such an amazing nursery! My daughter totally loves it there! Very friendly, happy, great food choices, and a good mix of both education and fun! I always recommend Children 1st nurseries if asked and I'll be very sad when we need to stop going. Such amazing staff and it's great having peace of mind
that your children are well looked after when having to go to work.
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Review from Kate (Mother of Child) published on 19 January 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Children 1st at Newark Town has always provided great care and a wonderful environment. My child really enjoys his time at nursery and has made great friends with other children and staff. Learning and development for older children are great and we love that the children are given lots of different
opportunities and activities and lots of chances to play in the fantastic outside space.
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Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.874)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.874) out of 10 for Children 1st Newark Centre 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 16 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.9 out of 5 from 16 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 4.974 for Children 1st Newark Centre Nursery School is calculated as follows: ( (187 Excellents x 5) + (5 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 192 Ratings = 4.974
  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 4.9 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Children 1st Newark Centre Nursery School is based on 16 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 20 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews, 0.05 Points for the next five Positive Reviews, and finally 0.025 Points for the next ten Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.050, 7th = 0.050, 8th = 0.050, 9th = 0.050, 10th = 0.050, 11th = 0.025, 12th = 0.025, 13th = 0.025, 14th = 0.025, 15th = 0.025, 16th = 0.025, 17th = 0.025, 18th = 0.025, 19th = 0.025, 20th = 0.025) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 = 3.9
    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 68 number of registered child places is 13.6, which has been reached with 16 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 Firth

Job Title: Nursery Manager Joined: 2023

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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