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two years to find a nursery I felt comfortable with, and, I only wish I had found them sooner!S N(Mother of Child)

We couldn't be happier with the care and education our child receives and would highly recommendRachel K(Mother of Child)

very member of staff is so lovely, professional and fantastic with our DaughterEleanor M(Mother of Child)

two years to find a nursery I felt comfortable with, and, I only wish I had found them sooner!S N(Mother of Child)

We couldn't be happier with the care and education our child receives and would highly recommendRachel K(Mother of Child)

very member of staff is so lovely, professional and fantastic with our DaughterEleanor M(Mother of Child)

Children 1st Plumtree Nursery School is situated in the village of Plumtree, close to the A606 and the A52.
The nursery has been extensively refurbished indoors and outdoors to provide a truly unique learning environment with designated areas for babies, toddlers, early years and children aged up to 12-years-old.
The children benefit from eating healthy food to help fuel the development of their young minds and bodies.
The nursery's friendly, enthusiastic staff are...
Children 1st Plumtree Nursery School is situated in the village of Plumtree, close to the A606 and the A52.
The nursery has been extensively refurbished indoors and outdoors to provide a truly unique learning environment with designated areas for babies, toddlers, early years and children aged up to 12-years-old.
The children benefit from eating healthy food to help fuel the development of their young minds and bodies.
The nursery's friendly, enthusiastic staff are fully trained and very experienced. Child to staff ratios are lower than Ofsted requirements.
Children are encouraged to choose their own activity with a huge variety of options both indoors and outside in the garden.
The nursery offers funded places for eligible 2, 3 and 4-year-olds.
Type of Service
- Day Nursery
Opening Schedule
Open all yearFull days available
YesHalf day sessions offered
YesGroup / Owner
- Storal
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Emma Neale & Danielle Nicholls (Nursery Managers)
Number of Childcare Staff
- 34
Total Places for Children
- 143
Age Range
- from 0 years 2 months
- to 5 years 0 months
Opening Times
- Monday08:00-18:00
- Tuesday08:00-18:00
- Wednesday08:00-18:00
- Thursday08:00-18:00
- Friday08:00-18:00
When Closed
- Bank Holidays
Funding & Fees
We don't have fee or funding details for this nursery. Contact them directly.
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Children 1st Plumtree Nursery School Reviews (155)
Children 1st Plumtree Nursery School has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.908) out of 10, based on 40 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Children 1st Plumtree Nursery School has 155 reviews.
Both of my children attend this nursery, the staff are lovely and always go above and beyond for them! My children love going and have formed some great bonds with new friends and the staff that look after them!
Both of my children attend this nursery, the staff are lovely and always go above and beyond for them! My children love going and have formed some great bonds with new friends and the staff that look after them!
Firstly, I want to start by saying how amazing the safe space is that the children have to play and explore. It’s a very spacious nursery with lots of areas for the children to enjoy their nursery time. I have done pick-up for my niece and nephew a number of times now and each and every time the...
Firstly, I want to start by saying how amazing the safe space is that the children have to play and explore. It’s a very spacious nursery with lots of areas for the children to enjoy their nursery time. I have done pick-up for my niece and nephew a number of times now and each and every time the staff have made me feel welcome, all of which are all friendly and happy. My niece and nephew love attending the nursery and have made some great connections with staff members and other children along the way. Both of the children often mention their allocated staff members at home, so that shows they are having a positive impact. The nursery is extremely secure with the main door requiring assistance to be let in and the interior doors requiring a button to be pressed, a password is also used when collecting a child if you aren’t a parent or carer. The meals the children eat are all nutritional and healthy, but the children particularly enjoy the sweet biscuit treat at home time.
Both my children have come to Children 1st and have been very happy. The building and surroundings are great. My one concern is staff turnover. My child gets used to one member of staff and then they leave. It would be good if there could be some flexibility for the nursery to provide extra hours...
Both my children have come to Children 1st and have been very happy. The building and surroundings are great. My one concern is staff turnover. My child gets used to one member of staff and then they leave. It would be good if there could be some flexibility for the nursery to provide extra hours in an emergency (ie funeral) that we need to attend, no other childcare options.
Children 1st - Plumtree are fantastic! My daughter’s been going since she was 14 months old and will be there till she starts school in September. It is a really spacious nursery, with so many facilities for the children. It’s bright and airy with all glass changing areas. They even have air con...
Children 1st - Plumtree are fantastic! My daughter’s been going since she was 14 months old and will be there till she starts school in September. It is a really spacious nursery, with so many facilities for the children. It’s bright and airy with all glass changing areas. They even have air con which is fab in summer. There are so many different fun tree houses, jungles and ball pits with indoor slides that my daughters enjoy. My daughter has ASD and if it wasn’t for nursery spotting this at 15 months old we would never have got such an early diagnosis. So I am eternally grateful they approached me about it and did it in such a kind and supportive way. The staff are amazing, and the manager is brilliant in helping me work with School and Families and the local authority. The teacher in early years is amazing with the children and my daughter. The efforts he goes to each week in terms of topics, what the children will learn and activities way exceed my expectations, it’s unreal!
All the staff are lovely and great with the children.
We never have any problems at drop-off - all ours have been excited to start the day.
The facilities are stellar, both outdoor and indoor I'm kind...
All the staff are lovely and great with the children.
We never have any problems at drop-off - all ours have been excited to start the day.
The facilities are stellar, both outdoor and indoor I'm kind of jealous of my own kids.
The extra stuff they do too, e.g. graduation, natu=ivity in early years is also a lovely extra.
Also, really love seeing pictures of what they've been up to on social media and the online portal.
My daughter loves her teachers and always talks about two members of staff, in particular.
Her skills with maths and pencil activities have improved more with each activity and at-home tasks made.
My daughter loves her teachers and always talks about two members of staff, in particular.
Her skills with maths and pencil activities have improved more with each activity and at-home tasks made.
Great space. Lots of room for the kids to explore. Friendly, helpful staff.
Great space. Lots of room for the kids to explore. Friendly, helpful staff.
Staff are always friendly, helpful and my child is very happy going to nursery here. One of the teachers is fantastic and it's great to have more male staff in the nursery care sector!
Staff are always friendly, helpful and my child is very happy going to nursery here. One of the teachers is fantastic and it's great to have more male staff in the nursery care sector!
Our daughter has always loved her time in early years and talks so highly of her teachers! We love it here.
Our daughter has always loved her time in early years and talks so highly of her teachers! We love it here.
An incredible nursery for our two boys, so supportive from day one and they both really enjoy coming to nursery. The staff are so caring and passionate with stimulating and fun learning environments. A gorgeous location and so cute to have guinea pigs in the garden.
An incredible nursery for our two boys, so supportive from day one and they both really enjoy coming to nursery. The staff are so caring and passionate with stimulating and fun learning environments. A gorgeous location and so cute to have guinea pigs in the garden.
I can’t express how happy I am to take him to nursery as I know he loves being there and has learnt so much from them.
The nursery offers such a wide choice of activities for the children to play and learn from. The...
I can’t express how happy I am to take him to nursery as I know he loves being there and has learnt so much from them.
The nursery offers such a wide choice of activities for the children to play and learn from. The staff are brilliant with the children and now he is getting ready for school this year, they are guiding him and the others towards being ready and not just throwing them in the deep end.
The staff are fantastic at communicating with us and I can’t praise them enough!
I cannot recommend Children 1st Plumtree enough. My daughter has been attending since January 2023 and absolutely loves the staff. I feel her development has come on leaps and bounds and that's all thanks to the hard-working staff. They are extremely attentive and supportive and I love the...
I cannot recommend Children 1st Plumtree enough. My daughter has been attending since January 2023 and absolutely loves the staff. I feel her development has come on leaps and bounds and that's all thanks to the hard-working staff. They are extremely attentive and supportive and I love the relationship my daughter has formed with her key workers. Thank you Children 1st @ Plumtree for providing such fantastic care.
Absolutely fantastic nursery! All the staff members at Children 1st Plumtree are brilliant. Extremely attentive, friendly and always helpful. My little boy has been attending nursery for the last 8 months and the development I have seen in him both from a skills and confidence perspective is...
I would highly recommend this nursery and look forward to the rest of my little ones' journey there. Thank you Children 1st - Plumtree.
Our daughter is thriving there and I think there are...
Our daughter is thriving there and I think there are a couple of factors. Firstly, the scale of the nursery. It is so well equipped, with indoor and outdoor spaces for the children, they couldn't hope to get bored. Secondly, the staff - everyone is friendly, there is evidence of genuine care being given and there are clearly personal relationships being built between carers and children. Thirdly, the Children 1st group - the infrastructure that is provided by the wider Children 1st group, including maintenance, quality of food and technological support, all feed into the quality of the experience. It also means communication is clear and timely.
All my early concerns are forgotten - what a great place. Thank you to the whole team!
My daughter has been at Plumtree since she was one. I have always been very happy with the care and services they provide. Everyone is always friendly when you drop off/pick up and gives you a full rundown of the day. The facilities are brilliant. For me, there is the perfect balance of playing and...
The most important thing is my daughter is happy here she’s formed great relationships with her friends and staff. She enjoys her nursery days and we will both be sad when she leaves to go to school.
If I had to say anything slightly on the negative side it would be that on occasion there is a high staff turn over but saying that lots of them have been there for years!
Thank you Children 1st at Plumtree!
Well, what can I say about Plumtree Children’s 1st? The staff who work at this facility put their absolute everything into the children in their care. Every time I walk through those doors as a parent, I’m greeted happily, with welcoming smiles from both ladies! The room leaders in each room make...
The nursery is clean, spacious and full of love. We’re very grateful for the team at Plumtree.
A fantastic nursery where my child is happy and learns new skills. We love the outside area especially and the staff are so welcoming and know each child’s needs and cater to them. We would recommend this nursery.
A fantastic nursery where my child is happy and learns new skills. We love the outside area especially and the staff are so welcoming and know each child’s needs and cater to them. We would recommend this nursery.
Children’s 1st Plumtree is a haven of creativity and care for little ones. From the moment you step inside, the cheerful atmosphere embraces you, fostering a sense of warmth and security. The dedicated staff members are not just caregivers but nurturing guides, fostering curiosity and growth in...
Children’s 1st Plumtree is a haven of creativity and care for little ones. From the moment you step inside, the cheerful atmosphere embraces you, fostering a sense of warmth and security. The dedicated staff members are not just caregivers but nurturing guides, fostering curiosity and growth in every child. With its stimulating activities, engaging curriculum, and emphasis on individualised attention, Children's 1st Plumtree truly sets the standard for early childhood education. Parents can rest assured knowing their little ones are not just in good hands, but in the best possible environment to thrive and flourish.
We can't thank the team enough at Plumtree. Our daughter has been attending for 6 months now and absolutely loves it. We never have to worry about her when she's there. The transition was super easy for her to settle in and the team has always been on hand when we've had worries about her when...
Thank you so much.
We think Children 1st in Plumtree is brilliant. My daughter finished there in September after almost 4 years and has gone to school and my son has been there about 14 months now. For any parents of little ones with dietary needs, I would highly recommend Plumtree. They were always very good with my...
We think Children 1st in Plumtree is brilliant. My daughter finished there in September after almost 4 years and has gone to school and my son has been there about 14 months now. For any parents of little ones with dietary needs, I would highly recommend Plumtree. They were always very good with my daughter's dietary needs. They were also so good when my little boy started and made sure they had a full assessment of all of his individual needs too. Despite being such a busy nursery, they manage to make you and your child feel special. I am watching my son blossom, as my daughter did. The staff are wonderful; they are so attentive and constantly go above and beyond. The communication has always been great and I've never had any worries that our children are safe.
Child Vacancies
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News (1) & Events (1)
- 18 Aug 2026
Children 1st Plumtree Nursery School is delighted to have achieved the Eco-Schools Green Flag with Merit Award. The award recognises the nursery's outstanding work in helping children engage with environmental...
- 03 Oct 2026Organiser: Children 1st Plumtree Nursery School
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Meet the Team (1)

Hello, my name is Emma Neale and I am Nursery Manager at Children 1st @ Plumtree.
I began working for Children 1st in April 2011 and since joining...
Hello, my name is Emma Neale and I am Nursery Manager at Children 1st @ Plumtree.
I began working for Children 1st in April 2011 and since joining I have had the opportunity to grow and develop myself starting my career as a Nursery Nurse, then becoming a Senior Nursery Nurse and a ‘training and development worker’ progressing to Assistant Nursery Manager, and now Nursery Manager.
My favourite part of the job is seeing how the children learn and grow. I love being part of their nursery lives making sure they get the best start.
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