Children 1st Plumtree Nursery School

Station Road, Plumtree, Nottingham NG12 5NA
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9.9 137 Reviews
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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.
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Type of Service

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

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Michelle Carlin and Emma Neale (Nursery Managers)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 34

Total Places for Children

  • 143

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

Children 1st Plumtree Nursery School Reviews (137)

9.9

Children 1st Plumtree Nursery School has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.918) out of 10, based on 54 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Children 1st Plumtree Nursery School has 137 reviews.

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Review from John F (Father of Child) published on 11 February 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
This nursery has simply been the best start in life for both our boys. Children 1st have been absolutely amazing throughout our little one's journeys, and I can't recommend them highly enough. Thank you!
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Review from Ashleigh K (Mother of Child) published on 11 February 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has been going to Children 1st @ Plumtree Day Nursery since 2018 as he loves it!
The staff are so friendly, welcoming and helpful. The overall experience has been brilliant, with extra activities included each term.
He’s had such a wonderful experience there and I know he’s going to miss it
when he starts school in September.
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Review from H P (Mother of Child) published on 11 February 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our son has been at this nursery since he was 1 and he is now 4 and in his last year there. The nursery staff have always been great and kept us regularly updated about how he is getting on. He loves his current early years teacher and all the staff in the room, and they have really helped him come
out of his shell. He comes home full of stories of the day. The staff have managed the pandemic well with lots of communication throughout. I would highly recommend Children 1st @ Plumtree Day Nursery to anyone.
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Review from Rachel K (Mother of Child) published on 11 February 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The team at Children 1st @ Plumtree Day Nursery are brilliant. My child has developed so much as a result of this nursery. He adores the team and always talks about them at home. The learning environment is clean, spacious and bright.
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Review from Nicolle S (Mother of Child) published on 11 February 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I can’t thank Children 1st @ Plumtree Day Nursery enough for how they helped with settling my child into their nursery. They have also gone above and beyond to cater to his needs, provide the best learning experience for him and make his mornings there as enjoyable as they can be. I know that this is
100% the case from his excitement of going to nursery and sometimes not wanting to come home either! Staff are all lovely and make you feel welcomed and valued as a parent.
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Review from K F (Mother of Child) published on 11 February 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I absolutely love this nursery!
My daughter has been at this nursery since being 1. She’s been there for a year now! She loves nursery which is the biggest thing for me, she’s settled well and will go to any of the staff members, they are all lovely.
The different rooms for the children are great
and they do lots of fun learning activities for them.
Cant recommended the nursery enough! Thanks all for looking after my daughter so well.
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Review from Laura R (Mother of Child) published on 11 February 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has attended Children 1st Day Nursery since autumn and loves it. The staff are kind, caring and devoted to their jobs and my son loves his nursery sessions. His days are full of fun, excitement and exploration. We couldn't wish for a better early years experience for him.
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Review from Emma M (Mother of Child) published on 24 September 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
This is the best nursery that we have ever had our children in by such a long way. We have moved around over the last few years and as such have used three different nurseries before, all of which were good and we were happy with, but Children 1st @ Plumtree Day Nursery is just in another league. Communication
with parents is excellent, the facilities and environment for the children to play and learn in are fantastic and every single member of staff seems to genuinely care about each child. Management are responsive, understanding and knowledgeable.
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Review from Zubia B (Mother of Child) published on 9 November 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My little boy started here over a month ago when he was 10 months old. He has adapted so well and absolutely loves his teachers and is smiling whenever I drop him off and pick him up. Communication between nursery and parents is great.
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Review from David (Father of Child) published on 2 November 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We couldn’t be happier that our daughters (3.5 years old and 1 year old) go to Children 1st @ Plumtree. Our oldest daughter has been going since she was 1 and our second daughter has just started. Our daughters are exposed to an excellent, safe, learning environment and also have a lot of fun whilst
there. Their carers are exceptional: they are friendly and we can see that they genuinely care for our daughters.
The Nursery’s handling of Covid-19 and the way it communicated with parents is also remarkable.
We would definitely recommend Children 1st @ Plumtree (and have done so to many of our friends with children).
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Review from Michael M (Father of Child) published on 28 October 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We have two children of different ages in this nursery and I can say that it is an excellently run place that looks after the children brilliantly whilst giving them plenty of entertainment and stimulation. They both come back thrilled at the end of the day. Staff are helpful, empathetic and friendly
and everything runs smoothly and safely. Would strongly recommend.
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Review from Amy S (Mother of Child) published on 21 October 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I have had two children in attendance to Children 1st @ Plumtree over the last four years and I would not consider sending them anywhere else. The facilities for each room are unbeatable locally, and the dedication of the staff is second to none. The processes they have in place, the communication,
the food and the care are exemplary and I truly believe have contributed massively to giving my children the best start in life, and prepared my eldest for school.
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Review from Ian D (Father of Child) published on 21 October 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Extremely friendly and professional team. The facilities are excellent, including their own kitchen for home-cooked meals. Special mention to some members of staff, the job they've done looking after our son who loves it there.
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Review from Emily B (Mother of Child) published on 21 October 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Children 1st @ Plumtree is absolutely fantastic. My eldest has moved up through three different rooms now and every single lady in all of the rooms have been/are so attentive, welcoming, treat them like their own and are completely honest. My youngest has now started in the baby room and the ladies
are so incredibly amazing. They have made such a difficult transition that has been made even harder because of lockdown, much easier. Both my boys love nursery and we are so happy with them being there. The facilities are outstanding and the care and trust are just second to none. Can’t recommend Children 1st @ Plumtree enough. All the staff are always so friendly and caring, you can go to them about anything.
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Review from Esther S (Mother of Child) published on 5 August 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Children's 1st @ Plumtree is a wonderful environment for children, with warm, welcoming and knowledgable staff. The nursery manager has always excelled at creating a great team of staff, and every child is made to feel special. The nursery staff visibly enjoy their time with the children, and I really
love how kind and affectionate they are to the babies. It is a larger nursery, but I think that is an asset, and my children have always had plenty of friends to play with.
The rooms have all been specifically refurbished, each with designed play areas, space to climb and zones for messy play. The early years/preschool room is amazing with a 'jungle' and 'treehouse'. All food is cooked on-site, and there is a healthy four-week rolling schedule. I have and will continue to recommend this nursery to friends.
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Review from Steph M (Mother of Child) published on 5 August 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter joined Children 1st @ Plumtree when she was 9-months-old and has loved every day since! The staff are so friendly and caring and always willing to help out. Really helpful on the phone, providing updates and making sure I don't miss out on the little moments. Would highly recommend it, their
approach to the pandemic situation has been above and beyond, really supportive.
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Review from Hannah (Mother of Child) published on 7 April 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has been at Children 1st @ Plumtree since she was 10 months old; she has just turned 2 and loves going more than ever! Like all parents, I was nervous about returning to work and leaving my baby with strangers but from her first settling in visit, I knew we'd made the right choice of nursery.
It really feels like home. All the staff are fantastic, I can tell that she is cared for and loved just as much as she would be at home. There is a whole range of activities for all the babies and children to do, and they get to spend a lot of time outside. My daughter comes home tired and messy but never bored! I know she is safe and happy and that's all that matters.
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Review from Richard N (Father of Child) published on 4 March 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son attends this nursery and really enjoys his time here.
He always comes home; having learnt or achieved new skills.
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Review from Katy H (Mother of Child) published on 27 February 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I moved my twin boys to the nursery a year ago, after an unhappy time in a different setting.
My boys are so thriving. They are so excited to go in every day. We get such a lovely welcome and everyone takes time to talk and ask after our family or what we have been up to. Most days it's hard to get
them home.
The daily diary is so essential to me and it's always filled with everything I need to know for how their day has been. And I get rather jealous that I can't do it all too.
Importantly, my twins are treated as individuals and with their own needs. One has hearing issues and the nursery really try to help with ways to help him and welcome outside help that I have for him.
Also, we have had to mention a couple of things but there is no blame culture. It was all handled with a "let's sort it out attitude" rather than "it wasn't me". That's so professional.
We know our boys are loved and cared for. We go to work happy knowing our boys are having the best time.
Thank you, everyone.
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Review from Sarah W (Mother of Child) published on 13 February 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My 14-month-old daughter has been at Children 1st @ Plumtree for almost 6 months now and she absolutely loves it. Her carers are so kind and thoughtful, and she has so much fun with them. They seem to have a great variety of activities each day and take them outside as much as possible. The staff have
been very considerate with her nap and bottle schedules, ensuring she gets all that she needs through the day. Meals are balanced and varied.
We couldn't be happier with how she has started off at nursery and will be very happy for her to continue up until she starts school.
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Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.918)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.918) out of 10 for Children 1st Plumtree 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 54 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 54 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 4.918 for Children 1st Plumtree Nursery School is calculated as follows: ( (599 Excellents x 5) + (43 Goods x 4) + (5 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 647 Ratings = 4.918
  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 Plumtree Nursery School is based on 54 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 143 number of registered child places is 28.6, which has been reached with 54 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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Emma Neale

Job Title: Nursery Manager Joined: 2011

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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