
So very happy, and would recommend to anyone!C G(Mother of Child)

The staff are great and the outside and inside spaces are really well designed and equipped.D K(Father of Child)

The best nursery in Sheffield.Cody P(Mother of Child)

So very happy, and would recommend to anyone!C G(Mother of Child)

The staff are great and the outside and inside spaces are really well designed and equipped.D K(Father of Child)

The best nursery in Sheffield.Cody P(Mother of Child)

Children 1st Sheffield Nursery School is located within easy reach of Sheffield city centre. It has been refurbished to offer a bright and spacious learning environment for children aged from birth to five years.
A dedicated and enthusiastic team of early years staff are fully trained and experienced to support the children's healthy growth and development. The nursery has high staff-to-child ratios to ensure each child receives high-quality care.
The age-appropriate...
Children 1st Sheffield Nursery School is located within easy reach of Sheffield city centre. It has been refurbished to offer a bright and spacious learning environment for children aged from birth to five years.
A dedicated and enthusiastic team of early years staff are fully trained and experienced to support the children's healthy growth and development. The nursery has high staff-to-child ratios to ensure each child receives high-quality care.
The age-appropriate rooms have 'free-flow' access to a spacious outdoor garden which has designed to maximise the potential for outdoor play in all weather conditions.
The nursery also provides plenty of extra learning opportunities including Funky Feet dance classes for children aged between two and five years and a sports skills class with Sheffield Wednesday community coaches.
Children 1st Sheffield also operates an 'out of school' club for children up to twelve years of age and offers fully grant funded places for children aged three and four years.
Type of Service
- Day Nursery
Opening Schedule
Open all yearFull days available
YesHalf day sessions offered
YesGroup / Owner
- Storal
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Deborah Thorne (Manager)
Number of Childcare Staff
- 38
Total Places for Children
- 148
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 & Christmas
Funding & Fees
We don't have fee or funding details for this nursery. Contact them directly.
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Children 1st Sheffield Nursery School Reviews (205)
Children 1st Sheffield Nursery School has a Review Score of 9.0 (8.995) out of 10, based on 9 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Children 1st Sheffield Nursery School has 205 reviews.
We have had the absolute best experience with Children 1st Sheffield, our son has spent the last 3 years here before leaving for school this September. What a fantastic start they've given him, every single member of staff have been amazing. The level of care and education they offer to the...
We have had the absolute best experience with Children 1st Sheffield, our son has spent the last 3 years here before leaving for school this September. What a fantastic start they've given him, every single member of staff have been amazing. The level of care and education they offer to the children is brilliant, I don't think we could have chosen a better nursery for our boy. Will miss them hugely!
Thank you so much for your wonderful review. We're delighted to hear how much you valued the care, support and learning experiences our team provided. Knowing we've helped give him such a positive start before school means the world to us. We wish him every success in this exciting next chapter and will miss your family very much. Thank you for being part of the Children 1st Sheffield community.
Both my children have attended children 1st Sheffield, and over the last 7 years I've consistently been impressed with the care and support provided to the children. Good balance between routine and rules, and care and empathy with the children. The facilities are much better than any other nursery...
Both my children have attended children 1st Sheffield, and over the last 7 years I've consistently been impressed with the care and support provided to the children. Good balance between routine and rules, and care and empathy with the children. The facilities are much better than any other nursery I have seen, and most of all, the staff are brilliant, good at comforting the kids and providing fun things for them to do. Really safe and secure with strong safeguarding procedures in place.
Thank you for your wonderful review. We're delighted to hear that both of your children have had such a positive experience at Children 1st Sheffield over the years.
Your kind words about our team, facilities and nurturing approach mean so much. We're proud to provide a safe, supportive...
Thank you for your wonderful review. We're delighted to hear that both of your children have had such a positive experience at Children 1st Sheffield over the years.
Your kind words about our team, facilities and nurturing approach mean so much. We're proud to provide a safe, supportive environment where children can learn, grow and thrive. Thank you for your continued trust and support, and we'll be sure to share your feedback with the team.
My son spent a year there and his development was so rapid, in terms of communication, socialisation, writing, engagment, etc.
The teachers are trained to understand each child and work to bring out the potential in each child.
They are very...
My son spent a year there and his development was so rapid, in terms of communication, socialisation, writing, engagment, etc.
The teachers are trained to understand each child and work to bring out the potential in each child.
They are very helpful in areas which my child was not doing well.
He improved well before he left Children 1st Sheffield.
I didn't want to take him from there but i had to become we relocated out of Sheffield.
God bless all the teachers
Thank you for your lovely review. We're delighted to hear that your son thrived during his time with us and that our team could support his development and confidence.
We truly appreciate your kind words and wish your family all the very best in your new chapter.
I currently have two children at Children 1st; the eldest has been here since he was 1, and will shortly be leaving for school. Children 1st has been incredible; I am so grateful to have found them. We moved back to Sheffield when our eldest was ~1.5. He had been attending nursery where we used to...
So very happy, and would recommend to anyone!
Thank you so much for your wonderful review and for trusting us with both of your children's early years journeys. As your eldest prepares for his next exciting adventure at school, we would like to thank you for allowing us to be part of his journey. It has been a privilege to watch him grow and...
Thank you so much for your wonderful review and for trusting us with both of your children's early years journeys. As your eldest prepares for his next exciting adventure at school, we would like to thank you for allowing us to be part of his journey. It has been a privilege to watch him grow and develop, and we look forward to supporting your youngest as she creates her own special memories with us.
We couldn't be happier with Children 1st. Our daughter has attended since January and was very shy and cautious but all the key workers and managers made such an effort to help her settle in and gain confidence and also reassured us. It is lovely how genuinely caring all the workers are with the...
We couldn't be happier with Children 1st. Our daughter has attended since January and was very shy and cautious but all the key workers and managers made such an effort to help her settle in and gain confidence and also reassured us. It is lovely how genuinely caring all the workers are with the children. It really shows that they build meaningful connections and they love the work they do. It is not only our daughter's key worker who knows her name and what she likes, but every single adult in the building from the managers, to the workers in her room, the receptionist, the trainees. This is really impressive. Our daughter has suffered from a few periods of sickness absence and every day most of the workers take the time to send a message to wish her well. It's these little signs of care that matter. We have also been very impressed with the focus on structured development and learning. The team share learning goals and are very receptive to parental feedback. Exceptional nursery.
The staff are very helpful, supportive, and caring and do a variety of fun activities each day. We were attracted to the nursery because of the...
The staff are very helpful, supportive, and caring and do a variety of fun activities each day. We were attracted to the nursery because of the lovely large outdoor space which is a great area to enjoy all year round. The food options are varied and sometimes the children get involved in baking which my daughter loves! The nursery also provides a professional and safe environment. Highly recommend!
Thank you for your lovely review. We're so pleased to hear how much your children enjoy their time with us and that you've been happy with the care and support they receive. It's wonderful to know our outdoor space, fun activities, and baking sessions have made such a positive impact. We really appreciate your kind words and your recommendation it means a great deal to the whole team.
My daughter has attended this nursery since she turned 1 and is devoloping at a rapid rate. I additionally love the diversity and the small sized classrooms. The nursery is inclusive of all cultures and difference. My daughter could not be happier with the attentive staff. I would highly recommend...
My daughter has attended this nursery since she turned 1 and is devoloping at a rapid rate. I additionally love the diversity and the small sized classrooms. The nursery is inclusive of all cultures and difference. My daughter could not be happier with the attentive staff. I would highly recommend this nursery to if you want to feel that your children are in good hands.
Thank you for your lovely review. Were so happy to hear how well your daughter is developing and that you value our diverse, inclusive environment. Its wonderful to know she feels happy and supported by the team. We really appreciate your recommendation.
We've recently moved over to Stockport and struggling to find a nursery that compares. Children's 1st is clean, friendly, caring, organised and like one big family who adore the each and every child. Can not recommend enough.
We've recently moved over to Stockport and struggling to find a nursery that compares. Children's 1st is clean, friendly, caring, organised and like one big family who adore the each and every child. Can not recommend enough.
Children 1st @ Sheffield has been absolutely fantastic for both our kids. The staff are great and the outside and inside spaces are really well designed and equipped. There are too many specifics to pick out all of them, however, for example, it was really helpful that the meals at nursery kept our...
Children 1st @ Sheffield has been absolutely fantastic for both our kids. The staff are great and the outside and inside spaces are really well designed and equipped. There are too many specifics to pick out all of them, however, for example, it was really helpful that the meals at nursery kept our child's diet more varied during a picky phase. Also, the transition to school went really well and I think part of this was the impact of Children 1st, educationally, socially and in terms of supporting the transition. Thank you so much!
Our son attended Children 1st from November 2021 to now. He was a lockdown baby, and I had concerns about his social development in these crucial young years. He started his time at Children 1st when he was 18 months old, and he absolutely loved it. The staff and the setting were fantastic. He has...
Our son attended Children 1st from November 2021 to now. He was a lockdown baby, and I had concerns about his social development in these crucial young years. He started his time at Children 1st when he was 18 months old, and he absolutely loved it. The staff and the setting were fantastic. He has now blossomed into this very happy, social little boy, and we are very grateful to the team at Children 1st.
Children 1st is a great nursery. My son enjoyed himself and had so much fun there. He told me that all of the food served is delicious and that his teachers were so kind to him. He is usually a picky eater, but he has slowly become open to trying new foods ever since he started going to nursery. He...
Children 1st is a great nursery. My son enjoyed himself and had so much fun there. He told me that all of the food served is delicious and that his teachers were so kind to him. He is usually a picky eater, but he has slowly become open to trying new foods ever since he started going to nursery. He even asked his mom to cook the same recipes at home. He always looks forward to going to nursery every day. From my point of view, the place and the facilities are the best. We, as parents, always feel so secure every time we drop him off.
Children 1st is one of the best nurseries I ever had for my kids. The staff and the manager are amazing. My daughter had the best time at the nursery enjoying every day and explaining what they have been done. All because of the outstanding teachers and management. Even I love to go there chatting...
And a massive thank you to all the teachers for the hard work they have done.
Thank you so much for your kind words. It has been an honour to care for your daughter and we hope she enjoys her next stage of learning! Your memories are also our memories and we will remember your little one fondly.
Our daughter has attended this nursery for 2.5 years and it's been a wonderful place for her. Staff are very professional, caring and supportive, and they have helped her develop in so many ways, always taking into account her individual needs. All of her key workers have been amazing and have done...
Our daughter has attended this nursery for 2.5 years and it's been a wonderful place for her. Staff are very professional, caring and supportive, and they have helped her develop in so many ways, always taking into account her individual needs. All of her key workers have been amazing and have done a great job (our daughter loved being with all of them). We are very grateful for their dedicated hard work and for creating such a lovely and nurturing environment for the children. Our daughter has enjoyed all of the rooms she has been to and the outdoors space is great. We cannot recommend this nursery enough.
Our daughter started at Childrens 1st in January, and we’ve been so impressed with how caring the staff are with settling our little girl into the nursery setting. The staff have been brilliant and really accommodating. We would highly recommend Children's 1st from our experience so far.
Our daughter started at Childrens 1st in January, and we’ve been so impressed with how caring the staff are with settling our little girl into the nursery setting. The staff have been brilliant and really accommodating. We would highly recommend Children's 1st from our experience so far.
Thank you for taking the time to leave such a lovely review, and we are pleased to hear that your daughter has settled into the nursery.
The teachers are very professional and know how to communicate with children. They are also very patient. They can also communicate with me about my doubts and give me suggestions. Thank you for your valuable advice.
The teachers are very professional and know how to communicate with children. They are also very patient. They can also communicate with me about my doubts and give me suggestions. Thank you for your valuable advice.
Such a wonderful place for our little boy to learn and strive. We especially love how child-centred every aspect of the facility and staff engagement is. He's been going for almost a year now and just transitioned into the 3-4 age group upstairs - a few months ahead of actually turning 3, because...
We also absolutely love all the messy play/creative learning activities that are constantly provided.
Would definitely highly recommend this nursery facility!
My son has been going to this nursery since he was 9 months old, and this is his final year before going off to school. Children 1st are such an amazing group of staff, who take the time to work with each child individually on not only your basic skills but also working out emotions and giving them...
My son has been going to this nursery since he was 9 months old, and this is his final year before going off to school. Children 1st are such an amazing group of staff, who take the time to work with each child individually on not only your basic skills but also working out emotions and giving them the best head start to life. Our key worker is a credit to herself and really goes above and beyond for everyone. I couldn't recommend this place any more to anyone with young children.
Absolutely wonderful nursery, our daughter loves it here! The staff are amazing and go above and beyond for the children. Our daughter has developed so much since joining. The nursery is so diverse, embracing all backgrounds and cultures which is so important to us. We would highly recommend...
Absolutely wonderful nursery, our daughter loves it here! The staff are amazing and go above and beyond for the children. Our daughter has developed so much since joining. The nursery is so diverse, embracing all backgrounds and cultures which is so important to us. We would highly recommend Children 1st to anyone- outstanding!
The staff are friendly and do whatever they are able to, to accommodate you and your child's needs.
The staff are friendly and do whatever they are able to, to accommodate you and your child's needs.
Very good nursery, my son has been attending for the last year and has really grown and developed in every way while attending. I would highly recommend it. The staff are all very helpful and friendly and my son really enjoys coming.
Very good nursery, my son has been attending for the last year and has really grown and developed in every way while attending. I would highly recommend it. The staff are all very helpful and friendly and my son really enjoys coming.
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My Name is Deborah Thorne and I am the Early Years Nursery Manager for Children 1st @ Sheffield.
I have been working with children since the age of...
My Name is Deborah Thorne and I am the Early Years Nursery Manager for Children 1st @ Sheffield.
I have been working with children since the age of 16. I qualified as a Nursery Nurse in 1993 gaining my N.N.E.B Diploma in Nursery Nursing.
I then worked as a nanny for almost 2 years having sole charge of two boys Edward and Thomas who are now 19 and 21.
I started work for Children 1st Day Nurseries in May 1996 when they purchased the nursery that I was currently working in. I was lucky enough to have the opportunity to grow with the Nursery right from day one and have gained a vast amount of experience. I have worked my way up from Nursery Nurse opening the baby unit, to Room Leader then to Deputy Manager and finally on to Nursery Manager in 2000. I have worked with all ages of children and enjoy the challenges that working with different aged children bring but I especially love the Early Years age group and this has been my area of specialism for a number of years.
While I have been with Children 1st I have managed the Newark Nursery for 6 months working with the team and the new Nursery Manager to build up occupancy levels. I then managed St Peters and St Paul Nursery for 2 1/2 years which I really enjoyed as this took me out of my comfort zone and I grew in confidence and was able to develop my own skills. I then came back to the Sheffield Nursery (home) in May 2009 were I have resumed my role as Nursery Manager for the Peter Rabbits and Early Years.
Through my role as Nursery Manager I have worked with diverse cultures and families with different needs and expectations, this has given me the tools to enable me to meet their different needs and make a real difference to children's lives, one of my passions is to be able to offer high quality childcare for ALL children regardless of their status.
My role as Nursery Manager also enables me to work with children with Special Education Needs (SEN) and become a linchpin with families and other members of my Nursery Team, giving our children the best start to their nursery education regardless of their abilities or needs.
I have also built a strong team who I work very closely with and feel I am a good role model to all staff members. I am a qualified NVQ Assessor and gained my Level 4 in Childcare and Education, I enjoy this very much and hope to continue to support all the trainee Nursery Nurses that train with us.
I became a Nursery Manager by chance as I had no desire to become one, I was more than happy being a Nursery Nurse and enjoyed the role as key worker to my children but through a passion for my work and the investment of Margaret I was encouraged to move up the ladder. I enjoy the challenges that being a Nursery Manager brings and feel that over the last 15 years that I have worked for Children 1st Day Nurseries I have gained so much and been able to give so much back.
I believe in the ethos of Children 1st Day Nurseries and am fully committed to our mission statement of: ‘Leading the way, shaping the future’ and providing high quality day care and education, my role as a Nursery Manager enables me to ensure that the children who use our setting are receiving the very best and I can ensure the quality is there all of the time this is why I have stayed with Children 1st Day Nurseries and will continue to stay until I am old and grey (if you let me)
I like lots of things about Children 1st Day Nurseries - the dedication to our small babies that we insist on, the quality environments, the sleeping outside in proper prams, the play experiences that the teams offer, the drive and passion of our teams and the on going commitment that we have to achieving the best that we can be.
I always feel proud when I attend outside training events as I know that out provision is up there with the best.
I hope I inspire other Nursery Nurses to be passionate and proud of the work that we do, and encourage new families to make that brave first step of bringing their children to nursery for the first time to start the education of their children.
Frequently Asked Questions about Children 1st Sheffield Nursery School
What is the Age Range of Children that Children 1st Sheffield Nursery School accepts?
Children 1st Sheffield Nursery School accepts Children aged from 0 years 2 months to 5 years 0 months.
What Days & Hours is Children 1st Sheffield Nursery School Open?
Children 1st Sheffield Nursery School is open: 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.
How many Children does Children 1st Sheffield Nursery School have capacity for?
Children 1st Sheffield Nursery School has capacity for a total of 148 Children.
How far is Children 1st Sheffield Nursery School to the centre of Sheffield?
0.5 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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