Kids 1st Rake Lane

I couldn't fault management at rake lane she's always there for support and very approachable, the staff are fantastic they're also caring and friendly and do a fab job in taking care of my boy! Overall my boy loves nursery and gets excited when arriving.

I also like the new parent's app which is being used now, allowing me to see photos of activities my daughter has been doing that day, what she has eaten and how her potty training is going.

Speaking of behalf of my wife and I, I am happy to express that we couldn’t be more happy with the care our children who are twins, receive at Kids 1st Rake Lane. The staff are always so friendly, cordial and professional and the nursery is brilliantly run under the leadership of the manager. Our girls have had a range of different developmental experiences there due to the wide-ranging selection of activities organised for the children. Our girls very much enjoy their time at Kids 1st Rake Lane and it has played a critical role in their development. The nursery itself is also very clean, bright, colourful and well laid out. The external play area is perfect. Their management of the nursery due to the pandemic has been excellent and we’ve constantly felt very assured that our children are in safe hands. All in all, this is a superbly run nursery with staff who could not do any more for our children than they already do. My wife and I are grateful to everyone at Kids 1st Rake Lane.

It really is a lovely nursery and I go to work knowing my little girl is happy, you can’t ask for much more.

Most importantly they have done it all with a smile on their face, ensuring the children feel welcome and reassured each day. Thank you Kids 1st!

From the moment we looked around the nursery I knew I had a good feeling about the place. Well organised, a good balance of outdoor space and the staff are second to none. My child loves going to nursery and she always comes home shattered from all of the fun activities as well as being well-fed throughout the day. Wouldn't consider putting her anywhere else. Great friendly and safe space - managed well throughout the global pandemic too.

The only downside is that you have to pay for nursery days if they happen to fall on a bank holiday, despite the fact that the nursery is closed. This amounts to over £400 per year in our case! Paying for absent days caused by sickness and holidays is however understandable.

I absolutely love this nursery and my son loves it. The nursery team was so patient and caring when he first started and they understood it will take a while for him to get accustomed to being away from home. They listened to my worries and concerns and I was reassured that he is getting the best care. His key worker was fantastic, in fact, all the staff that help to look after him are wonderful. And as a result, my son loves going to nursery. It's become his home away from home. That's how I would describe this nursery "it's a home away from home".

My son is currently in Dolphins and an older child has been through their journey at the nursery. We love everything this nursery do. What a fantastic job has been done to keep our children happy and safe through the pandemic. I can skip to work knowing how happy and safe our little one is, our little boy skips into nursery every day. The staff throughout the centre are fantastic, offering cuddles and nurture, supporting our little one to be confident and excel and thrive as they grow. A massive thank you to the manager and each and every one of the nursery team, you are all amazing.

Our little boy loves coming to nursery and is coming on in leaps and bounds with his development. I love the pictures and messages we get every day, especially the ones tracking his milestones.

Overall this nursery has exceeded my expectations and taken everything in their stride with Covid. Thank you for providing a lovely environment for my son.

The nursery staff have been absolutely fantastic throughout the pandemic. They clearly put the children's interests and needs first, and have been very responsive to parent suggestions on how to improve processes. Would certainly recommend the nursery to anyone.

I can’t recommend it enough!

Thank you for everything you have done and continue to do!

The staff have been fantastic. My 3-year-old daughter loves coming to nursery and the staff have been excellent with her, even during the pandemic the staff have been great, guidelines have been followed and procedures put into place to make sure everyone is safe. Communication is second to none and all information is received promptly as and when needed. My youngest daughter started nursery just before Christmas and she has settled in fantastic, the staff have looked after her so well and comforted her when she needed it, she has settled in so fast and loves walking into nursery to see her friends.

Thank you.

I couldn't thank the staff enough over the past couple years for all the care, love, support and guidance they have give to my little boy and me. They have helped raise one amazing happy little boy.

My little boy started at Kids First Rake Lane only a few days into the first lockdown in 2020 - the care he has received has been fantastic. We have always been made to feel safe with regards to the pandemic and the staff have done a brilliant job of allowing routine and normality for him. We are so grateful for all of your hard work over this last year and highly recommend this nursery!

I am so grateful to have found this nursery and know it is giving my son a great start in life!

Moved from other Kids 1st nursery due to house move and pleased we stayed with Kids 1st