Kids 1st Darlington

Our youngest daughter has just left Kids 1st West Park Darlington. She attended since 2020, and our older daughter attended from 2018. We cannot express enough thanks for how the team have looked after, supported and helped raise our girls. We could not recommend this nursery more, absolutely wonderful staff and a wonderful safe environment. Thank you again.

We have one hundred percent trust in the work the team at Kids 1st Darlington are doing to keep our son safe and can't thank them enough.

I would highly recommend Kids 1st to anyone and everyone, it’s a brilliant nursery and we wouldn’t go anywhere else.

Then there’s the outstanding Ofsted inspection report which speaks for itself!

My son spent almost four years at Kids 1st Darlington and I had absolute confidence that he was receiving the best possible care, as well as learning and having fun. Nothing was ever too much trouble for the staff, who never complained about my sometimes unpredictable working pattern. I would recommend the nursery wholeheartedly.

Excellent nursery, recently enrolled my daughter here. All the staff are always polite, friendly and approachable. Both of my children (more the oldest) is always talking about something new they've done and learned.

An amazing nursery. From day one with both my boys, I had no reservations about leaving them. The staff are all lovely and I was made to feel like they really cared for my children on a personal level. I highly recommend Kids 1st Darlington.

Absolutely excellent. The staff are all really friendly and engage with our daughter in different activities. There is plenty to keep the children occupied. The building is purpose-built to be a nursey with dedicated rooms and outdoor space for each age group. Access is also gained with an electric pin and fingerprint scanner so security is excellent. The food menu is excellent, healthy and rotates regularly. Our daughter always comes away happy having been well looked after.

My son receives excellent care from the team. They are aware of his development needs and strive to meet them. He is very happy at the nursery and always enjoys going. The team are very friendly towards us and are very caring towards my son. I am so happy with his progression.

My daughter has been attending Kids 1st since she was ten months old, she was my first child so was very nervous putting her in nursery. However, the staff were friendly and I was confident that my daughter would be looked after. She is now two years old and loves going to her class, the staff are always friendly and enthusiastic and are aware of her individual needs. The classroom is always clean and she loves taking part in the daily activities. Brilliant nursery!

The rooms, food and staff are completely faultless and so brilliant with my daughter.

Kids 1st is an amazing nursery where the care for the children is the priority and main focus. My two children have both been to Kids 1st and the staff are the most friendly, welcoming and professional people, like one big family. Their nursery is outstanding in every way and they have always given me the confidence and trust I need as a parent! Cannot recommend and thank them enough.

Having viewed many nurseries, Kids 1st was the one where I truly felt comfortable/happy to leave my daughter. Since she has started, the staff have been amazing and my daughter has a fab time. I feel totally confident and happy leaving my daughter at the nursery.

My son has absolutely loved his time at Kids 1st Darlington. He settled beautifully, made friends and built relationships with the girls who cared for him. Thank you so much for helping him grow into a funny independent and confident young man. We will truly miss all of you!

My daughter attended between the age of 15 months to 4 years. Throughout this time we felt as parents she was very well cared for and treated as an individual. Within the last year, a better menu for my daughter was established which catered for her dietary needs. All staff were approachable, kind and keen to teach her.

My little boy has been at this pre-school for a year and they have ensured that he is very ready for school. He has made excellent progress in his learning and his social skills. The staff are amazing and really approachable, nothing is too much trouble. The staff always ask how he is every morning and give an individual report of his day each evening. The outdoor area is great for creative play and physical development. The indoor area is bright, airy and very well resourced and set out. Each week activities include cooking, signing hands and a dance/movement session, these are all included in the fees so there are no additional costs to parents. He has also been on some days out which he has loved. Our child loves going to this Nursery and is going to be sad to leave at the end of term.

The staff are so friendly and welcoming and they love the children. The children love them too! Kids 1st nursery made my return to work so much easier because I knew my little girl loves it there.

Kids 1st Darlington is just an amazing nursery. They really get to know the children in their care, their quirks, what they like and what they need help with. They take each child on a journey through their development ensuring interaction and engagement every day. The management are superb and really endear each member of staff to be the best they can be and deliver the best care that they can.

We cannot recommend Kids 1st Darlington enough. The staff have been fantastic in helping our son settle in and every day since.

The setting is great and we are more than happy with the range of activities on offer. It's a daunting experience leaving your child in the care of someone else but Kids 1st Darlington make it so much easier with constant and detailed communication and friendly staff.

All staff are approachable and willing to help and discuss any issue. They keep me updated on my daughter's daily activities and keep her engaged with a range of resources and activities.

It is reassuring seeing my daughter so comfortable going to nursery each morning with ease. This is due to the enthusiasm and encouragement of the staff at Kids 1st Darlington.