





Kids 1st Darlington is a modern and flexible nursery that looks to treat every child as an individual throughout their early years, while supporting parents in a friendly and welcoming manner.
Staff are well-qualified and respect the need for professionalism in all areas of childcare, with parents' confidence and peace of mind a core element of the service.
Funding & Fees
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Type of Service
- Day Nursery
Opening Schedule
Open all yearFull days available
YesHalf day sessions offered
YesGroup/Owner
- Kids 1st Nurseries
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Gerry Chapman (Centre Director)
Number of Childcare Staff
- 40
Total Places for Children
- 108
Age Range
- from 0 years 3 months
- to 5 years 0 months
Meals Provided
NoConsumables provided
NoOpening Times
- Monday 07:30-18:00
- Tuesday 07:30-18:00
- Wednesday 07:30-18:00
- Thursday 07:30-18:00
- Friday 07:30-18:00
When Closed
- Bank Holidays & Christmas
Kids 1st Darlington Reviews (57)
Kids 1st Darlington has a Review Score of 8.0 (8.046) out of 10, based on 1 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Kids 1st Darlington has 57 reviews.
Amazing staff, excellent food, fantastic management. My little one loves coming in. I feel I trust the staff implicitly with my little one. My older son comes here so I had no worries sending my youngest son. I wouldn't send him anywhere else!!
The activities and learning opportunities are great, I love this place!
A**** nursery by far.
Kids 1st Darlington are truly amazing. My two children have both attended this nursery from being nine months old and are thriving as a result. Each and every member of staff is exceptional and it's clear they all love what they do. I have always felt 100% confident knowing I am leaving them in a loving, nurturing and secure environment. Thank you Kids 1st Darlington, we are all going to miss you very much!
My little girl started with Kids 1st Darlington at 20months, and today was her final day at 4 years and 9 months. She has loved every moment of her time with the team at Kids 1st, learning so much, having so much fun and making some fantastic friends. The whole team provide excellent care and have a real dedication for every child in their care.
To summarise, I'm so glad Kids 1st Darlington has been part of our lives.
Thanks.
This nursery is excellent and I would recommend to anyone to come and look around. The nursery itself facilities wise is brilliant but the staff and manager are what make it, they are all absolutely fantastic to both the children as well as being an excellent support to parents.
Fabulous nursery and very sad to leave!
Excellent nursery. Purpose built, clean but warm and friendly. Staff are amazing and treat the children like their own. My daughter loves the girls who work in the room. Even when my daughter is poorly, I have no hesitation as to sending her to nursery as I know she will be looked after and given cuddles and attention just like I would at home. So pleased I chose to send her here.
In seahorse 1, I feel that my daughters needs are at the forefront and she is treated as an individual which working in nurseries I know is crucial! My daughter is always excited, happy and confident when going to nursery which in my eyes speaks volumes.
Excellent Nursery with excellent staff. Both of my children have and love coming to Kids 1st and have come on so much since they have started! They went in with a smile and came/come home with a smile.
Both of my son's go to Kids 1st Darlington. They are friendly and very professional.
I am 100% satisfied with the care my son and daughter receive at Kids 1st Darlington. Staff are nurturing, loving and show a genuine interest in the children. Communication is excellent. The management team are friendly and approachable and always accommodate our evolving needs. I would not hesitate to highly recommend this nursery to family and friends.
The meals are of a high standard also and there is plenty of choice and variation. Also I love the coffee to go on a morning with a biscuit or cake slice! My son is two and his development has progressed greatly. He can recite nursery rhymes and stories, count up to 20 and has great imaginative play. Fantastic job Kids 1st Darlington. Thank you!
A brilliant company oriented to working parents with lovely caring staff. Slightly more expensive that others you get what you pay for. I would definitely recommend to other parents.
I am absolutely delighted with the care and service Kids 1st Darlington provides to my daughter. The staff are wonderful and extremely friendly and professional. They give the nursery a true family feel. My daughter's development has been fantastic and all the children have wonderful manners. What I also think is wonderful is the beautiful food they provide, my daughters eating habits and diet has improved incredibly ad is now very adventurous in trying new foods. Well done Kids 1st Darlington, keep up the good work.
Kids 1st nursery at Darlington has an incredible set of staff who go above and beyond. The staff are friendly, polite and provide excellent activities on a daily basis. Nothing is ever a trouble even on a busy day. The food provided is high quality and a varied menu. The cleanliness is to a high standard and welcoming environment for parents and children. We are glad we found this nursery my two-year-old son thrives here.
Kids 1st Darlington are fantastic, they have really helped my son's development. He loves attending and the staff are so welcoming. I would recommend kids 1st highly. Any issues I have ever had management have been quick to respond and they have made sure the problems do not happen again.
The toys in rooms and activities vary on a daily basis keeping my child engaged and excited to go.
The nursery is well maintained, clean and very modern.
So glad we found this nursery for our child.
Staff personalise the children's experiences and go above and beyond for their care.
Kids 1st Darlington are exceptional in all aspects of childcare. The purpose built building is perfect for easy transitions between rooms and offers the children the space needed to play freely. All staff are outstanding from the cook to the house-keeper. All hands on staff have superb knowledge and are a credit to Kids 1st Darlington.
My daughter has been with Kids 1st Darlington since Oct 15th and I've never had one complaint. My daughter was extremely shy and the staff really looked after her and put me at ease leaving her when she first started. The excellent care has continued and they made moving into her next class very easy. My daughter loves nursery and Kids 1st Darlington has helped her confidence. She is also an extremely fussy eater and staff have encouraged her and she tries everything and eats food she doesn't at home. I can't thank Kids 1st Darlington enough for genuinely caring and looking after my daughter. She has learned so much during her time there.
As always in recent weeks our son has enjoyed nursery. Nursery has provided an excellent parents evening on Oct. They have arranged festive events, nativity play and go and see Santa trip. The development has also been excellent with real progress in starting to write and having a bigger part in the play being supported to develop and have fun. The nursery has provided excellent support for both our children and is a great experience for them.
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Awards / Recognitions (8)
- Recipient: Kids 1st NurseriesDate: Tuesday 31 Mar 2020
- Recipient: Kids 1st NurseriesDate: Tuesday 30 Apr 2019
- Recipient: Kids 1st NurseriesDate: Thursday 01 Mar 2018
Meet the Team (1)
Hi, my name is Leanne and I am the Centre Director here at Kids 1st Darlington.
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