Children 1st Rosemary Lane Nursery School

Rosemary Lane, Lincoln LN2 5AT
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Children 1st Rosemary Lane Nursery School is a newly refurbished nursery building in a great city centre location in Lincoln. The setting is rated 'Good' by Ofsted (January 2022).

Children 1st carried out an extensive refurbishment to create a new nursery over three floors, complete with a huge outdoor space for children to enjoy. The nursery features a dedicated baby suite complete with its own outside space and innovate environments for children to enjoy.

Downstairs houses a large, well equipped indoor and outdoor space for two to five-year-olds, as shown in the photos.

All ages spend time in the large garden, with lots of resources for play and learning.

The team includes a nursery cook who prepares home cooked meals and caters for special dietary requirements.
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Type of Service

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

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Louisa Goldacre (Nursery Managers)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 25

Total Places for Children

  • 120

Age Range

  • from 0 years 3 months
  • to 5 years 0 months

Opening Times

  • 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

When Closed

  • Bank Holidays & Christmas

Children 1st Rosemary Lane Nursery School Reviews (118)

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Children 1st Rosemary Lane Nursery School has a Review Score of 10 (9.966) out of 10, based on 34 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Children 1st Rosemary Lane Nursery School has 118 reviews.

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Review from J B (Father of Child) published on 1 April 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Since my child started nursery, I have seen such a wonderful improvement in her learning and development. She has gained so many new skills in a short amount of time, from better communication to increased confidence in social situations.
The staff have played a huge role in this progress. They are
caring, attentive, and truly dedicated to supporting each child's individual needs. I couldn't be happier with the nursery and the impact it has had on my child's growth and happiness.
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Review from Kimberley W (Mother of Child) published on 31 March 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter started at this nursery from 7 months old, from the moment she started we realised we chose the right place for her! All staff have been amazing, especially her current key worker/Senco. Thank you so much for all your hard work.
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Review from Charley W (Mother of Child) published on 31 March 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son started in September last year I was really nervous about him not settling in but fast forward to now he is absolutely thriving he goes in with a smile on his face and comes out smiling, the staff there are so lovely I can't thank them enough. His speech has improved so much because of them.
The staff communicate with me all the time and focus on my son's needs. Absolutely recommend this nursery to other parents.
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Review from Jas T (Mother of Child) published on 31 March 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The staff at Rosemary Lane are so lovely, friendly, knowledgeable, accommodating and professional!
Nothing is ever too much trouble and the communication from the team to parents is better than at my son's primary school!
I've lost count at the amount of times I've recommended this nursery to friends,
colleagues and strangers!
Thank you for all you do in helping our little ones learn and grow in a safe and clean environment.
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Review from H L (Father of Child) published on 31 March 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Nursery, staff & facilities are great, our daughter has been here since she was about 10 months old (now 2.5 years old). She enjoys every day, they have lots of different activities, most recently they have been hatching and raising chicks, teaching the toddlers about them and letting them hold/pet
them.
There is a big garden area for the 2+ year olds and seperate smaller balcony gardens for under 2's so they all get as much outdoor time as weather permits, but the nursary also has wet suits so they also sometimes take them out in the wet!
On the admin side, the staff are always very helpful with answering questions, supporting additional days, and being understanding when I've ran late a couple of times (just make sure to call them so they know!).
There's a few parking spaces for drop off/pickup, only issue is there are no markings so parents sometimes do not park in the most optimum way, but there is a public car park opposite (free for 10 min).
Overall great, highly recommended!
Reply from Finlay Seoudy, Regional Marketing Executive at Children 1st Rosemary Lane Nursery SchoolThank you for your lovely review. Were so pleased to hear how much your daughter enjoys her time with us and the range of activities available, especially our recent chick experience. Its great to know you feel supported by both our nursery and admin teams. Thank you for your kind recommendation.
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Review from Madison E (Mother of Child) published on 30 March 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Such an amazing nursery! Always so helpfull and accomadating to parents. Since my son has started over a year ago, all the staff have been so kind and and welcoming to my child. My som is always greeted by lots of smiling faces which helps him to get settled in first thing in the morning. They have
also helped massively with his speech and confidence!
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Review from L T (Mother of Child) published on 30 March 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Absolutely wonderful experience from start to finish very loving and caring staff always happy to answer any questions. Zachary absolutely adores the staff there and adores coming into Nursery every day it makes it so much easier as a parent to see how happy it is to be there and to know he's eating
extremely well. Would always recommend wholeheartedly.
And have already secured a place for his sister.
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Review from S K (Mother of Child) published on 30 March 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The staff are always polite and up beat when dropping my son of. It really does make a big difference on his mood when coming to nursery. The snap shots I receive are also lovely to see each day. Couldn't fault the nursery in any way.
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Review from Brooklyn D (Mother of Child) published on 30 March 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter settled quite well in bobtails. She loves going to nursery, there a lovely bunch of people. I would definitely recommend if you're looking for a nursery. She's been coming for 2-3 months now.
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Review from Olivia C (Mother of Child) published on 30 March 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
lovely place staff are amazing and so sweet very easy to talk to.
they do so many different activities with my baby he loves going and has so much fun.
the nursery is great for his development and hes become so much more social and his speech is doing so well
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Review from Ashley K (Father of Child) published on 30 March 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter started at this nursery in October, she was quite shy when she first started but they have been patient with her and she has now come out of her shell. She loves the meals they have at nursery, they have a variety of different food each day. Overall she is very happy at this nursery and
enjoys going each time!
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Review from K S (Mother of Child) published on 30 March 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We will have been attending Rosemary Lane nursery for three years this May, and with two children currently enrolled, we truly couldn't be happier with the care they receive.
Every member of staff is warm, welcoming, and unbelievably friendly. One of our children has health issues, and the nursery
has gone above and beyond by putting a detailed care plan in place. The team are knowledgeable about his needs, fully trained in first aid, and incredibly competent. It gives me complete peace of mind knowing he is in such capable hands and I feel completely at ease leaving him there, confident that staff will notice any symptoms and contact me accordingly.
Over time, the staff have come to feel like family. Our eldest has now moved all the way through the nursery, yet still greets the staff with the same affection and familiarity which speaks volumes about the bonds they build. The children are not just cared for; they are genuinely loved.
I could not recommend this nursery highly enough.
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Review from Kayleigh B (Mother of Child) published on 30 March 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Fabulous nursery, I have been with this nursery since 2021 with my little boy and now with my little girl. Can't fault them, the loveliest family feel with staff that really do care and go the extra mile.
Would recommend to all!
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Review from Claire H (Mother of Child) published on 30 March 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son absolutely loves attending this nursery, all staff are warm and welcoming and the environment is full of enrichment. It is clear the staff know my son's individual needs and personality and cater to this accordingly. His days are full of activities to help him develop and learn alongside healthy,
varied meals. It is clear from how he sprints in to greet the staff in the morning that he feels comfortable and bonded with all of them. I feel comfortable and secure sending my boy here.
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Review from G S (Mother of Child) published on 23 March 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We cannot express how much we would recommend this nursery. My little boy has been with me constantly up until the age of two and a half with a few days been looked after by my sister whilst I returned to work for a short while before having his sister, he was only ever used to me and her. He started
Nursery a little nervous and apprehensive but after a few sessions he was so excited to go back. He goes two days a week and all we hear at home is how he is so excited to see certain members of staff, how he can't wait to give them big hugs. This was such a relief to know he is so content with people he has known for a short while and he loves to tell us what they've been up to. He was already such a good speaker but we are noticing such an improvement on things he's learning whilst at nursery. We honestly wouldn't want him anywhere else.
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Review from Joanne M (Grandmother of Child) published on 23 March 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
It took my granddaughter a little while to settle into nursery, but the staff have been so patient with her, reassuring her at all times. She now loves going, is eating her meals, socialising with staff and other children. She's come along way in just a couple of months. Super happy Nannie!!
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Review from Sam M (Father of Child) published on 23 March 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Really lovely nursery, staff are very friendly and my daughter has always loved her time at nursery.
Any issues staff have always been very helpful, and always happy to help. My daughter loves the variety of meals and never comes home hungry!
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Review from Jessica A (Mother of Child) published on 23 March 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My little girl has been attending Rosemary Lane Nursery School for 2 months and goes once a week, now 8 months I have seen such a big improvement in her since she started nursery. The staff are fantastic and are super helpful! As a first time mum I have had a million questions and they have always been
amazing in answering them for me.
As two full time working parents there are often times we need additional childcare and the nursery always do their best to accommodate our request, even if the are very last minute!
The app that nursery use is excellent!! It allows you to keep up to date with how your little one's day is going in real time. What yummy meals they have had and how much they have eaten, how much sleep they have had and when, what fun activities they have done throughout the day.
My little girl loves going to nursery she's always happy being dropped off and when I pick her up she's full of smiles and looks like she's had a great day of playtime and fun.
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Review from J D (Mother of Child) published on 19 March 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We have had a lovely and engaging experience with this nursery, all the staff are friendly, the facilities are great and the nursery provides quality care for children in a nurturing environment. The healthy homemade food is great, my daughter loves her meals here and always has a fun day with the staff
and other children. I am very happy with Children 1st, Rosemary Lane.
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Review from K B (Mother of Child) published on 19 March 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The nursery is amazing wonderful staff best place I've ever taken my daughter she has got a lot of confidence since being here and made lots of friends and become more vocal she loves going to nursery she is very happy
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Current Review Score: 10.0 (9.966)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 10 (9.966) out of 10 for Children 1st Rosemary Lane Nursery School is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 5.0 out of 5 from 34 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 34 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 4.966 for Children 1st Rosemary Lane Nursery School is calculated as follows: ( (395 Excellents x 5) + (12 Goods x 4) + (1 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 408 Ratings = 4.966
  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 Rosemary Lane Nursery School is based on 34 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 20 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews, 0.05 Points for the next five Positive Reviews, and finally 0.025 Points for the next ten Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.050, 7th = 0.050, 8th = 0.050, 9th = 0.050, 10th = 0.050, 11th = 0.025, 12th = 0.025, 13th = 0.025, 14th = 0.025, 15th = 0.025, 16th = 0.025, 17th = 0.025, 18th = 0.025, 19th = 0.025, 20th = 0.025) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 = 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 120 number of registered child places is 24, which has been reached with 34 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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Louisa

Job Title: Nursery Manager Joined: 2014

Hello, I’m Louisa, the Nursery Manager at Rosemary Lane. I’ve worked in Early Years for over 20 years, and my journey began as a newly qualified practitioner after completing my training at Lincoln College. Since then, I’ve had the privilege of developing my career within Children 1st, and for more than a decade now, I’ve proudly led the wonderful team here at Rosemary Lane.


One of the things I love most about our nursery is the sense of community we’ve created and our fantastic outdoor space — a real hidden gem for an inner-city setting. It’s a joy to welcome new families, showing them around and sharing the exciting experiences we offer the children every day.


I’m incredibly proud of my team; they’re passionate, nurturing, and committed to providing a safe, stimulating environment where children can thrive. I’d be delighted to show you around our nursery and talk about how we can support your child on their early years journey.

Frequently Asked Questions about Children 1st Rosemary Lane Nursery School

What is the Age Range of Children that Children 1st Rosemary Lane Nursery School accepts?

Children 1st Rosemary Lane Nursery School accepts Children aged from 0 years 3 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Children 1st Rosemary Lane Nursery School Open?

Children 1st Rosemary Lane 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 Rosemary Lane Nursery School have capacity for?

Children 1st Rosemary Lane Nursery School has capacity for a total of 120 Children.

How far is Children 1st Rosemary Lane Nursery School to the centre of Lincoln?

0.3 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.

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