If I could have created my perfect nursery, Child First would still have exceeded my expectations!Sarah T(Mother of Child)

my son loves it here! I’ve already seen a huge difference in his social skillsLiz N(Mother of Child)

my children picked Child First and it picked me,Melanie(Mother of Child)

If I could have created my perfect nursery, Child First would still have exceeded my expectations!Sarah T(Mother of Child)

my son loves it here! I’ve already seen a huge difference in his social skillsLiz N(Mother of Child)

my children picked Child First and it picked me,Melanie(Mother of Child)

Child First Nursery is located in the stunning setting of the Welbeck Estate, just outside of Worksop. They believe they have one of the finest day nurseries in the UK today.
Why do they think this?
Alongside their parents and children, many international and national experts have visited the exceptional space and love it.
What makes Child First special?
• An onsite chef using as much locally sourced produce as possible.
• A variety of skills such...
Funding & Fees
Contact Child First Welbeck to get a personalised quote:
Type of Service
- Day Nursery
Opening Schedule
Open all yearFull days available
YesHalf day sessions offered
YesOwner
- Child 1st Properties Ltd
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Kerry Fellowes (Manager)
Number of Childcare Staff
- 20
Total Places for Children
- 90
Age Range
- from 0 years 6 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
Parking
- They have an abundance of parking at the nursery so parking is never a problem.
Child First Welbeck Reviews (114)
Child First Welbeck has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.917) out of 10, based on 57 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Child First Welbeck has 114 reviews.
My daughter is now nearly 2 and I would not take her anywhere else, she comes home so happy and loves being in this setting.
The staff are not just educators they are comforters, protectors, and help these children grow in confidence every day.
My daughter's development has improved an increasing amount due to these amazing people and I am extremely grateful for the love and care they show my daughter whilst I'm at work I know she's safe and happy! So thank you from H Mum x
Thank you so much for your lovely review, it really is so nice to hear. We love having your daughter attend, and I can't believe she is nearly two and moving through the spaces. She's such a little super star, with an amazing personality xx
The grounds are unbelievable. They are outdoor focused which we absolutely love. Cruz always wants to be outdoors now, even at home. You couldn't ask for anything more. The children have so many facilities for their journey including animals!!
Thank you Child first team. We're lucky to be part of such a wonderful establishment. We certainly made the right choice for our son and will never look back.
The nursery itself is quite tucked away, in the beautiful grounds of Welbeck estate, away from busy roads and lots of foot traffic. Our son loves nature and the outdoors and this couldn't be anymore perfect a surrounding. With lots of fresh air, messy play and great activities.
Not only do I feel my son is genuinely cared for, the staff are incredibly empathetic towards us as parents. They actively work with us to support our values and ambition for ours sons development rather than attending to their own agenda.
Communication is always excellent with us informed of our sons daily activities, development milestones and informed promptly of any (extremely rare) bumps and scrapes.
Id like to make a special thanks to the management team, chef and practitioners for their wonderful support.
Thank you for taking the time out to complete your lovely review, we love having your son attend Child First and watch him grow and develop into the lovely young man he is today x
The environment is bright, clean, and full of engaging activities that support learning through play. Our child has grown so much in confidence, communication, and independence since starting here. Every day is filled with fun, creativity, and meaningful learning experiences. We love that they're outdoor based as our son just loves being outside, the garden has plenty for them to do and is beautiful! Thank you to the wonderful team at Child First Nursery for creating such a safe, nurturing, and inspiring place for children to thrive. I highly recommend it to any parent looking for outstanding childcare in the area.
Thank you for taking the time to write a lovely review. We love having your son attend, and the welcome he gets from his best friend in a morning is amazing x
My little girl started a year ago and we absolutely love this nursery. She spent a month in a different nursery at first and really did not settle at all - she came here and has flourished. She's now just started in her third space and the staff in each have been absolutely fantastic. Regular updates on the app, amazing communication on pick up and drop off, everyone is so friendly and happy! It's so different to any other setting I've been in; the space is just perfect. We are so grateful and feel so lucky our little girl is able to come here.
Thank you so much for taking the time to write your lovely review. We love having your little girl attend Child First x
Over-all, a lovely nursery with friendly and caring staff, ran by someone who genuinely cares for your child and I would recommend this place any parent!
Thank you so much for your review, I love to read these. We absolutely love having your daughters attend nursery. and it's so lovely to see them blossoming and developing their own little characters x
I always wanted my Son to attend Child First, Welbeck. Growing up Welbeck was a huge part of my childhood development.
The wonderful surroundings and calm of Welbeck Estate are a marked difference to many other nursery environments.
Thank you for your review, it's always lovely to hear, especially since it was huge part of your life. We love having your son attend Child First x
Very caring and nurturing environment. We have seen our daughter develop so much whilst in your care. Initially our daughter took a bit of time to settle in when we first left her at drop off, but the staff were so reassuring and kept us posted with photos and messages to show us she was settled and happy within minutes of us leaving. She loves being outside exploring and getting involved with all the activities and learning. She is always excited and happy to go in when we drop her off now in the morning and is always welcomed with a smile, cuddle (and a lovely breakfast). We love hearing about her day when we collect her. They know her so well and she has a lovely bond with them.
Thank you so much for taking to write a review. We have thoroughly enjoyed getting to know your daughter, who is an absolute stunning little girl x
we are so happy that our girl is at Child First Welbeck. The forest school setting is absolutely brilliant, our girl has been here since she was 10months and she is so so happy here. the staff are incredibly nurturing and supportive, i love that they spend most of the day outside, playing and even dining al fresco! the inhouse chef always ensures a great variety of nutritious food, we couldn't be happier with our choice of nursery.
Thank you for taking the time to complete your review, it's very much appreciated. We have loved watching your daughter grow and develop with us, and love spending time with her x
My son has been attending since March 2025 and he has thrived! The staff are so friendly and a great example of professionals. They cater to my son's needs and have spend time getting to know him. He loves attending and happily strolls in on a morning. His speech has developed beyond expectation and his social skills are growing. Thank you.
Thank you for taking the time to complete the review, it's very much appreciated. We love having your son attend Child First and have thoroughly enjoyed watching him grow, thrive and laugh with us x
Both of our boys have attended (now, just our youngest), and I would recommend to anyone.
As someone who has also worked in nurseries, you can easily tell a good nursery, and for us, this is the best.
The staff, the outdoor space, everything is just amazing.
Keep doing what you do Child First. We are so lucky and grateful that you are within our local area.
Thank you so much for your kind words. We love having your son attend and seeing your eldest collect him (we miss him) x
Without a doubt the best part about this nursery, apart from its beautiful setting and the fact that the children are learning and playing outdoors a large amount of the day, is its staff. They are kind and considerate and really care about the wellbeing of all the children under their care!
Thank you for your kind words, it's very much appreciated. We love having your children attend, and I'm not looking forward to saying goodbye in summer x
We are so glad that we chose this nursery for our little boy. We don't have any local immediate family so he had spent the first year of his life with either myself or my husband so I was worried with how easily he'd settle into nursery. The staff have all been so supportive of both him and us and despite initial tears on drop offs he clearly now absolutely loves his nursery days by the fact he doesn't want to leave when we collect him! He is really flourishing at Child First Webeck and gaining in confidence all the time. We wouldn't hesitate in recommending the nursery, the fantastic team and amazing outdoor spaces in a beautiful setting to anyone.
Thank you so much for your kind words, it's very much appreciated and we adore having your little boy attend Child First x
Absolutely outstanding staff and service provided. My son is always so happy to spend time there and thoroughly enjoys himself.
The staff have helped his development SO much and are all so genuine and care which is fantastic!
Thank you so much for your kind words, we adore having your son attend Child First, and it's been an absolute pleasure watching him grow and develop x
The staff at the nursery are absolutely excellent. So welcoming and my daughter absolutely loves them. They keep in regular contact and are always really friendly and approachable. My daughter has been going since she was 8 months old and is now 2 and 1/2 and I can't imagine she'd be anywhere near where she is developmentally without this nursery and the very skilled staff. So glad I chose this nursery I can't fault one bit.
Thank you so much for your kind words, we love having your daughter attend Child First. It's been amazing watching her develop over the past few years.
I have never once hesitated in dropping her off there, in the 2 years she has been going.
She has always been so happy at drop off and pick up, which says it all.
The emphasis on nature is fantastic, and my daughter gets to enjoy loads of outdoor fun including berry picking and feeding the chickens.
In a world so scary regarding children's development, I feel so happy that my daughter is starting her life somewhere rooted in the earth and that strips everything back to imagination, outdoors and good old fashioned messy play!
The team are fantastic, amazingly attuned to each child, and always do their best to accommodate special requests.
Go Welbeck!
Thank you so much for your kind words, it's very much appreciated. We love having your daughter attend Child First, and it's been such a pleasure watching her grow.
Fantastic nursery, both of my girls go and I wouldn't have them anywhere else. The place itself is fabulous but the staff are incredible, from when my first baby started at 4 months old they have been nothing but supportive to both my children and myself.
Thank you so much for your kind words, it means so much to us all. We love having your daughters attend and watching them develop into confident, gorgeous little girls.
Both of our children absolutely love going to nursery - struggle to get them to come home, they have that much fun! They are always doing lots of fun activities, all of the staff are amazing and so helpful.
Thank you for your kind words, we adore watching your children develop and grow in confidence each day.
It was the best decision we made choosing your nursery for our little boy.
Thank you so much for your kind words, I'm so pleased to see that your little one is enjoying his time with Child First, it's a pleasure to have him attend Child First.
My daughter has been at the nursery from 7 months old and is now almost two. She loves going into nursery each day. The staff are great and the atmosphere and activities suit her perfectly, with a nice balance of inside and outside play.
Thank you so much for your kind words, it really does mean a lot. We love having your daughter attend Child First and watching her develop and grow in confidence with a gorgeous cheeky smile.
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Meet the Team (15)
I have over 20 years of experience working with children from newborns to teenagers. I began my career whilst studying at university and worked as a 1:1 with a 4-year-old boy with autism, this sparked an interest in how the mind works, especially in children. I then worked in a mother and baby unit, supporting young mums and their children and teaching them about life skills, how to care for their children, and how to look after themselves. I worked for Nottingham City council for 10 years as a senior residential social care worker with children ranging from 4 years to 19 years, with learning disabilities, autism, and mental and physical disabilities. I love weekends away with my family, very spicy food, live concerts and long walks with my dog.
My name is Courtney, I am a Team Supervisor and I work in the Nestling and Hatchlings spaces. I am a qualified level 4 Early years practitioner. I love my job helping children to develop their skills through play. I work alongside other staff in my team to provide a caring and safe environment for the children here at Child First Welbeck. When I am not at work, I enjoy spending time with my family and my cats.
In my spare time, I enjoy countryside walks, spending time with my loved ones and exploring new places.
My name is Emma, I work in the Fledglings ‘Space. I am a qualified level 3 practitioner and I have worked in childcare for 15 plus years. I have 3 children 2 boys and 1 girl. I enjoy spending time with my family when I am not at work.
Hi, my name is Megan, I have a level 3 qualification in childcare. I have 13 years of experience in childcare working with children aged 2-5 years. I have worked at Child First Welbeck for 4 years and I am currently working in the Fledglings space (2-3 years).
?Hi, my name is Stacey. I have a level 3 qualification in childcare. I have been working at Child First Welbeck for 3 years and in that time, I have worked with ages 2-5 years old and I am currently working in the Fledglings space. I have a fiancé and a son who is 2 called Reuben. In my spare time, I love making memories with my family.
My name is Louise and I have worked with preschool children for 20 years. For 16.5 years it was with children with additional needs. I qualified as an NVQ level 3 in early years care and education practitioner. Family time is extremely important to me, and it’s fantastic that we have just had a new addition to ours; Elijah Daniel who is extremely scrummy.
My name is Hannah. I have worked in childcare for 12 years. I started in outdoor pursuits centres and then worked in nurseries and primary schools. I work for Child First 2 days per week, usually on a Monday and Wednesday in the Roosters preschool space. I hold a level 4 qualification in childcare, including an assessor’s qualification at level 3. In my spare time, I enjoy meeting friends and family and going for long walks.
My name is Storm and I currently work in the fledgelings space. I am qualified in level 4 advanced childcare and management. I have worked in childcare for over 7 years now. my Favourite part of being a Child practitioner is watching children learn & grow in confidence. I have a beautiful son of my own and in my spare time, I like to spend it with friends & family and make lots of memories!
Hi, my name is Leah, I have a double level 3 health and social care qualification and have worked in childcare within private nurseries for the last 8 years. I love working in childcare because no day is ever the same and we learn from the children as much as they learn from us!
Hi, my name is Megan, I currently work in the Hatchlings space. I have a foundation degree in child studies with over 10 years of experience working in childcare. I have a little boy of my own and in my spare time, I enjoy quality time with him.
Hi, my name is Ellie. I’m currently doing a level 2 nursery nurse apprenticeship and so far I am really enjoying it! I love coming to work and doing fun activities with the children and watching them grow every day.
Hi, my name is Caitlin, I recently joined the Roosters team as a practitioner! I have just completed my Level 3 qualification in Childcare and I am going on to study for my foundation degree in Childcare this September alongside working at Child First Welbeck.
In my spare time, I enjoy spending time with my family + friends and going on days out!
Hi, my name is Sophie, I have recently joined Child First Welbeck as a practitioner in the Hatchlings space. I have 7 years of experience working in childcare and I have a level 3 qualification.
In my spare time, I love taking my dog on walks and spending time with family and friends!
Hi, my name is Ellen. I am the finance and administration supervisor at Child First Welbeck. I have a degree in Advertising and Digital Marketing however I have always wanted to work in a childcare environment which is why I love working at the nursery! I have a daughter who is currently in the Hatchling Space so it is lovely to see as a parent all the amazing work the practitioners do!
In my spare time, I like to go on days out with my family and take as many trips to Disneyland as I can fit!
Frequently Asked Questions about Child First Welbeck
What is the Age Range of Children that Child First Welbeck accepts?
Child First Welbeck accepts Children aged from 0 years 6 months to 5 years 0 months.
What Days & Hours is Child First Welbeck Open?
Child First Welbeck is open: 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.
How many Children does Child First Welbeck have capacity for?
Child First Welbeck has capacity for a total of 90 Children.
How far is Child First Welbeck to the centre of Worksop?
3.8 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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