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.
Two of my children attend Child First Welbeck Day Nursery and we can’t rate them highly enough. Every single member of staff is fantastic and go above and beyond for all the children. Every day they’re doing something new and exciting, both my children go in and come out beaming. There’s only one word to describe it…perfect!
What a lovely review, we absolutely love having your children here. They're so adorable and funny and we're always greeted with a huge smile.
My daughter has attended Child First Welbeck since September 2021. She has settled in amazingly with the help of the wonderful staff members, she had never been left with anyone before this time and it was very comforting knowing that she was being left in very capable and caring hands. The setting is beautiful, the garden is amazing and the rooms are homely! The staff are knowledgeable, very helpful and extremely friendly and they make me feel at ease. I know my daughter loves the nursery just as much as I do!
Thank you for your lovely review. We all love your daughter. She’s such a ray of sunshine and so gorgeous.
From the minute our son entered the nursery to have a look around, you could see how happy he was and how much he felt at home. All the staff are very welcoming and nothing is ever too much. Since joining the nursery our son has been a little under the weather but the staff have been so helpful and caring towards him, taking the time to make sure he is okay and updating his dad and me. They really do care. The setting at the nursery is very outdoorsy, with lots of planting vegetables, playing in the mud, painting outside and generally exploring which our son really loves. The app that is used for parents is so easy to use and you can see exactly what they have done with their day and at what time. Seeing the pictures when you're at work really does make your day. I cannot recommend this nursery enough and we are only three weeks in.
Thank you for your lovely review. It’s so lovely to have your gorgeous son with us, such a lovely little boy.
Child First is a wonderful nursery. I send both of my boys there and since they started, I have seen them blossom into confident young boys. The staff are so supportive and helpful. I couldn’t wish for a better environment for them.
Thank you so much for your review. I’m so glad you sent both boys to us. They’re a credit to you and such gorgeous boys.
My 21-month-old literally runs into his room! Proof to me of how much he loves the place and this is often confirmed when his staff comment about how much he loves his time there. I feel on top of the world when he comes home with his special pictures and handmade pieces. I collect him happy and often covered in all the activities he has enjoyed - which I absolutely love to see! I can see how much the staff care for my son but I also feel very welcome. They share information about my son and we work together to support his development! The grounds are a dream and the staff are always so positive - I’m half tempted to apply for a job there myself! Can’t thank them enough for the peace of mind they give me and couldn’t imagine my son going anywhere else. I think he’d still find his way and run through their door.
Thank you so much for your review. We love having your son with us and he’s so funny and such a lovely little boy.
We couldn't have chosen a better nursery setting for our 19-month-old daughter. She has been going to Child First Welbeck since she was 12-months and she is settled, happy and thriving. The nursery is perfectly set up for the children to play, explore and be themselves. Despite the relaxed nature, which we love, the staff know every detail about our daughter and show genuine care and excitement when she achieves something new. We are kept fully updated on her daily meals, naps and nappy changes via the app. Communication with all staff and management is excellent.
Thank you for your lovely review, we love having her with us and she’s such a gorgeous little girl.
My grandson goes to this nursery three days a week and it is brilliant. The staff are helpful, kind, caring, great at their job and understand how difficult it is to drop off your child when they are clinging to your legs! I know as soon as I am driving off he is happy playing and eating his breakfast. Where else can they get out and collect eggs from the chicken, grow vegetables and get muddy? It’s how we all grew up and it’s great for their development. The manager cannot do enough to make every day a fun day and a place to enjoy. The home-cooked food is something else as well, it’s a pity they don’t do take away!
Thank you so much for your kind words. We love having your grandson at nursery and is such a lovely little boy. I will put your suggestion of takeaways to the chef.
Our daughter goes to Child First Welbeck Day Nursery and she loves it there, we have been going since she was 8-months-old and she's now in the preschool garden, she has come a long way with the help from all of the staff and her friends. I would highly recommend this nursery to anyone as it's just amazing and the staff are so kind and supportive.
Thank you for your review. She has certainly come out of her shell and is doing amazing in preschool. Her confidence has bloomed so much and she's made so many friends.
Our daughter attends this nursery and we are more than satisfied with the level of engagement from both management and staff. From day one we felt the staff understood the importance of each child’s individual development, and this shows with the daily updates of their diary and the feedback we receive in terms of activities and learning milestones. Where special instructions are required such as changes to nap schedules, these are promptly adhered to, with feedback again on how it is going to ensure home and nursery life are closely aligned. The facilities are unique and attractive compared to those we have used previously, and we would recommend the nursery to new parents without hesitation.
Thank you so much for your review, it's very much appreciated, and we love having your child attend Child First Welbeck.
Child First allows children to have freedom to choose, learn through play and develop at their own pace. The majority of the time the children play outside and are not confined to a classroom setting. My son loves being outside and getting dirty and at Welbeck, he's allowed to do this. We can't believe how much my son's confidence has grown. He gets so excited when we arrive at nursery in the morning and we always pick him up tired out, covered in dirt, well fed and happy! As parents we couldn't ask for better.
We adore having your son at Child First Welbeck and love the fact his confidence has grown and he loves it here too.
When he returned, the staff were so friendly and welcoming, after a few upset arrivals, he now runs into nursery every time he attends!
He has turned into such a confident, chatty and outgoing little boy and chatters none stop in the car when I collect him.
He always comes home having had a healthy home-cooked meal for lunch and dirty after a fun day outside!
The online journal is helpful as I can work with the nursery to understand what he is working towards in his development and try to help enhance this at home.
We didn’t look around any other nurseries as we all felt happy with here after just one visit.
I can’t wait for my little boy to continue his nursery journey here and flourish and grow even more!
Thank you so much for your kind words. He's an absolute pleasure to be around and is such a funny boy. Often shouts 'Hello Man' at the chef in the kitchen.
My son adores everyone here and I only wish he could stay until he's 18.
I would recommend to anyone to come and take a look, once you have been you won't want to leave. Seeing is believing.
Well, where do I start it’s hard to put into words just how incredible this magical place is. Our journey with Child First started around 3 years ago when my eldest child started here and soon after my youngest child also started. My eldest child had always been used to being outdoors so that was the first thing that attracted me to Child First and wow did it deliver. Within weeks of being there, he had already built a very strong relationship with the staff and still does to this day even though he now attends school. My youngest child still goes to Child First and I don’t even want to think about the day we will have to say our goodbyes he absolutely adores nursery and has a very strong bond with all staff. Throughout the years I have also grown very close to all the staff and fall back on them for help and advise when needed. This nursery is our home from home our friends that became family.
Like all the reviews. This nursery is superb in every manner. Professional safe and the ability for kids to explore nature. My son has been going here since he was 9 months old and loves every aspect of it. Regular crying when leaving (as home isn't as fun). He's developed in leaps and bounds going to Welbeck Child First. The dedication and love of the staff are beyond belief. You will not be disappointed at all. Quiet beautiful surroundings. We didn't look round any other nurseries we instantly fell in love. Our second child will be attending as well.
The staff are fantastic - they have taken the time to get to know our son, and we felt confident from day one that he would be well looked after, cared for and developed. He enjoys going, tries lots of new things and is happy and content at the nursery.
Thank you to everyone at Child First for all your kindness and support over the past year, you truly are amazing and we wouldn't go anywhere else!
We absolute love Child First Welbeck. Their ethos, space and countryside setting is something that is really important to us. Children being themselves, learning through play and coming home covered in mud or paint with big happy smiles. The staff are all wonderful too, I always know my children will have a magical day while I’m at work. Both of my children started at Child First Welbeck from nine months old. If you are looking for a nursery you really must check it out.
I was heartbroken, but there was only one nursery I wanted to see for her transition, and that was Welbeck, I have never stepped foot in another nursery since.
I wanted her to have space and be outside, not be behind barred windows and in a concrete playground, and Welbeck has totally exceeded my expectations for her childcare.
But it's not just the environment, the garden's and the onsite chef... its the staff... There's nothing these guys wouldn't do not only for the kids but for us parents too! I wouldn't trust anyone else with my daughter, and I will be heartbroken beyond words when she has to leave to go to school next year!
Massive thank you, to the manager and all the staff; you are angels.
My son had been attending Child First Welbeck since November 2019, and I cannot begin to explain how much he enjoys it every day. The staff team are incredible and work so hard to ensure the children have natural resources and activities to get involved in every day. My son has grown in confidence, language, friendships and independence. He truly loves that he has the freedom to choose the activities that he enjoys, explores the spaces he wants to and interacts with the staff and children. We could not wish for a better setting for our son.
Dear Claudia, from all the team at Child First Welbeck, we wanted to express our gratitude for leaving us such a wonderful review. We are truly delighted you took the time to write down your experience and it's lovely to hear how your sons' confidence has grown.
My daughter attended Child First Welbeck, so there was no question when it came to picking a nursery for my son. The setting and space are idyllic, my son is only 11-months-old but already loves going to nursery. He is already growing in confidence and gets so excited when we arrive in a morning. The love and care he gets from the staff is second to none, and I have absolutely no worries leaving him, knowing how happy he is. I’m looking forward to seeing him grow and fully appreciate the outdoor space and facilities that the nursery has to offer. Seeing my daughter graduate from this nursery and go off to school happy, confident and independent was the best feeling ever, and I can’t wait to see him do the same!
Dear Lyndsay, from all the team at Welbeck we truly can't thank you enough for leaving us such a glowing review. We are so proud of our location and facilities, but as you have so rightly mentioned having the correct staff makes all the difference. We are proud of our team and we will make sure...
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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!
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