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Children 1st Buckinghams Nursery School

Buxton Road, Leek ST13 6NE
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Children 1st Buckinghams Nursery School, Leek
Children 1st Buckinghams Nursery School, Leek
Children 1st Buckinghams Nursery School, Leek

Children 1st Buckinghams Nursery School is a well-loved setting, conveniently situated on Buxton Road in Leek.

The nursery features spacious, well-equipped learning areas tailored for babies, toddlers and early years children, creating ideal spaces for small-group learning. A large outdoor area adds to the experience, giving children plenty of room to explore and play.

The team is guided and supported by a dedicated early years teacher, ensuring the delivery of the Early...  

Funding & Fees

From April 2026
Business Days (8:00am to 6:00pm) from £74.00

We also offer Morning and Afternoon Sessions

We want to make life simple, so our fees include infant formula, milk, freshly prepared snacks, and meals. We also provide nappies, wipes, and sun cream, or parents can bring their own if they prefer

Contact Children 1st Buckinghams Nursery School to get a personalised quote:

Type of Service

  • Day Nursery

Opening Schedule

Open all year

Full days available

Yes

Half day sessions offered

Yes

Group/Owner

Person in charge

  • Nicky Hardy (Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 18

Total Places for Children

  • 140

Age Range

  • from 0 years 2 months
  • to 5 years 0 months

Meals Provided

No

Consumables provided

No

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 Buckinghams Nursery School Reviews (149)

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Children 1st Buckinghams Nursery School has a Review Score of 10 (9.980) out of 10, based on 29 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Children 1st Buckinghams Nursery School has 149 reviews.

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Review from H C (Mother of Child) published on 27 December 2023 Submitted via Website
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My daughter started in May 2023 and as a first-time mum I was, naturally, nervous of letting go. To say the staff are understanding is an understatement! They were beyond amazing and really put my mind at ease! Nothing is too much trouble and they go above and beyond to ensure parents and children alike are happy and content. I love the app! I can see for myself just how much my little girl is enjoying nursery, getting involved in everything with a smile! And the regular updates and notifications are so helpful.
My daughter is thriving and learning so much at nursery and I cannot thank Buckinghams enough.
My favorite part of the day is hearing my little one tell me about her day, what she's been doing and about all her friends. Her favorite thing is the food and she always says it's "yummy". Home-cooked meals every day, 3 meals a day and healthy fruit at snack time and she loves it!

I'm so glad I chose Buckinghams for my little girl and would recommend it to anyone. 10/10.

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Review from C D (Mother of Child) published on 27 December 2023 Submitted via Website
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My child absolutely loves attending this nursery and has lots of fun whilst there, doing all sorts of games, crafts etc. All staff go above and beyond.

Overall fantastic nursery. Would highly recommend it!

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Review from S G (Mother of Child) published on 14 December 2023 Submitted via Website
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Buckinghams has been an absolutely perfect setting for my little girl who started in September 2023. The staff are so thoughtful and nurturing and were so supportive while my daughter settled in. The facilities are not only beautiful since the latest renovations, but the rooms, outdoor area and resources enable the children to have a fun, stimulating and educational experience. The staff at the nursery are extremely organised and helpful and cannot do more for you. My little girl has gained so much confidence and loves going to nursery each day. She has developed such strong relationships with the staff and the other children and is thriving from her experience at Buckinghams.

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Review from Gaz P (Father of Child) published on 8 November 2023 Submitted via Website
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My daughter has been going to Buckinghams for about 2 years now and it’s such an amazing place for your child in the early years. The staff treat them as their own and they're so polite and kind. My daughter loves one member of staff most of all, she doesn’t shut up about her. The nursery itself is great and it’s even better now with all the renovations that are taking place. All in all, it’s got to be the best nursery around, in my opinion.

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Review from Brian V (Father of Child) published on 26 September 2023 Submitted via Website
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Excellent nursery. My son is loving it and he has being learning a lot and all the staff at really nice and friendly. I definitely will send my daughter when she gets to the right age. Very recommended nursery.

Reply from David Hancock, Chief Executive at Children 1st Buckinghams Nursery School

Thank you so much for sharing this review. I’m so pleased to hear how much your little one loves attending Children 1st @ Buckinghams!

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Review from Claire S (Mother of Child) published on 25 September 2023 Submitted via Website
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My son started Buckinghams after we moved to the town, and he settled so well. He had been to a nursery in our previous home town but didn't enjoy it as much or thrive as much as he is at Buckinghams. It was quite astounding to see the difference in him! He loves going in every day. The staff are all very friendly and happy, the nursery setting is very well laid out and well equipped, and even more so now the makeover is nearly complete! Would highly recommend Buckinghams to anyone.

Reply from David Hancock, Chief Executive at Children 1st Buckinghams Nursery School

It’s so lovely to hear how much your little one is thriving since starting with us at Buckingham's. I look forward to sharing this fantastic review with my colleagues at the setting! I’m sure they will be just as thrilled as I am to hear how much both you and your little one love the setting.

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Review from Stacey H (Mother of Child) published on 25 September 2023 Submitted via Website
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Fantastic nursery. All the staff are so professional, caring, loving and supportive. Children's individual needs are considered and met. My little boy has come on so much since attending. It's a very safe environment and you can relax knowing your child is being taken care of so well.

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Review from Samantha J (Mother of Child) published on 25 September 2023 Submitted via Website
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What a fantastic nursery. All the staff are so welcoming and are absolutely brilliant with my little boy. My little boy has come on so much since attending this nursery and he loves it there. I can go to work 100% confident that he is in the best care.

Reply from David Hancock, Chief Executive at Children 1st Buckinghams Nursery School

Thank you, I'm so pleased to hear how well your little one has settled and progressed since starting with us at our Buckingham's setting.

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Review from K G (Mother of Child) published on 25 September 2023 Submitted via Website
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Brilliant nursery, happy staff that always go the extra mile. My daughter loves nursery and her keys workers! Very clean environment and my daughter’s learning is exceptional due to how involved and supportive the staff are!

Reply from David Hancock, Chief Executive at Children 1st Buckinghams Nursery School

Thank you for taking the time to come on and share this lovely review. I will be sure to share this with the staff at the setting.

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Review from N V (Mother of Child) published on 25 September 2023 Submitted via Website
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Lovely nursery, very welcoming. Staff always pleasant and willing to help. As my baby settled I was always told to call whenever I needed, which helped me feel at ease. Very clean nursery too, with lots of things for the children to do! Would highly recommend this nursery.

Reply from David Hancock, Chief Executive at Children 1st Buckinghams Nursery School

Thank you for taking the time to share these lovely comments regarding our Buckingham's setting. It’s great to know that you felt supported by the staff at the setting during your little ones settling in period. Thank you for the recommendation!

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Review from Daria K (Mother of Child) published on 25 September 2023 Submitted via Website
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I am very happy with my kid going in that nursery, he is enjoying it. It is clean and everyone is very helpful and kind.
We came to UK in February this year and by now my son has learned English pretty good, as well as some social and self care skills.
Staff are very attentive and helpful, every time I have questions on development or behavior I am getting all the information I need.

Food is very nice too, a lot of veggies and fruits are presented as snacks all day.

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Review from S C (Mother of Child) published on 25 September 2023 Submitted via Website
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I can not fault Buckinghams, my daughter has been going for a few months now and absolutely loves it. All the staff have been very helpful and welcoming from the very first day, I can not recommend enough.

Reply from David Hancock, Chief Executive at Children 1st Buckinghams Nursery School

Thank you, I’m so glad to hear how well your little one has settled. I will be sure to congratulate my colleagues at the setting for their ongoing hard work and dedication. Thank you for the recommendation!

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Review from V H (Mother of Child) published on 25 September 2023 Submitted via Website
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This is our second journey with Buckinghams and have had nothing but positive experiences from the start. Staff always go above and beyond, there is always a friendly atmosphere and my little ones have never had a problem. The facilities and experiences provided are excellent.

Reply from David Hancock, Chief Executive at Children 1st Buckinghams Nursery School

Thank you for sharing these lovely comments about our Buckinghams setting. I look forward to sharing these comments with the setting, I’m sure they will be just as thrilled as I am to hear how much of a positive experience you have had with us.

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Review from Beth T (Mother of Child) published on 22 September 2023 Submitted via Website
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My son has been here since he was 6 months old. I was very nervous about leaving him for the day each week at a young age. The staff were so friendly and helpful that the nerves shortly went away. The smile on my son's face, when I catch him through the window, reassures me every time that I made the right decision by selecting this nursey. His room is clean and so are the surrounding areas, there is more than enough for him to get involved with and his development has come on so much. He has bonded extremely closely with certain members of staff and is a very happy boy when he is here, the photos I receive are proof of this. I would highly recommend this nursery to any parent or carer.

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Review from Gemma W (Mother of Child) published on 1 August 2023 Submitted via Website
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We had a great experience at Children 1st. The staff are kind, attentive, caring and skilled. Generally, they are really easy to deal with, and we haven't had any problems. They helped our daughter progress through the rooms and let us know when she was ready to move onto a new room. They were also brilliant with potty training, and the outdoor space is lovely. The pick-up and drop-off times were also convenient for us and fit well with our working day (we did 8-5).

All in all, they are an all-star team, and our daughter loved going there. One of the best things is that they are super nice and friendly when you pick up and drop them off - as a tired parent, it really makes a difference in the day!

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Review from Sophie W (Mother of Child) published on 1 August 2023 Submitted via Website
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Children 1st @ Buckinghams is a wonderful nursery; the staff are friendly, caring and helpful, there are always lots of fun activities for the children, and my little one always seems to have a great day. Highly recommend.

Reply from David Hancock, Chief Executive at Children 1st Buckinghams Nursery School

Dear Sophie, thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience with me regarding Children 1st @ Buckingham’s. I will be sure to congratulate my colleagues at the setting.

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Review from J T (Mother of Child) published on 11 July 2023 Submitted via Website
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Friendly and supportive staff, great rapport with the children, staff really take the time to get to know the children and how to support them if they are unsettled. Would highly recommend the nursery.

Reply from David Hancock, Chief Executive at Children 1st Buckinghams Nursery School

Thank you for this lovely review. I'm so happy you feel your child has been supported whilst attending Children 1st @ Buckinghams, I look forward to sharing you’re lovely comments with the staff at Buckinghams!

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Review from Bekki L (Mother of Child) published on 28 June 2023 Submitted via Website
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Our little boy has been going to Children 1st @ Buckinghams for a year now. He started in the baby room and moved into Bob Tails. The staff have all been wonderful and are so enthusiastic about all of the children and they make nursery a really lovely learning environment. Our little boy is almost 2 now and loves going to nursery, he knows the names of his nursery nurses and support staff and he is excited to see them. They have also catered for his dietary needs as he has been dairy and soya free since starting nursery.
We have had to ask for extra hours recently and management have supported this and all of the staff have been lovely in response to our changing personal circumstances.
We now have another little boy who will start nursery next year and we will be very glad for him to attend Buckinghams as well. They have a lovely outdoor space and lots to do inside too.

Thank you Buckinghams for making our journey through nursery worry-free and enjoyable.

Reply from David Hancock, Chief Executive at Children 1st Buckinghams Nursery School

Dear Bekki, wow, what an amazing review for my colleagues at the Leek nursery. Thank you so much for taking the time to tell us about both yours and your son's experience at the nursery. Our team work really hard to ensure children are happy and content during their time with us and knowing faces...  

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Review from L J (Mother of Child) published on 22 June 2023 Submitted via Website
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My son really enjoys coming to nursery every day. He talks about what he does and enjoys when he comes home. Staff are friendly and are very caring. They all do an amazing job.

There are lots of activities for them to try and clear learning outcomes sent out each term.

Reply from David Hancock, Chief Executive at Children 1st Buckinghams Nursery School

Thank you for taking the time to write some lovely comments about our nursery. It's great to hear that your son enjoys his time with us - my colleagues at the nursery will be delighted to know how much you value them - thank you.

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Review from Charlotte S (Mother of Child) published on 19 June 2023 Submitted via Website
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My daughter has been going to Children 1st @ Buckinghams Day Nursery for nearly two years now. I have high praises for the nursery and the lovely members of staff! My daughter's development has come on amazingly since she started and her confidence boosted. The meals they provide are fantastic! It's a lovely setting, very organised and clean. I am so happy I came across this nursery and I would recommend it to everyone.

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  • Recipient: Children 1st Buckinghams Nursery SchoolDate: Tuesday 31 Mar 2026
  • Recipient: StoralDate: Tuesday 31 Mar 2026
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Nicky Hardy Job Title: Nursery Manager Joined: 1992
Nicky Hardy

Hello my name is Nicola Hardy I am the Manager @ Children 1st @ Buckinghamsl.

As well as working full time I am also a Mum of two Children Louis who is 13 and Molly who is 8 both of my children attended nursery from the age of Nine months old I feel this has been a great start for my children socially and intellectually.

I started my career in childcare 26 years ago and have experienced various roles working with all age groups within our nurseries.

A deputy position came up within the company this would potentially be a great move I was a successful applicant and I started my new position in October 2016.

I was given the opportunity to develop myself as a Manager. I have found this move a great experience

Since working with Children 1st I have been able to continue my training completing a NVQ Level Three in customer services.

During my time with children 1st I have become more confident and have developed skills in all aspects of my job role

I have a passion and am fully committed to providing high quality day care and education to all our children. And for caring for children and their families, ensuring that they are happy and settled whilst attending our setting.

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