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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
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 yearFull days available
YesHalf day sessions offered
YesGroup/Owner
- Storal
- Private Owned
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
NoConsumables provided
NoOpening 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)
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.
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.
Overall fantastic nursery. Would highly recommend it!
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.
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.
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.
Thank you so much for sharing this review. I’m so pleased to hear how much your little one loves attending Children 1st @ Buckinghams!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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...
There are lots of activities for them to try and clear learning outcomes sent out each term.
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.
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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Awards / Recognitions (7)
- Recipient: Children 1st Buckinghams Nursery SchoolDate: Tuesday 31 Mar 2026
- Recipient: StoralDate: Tuesday 31 Mar 2026
- Recipient: StoralDate: Friday 28 Apr 2023
Meet the Team (1)
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.
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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