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 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 Years Foundation Stage Framework. Staff are committed to helping children grow into confident, motivated and enthusiastic learners.

With its warm, home-from-home atmosphere and use of natural resources, the nursery inspires curiosity, creativity and a sense of wonder in every child.
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Type of Service

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

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

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 (148)

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Children 1st Buckinghams Nursery School has a Review Score of 10 (9.979) out of 10, based on 28 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Children 1st Buckinghams Nursery School has 148 reviews.

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Review from Kate A (Mother of Child) published on 21 April 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I cannot fault the care my daughter has received in her first few months of nursery. We are very happy with the staff and communication we receive daily.
The updates we receive throughout the day on how our daughter is getting on and what she’s been up-to are very much welcomed.
Our daughter is
very willing to go into nursery in a morning which speaks volumes for us as she is a rather clingy baby but has built a solid bond with her key worker as she has put in a lot of effort with our daughter and helped her settle in very well.
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Review from C D (Father of Child) published on 21 April 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
This nursery is by far the best.
My son has come on immensely.
The staff are absolutely amazing; the teacher from his last group put in a lot of time and effort with my little buddy; he thought/thinks the world of her.
My son has moved into a new group/class now; the ladies are brilliant with him.
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the ladies involved with my little man; I’d like to thank you for your hard work.
Being an ex close protection operative; I find security a big concern to me; who’s around my kids? Are my kids safe? - I have no safety concerns about this nursery.
This nursery meets all the needs of my boy.
They are very accommodating and will always try to help with extra days/times if possible.
I think any child that attends this nursery is extremely lucky.
I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend this nursery to friends and family.
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Review from Alison W (Mother of Child) published on 21 April 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has been with the nursery since she was 10-months-old. She’s recently turned 3 and I have to say, it’s like leaving her with family. She looks forward to going and has learned so much already! I’ll be so sad to leave.
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Review from Gemma S (Mother of Child) published on 21 April 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Since starting at Children 1st @ Buckinghams Day Nursery, my daughter has overcome a few obstacles such as speech delay and helped her to socialise. If it wasn't for Buckinghams mentioning her speech delay and pointing me in the right direction I don't think she would be where she is now. She loves
to play with her friends and loves the staff, most mornings she asks if it is time for 'school'. She is a much happier little girl and I couldn't thank all the staff enough.
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Review from Emma W (Grandmother of Child) published on 15 April 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Children 1st @ Buckinghams is a great little nursery, my grandson has come on in leaps and bounds since starting here, it’s taken him a long time to get used to being left at nursery and cried when I left him for months but the staff were always patient and understanding with him and I’m pleased to
say now he loves going to nursery to play with his friends and see the staff.
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Review from Tashi K (Mother of Child) published on 15 April 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Children’s 1st Day Nursery have been amazing! They have really helped to develop our daughter in all aspects of her development. They regularly communicate with us, share achievements and make our daughter feel loved and safe every day. She loves all the team so much and I am so happy to know that we
leave her in the care of many professionals who hold children at the centre of what they do as their utmost priority. Her confidence, speech and general social skills have developed in the last six months under Children’s 1st and it's wonderful to see her learning journey recorded and shared with us. Thank you so much!
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Review from K T (Mother of Child) published on 15 April 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter enjoys going to nursery and loves learning something new every day. She enjoys the adventure playground and getting stuck into the activities that are put on. She always comes out with a big smile on her face after spending time there.
I feel that she is developing really well with help
from all the staff and she has a strong bond with them looking after her. The staff always give a good handover so I know what she’s been up to that day and what she’s enjoyed.
The food is always something new and exciting and lots of things that she wouldn’t eat at home eats there. The kitchen staff also make things off the menu if it's something that she doesn’t like which I think is so thoughtful.
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Review from Sarah M (Mother of Child) published on 15 April 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We are thrilled with the start that our son has had at nursery. We’d like to say a huge thank you to all of the team in ‘Bobtails’.
Thank you so much for all of the support that you had provided! Our little boy loves it!
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Review from J K (Mother of Child) published on 1 April 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 3.0 out of 5
My child has been attending the nursery for a while now. She really enjoys going and spending time with her friends and participating in activities. She seems to have excelled in her speech even more so since attending nursery and always tells us at home what she’s been playing with each day. She is
always happy on both arrival and departure which is nice to see. I do think they should have more things like little trips out to the park etc. as Buckinghams used to have this facility before Children 1st took over. It would be nice to see them interact with the world outside of nursery a little more as I feel it is good for them and their social development.
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Review from Rob L (Father of Child) published on 24 August 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We have had our son in the nursery since May 2021 in the baby room. The introduction that the staff gave us and our little boy was fantastic. They were really good at getting to know us and what he does and doesn't like so that he felt settled and happy in nursery.
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Review from Sammi P (Mother of Child) published on 19 August 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The first nursery we viewed and the only one. Absolutely fantastic place, my son's development has improved so much, he was almost walking when he started at 9 months, by 10 months he was walking. He loves it and it’s great peace of mind for first-time parents like myself to know he’s receiving the
best care and education.
His key person has such a great relationship with him and he always gives her a big smile on arrival and departure.
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Review from Rhiannon T (Mother of Child) published on 18 August 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Such a great nursery setting. The staff demonstrate a level of care and professionalism that is second to none. They provide daily activities for the children with different themes and send wonderful daily updates for parents to view.
I am so pleased our child attends this setting and I thoroughly
recommend Children 1st @ Buckinghams to all parents.
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Review from Harriet O (Mother of Child) published on 18 August 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
A great group of people care for my son and help him grow into a lovely young man, their care and understanding for his development is great and I couldn’t be happier with his development.
He loves everyone and even thinks some of the girls live there and he’s off to their house for breakfast!
Excited
for my little girl to start in October as I know their care for babies is second to none!
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Review from Jodie E (Mother of Child) published on 8 July 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has been going to Childen 1st @ Buckinghams for two years and I don’t have a bad word. All his teachers are fantastic and he loves going. They are very professional and friendly. My son learns new things and they always do new activities with the children.
Reply from Julie Wenn, Director of Quality Assurance at Children 1st Buckinghams Nursery SchoolThank you so much for sharing your experience and kind words about our nursery and staff team.
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Review from Jo W (Mother of Child) published on 24 March 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My little boy absolutely loves his days at Children 1st @ Buckinghams, he is excited to go every day! The staff there are caring, professional, knowledgeable and always have time to listen to your concerns and to answer your questions. The communication is excellent and they will always contact you
if there is a problem. They go above and beyond what I would expect from a good quality nursery. My son also loves the food and always eats well. I would highly recommend the nursery to anyone looking for a safe and loving place for their child. It is worth the money to have such a high standard of care here. Thank you.
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Review from Kirsty M (Mother of Child) published on 21 October 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Buckinghams in Leek have been amazing with my little boy, all the staff there are so thoughtful and provide the highest quality daycare. My little boy has come on so much since starting in all aspects of his development. The handling of Covid there has also been exceptional. I would and have highly
recommended the nursery to family and friends. Thanks, Buckinghams.
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Review from Kinga B (Mother of Child) published on 21 October 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter absolutely loves the trips to Acorns forest school, she is enthusiastic every morning to go to nursery. Made many friends, eats well and healthy, and really likes all the staff. Her development in the past year is amazing, thanks to the amazing staff.
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Review from R S (Mother of Child) published on 30 September 2020 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I absolutely love sending my child to Buckinghams in Leek. My child loves to go and is always very excited to be there. It has taught my child to be more social with children. I do wish that there was more pre school learning for my childs age group, two years and above, as I know my child will 100
per cent respond to the learning. I want my childs ability to be met by much more. However an excellent nursery, excellent staff. Thank you guys for such an amazing place for my child.
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Review from Jocie R (Mother of Child) published on 21 February 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter started at Buckinghams in July 2019, and whilst leaving her in the care of others breaks my heart, I am so happy with the progress she has made at Buckinghams. She can do new things on a daily basis like touch her head/toes and says a new word every week. My daughter has also developed socially
going from being extremely shy to being confident with strangers and waving goodbye going into the nursery. The only negative I have with the nursery (not specific to Buckinghams either) is the food options. A lot of food on offer has added sugar - cereals/ snacks, and whilst the nursery was excellent and accommodated my request for no added sugar porridge/fruit puddings etc I feel with the selection available in supermarkets at the moment this should not be a special request but the standard. Overall, my daughter is enjoying and progressing very well at this nursery and I feel like I have made the right decision for my child.
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Review from Alexandra B (Mother of Child) published on 18 February 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We have had a brilliant experience with Buckingham’s and have already recommended the nursery to a number of friends who have now taken up places at the nursery.
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Current Review Score: 10.0 (9.979)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 10 (9.979) out of 10 for Children 1st Buckinghams 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 28 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 28 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 4.979 for Children 1st Buckinghams Nursery School is calculated as follows: ( (327 Excellents x 5) + (7 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 334 Ratings = 4.979
  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 Buckinghams Nursery School is based on 28 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 140 number of registered child places is 28, which has been reached with 28 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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Nicky Hardy

Job Title: Nursery Manager Joined: 1992

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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