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 Amie H (Mother of Child) published on 10 February 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
All staff are so friendly, kind and caring. They all go above and beyond to make my son happy. It gives me great peace of mind knowing my child comes out of nursery happy and that he is being taken good care of.
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Review from Christopher T (Father of Child) published on 10 February 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Every day my daughter goes to nursery happy and is greeted with smiles by the staff team who are amongst the hardest working and energetic people I know and I cannot praise them highly enough. Fun and engaging tasks are always planned and have helped my daughter hit her early learning milestones as
well as improve her social and emotional development. There are a plethora of activities and opportunities for outdoor learning, roleplay and ICT and the facilities are exceptional. My daughter will come home and say that she has been an astronaut, builder and a firefighter and she is more imaginative and creative each day she attends. The menu is healthy and contains lots of options. An update is always given when I pick my daughter up at the end of the day and I am usually told she has had seconds.


The management of the nursery is also incredible & they have robust safeguarding policies in place.


I am confident that this is the absolute best childcare provider that a child & parent could wish for.

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Review from E B (Mother of Child) published on 30 October 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Fantastic nursery. My son and daughter attend, they both have a great time, enjoying all sorts of sensory and creative play. My children have come on with their speech and social skills since attending Buckinghams.
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Review from Chris H (Father of Child) published on 1 July 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My Child attends this nursery since he was 6 weeks old. They have always taken fantastic care of my son. I have seen him grow and develop every year and they have assisted him in having the absolute best start in life. A special mention to the early years teacher that is a credit to the company.
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Review from Davina D (Mother of Child) published on 24 April 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We are very pleased with this nursery for our daughter. Having never sent a child to nursery before we were obviously very apprehensive but the staff were very supportive, encouraging and caring and our daughter soon settled well. She now absolutely loves nursery and all the staff are incredibly friendly.
She is always doing lots of activities that we wouldn't do at home. We would highly recommend this nursery.
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Review from Katherine P (Mother of Child) published on 21 March 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My little boy has been at Buckinghams for seven months now and he absolutely loves it. I love the personalised service you receive, everyone knows my child from the workers in his room, to the management, to the receptionist, to the chef. They are friendly and genuinely care about the children. The
staff are always interested in my boy’s life outside nursery and are hugely supportive of his development. The nursery setting is second to none that I have seen; it is clean, bright and child-focused. The resources are amazing and the EyLog is great. My little boy is very attached to me but will run into his nursery room without worrying about me leaving him. When I collect him at the end of the day, I can see him in the room and he’s always having a whale of a time. For a first time mother leaving her child at nursery, I just wanted to feel he was safe, happy and cared for; Buckinghams goes above and beyond in delivering that. Highly recommended.
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Review from Gemma B (Mother of Child) published on 21 March 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has been going to Buckinghams nursery since being 6 months old, she’s now 3 years old. She loves nursery and all the staff love her too. They truly treat her like one of their own. I know they look after her and treat her so well. They do great activities every day and she’s never bored.
The food is amazing always different healthy choices each day. This nursery is definitely the best in Leek and that’s with thanks to all the staff in all the rooms and of course the manager and her team at the top. Well done ladies, keep up the great work. My daughter will miss you all when the time comes to go to big girl school. I would highly recommend this nursery to all other parents. It’s clean, fun, great equipment and the most important your children are well looked after.
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Review from Ben T (Father of Child) published on 21 March 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our 3-year-old son has been attending since he was 1 year old and has progressed really well each year. He enjoys telling me about his day on the way home and is excited about the activities he has done. Having playtime with kids of a similar age has been invaluable and all the members of staff (especially
his key workers) have always been very friendly towards him, making him feel welcome each morning even on mornings when he doesn't necessarily want to leave the house! I would highly recommend the nursery to anyone.
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Review from K L (Mother of Child) published on 19 March 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has been in nursery for one month already and has settled in really well. He loves toys and activities throughout the day. The staff are great with him and really helped him to settle in. We had signed up to the nurseries already and I couldn't settle until we came here and it just clicked. It
ticked all the boxes for us. It's welcoming, friendly, safe, fantastic rooms, amazing outdoor space, rocking chair for babies that need help to sleep, cots for babies, sensory toy and a great menu. All these things I was looking for and found this nursery.
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Review from R A (Mother of Child) published on 12 February 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Good nursery who care about the children. Staff always friendly and approachable. Feel confident my child is developing well.
EyLog is good but just needs updating faster so it's more real time.
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Review from Laura M (Mother of Child) published on 12 February 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter is thriving under the watchful eye of Buckinghams. She loves her days at nursery and is always sharing songs she has learnt there. She is also building friendships with other children and learning so much. I clearly see the care and dedication of staff and the positive impact this is having
on my daughter.
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Review from Vikki S (Mother of Child) published on 12 February 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has recently started on the baby room. He has been struggling to sperate from me. The staff have offered comfort to him and now after 3 weeks, he is able to separate from me positively. He already has strong bonds with his keyworker, who he will seek out for support. He obviously feels he is
safe with her and enjoys her company.
He loves exploring the room, especially the tunnel and sensory lights. I am very happy with the nursery.
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Review from CS (Mother of Child) published on 7 February 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Both of my children have attended Children 1st @ Buckinghams and have both really enjoyed their time here. My son left to go to school and my daughter is still here. All the staff have been brilliant with both of my children and couldn't ask for better care.
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Review from L D (Mother of Child) published on 5 December 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has attended children 1st @ Buckinghams nursery for over a year now. I have always been more than satisfied with the nursery as a whole. The staff are all pleasant and attentive to each child and all seem to enjoy their job which is lovely. There is a variety of food available and plenty of activities
to keep the children entertained. I would recommend this nursery to others.
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Review from C G (Mother of Child) published on 5 December 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Since joining Buckinghams my daughter and son have developed in so many ways. I would say they are more confident and balanced. My twins love all the staff and enjoy going. The nursery itself is fun and bright and has a great outdoor area too. All staff are caring and very professional and the twins
have responded well to all of them. Thank you.
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Review from Kerry ann (Mother of Child) published on 13 February 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
As a parent, I am very pleased with my child's attitude to Children 1st nursery. They have settled in with other children, staff and routine of the nursery very well, they love to play with their friends, eat their meals and learn new things all the time with members of staff. I do recommend Childrens
1st nursery to be value for money.
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Review from Angela R (Mother of Child) published on 8 February 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I have actually done this. I recommended to a colleague at work who was moving to the area. She took up on this straight away without looking at any other nursery's in the area due to the comments I made. Well deserved. My child is cared for in all her needs very well.
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Review from A LA M (Mother of Child) published on 1 February 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
My child has been at bucks for 2 years. They are loving and carrying and bring him on better than I can. My child has special needs and I have not been impressed by the knowledge and support for his special needs. It has made me realise that I can’t expect that kind of support from nursery and have
to do it all myself. I feel that Bucks is a good nursery if your child has normal development but not great for special needs. That said I think miss my son's keyworker who is absolutely brilliant.
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Review from Lisa-Marie H (Mother of Child) published on 22 January 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Extremely happy with the care my child receives. She loves her days at Children 1st @ Buckinghams and it’s clear to see why all of the staff members are welcoming and can’t do enough for you. The outside area is a hidden gem which again my child loves. The nursery is clean and secure and the staff cater
for all dietary requirements which all the staff have great knowledge in. Thank you for making my child’s early years full of fun!
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Review from Mike H (Father of Child) published on 19 January 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Our son loves going to nursery here and all the staff know him, even those working in other rooms to his. He is learning so much here and his time spent is invaluable. We're very happy with the care here.
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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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