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 very popular nursery conveniently located on Buxton Road in Leek.

The nursery has large, well resourced learning environments designed for babies, toddlers and early years. The environments provide the perfect opportunity for children to learn in small groups. The nursery also benefits from a large, outside space which is very popular with children.

Nursery staff are trained and supported by a designated early years teacher to deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage Framework and they work hard to ensure children develop into self motivated and enthusiastic learners.
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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 07:30-18:30
    Tuesday 07:30-18:30
    Wednesday 07:30-18:30
    Thursday 07:30-18:30
    Friday 07:30-18:30

When Closed

  • Bank Holidays & Christmas

Children 1st Buckinghams Nursery School Reviews (133)

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Children 1st Buckinghams Nursery School has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.897) out of 10, based on 26 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Children 1st Buckinghams Nursery School has 133 reviews.

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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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Review from Harriett L (Mother of Child) published on 19 January 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The nursery is amazing, the staff, environment and atmosphere of the whole organisation is top drawer and I would defiantly recommend this nursery to other parents. I have used other nurseries in the past with my other children and believe this to be the best yet! The emotional warmth the staff show
the children is second to non and they always have time for the children and are very thoughtful and caring.
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Review from Emma B (Mother of Child) published on 19 January 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The staff make this nursery fantastic. They are all so friendly and are lovely with the children. My daughter talks a lot about what she’s been doing and who she sees. When I pick them up they always want to go back to the nursery so they must have some good fun! Everything is ran so well.
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Review from Rachael (Mother of Child) published on 19 January 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
I have always found that my children are very safe and enjoy nursery life at Buckinghams - Staff were very helpful when my 2 &1/2 year old son has become potty trained.
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Review from Tara H (Mother of Child) published on 19 January 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son and daughter both love coming to Buckinghams nursery the staff are amazing. The care given to the child is always person centred the staff always go the extra mile to make sure the children are happy I love this nursery
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Review from Stacey B (Mother of Child) published on 19 January 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Everyone at the nursery are very helpful and care a lot about all the children and the parents too and we get to be involved in things too very very happy with the nursery
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Review from Angela M (Mother of Child) published on 19 January 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The girls here are amazing. My son is well looked after and is encouraged to do well. The food is fantastic and my son is offered seconds if he wants it. We are always asked if he's slept well during the night and if he needs breakfast in the morning. They also encourage the use of the potty even though
our son at the moment choosing just to sit on it. There's story's, painting, sand and water play and lots of cuddles to go around. Keep up the good work everyone
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Review from Jo (Mother of Child) published on 19 January 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Really pleased we chose this nursery. Always available to talk to and always very responsive to questions.
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Review from Vic (Mother of Child) published on 19 January 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
My son has been genuinely cared for and time has been taken; particularly by the manager to ensure our whole family has been welcomed.
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Review from Joanna (Mother of Child) published on 19 January 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our Twins started Nursery at Buckinghams at 7months. The staff have been fantastic, they put my mind at easy from the first visit. They really care about the babies in the care & try their upmost to get to know them. They give regular updates on progress & share the happy times of the day with us
when we collect! I/ we couldn’t ask for more, very pleased with everything about Buckinghams. Thank you very very much, you made returning work & leaving my babies a very positive experience.
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Review from Simon (Father of Child) published on 19 January 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The staff and level of care at Children' 1st @ Buckingham's are beyond excellent and I feel very confident in knowing my son is happy and well cared for.
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Review from Linda S (Mother of Child) published on 18 January 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Lovely nursery with a lovely atmosphere! My daughter loves it and has settled in so well. Thank you for all your hard work!
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Review from Lisa B (Mother of Child) published on 18 January 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My little girl has been going to the nursery since she was 8 months old. She loves the nursery and the staff.
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Review from Jade G (Mother of Child) published on 18 January 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I can’t recommend Childres 1st @ Buckinghams nursery enough! The team are brilliant as is the nursery setting. My daughter loves it.
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Review from Rachel K (Mother of Child) published on 18 January 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Fantastic nursery. My daughter always enjoys going and she has come on leaps and bounds since attending. All the staff are friendly and professional and caring, they all work really hard to provide for all the children. Can’t fault the nursery at all.
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Review from Julie B (Mother of Child) published on 17 January 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
This nursery is great, the staff are wonderful and do a great job with my little boy. He has been going since last year and has come on wonderfully! I really like the EyLog system they now have installed as I can check my son's progression.
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Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.897)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.897) 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 26 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.9 out of 5 from 26 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 4.968 for Children 1st Buckinghams Nursery School is calculated as follows: ( (301 Excellents x 5) + (10 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 311 Ratings = 4.968
  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 4.929 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Children 1st Buckinghams Nursery School is based on 26 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 10 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, and then 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews and then 0.1 Points for the next five Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.100, 7th = 0.100, 8th = 0.100, 9th = 0.100, 10th = 0.100) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 = 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. 26 Positive Reviews ÷ 28 = 0.929
  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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