Children 1st Hathern Nursery School

126 Loughborough Road, Hathern, Loughborough LE12 5JB
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9.2 77 Reviews
  • Children 1st Hathern Nursery School, Loughborough
Children 1st Hathern Nursery School is conveniently situated on the main A6 road in the heart of the village. Under Children 1st ownership since June 2017, the nursery is being refurbished to offer children from birth to five years a warm, welcoming and stimulating learning environment, both indoors and out.

Partnership with parents are important at Children 1st @ Hathern. With positive relationships in place the children soon settle and feel positive and secure. Staff are friendly, welcoming and approachable and know that such close cooperation helps the children to make good progress in their all-round development.

The children at Hathern benefit from playing and growing in well-organised enabling environments, where the staff team are committed to providing high-quality provision.

The aim of Children 1st Hathern Nursery School is to build on the individuality of each child. The staff know that every child entrusted to their care is a unique individual and maximising their enthusiasm for learning through fun, experiential learning is of prime importance at Hathern.
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Type of Service

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

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Kadie Clarke (Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 20

Total Places for Children

  • 98

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 Hathern Nursery School Reviews (77)

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Children 1st Hathern Nursery School has a Review Score of 9.2 (9.156) out of 10, based on 8 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Children 1st Hathern Nursery School has 77 reviews.

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Review from Laura H (Mother of Child) published on 7 March 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The manager and the team have been an incredible support and help with both children, I can't thank them enough. Both children love coming to nursery, making friends and getting involved in all the great activities.
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Review from Craig S (Father of Child) published on 7 March 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Under the new management of the nursery, my child has come on leaps and bounds.
Both his socialising with other children and his communication with us as parents have improved.
We could not ask for a more friendly or professional team to assist and take care of our child.
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Review from Daniel O (Father of Child) published on 7 March 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son started Nursery in January 2023 and has settled in amazingly. The team have been so welcoming and we have been really impressed with the support and communication provided. The care provided has been next to none and the variety of food and toys provided is excellent.
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Review from Y C (Mother of Child) published on 19 July 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My 2-year-old is the most shy little girl going, she really is my shadow. She joined this nursery in March after relocating and she absolutely loves it. No tears at drop-off, my heart is so full. I'm so happy with the choice we made. My son also went to another Children 1st nursery and he absolutely
loved that too. Thank you.
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Review from Lindsay D (Mother of Child) published on 19 July 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Since my child has been going to Children 1st Day Nursery, I believe they have been happily encouraged to become much more independent and have grown immensely throughout, they have also grown much more confident around new people and other children, staff are always very friendly and helpful and I’m
always confident and happy with the care provided. I also love to see the different activities they do to help children learn and play that differ from activities at home.
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Review from Georgia W (Mother of Child) published on 22 April 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son started in the Peter Rabbit's room just after Christmas and is absolutely loving it. He’s always got a smile and a happy face for all of the girls working there and they are easy to chat to and liaise with. We’ve had all different childcare provisions with other children and I wish I had considered
Children 1st @ Hathern first before for my eldest it's easily become my recommended place for locals asking.
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Review from Cheryl G (Grandmother of Child) published on 1 February 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Since my grandson started nursery in 2021, he is happy to go along into nursery being greeted by one of the super staff, smiling and always ready for a hug. His confidence has grown and loves to play with other children.
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Review from Helen W (Mother of Child) published on 28 January 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter attended Children 1st Hathern just after she turned 1. She has loved it every day after. We had a short break due to Covid, so going back when she was 3 worried me. But the staff all remembered her, remembered the name of her bunny that she still takes everywhere with her, and now it's like
she's never been away. The staff are caring, the setting is well kept. They mix learning and play. When your daughter wakes up excited to see her teachers and friends you know it's a great place to be. Thanks all you are brilliant.
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Review from S C (Mother of Child) published on 28 January 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I moved my son here from another nursery and my god it was the best decision I made. He has come on so much here. The girls are great. Easy to talk to. He comes home so happy and tells me all about his day. He brings drawings home.
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Review from N B (Mother of Child) published on 28 January 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I would just like to say a huge thank you to all the staff members at nursery who have helped my daughter with her speaking and confidence. She has developed these skills at a fast pace. Thank you so much to you all as you are always so helpful, caring and thoughtful. Thank you.
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Review from K W (Mother of Child) published on 28 January 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
After having a bad experience with a previous nursery, Children 1st @ Hathern Day Nursery has been amazing. My daughter has allergies and they have always catered for her and she always comes out with a smile. She sleeps amazing there and is so comfortable in their care. Thanks!
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Review from H W (Mother of Child) published on 28 January 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
All the nursery staff are fantastic, they are always friendly and helpful. I can see that they have gotten to know my daughter so well and she is always happy to wave goodbye to me in the mornings. She comes home happy and well-fed. They have lots of time outdoors and she comes home with plenty of crafts
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Review from L R (Mother of Child) published on 21 September 2021 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
My little boy has come on leaps and bounds since being at nursery. He loves to go four days a week and enjoys playing with friends.
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Review from Amie B (Mother of Child) published on 12 August 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
My girls are 21 months and are behind in some areas of their development. The staff are all very helpful and understand my worries and are willing to help them as much as they can. One of the staff members is very helpful and is willing to liaise with the girls' health visitor also so there is input
from all areas.
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Review from Liza M (Mother of Child) published on 30 April 2021 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I can't rate the nursery enough. My daughter has only been in nursery 5 months and I can see how confident she's become and that's clearly down to all the hard work the staff put in. The excitement on her little face when she sees her teacher is adorable and I leave her a happy mother!
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Review from Rachel D (Mother of Child) published on 26 April 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our daughter started at Children 1st @ Hathern in September 2020. After a slightly shaky start on her first day, she has run in everyday since with a smile on her face. I am continually impressed by the variety of activities that she enjoys and can’t say enough good things about the staff! Particularly
the assistant manager who is always smiling and welcomes my daughter into nursery every day. We moved to the area just before I went back to work after maternity leave and didn’t have many options when choosing a nursery, I am honestly so glad that we chose Children 1st @ Hathern, it is the right fit for my daughter.
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Review from F K (Mother of Child) published on 26 April 2021 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
From the start of the induction process, staff have been very helpful. Communication between nursery and home is excellent. We really enjoy seeing the daily diary updates. The general organisation of the nursery is very good.
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Review from Amy M (Mother of Child) published on 24 December 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Can’t fault the nursery at all, my daughter has been going since around 8 months old! I was immediately set on the nursery after the initial warm welcome when looking around. The staff are always so friendly on drop off and collection and my daughter is always extremely excited when we pull up. All
around great experience and have been great during 2020 and the pandemic.
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Review from Anne-Marie (Mother of Child) published on 4 December 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Since starting nursery just 3 months ago my son's progress has been amazing. He loves his class friends and his teachers. We're now fully potty trained, something we hadn't even tried when he started and he is doing really well with trying new foods which have always been a battle at home. Covid lockdown
had a big impact on him and he became clingy and much more reliant on me than he was at the start of this year. His teachers are great and he often talks about them at home. His keyworker has really taken the time to get to know him and all of his little quirks which makes a massive difference. He absolutely adores her as well as the other staff members. It's so nice to see the outgoing and friendly little boy I had before lockdown getting back to himself and nursery have been essential in that. Thank you.
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Review from Chesney H (Mother of Child) published on 3 December 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I cannot rate the nursery highly enough, they have taken such good care of my daughter since she was 11 weeks old and as a result she has flourished into a confident and bright young child. The nursery manager and staff are always willing to answer any questions and I feel like we have an excellent
relationship.
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Current Review Score: 9.2 (9.156)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.2 (9.156) out of 10 for Children 1st Hathern Nursery School is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 4.9 out of 5 from 8 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.2 out of 5 from 8 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 4.948 for Children 1st Hathern Nursery School is calculated as follows: ( (91 Excellents x 5) + (5 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 96 Ratings = 4.948
  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 4.208 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Children 1st Hathern Nursery School is based on 8 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 = 3.8
    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 98 number of registered child places is 19.6. 8 Positive Reviews ÷ 19.6 = 0.408
  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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Kadie

Kadie

Job Title: Nursery Manager Joined: 2018

Hello, my name is Kadie Clarke and I joined Children 1st in 2018. I started my journey as an apprentice and gained my Level 3 qualification in 2021. Over the years, I’ve worked in three of our nurseries, developing my skills through a variety of roles, which led to my current position as Nursery Manager here at Hathern.


I have a real passion for supporting children in their growth and development. I love watching them progress and providing exciting activities and opportunities to help them learn new skills and grow in confidence.


I’m especially passionate about being part of our local community. Here at Children 1st @ Hathern, we love bringing families together through fun days and stay-and-play sessions — it’s so rewarding to see everyone enjoying themselves and building connections. I’m also proud of the inclusive and welcoming environment we offer, where activities and opportunities are tailored to meet the needs of every individual child and family.

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