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)

9.2

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 Gemma L (Mother of Child) published on 3 December 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has been attending this nursery for 22 months and she absolutely loves her time here and all the staff. Every morning she is so excited to be going to nursery often making up songs in the car on the way in about her nursery day. I can honestly say I have not had any trouble dropping her
off in the mornings she always runs in with a big smile on her face. The staff are so friendly caring and supportive and the facilities newly refurbished and a fabulous space to play. The range of activities they do each day is varied and exciting. My daughter has developed so much by attending here. I am so glad I chose this nursery for her.
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Review from Melissa W (Mother of Child) published on 2 December 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has been so happy since returning to the early years room after the lockdown, he went straight back the first day it opened. The staff have been very enthusiastic and encouraging and have made the situation very normal and enjoyable for the children. He has great friends and the environment is
a great set up for the transition to school.
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Review from Sarah K (Mother of Child) published on 2 December 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Children 1st at Hathern is fantastic. The staff have taken time to get to know our child and work in a person-centred way to fit his needs. He has a great relationship with staff and their support in his development is fantastic. He's come on so well since attending Children 1st for the last two years.
The communication between staff and home is excellent and the way the team have managed the pandemic is absolutely commendable. Our son attended throughout the first lockdown and I always felt the precautions in place were safe. Thank you Children 1st for everything you do for our little boy.
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Review from Vanessa W (Mother of Child) published on 2 December 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The team work so hard to encourage our children to develop and it’s so rewarding to see my children grow and expand their abilities. Both children skip into nursery each morning which fills me with confidence that they really enjoy their time there.
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Review from Sarah H (Mother of Child) published on 2 December 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son started at Hathern nursery when Children 1st very first took on the running of this setting. The nursery has been through a whirlwind of changes since our first visit and has never looked more fantastic. My son loves to tell me about all the things he has learnt and played with and the friends
he has made. His language and understanding is amazing for a 2 and a half year old and I credit the team at Hathern for being part of this. They are great at meeting my son's dietary needs and are sure to tell me about all the adventures he has had. My son is safe, happy and loved by amazing nursery workers. I couldn't ask for more.
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Review from Hannah C (Mother of Child) published on 2 December 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My child started here in September and loves it. He has made friends and is becoming so independent. He really enjoys being out in the garden and learning new songs which he then teaches to me when he gets home. The staff are lovely and so welcoming. I feel safe in the knowledge my boy is being well
looked after.
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Review from Sarah M (Mother of Child) published on 25 November 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
This nursery has done so much for my son. He has made tonnes of friends, participated in a sports day, learnt about (and tried!) world foods, made so many beautiful arts and crafts and eats great meals every day that he is there!
He is learning the alphabet and counting and he is so confident and always
excited to go there. He learns about being kind, taking turns, listening, playing nicely. They’ve got all bases covered.
A well rounded, kind and nurturing environment, perfect for any child.
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Review from Glenn W (Father of Child) published on 4 November 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
This is a fabulous nursery and I cannot recommend highly enough. Both of my children have gone/are going through this nursery and have been extremely happy. They say that the staff make a company, and this is spot on here. The staff are excellent who are always willing to chat about your children's
needs and are accommodating to parents needs also. They provide good feedback when you pick up your children, they have an abundance of resources to help with education and learning, and my children have learnt a lot here.
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Review from Donna G (Mother of Child) published on 30 October 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has just progressed to Early Years and has adjusted really quickly to the bigger class and new routine. This is because of the amazing staff and lovely atmosphere here. Everybody is warm, friendly and helpful, and my little girl feels really at home there. I had no qualms about sending her
back after the initial lockdown ended as I know the children’s health and well-being is of paramount importance. I highly recommend this nursery!
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Review from Hayley T (Mother of Child) published on 22 October 2020 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our daughter has really grown in confidence since starting at the beginning of September and that's all thanks to the lovely ladies who look after her.
We are excited to see her continue to flourish at Hathern. Thank you.
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Review from Rachael C (Mother of Child) published on 16 October 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We've been using Children 1st at Hathern since our little one was 6 months old, it's been such a pleasure, the whole way through. He started off with a milk allergy and they dealt with this brilliantly, even helping us gradually modify the diet to build up a tolerance and now he's fine. They can't do
more to care for the children and all the staff are lovely. I'd recommend Children 1st to anyone.
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Review from Bijaya D (Mother of Child) published on 16 October 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My child has been at this wonderful nursery for 10 months now, and I can’t thank the managers and staff enough for all they do. It’s amazing how much they do with the children and how the nursery are having to adapt to these hard times. My child is always happy when he’s there and he’s learning so much.
Thank you Children's 1st Hathern.
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Review from Lynsey S (Mother of Child) published on 16 October 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
As first-time parents, we could not be happier with our choice of nursery with Children’s First Hathern. The team are very friendly and welcoming that it makes me feel at ease that our daughter is absolutely in the best place to learn, grow, have plenty of cuddles and most important to have plenty of
fun. Her teachers are brilliant. She has a huge smile every time she arrives at nursery - what is a better review than that! She loves it.
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Review from Kelly S (Mother of Child) published on 16 October 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I love the structure of this nursery, my daughter is going up to big school next year and the teachers are preparing her for that. I love that she comes home having learnt a new lesson every day, there is always great communication I wish I put her in this nursery from the beginning.
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Review from Emma G (Mother of Child) published on 30 September 2020 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
From the moment I walked into this nursey, when I was eight months pregnant, I knew it was the right place to send my daughter. The staff are welcoming, kind and conscientious. They have fantastic outdoor facilities and a 'no shoes' policy in the baby room which is excellent. The food is exemplary and
we upped my daughter from two days a week to four days because she loves it so much. More often than not, she will be crying when we pick her up because she doesn't want to leave. If you are looking for a safe, nurturing and educational place to send your little one, this is it. Magical.
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Review from V J (Mother of Child) published on 7 April 2020 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My baby who is 1 and a half years old now has been in nursery at Hathern for over 8 plus months now. The nursery staff are extremely friendly and provide the love and affection for the baby. My baby enjoys going to the nursery and we can see clear developmental improvements in his skills including speaking.
We are not UK nationals and speak a different language at home but the nursery staff have managed to smoothly transition my baby to adopt an English speaking setting. The nursery also accommodates his dietary requirements and is well equipped and has an amazing environment. I am so glad I chose Children 1st Hathern for my baby.
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Review from Dipa P (Mother of Child) published on 15 August 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The graduation show was organised so well by the Hathern team. Great venue, children were so well behaved. The team put their heart and soul into everything they do. They are a strong and happy team. The facilities are amazing and I am happy to recommend to any parent.
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Review from Vinutha S (Mother of Child) published on 10 May 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has attended this nursery for the past three years and she loves the nursery. Nice and very supportive staff.
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Review from Josette M (Mother of Child) published on 12 April 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We have moved house for work a few times so my son has had 3 new nurseries. He never enjoyed going, particularly my youngest son. However, since day one they have loved going to Children 1st@ Hathern. The staff make a huge effort to help them learn through play. They learn the letter and colour of the
week and track progress against targets of the term. They give detailed feedback at the end of each day and send them home with a little healthy snack on the way out. The facilities are excellent with a large outdoor garden and lots of indoor space to learn and play. The staff show a genuine interest in my children and seem to enjoy them as much as I do. When I pick them up now they cry because they don’t want to leave! Another benefit is the flexibility of the team, they try to accommodate any request or changes to the pattern if they possibly can. A real bonus. Thank you
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Review from Lisa G (Mother of Child) published on 12 April 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has attended the setting since a baby, we have been present during the Children 1st take over and we have seen nothing but improvements and investments for the children. Fantastic nursery. Everyone is really friendly and helpful. Highly recommend.
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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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