Children 1st Hathern Nursery School

126 Loughborough Road, Hathern, Loughborough LE12 5JB
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  • 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 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 Hathern Nursery School Reviews (86)

9.2

Children 1st Hathern Nursery School has a Review Score of 9.2 (9.202) out of 10, based on 12 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Children 1st Hathern Nursery School has 86 reviews.

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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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Review from Dean M (Father of Child) published on 12 April 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The nursery is excellent. We feel the care that our children receive is exceptional. The staff are friendly, caring, well informed and have time for the children and parents too. The feedback provided is personal and helpful.
A lovely environment and welcoming staff.
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Review from Ashleigh P (Mother of Child) published on 12 April 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I have been using Children's 1st for nearly seven years for both my son and daughter. My son loves it here and cannot fault the staff as the care he receives is brilliant. He has come on leaps and bounds.
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Review from Jeremy H (Father of Child) published on 29 March 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The staff at this nursery are extremely helpful. They have cared for my daughter since she was 11 weeks old and she has really flourished under their care. We cannot thank the staff enough especially the manager who is always on hand to help with any queries or assistance.
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Review from Lacey S (Aunt of Child) published on 29 March 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
As an auntie, every time I've collected him he's been super happy and content. The staff are always fantastic and tell me how he has got on through the day. I feel so happy to collect him and know what he's done throughout the day. He's been fed well and is always very content. Superb service. Thank
you!
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Review from Charlotte (Mother of Child) published on 29 March 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son started at Children 1st in Hathern in March 2019, I was really anxious about him starting nursery as I had to go back to work. The staff there reassured me that he would be ok and even provided additional settling in sessions prior to me going back to work, safe to say after a few tears from
both me and him, in the few weeks he has been going he has settled in lovely and really enjoys it there. The staff are absolutely fantastic and I would highly recommend this nursery.
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Review from Nisha P (Mother of Child) published on 27 March 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
My child has been here since just before he turned 1, he is at nursery full time. Considering the nursery has gone through a lot of changes with the takeover etc....the carers make this nursery. The girls take a real interest in him and respond to his individual needs, they are a happy bunch and this
is reflected in the kids.


Special recognition to the nursery manager, it's a refreshing change to have someone that is emotionally devoted to the job and not just working towards the metrics and rules. She cares about the children, staff and parents and more importantly cares about doing a good job. She's a real asset to Children 1st Hathern.

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Review from Sonia S (Grandmother of Child) published on 19 March 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The nursery is fabulous and I am extremely fussy. The mini, spacious, well laid out classrooms, activities and general overall feel are welcoming and of a high standard. Everything is thought out and done with the children at the forefront of priorities. I was taken back at how lovely this nursery is
after viewing many I was starting to feel disheartened.
The Manager and Staff have gone above and beyond in helping my granddaughter to settle in and provided additional guidance and support.
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Review from Damien R (Father of Child) published on 10 October 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My 6-month-old son joined in Aug 18, the team are so caring for him and make him feel safe and secure. From the very first visit into the setting we were made to feel welcomed and valued and like our son mattered, the staff knew his name on the look around and showed a genuine interest in our son. We
receive a daily book that is full of info about his day. We have daily conversations with the staff who have made amazing connections with our family. On his first week in we were given a my first-week photo collage with a short write up of what he had been doing that week and how well he had settled, this was very reassuring and knowing he is receiving the highest standard of care and education put our minds at ease every day. The staff team are all, outstanding and go above and beyond to make sure you and your child/children are happy. The nursery is bigger than it looks from the outside and has plenty of space. The different age groups have their rooms and allocate garden spaces too.
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Review from Harsha Amit D (Mother of Child) published on 28 September 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My child started nursery here in Children 1st @ Hathern when he was 8 months old. He has loved it all the way through, he is over 18 months now. I have seen the development in him especially now he attends Mon-Fri, in that he is more sociable and has his own little personality. The staff there are great,
really helpful, and all show kindness and genuineness to the children and parents.
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Review from Irina T (Mother of Child) published on 28 March 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our son attended Children 1st @ Hathern since June 2016 until March 2018. For this time we had no issues about nursery work at all. Staff provided significant support in speech development and potty training. They also always followed our dier requirements which was quite important for us. Nurses build
friendly relationships with kids and take care about kid's development and their personalities.


Thank you Children's 1st @ Hathern staff, well done and good luck.

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Review from Cheryl W (Mother of Child) published on 16 February 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our daughter has been attending the nursery full time for around a year. The nursery has a very friendly atmosphere and staff who actively support and encourage the children. All of the rooms provide a good combination of directed and independent learning opportunities, as appropriate to the ages of
the children. There are plenty of indoor and outdoor activities that the children are actively encouraged to explore. Detailed daily feedback is provided on the progress of the children, helping to build links between the nursery and home. We couldn't be happier with our choice of nursery.
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Current Review Score: 9.2 (9.202)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.2 (9.202) 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 12 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.3 out of 5 from 11 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 4.866 for Children 1st Hathern Nursery School is calculated as follows: ( (128 Excellents x 5) + (11 Goods x 4) + (2 Satisfactorys x 3) + (1 Very Poors x 1) ) ÷ 142 Ratings = 4.866
  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 4.336 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Children 1st Hathern Nursery School is based on 11 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 = 3.775
    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. 11 Positive Reviews ÷ 19.6 = 0.561
  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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