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Children 1st Syston Nursery School provides a welcoming, home-from-home environment where children aged 6 weeks to 5 years are supported and inspired to learn. The nursery focuses on the development of the whole child, encouraging curiosity, confidence, and independence through a curriculum crafted by experts. The dedicated, experienced team create a warm and inclusive community, ensuring each child feels valued and secure.
The nursery offers thoughtfully designed spaces, from cosy indoor...
Funding & Fees
Business Days (8:00am to 6:00pm) from £79.00
We also offer Morning and Afternoon Sessions
We want to make life simple, so our fees include infant formula, milk, freshly prepared snacks, and meals. We also provide nappies, wipes, and sun cream, or parents can bring their own if they prefer
Contact Children 1st Syston Nursery School to get a personalised quote:
Type of Service
- Day Nursery
Opening Schedule
Open all yearFull days available
YesHalf day sessions offered
YesGroup/Owner
- Storal
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Dimple Rena (Manager)
Number of Childcare Staff
- 33
Total Places for Children
- 131
Age Range
- from 0 years 2 months
- to 5 years 0 months
Meals Provided
NoConsumables provided
NoOpening 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 & 1 week at Christmas
Children 1st Syston Nursery School Reviews (105)
Children 1st Syston Nursery School has a Review Score of 9.3 (9.289) out of 10, based on 14 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Children 1st Syston Nursery School has 105 reviews.
The nursery have been absolutely fantastic from day one. They are attentive to each child's individual needs and take care to give time and attention to all the children there. With a consistently compassionate approach, the team provide a high quality of childcare and strive to keep parents involved at every step of the nursery journey.
Thank you to everyone at Children 1st Syston. I have always felt comforted by your caring, skilled staff and would recommend the setting to any future parents.
All the staff are wonderful. My daughter has really come out of her shell here. She is confident and very chatty at nursery. She knows all her carers well and enjoys the activities. She always comes home with plenty of things to talk about. Since her time at nursery her communication has vastly improved with adults and her peers. She enjoys learning through the play activities.
I’d been to see a couple but I just didn’t feel right. We then visited Children 1st and I cried when we came out. Since that first visit, my son has always loved being at nursery; feeling absolutely at ease with all of his key workers. Even though he only attends three days a week, to say he is thriving is an understatement. The care and attention the staff give are incredible and it’s such a comfort to be able to walk away and spend the day at work safe in the knowledge that he is being cared for so well and is having fun! I’m able to concentrate on my job and not worry and that’s all any parent could ask for.
I can’t recommend Children 1st enough. They’re not perfect, I’m not sure any are, but for us, they’re not far off. And I’m so grateful for the care he gets daily when I can’t be there.
Thank you!
We can't thank the girls enough for all of their hard work. It definitely doesn't go unnoticed in our eyes.
The food always sounds so good too, our son highly rates the cook.
Thank you to Children 1st @ Syston Day Nursery!
My daughter started this setting in January and both myself and partner have seen her grow in confidence. She talks about the staff and is always sharing her daily experiences with us. The staff are warm and welcoming and always smiling. They support her with meal times and this has been noticed at home also with her confidence and attitude towards food. You wouldn't be disappointed in this setting and I would strongly recommend you come and see for yourself.
I just love this nursery. My son has really struggled to settle in, not because of the nursery but because he was pretty much isolated for a year so was a big shock for him, the staff have been patient and wonderful with him. He now loves it. The staff are all so great and I love that they don’t just look after my son. He is constantly learning and experiencing new things. If I have any 'issue' they are so quick and professional to help me address it. Would fully recommend.
We are happy overall, precious staff and caring environment. My son adjusted well coming from another country, and his knowledge and skills has jumped remarkably in the past few months, especially English being his second language.
Good service and very accommodating. Staff are friendly and excellent management. My daughter loves nursery which makes me love the nursery in turn. I feel my daughter is safe and happy in this nursery.
All the staff at Children 1st are amazing. Now with my second child there, we feel at ease that both kids are well looked after by the fabulous staff, and learning at the same time. My eldest has been in every room and thoroughly enjoyed each one equally. It doesn't go unnoticed how much effort and work the staff do to provide an amazing daycare setting for all the children. The staff have always been accommodating and friendly.
The staff take fantastic care of our son and have absolutely no hesitations in making the right decisions around his care, education and progress. He has come on leaps and bounds with his speech and listening skills, and it's lovely to hear about his friends at nursery. This is truly a home from home setting.
Whilst we have had a few accidents at nursery, I know my son has been taken good care of and they have all been dealt with fantastically. They are all so understanding and caring if he needs a few extra cuddles and attention during the day - particularly if he is teething.
The staff are always attentive to both his needs and ours, with the nursery management teams always helping out where they can with any admin/payment queries we have alongside any requests to amend sessions for our son.
My husband and I visited a few nurseries before we chose Children 1st Day Nursery. Upon meeting the friendly staff, we both felt at ease as we knew our son would be in good hands. All the staff at Children 1st are not only friendly but are very good with all the children, they are genuine and very supportive with each child’s needs. Our son has come home on numerous occasions telling me he loves his key worker and that was heart-warming to hear that he feels so safe in an environment where he feels loved. I can’t thank the team at Children 1st enough for their kind encouragement through our son's early years. Our son especially loved the food and would come home and ask me to make some of his favourites. His confidence has grown and he has made lots of friends at the nursery, some of whom have gone to his new school with him. Our daughter is currently at the nursery and is too having fun and learning something new every day. I highly recommend Children 1st, as an amazing start.
I am so pleased with how well our daughter has settled and thrived at nursery. She started midway through the pandemic which made it harder to leave her at the door. However, after a couple of weeks, she soon felt comfortable going in. She now loves telling me about her friends and looks forward to seeing the manager come to the door to collect her. The staff are lovely and we have seen how much she has improved in so many areas. The nursery itself is lovely and set out so well to keep the children entertained and safe. Can not recommend them enough. Thank you to all for looking after our little girl.
I have been very pleased with the nursery. They are very well organised and give great care to my little boy. He has settled in very well in each new room and is always happy to be dropped off. Thank you.
My little boy continues to thrive at Children 1st @ Syston. He enjoys going to nursery and we are always kept well informed. They are incredibly supportive and trustworthy. They genuinely care about his well being and happiness and provide a range of fun activities to support his development. We loved attending a stay and play recently. It was amazing to see him so settled in his environment.
My son has just graduated from the Gables and previously my daughter spent three very happy years there. The Manager and the team have been outstanding throughout providing my children with an excellent grounding for their school years. I was originally concerned when the nursery was taken over by a national chain but there was no issue as Children 1st invested significant amounts into the facilities so that when you first see the garden and theme rooms it's a wow moment. I cannot recommend this nursery highly enough
I am so glad I chose this nursery for my son before he started. My son loved all the different activities and all the different rooms the nursery has to offer and the garden is beautiful with lots of things to do for the little ones. The staff have always been amazing and helpful since my son started in 2019 up until the end of term this year, I think Children 1st @ Syston have a great team, the staff and manager at reception have been brilliant, always took time to speak to me and have been great towards my child, thank you so much for giving my little boy a head start to primary school at the end of August.
My daughter started her nursery in September, the staff are really lovely and care about the children. They always welcome with happy faces. She comes home happy and most of all very eager to go back for the next day which is such a great thing for us. Also she has formed good relationships with both the staff and other children, and often mentioned them outside of the nursery. She learned so many things. So we would not hesitate to recommend this nursery. Fantastic.
My daughter has been attending the nursery for over 12 months now. She has come on so much, fantastic staff always smiling. Fab place. Would not hesitate to recommend the manager and her team to other Mums.
We have sent both our Children to this nursery. Our youngest is currently in 2 days a week and he always comes home happy and tired. The range of activities really suits his interests and the key workers understand him very well.
Obviously, the staff have faced one of the most difficult years and have risen to the challenge. They are all wonderful, helpful, kind, happy and nothing is too much trouble. The manager certainly leads by example, she assists with the drop-off and pick up at the front door and I have witnessed numerous times how she takes the time to talk to each person picking up a child about what they have done, what they have eaten etc. It’s so reassuring as we can’t go to the room and hear from the key workers anymore. Nothing is too much trouble for the manager, she is always there if you have a question or need something.
It’s a wonderful environment for children, I highly recommend the nursery.
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Meet the Team (1)
Hello, my name is Kirsty Sadler and I joined Children 1st in 2019. I began my career as a Nursery Nurse, passionate about supporting young children’s development and giving them the best possible start. Over time, I wanted a new challenge — a space where I could showcase my skills and continue to grow.
That determination led to my promotion to Senior Nursery Nurse, where I took on additional responsibilities and began mentoring others. I then progressed to Deputy Manager, gaining valuable experience in leadership and operational support. In 2024, I took the biggest step in my journey and became Nursery Manager.
Every stage of my career has taught me something new, and I’m incredibly grateful for the opportunities and support I’ve had along the way. I’m excited for what’s to come and remain committed to creating environments where children, families, and teams can thrive.
I hold a Level 3 qualification in Early Years and am proud of the experiences that have shaped my practice.
One of the things I love most about my role is working closely with individual families and their children. Every child is unique, and every family brings something special — no two days are ever the same. It’s incredibly rewarding to be part of those early moments, whether it’s a child’s first steps into nursery or helping a parent feel confident and reassured.
I’m especially passionate about providing high-quality childcare for all, creating inclusive environments, and supporting families. For me, this work isn’t just about routines and milestones — it’s about relationships, trust, and watching children grow into confident, curious individuals.
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