Children 1st Syston Nursery School

1324 Melton Road, Syston, Leicester LE7 2EQ
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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 areas to stimulating outdoor gardens, enabling children to explore, discover, and engage with their environment. Daily activities include creative play, early literacy and numeracy experiences, STEM exploration, music, and movement, alongside opportunities for outdoor learning and forest school. Fresh, nutritious meals are prepared onsite, promoting healthy eating and hands-on experiences with food.

Children 1st Syston supports families through flexible sessions and access to government-funded childcare for eligible children. The nursery prioritises strong partnerships with parents, providing regular updates and opportunities to be involved in their child’s learning journey. With a focus on community values, wellbeing, and lifelong learning, Children 1st Syston offers a safe, inspiring, and nurturing setting where children can thrive, develop key skills, and make lasting friendships.
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Type of Service

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

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Sharon Clements (Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 33

Total Places for Children

  • 131

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 & 1 week at Christmas

Children 1st Syston Nursery School Reviews (100)

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Children 1st Syston 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 Syston Nursery School has 100 reviews.

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Review from Keely S (Mother of Child) published on 2 December 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My little one has been in the nursery now for almost a year and has gone through 2 of the rooms so far. The fears I had originally of her going into nursery were unfounded because Children 1st @ Syston are fantastic. The staff absolutely make it, from the management down to the maintenance team and
through Covid, I couldn't feel more confident in sending her there. She gets excited to go to nursery and excited to come home and show us what she has done that day and as a mum I couldn't ask for more. The staff make you feel like they have all the time in the world for you and your little one (even at six o'clock on a Friday evening!) despite the fact that I'm sure that is not the case! We are so pleased with our choice of nursery and thanks to all the staff.
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Review from Lynsey H (Mother of Child) published on 19 October 2020 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our son has loved every moment of being part of Children 1st. Staff are very friendly and attentive to all the children they care for. He comes home happy, having eaten everything they give him, and most of all, very eager to return the next day.
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Review from S M (Father of Child) published on 15 September 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
A fantastic nursery. From day one, my young daughter and I were reassured and made to feel very welcome by the manager. My daughter literally leaps into the arms of her keyworker and the team (in Bobtails), who are all very caring, friendly and professional. I would not hesitate to recommend this nursery.
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Review from Xanthe (Mother of Child) published on 10 September 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My little one has been in the Bobtails room for the last seven months. From day dot they welcomed us with open arms and catered to both baby and mummy's needs to the huge transition into childcare. Every single member of staff is wonderful from the nursery nurses to the kitchen staff, to the receptionists.
You can truly feel at ease leaving your child in the best care around. My little one loves going to nursery and loves showing off everything she learns. Can’t say I blame her the facilities are breath-taking who doesn’t want to stay and play! From the garden areas to the little person climbing frames, there is plenty to keep them ever entertained and learning. As a parent, you can expect regular updates on progress and updates on what your little one has been up to. Lots of schedule information on all their open play and scheduled activities. Finally, special shout out to one staff member, in particular, my daughter and us adore you! (and all in the bobtail room!) Thanks.
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Review from K S (Mother of Child) published on 10 September 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The bobtails room have been fantastic in ensuring a smooth, comfortable and caring transition for our daughters. Even through the Coronavirus pandemic, the team have successfully settled her into their room. Everyone is warm, welcoming and incredibly understanding. We are so lucky to have you taking
such wonderful care of our little girl. Thank you so much Syston Children 1st.
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Review from Amy W (Mother of Child) published on 6 February 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My two-year-old started four months ago and I am so happy with the choice I made in bringing her here. I am able to go to work and not have to worry about her, as I know that she is happy, having fun whilst learning and being well looked after. She has formed good relationships with both the staff and
other children and often mentions them outside of the nursery. I am always updated personally by a staff member when I pick her up as to what my daughter has done throughout the day and how she has been in herself. She was very upset and anxious when she first started but all of the staff tried very hard to distract her and make her feel better. The new payment and invoice system is great and it's lovely to receive updates through the learning app so I can see how she is developing. It is also clear to see at home that she is learning and developing through nursery by being around other children and attentive staff. The chef is also great, with an amazing menu and my daughter often eats all of every meal she has.
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Review from Natalie N (Mother of Child) published on 6 February 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Fabulous nursery. My son started here at ten months and I am very happy about leaving him there. There are lots of rooms for different ages meaning your children can move up to different challenges more regularly than in some nurseries. The staff are happy to use my reusable wipes and nappies and I
get frequent updates on the parents' app. There are so many fun activities going on and I love how much time they spend outside all year round. I also love the variety of food they provide as it makes sure my son doesn't become fussy.
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Review from Dipti P (Mother of Child) published on 6 February 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Great nursery setting with kind, caring staff. My boy loves going to nursery and I don't have to worry about him whilst at work.
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Review from Faye S (Mother of Child) published on 6 February 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We moved house and had to change my daughter's nursery just before preschool. The team at Childrens 1st, Syston made the transition so smooth. My little one felt comfortable in no time with help from her key workers. She’s is always surprising me with new things that she has learnt and I feel they are
really helping her prepare for school. The management team are always on hand with any answers to questions I have too. The facilities are amazing. So much space inside and out, with cosy reading areas, focus tables and great areas for role play. I would highly recommend this service. Thanks to the Syston team for the great job you do.
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Review from Claire W (Mother of Child) published on 16 December 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
This nursery is a breath of fresh air!! My daughter has hyperactivity and sensory processing issues and likes to be doing lots of different things all of the time. The staff have never failed to keep her entertained and help her settle in when she arrives in the morning. They are very caring. She enjoys
the food very much too! The variety of playrooms are excellent and she particularly likes the treehouse story room and going through the tunnel to the post office! The outdoor space is very good and can be used all year round. I think her favourite is the sandpit slide and water play!! I am so pleased to have found this nursery and would have no reservations in recommending to any other parent either. The staff are always friendly and welcoming. The facilities are very clean at all times. I am particularly impressed by the topics the children get involved in learning and my daughter enjoys then teaching me.
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Review from Scott S (Father of Child) published on 21 November 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I am really happy with the nursery and have been since my son started in the summer. He has blossomed so much since starting. There is always a wide range of activities provided and the girls in the room are fantastic. They always go that extra mile and nothing is ever too much to ask. We are always
welcomed with smiles and treated with the best of care. My son adores the girls and runs into them which is comforting as a parent.
Highly recommend the nursery to anybody looking for the perfect place for their child.
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Review from S B (Mother of Child) published on 21 November 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The staff are very friendly and professional, they have helped my son to settle into his first time at nursery and although he was not sure at first with their help he loves it now. The room has great facilities for my son's age and they go exploring outside every day. There are lots of sensory activities
and a varied programme each day to keep the children active and engaged. They had no issues with catering for dairy-free and my son has lots of choice with food.
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Review from Anna B (Mother of Child) published on 28 March 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Well, what can I say? No words seem enough. My son started at this nursery in September 2018. Since he has joined Children 1st @ Syston, he has absolutely thrived, their pastoral care is second to none, the staff actually love the job they do and care for the children as if they were their own. The
setting is amazing, magical and has everything the children need for their development. My son is only 2 but already can count to 20, knows his colours and even knows the alphabet and that is down to the dedication of the staff and their commitment to give these children the best start in life. Most importantly though, I feel safe when my son is here, he loves the staff and other children, and he is cared for amazingly. He is turning out to be a kind, caring, confident and lovely boy, and considering he is at the nursery 5 days a week the staff take a lot of credit for the boy he is becoming. Thank you so much for giving my son the best 2nd home and a fantastic start in life.
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Review from Rebecca B (Mother of Child) published on 27 March 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
My little girl has been with you since she was around 11 months old and she settled very quickly. I have seen her development and speech come on in leaps and bounds and her confidence grow. When I drop her off in the morning she shows no sign of anxiety and the staff are always welcoming and friendly
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The activities during the day that she does always sound great and I am safe in the knowledge she is being well looked after.
Feedback at the end of the day is done well and the time is taken to explain what her day has looked like. I love getting the feedback and photos on eylog as well.
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Review from Kryatal H (Mother of Child) published on 22 March 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My child seems to be very happy in his new classroom. The connection he has with some of the nursery nurses are very on point. He is coming home everyday speaking more and more. The staff are also very lovely and not forgetting the facilities they have on site for the children. They really have pushed
the boat out on this nursery.
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Review from Anna S (Mother of Child) published on 21 March 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Fantastic nursery.
The staff are all friendly and welcoming. Nothing is ever too much trouble. They have taken time to get to know my children and ensure that their needs are always met. Staff greet them every morning and ensure that they settle down and have a good day.
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from staff when I pick the children up.
It’s lovely to see their progress and learning on the EyLog which is regularly updated.
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Review from Kellie P (Mother of Child) published on 21 March 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
The Children 1st @ Syston room staff and management have gone above and beyond to ensure my daughter is settled.
Me and my husband both feel secure that our daughter is being well looked after and is happy whilst she is not in our care.
Staff are friendly and approachable and our daughter has always
willingly been handed over, sometimes too willingly.
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Review from Emma H (Mother of Child) published on 21 March 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
All of the staff are amazing and have really helped my little girl with her speech, toilet training and have boosted her confidence massively. She loves going to nursery, she always comes home speaking about the members of staff in her room. They do a variety of different activities, they also have
a lovely garden! My daughter also used to be a bit of a fussy eater, with the help of nursery she now eats mostly everything! I couldn’t fault this nursery one bit, I will be sad when she has to leave for school!
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Review from Hannah B (Mother of Child) published on 5 March 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has been at the nursery for nearly a year now. Lovely nursery, and seeing the refurb come together has been great. Great environment and a fantastic choice of toys/activities. All the staff are so caring and friendly with my little girl. They have also been so supportive with her toilet
training. The garden is so lovely too!
My daughter is always coming home talking about the staff member and has a great relationship with them all.
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Review from Alpa S (Mother of Child) published on 1 March 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I only have good things to say about this nursery and all the staff. I feel comfortable and very confident to leave my little boy at Children 1st at Syston. The staff are extremely friendly and accommodating to our needs.
The environment is clean, safe and engaging. My son is always excited to go
to nursery and never wants to come home. He’s always learning new things and has become so independent.
There is so much inclusion and so many amazing resources available to the children, it’s amazing. They have amazing parent involvement such as having parents spend time at nursery on special days.
I cannot thank the girls enough for the way they look after my little boy and cannot express how good they all are. They always make time to speak with parents giving reassurance and guidance when needed. Such a happy and friendly bunch. Thank you Children 1st @ Syston.
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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 Syston 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 12 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 4.944 for Children 1st Syston Nursery School is calculated as follows: ( (137 Excellents x 5) + (6 Goods x 4) + (1 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 144 Ratings = 4.944
  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 4.258 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Children 1st Syston Nursery School is based on 12 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 + 0.025 = 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 131 number of registered child places is 26.2. 12 Positive Reviews ÷ 26.2 = 0.458
  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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Kirsty

Kirsty Sadler

Job Title: Nursery Manager Joined: 2019

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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