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

  • 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

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 (105)

9.3

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.

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Review from Rachel (Mother of Child) published on 19 January 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has been at this nursery for 18 months and is extremely happy. The staff are wonderful and genuinely care for all the children at the nursery. It is a happy, fun and welcoming environment. They do some some wonderful activities and my daughter is thriving here. I would highly recommend
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Review from Louise B (Mother of Child) published on 18 January 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has thrived since being at Children 1st @ Syston, The Gables. She has always been very sociable and her social skills have only improved. Her interests are encouraged and we are always informed at the end of each day how well (or not!) she has eaten, the activities she has taken part in
and what she has learned. She always leaves exhausted and talking about what she has been doing so we know she has been busy and happy!
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Review from Jade D (Mother of Child) published on 18 January 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter attended Children 1st @ Syston, The Gables from age 1 in until she went to school and my son is now attending who is 3 years old. The girls are all lovely and most of the staff have been there for a number of years. They have given me support when my son struggled with speech and pointed
me in the right direction to gain further advice. All the girls are fun and loving with my son in a professional manner, and we will miss them all when he goes off to school in September.
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Review from Shane G (Father of Child) published on 18 January 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Very friendly, helpful and caring staff. I always feel that I have left my son in good hands and when I go to pick him up he doesn't want to come home.
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Review from SB (Mother of Child) published on 17 January 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Really caring staff who work with the child's individual developmental age. My daughter has shown attachment to all the carers that have looked after her. Staff are always very friendly and polite.
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Current Review Score: 9.3 (9.289)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.3 (9.289) 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 14 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.4 out of 5 from 14 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 4.905 for Children 1st Syston Nursery School is calculated as follows: ( (153 Excellents x 5) + (14 Goods x 4) + (1 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 168 Ratings = 4.905
  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 4.384 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Children 1st Syston Nursery School is based on 14 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 + 0.025 + 0.025 = 3.85
    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. 14 Positive Reviews ÷ 26.2 = 0.534
  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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