Maggie's Nursery

There is no surprise the nursery has received ‘outstanding’ from Ofsted. Thank you, Children 1st!

The experiences offered in the classroom and out in the forest school are second to none and I can drop him off knowing he is going to have a fun-filled day with key workers that really care about him!

My child has attended this nursery since she was 9 months old and is now over two years old. Her room leader and key worker are incredible and exactly the kind of people that you want to look after your child; they are loving, encouraging and have such positive energy. All staff are very approachable and visible within the nursery. The resources are all new, and my child loves telling me about the forest and the animals on site. My child is very happy here.

What a wonderful nursery! Incredibly friendly and helpful staff and a huge range of activities the children partake in - including forest school. The facilities and grounds are amazing! My child has massively grown in confidence since attending Children 1st @ Oakwood, particularly with his independence which is thoroughly encouraged here and there are loads of ways parents are made to feel part of the nursery. Food options are incredibly varied and broadened my little one's pallet. I'm regularly informed about my child's progress, as well as what's happening at nursery and upcoming events. I'd absolutely recommend this nursery!

My son started here in June 2022 when he had just turned 1. He struggled settling into nursery life (just drop off) to begin with but the staff at Children 1st Day Nursery were amazing with us all. They are all lovely and caring and they very quickly created a plan to distract him at drop-off and try to get the same staff to greet us at the door so he could recognise a familiar face. He soon settled and he absolutely loves going! The range of toys and facilities is amazing, he's always doing something new. He eats every single bit of food put in front of him (even two portions sometimes) so the chef must be good! The communication is great and very well organised! I love that the managers are very visible and like to get involved. 100% recommend this lovely nursery.

The staff are amazing at the nursery, so caring and accommodating. My little boy loves going to nursery and I feel reassured knowing he is well looked after. He loves the food and snacks and in the year he has been there he has grown and flourished thanks to the staff.

Both my grandchildren are attending Children 1st @ Oakwood and have grown massively with their development and confidence. The experiences they have been able to be a part of from looking after ducklings to exploring the forest and loads of activities we couldn’t even imagine. When our grandchildren visit they tell us all the wonderful things they have been doing. The staff are so supportive and use goals to help both the children achieve. The management team have always been supportive towards myself and the rest of our family. This really is a lovely place for children to thrive and has such a homely feel to it. The staff members should be proud of the hard work as we can defiantly see the care, time and patience they have for the children and families. Thank you.

The nursery has done a fantastic job with my baby. He speaks now and he is more confident and well-behaved with other kids. He knows he needs to "share" and this has helped also with his little sister. The outdoor space is spectacular! Kids can play with the animals, grow vegetables, play in the sandpit and spend entire days in the woods!

I was invited along to graduation. Overall, it was a lovely afternoon. Lots of thought and detail were put into the afternoon and the little touches in the gift bag were a very nice touch. It was an afternoon enjoyed by many, thank you for all your hard work.

Huge thanks to all the team for doing an excellent job.

All the nursery staff go above and beyond each day, explaining exactly what has happened that day during our son's stay and we love reading what our son has been up to in both his book and on the app. Our son has really progressed in the last few months and we definitely have everybody at nursery to thank for that.

Both of my daughters attend this setting one is in the baby room all week and the other goes to the after-school/holiday club once a week. The nursery itself is in a beautiful location with lots of outdoor space where my eldest daughter tells me about going on adventures in the forest and helping to look after the animals. She also loves playing in the role play areas she tells me there’s a little shop, a post office, and a pretend house and garden! My youngest daughter who has just turned 1 year and 1 month (started at the nursery when she was nearly 11 months) has settled really well and absolutely loves all the ladies that help look after her. Every day she comes home with a diary saying what she’s been up to etc I also look forward to seeing the photos that get sent home weekly. So far communication has been brilliant on all levels from daily verbal feedback to information emails and invoices. I feel that both my daughters are 100% safe and cared for here, Thank you all so much!

All the staff are fantastic and the nursery is stunning. My partner and I are really impressed with the communication with the staff, via the app, it's a great way to keep up with your little one's day there. Highly recommend!

I've recommended three couples.

A modern, beautifully refurbished and caring nursery. My child has settled in with ease and it is clear how much he enjoys attending and interacting with the staff. The staff have set well thought out plans to improve development and regularly keep parents updated on this with the online app. I would highly recommend Children 1st @ Oakwood.

An absolutely fantastic nursery to say the very least. The renovation is beyond impressive and far more than I imagined. When I walked around for the open day, I was not prepared at all for how brilliant it really is. The staff and lovely owners of this nursery are amazing and I am very proud and grateful to be able to send my son to such a beautiful nursery.

Can't praise this nursery enough, staff bend over backwards to help and the communication is fantastic. Children are happy and thrive and have a great relationship with staff. The facilities are incredible and I wouldn't send my children anywhere else ever again.

I was so nervous about returning to work and leaving my little boy in nursery so young, however, Children’s 1st Day Nursery have been absolutely amazing with my little boy, and the communication between myself and the nursery is amazing, they always keep me informed of everything he’s been doing in the day and send the most lovely pictures. My little boy has a food allergy and they have been so good catering for him and he doesn’t miss out at all on anything, I wouldn’t send him anywhere else now, incredible!

Our child was in this nursery for two years and it was then taken over by Children 1st in 2020. Beautiful building recently refurbished which has been the main focus in the past year. Unfortunately, since being taken over by Children 1st the staff turnover has been very high. On a couple of occasions, we dropped our child off with someone we have never seen before. Communication has been poor during this time and we got few photos and updates. To start with there was little focus on a keyworker or offering some continuity for children. Whilst some children don’t mind who is looking after them there are other children who are more aware of their carers. Building a connection with a keyworker makes children feel more safe and secure providing a safer base for development and learning. I will say all the staff members we met were lovely. I just feel there needs to be more improvement in overall staff stability and communication with parents.

My daughter joined the nursery as a baby prior to it being taken over by Children 1st and whilst we chose this nursery due to the lovely nature of the staff members this has only served to enhance the nursery further with even more wonderful members that have been added to the staff team. As a family, we have seen an overall amazing transformation of the utilisation of the building and grounds to further enhance the potential of all ages of children's learning and development to the communication between staff and parents. Our daughter loves going to nursery and is always eager to attend and tells us about her day. We have noticed increased confidence as we are also notified of our daughters next steps and targets so we can support her at home too. I am so delighted that our daughter is a part of Children 1st Day Nursery and we look forward to another few years with them. Definitely recommend this nursery without hesitation.