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5 Banks Road, Toton, Nottingham, NG9 6HE
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26 January 2026
Amazing friendly nursery, we have three children who all go to / have been at this nursery and we wouldn't consider and others locally. The staff are so caring towards the kids. And the staff in the preschool room are exceptional at planning incredible opportunities for the children who can't wait
to get there in the morning to find out what activities they'll be part of that day.
Feedback is given verbally at collection but also throughout the day via the app, I love receiving happy photos of my children while I'm at work.
The management team are very approachable and always have time to chat to you.
Resources are great and regularly updated.
21 January 2026
My little boy absolutely loves it here. He always comes home saying his key worker and other staff members names. He is became very confident and runs into nursery. He has learned many new skills and he never wants to leave when I collect him.
05 December 2025
Our little one has been at this nursery for a few months now, she has settled fantastically well, and I believe this is due to her key workers, they have got to know her so well, and she enjoys her time playing, learning and developing. Every member of staff we have encountered knows our little girl
by name, what she has been up too and have a brilliant relationship with her, and us. I would definitely recommend Children's 1st Banks road and look forward to seeing the brilliant opportunities this nursery offers for her development.
05 December 2025
I cannot recommend this nursery enough! We have been so pleased since both of our children attended. Our eldest has recently gone up to the preschool room, and that in particular has been fantastic. The activities they get involved in are different every day and look so much fun for them. He has
come on leaps and bounds and brings things home he's made every day. We feel they've truly taken the time to get to know our children and we could not be happier with their care.
Our youngest also started in the baby room which we didn't start our eldest in. They also have been wonderful and like an extension of home for our son. He absolutely loves going and talks about the staff regularly. We know he's in the best hands when he's there.
The facilities, meals, outside space are great and always clean and fun for the children.
Thank you to all the children's 1st staff. We really are grateful for you and everything you do.
24 July 2025
My daughter has been coming to Toton nursery for 4 years and it's like her second home. She's leaving this year and the nursery have made extraordinary efforts to make the last few weeks special for the children (and the parents). My LO has needed extra support this year and two particular members
of staff have been her rock. Everyone in the nursery is incredible. I take my hat off to you all - my daughter's been lucky to have you. Thank you x
24 July 2025
A very good nursery where you can trust your child to send. My child developed a lot more since attending this school. I wish they had more capacity to accommodate more children and sessions. Teachers and carers are brilliant with daily updates and pictures received daily.
24 July 2025
Toton children 1st toton is the most amazing nursery we could have sent our daughter too. The staff are always very professional, kind and caring. They have always shown love and compassion towards our child and have always been there for us as a family. They have encouraged and challenged our
little girl in many ways and have always gone above and beyond with activities.
The staff also went above and beyond to make our daughters last weeks of nursery before school so special, they work with the schools very closely and ensure transitions for children are as smooth as possible and ensure parents and children are fully prepared for the next steps!
Thank you to all the staff for being so amazing! I highly recommend this nursery to anybody!
17 March 2025
Our son has been going here for just over a month now. He absolutely loves being there. All of the staff are very attentive and friendly. The communication is brilliant. Our son eats all the varieties of food as the menu is great. As parents we couldn't be happier sending out son there. Seeing the
way our son has developed since being there is beautiful especially the connection he has with the nursery nursers that look after him so we would like to say a big thank you.
10 September 2024
We couldn't be happier with the care and attention our daughter receives at this nursery. From day one, the staff have been incredibly welcoming and professional, creating a warm and nurturing environment that our child looks forward to every day. The team is attentive and genuinely cares about each
child's development, always going the extra mile to ensure that every child feels safe, happy, and engaged.
The communication is excellent, with regular updates about our child's progress and activities. The facilities are clean, safe, and filled with stimulating toys and learning materials that keep her excited to explore and learn.
We've noticed a positive change in our child's social skills and confidence since she started attending this nursery, and we're grateful for the loving and supportive atmosphere that the staff provides. We highly recommend this nursery to any parents looking for a place where their child will thrive.
05 September 2024
My son has loved going to nursery right from his settling-in days and he still loves it every time since! Collecting him with a smile on his face every day and knowing he is being looked after is good enough for me, but there is just so much for him to do there and the staff are brilliant with
putting on little events. I only wish I had more photos of him haha!
05 September 2024
My daughter started full-time nursery at the beginning of August after going back to work. They have made her feel so welcomed and comfortable and she runs in every morning to go and play. Couldn't ask for anything more. Her eating and sleeping have improved at home and I can only thank the nursery
for all there support so far, and I'm excited to see how my daughter develops there!
05 September 2024
Perfect Nursery is brilliant with my twins who are quite emotional about leaving me they have helped them become more independent and confident and even with potty trained now both are completely trained in the time and as they go full time this has to be down to them more than me. Would recommend
this nursery to anyone. From the moment you enter the reception staff right to the kitchen staff are all very welcoming.
05 September 2024
My son has been at children's 1st Toton since April, and the experience we've had so far is like no other. Having been a nursery nurse myself, I'll easily say I'm a fussy mummy as I know what the expectations should be. My son ended up being egg free within the first few weeks at nursery, and they
went above and beyond to help. My little boy trys to leap out of my arms in a morning to go to any staff, which to me speaks volumes on how well he's treated, and he feels safe with them! The level of care he gets really is next to none!
05 September 2024
My 3-year-old has been going here since she was 1. She loves it. The staff strikes the perfect balance of personable, professional, and nurturing. It is a bit of a distance from our house, but it is worth the travel.
05 September 2024
My daughter has been attending Children's 1st in Toton since she was about 8 months old and has transitioned through about three different rooms and key workers now. She loves going to nursery and all the support staff she's interacted with. She's somewhat shy and takes a while to adjust to new
people, so we've been a bit nervous every time she's moved rooms, but they've always been brilliant at taking the move at her pace. Everyone is so helpful and supportive and we feel completely comfortable and at ease leaving our daughter at nursery under their care.
05 September 2024
Our son loves it here. Couldn't wish for a better nursery for him the staff are excellent alongside the premises. He has and continues to come on leaps and bounds and this is solely down to the commitment and care of all staff.
14 March 2024
Staff are amazing, really friendly and helpful. Would highly recommend this nursery to anyone.
Only gripe would be the gates and doors in the main unit at pick-up/drop-off, these seem to be left open and unattended frequently. It seems very easy for anyone to come and go, adult or child.
However,
I must add, when I get to my child's pick-up room, it's only one door and a staff member is always present to hand over your child and watching who comes and goes.
Thank you to all there, you're doing an amazing job.
08 March 2024
Our experience of Children’s 1st @ Toton has been fantastic and the nursery is outstanding. The level of care is exactly what I would like for my child. I feel happy dropping my child off at nursery here every day and feel like he will be safe, well looked after and have a happy day - which is
always the case! It is like dropping him off with family. There are plenty of good quality activities going on every day and the staff are excellent. My child gets a good amount of one-on-one time as well as group activities. I am so impressed with his learning from nursery which is a credit to the nursery staff. My opinion of the staff is that they genuinely care for the welfare of my child and others, they know my child as an individual and I trust them. They are always kind and friendly, and I am satisfied that they take safeguarding seriously. The staff go above and beyond to ensure that our child’s experience at nursery is a good one, and we are so grateful. I could not recommend it more!
07 March 2024
I have two children at the nursery. My eldest has been going for about two years now. It’s been an incredible space for our daughters to grow their minds, social skills and have so much fun. The most amazing and caring teachers and our girls absolutely love them.
07 March 2024
My daughter loves going to nursery and has a great connection with the ladies who look after her. It’s great to hear about what she’s been doing when I collect her and getting photos/updates on the app and comments in her book, it's confirmation that she’s being well looked after and her emotional,
developmental and behavioural needs are being well met. Thank you!
Latest Reviews for Children 1st Toton Nursery School
26 January 2026
Amazing friendly nursery, we have three children who all go to / have been at this nursery and we wouldn't consider and others locally. The staff are so caring towards the kids. And the staff in the preschool room are exceptional at planning incredible opportunities for the children who can't wait
to get there in the morning to find out what activities they'll be part of that day.
Feedback is given verbally at collection but also throughout the day via the app, I love receiving happy photos of my children while I'm at work.
The management team are very approachable and always have time to chat to you.
Resources are great and regularly updated.
21 January 2026
My little boy absolutely loves it here. He always comes home saying his key worker and other staff members names. He is became very confident and runs into nursery. He has learned many new skills and he never wants to leave when I collect him.
05 December 2025
Our little one has been at this nursery for a few months now, she has settled fantastically well, and I believe this is due to her key workers, they have got to know her so well, and she enjoys her time playing, learning and developing. Every member of staff we have encountered knows our little girl
by name, what she has been up too and have a brilliant relationship with her, and us. I would definitely recommend Children's 1st Banks road and look forward to seeing the brilliant opportunities this nursery offers for her development.
05 December 2025
I cannot recommend this nursery enough! We have been so pleased since both of our children attended. Our eldest has recently gone up to the preschool room, and that in particular has been fantastic. The activities they get involved in are different every day and look so much fun for them. He has
come on leaps and bounds and brings things home he's made every day. We feel they've truly taken the time to get to know our children and we could not be happier with their care.
Our youngest also started in the baby room which we didn't start our eldest in. They also have been wonderful and like an extension of home for our son. He absolutely loves going and talks about the staff regularly. We know he's in the best hands when he's there.
The facilities, meals, outside space are great and always clean and fun for the children.
Thank you to all the children's 1st staff. We really are grateful for you and everything you do.
24 July 2025
My daughter has been coming to Toton nursery for 4 years and it's like her second home. She's leaving this year and the nursery have made extraordinary efforts to make the last few weeks special for the children (and the parents). My LO has needed extra support this year and two particular members
of staff have been her rock. Everyone in the nursery is incredible. I take my hat off to you all - my daughter's been lucky to have you. Thank you x
24 July 2025
A very good nursery where you can trust your child to send. My child developed a lot more since attending this school. I wish they had more capacity to accommodate more children and sessions. Teachers and carers are brilliant with daily updates and pictures received daily.
24 July 2025
Toton children 1st toton is the most amazing nursery we could have sent our daughter too. The staff are always very professional, kind and caring. They have always shown love and compassion towards our child and have always been there for us as a family. They have encouraged and challenged our
little girl in many ways and have always gone above and beyond with activities.
The staff also went above and beyond to make our daughters last weeks of nursery before school so special, they work with the schools very closely and ensure transitions for children are as smooth as possible and ensure parents and children are fully prepared for the next steps!
Thank you to all the staff for being so amazing! I highly recommend this nursery to anybody!
17 March 2025
Our son has been going here for just over a month now. He absolutely loves being there. All of the staff are very attentive and friendly. The communication is brilliant. Our son eats all the varieties of food as the menu is great. As parents we couldn't be happier sending out son there. Seeing the
way our son has developed since being there is beautiful especially the connection he has with the nursery nursers that look after him so we would like to say a big thank you.
10 September 2024
We couldn't be happier with the care and attention our daughter receives at this nursery. From day one, the staff have been incredibly welcoming and professional, creating a warm and nurturing environment that our child looks forward to every day. The team is attentive and genuinely cares about each
child's development, always going the extra mile to ensure that every child feels safe, happy, and engaged.
The communication is excellent, with regular updates about our child's progress and activities. The facilities are clean, safe, and filled with stimulating toys and learning materials that keep her excited to explore and learn.
We've noticed a positive change in our child's social skills and confidence since she started attending this nursery, and we're grateful for the loving and supportive atmosphere that the staff provides. We highly recommend this nursery to any parents looking for a place where their child will thrive.
05 September 2024
My son has loved going to nursery right from his settling-in days and he still loves it every time since! Collecting him with a smile on his face every day and knowing he is being looked after is good enough for me, but there is just so much for him to do there and the staff are brilliant with
putting on little events. I only wish I had more photos of him haha!
05 September 2024
My daughter started full-time nursery at the beginning of August after going back to work. They have made her feel so welcomed and comfortable and she runs in every morning to go and play. Couldn't ask for anything more. Her eating and sleeping have improved at home and I can only thank the nursery
for all there support so far, and I'm excited to see how my daughter develops there!
05 September 2024
Perfect Nursery is brilliant with my twins who are quite emotional about leaving me they have helped them become more independent and confident and even with potty trained now both are completely trained in the time and as they go full time this has to be down to them more than me. Would recommend
this nursery to anyone. From the moment you enter the reception staff right to the kitchen staff are all very welcoming.
05 September 2024
My son has been at children's 1st Toton since April, and the experience we've had so far is like no other. Having been a nursery nurse myself, I'll easily say I'm a fussy mummy as I know what the expectations should be. My son ended up being egg free within the first few weeks at nursery, and they
went above and beyond to help. My little boy trys to leap out of my arms in a morning to go to any staff, which to me speaks volumes on how well he's treated, and he feels safe with them! The level of care he gets really is next to none!
05 September 2024
My 3-year-old has been going here since she was 1. She loves it. The staff strikes the perfect balance of personable, professional, and nurturing. It is a bit of a distance from our house, but it is worth the travel.
05 September 2024
My daughter has been attending Children's 1st in Toton since she was about 8 months old and has transitioned through about three different rooms and key workers now. She loves going to nursery and all the support staff she's interacted with. She's somewhat shy and takes a while to adjust to new
people, so we've been a bit nervous every time she's moved rooms, but they've always been brilliant at taking the move at her pace. Everyone is so helpful and supportive and we feel completely comfortable and at ease leaving our daughter at nursery under their care.
05 September 2024
Our son loves it here. Couldn't wish for a better nursery for him the staff are excellent alongside the premises. He has and continues to come on leaps and bounds and this is solely down to the commitment and care of all staff.
14 March 2024
Staff are amazing, really friendly and helpful. Would highly recommend this nursery to anyone.
Only gripe would be the gates and doors in the main unit at pick-up/drop-off, these seem to be left open and unattended frequently. It seems very easy for anyone to come and go, adult or child.
However,
I must add, when I get to my child's pick-up room, it's only one door and a staff member is always present to hand over your child and watching who comes and goes.
Thank you to all there, you're doing an amazing job.
08 March 2024
Our experience of Children’s 1st @ Toton has been fantastic and the nursery is outstanding. The level of care is exactly what I would like for my child. I feel happy dropping my child off at nursery here every day and feel like he will be safe, well looked after and have a happy day - which is
always the case! It is like dropping him off with family. There are plenty of good quality activities going on every day and the staff are excellent. My child gets a good amount of one-on-one time as well as group activities. I am so impressed with his learning from nursery which is a credit to the nursery staff. My opinion of the staff is that they genuinely care for the welfare of my child and others, they know my child as an individual and I trust them. They are always kind and friendly, and I am satisfied that they take safeguarding seriously. The staff go above and beyond to ensure that our child’s experience at nursery is a good one, and we are so grateful. I could not recommend it more!
07 March 2024
I have two children at the nursery. My eldest has been going for about two years now. It’s been an incredible space for our daughters to grow their minds, social skills and have so much fun. The most amazing and caring teachers and our girls absolutely love them.
07 March 2024
My daughter loves going to nursery and has a great connection with the ladies who look after her. It’s great to hear about what she’s been doing when I collect her and getting photos/updates on the app and comments in her book, it's confirmation that she’s being well looked after and her emotional,
developmental and behavioural needs are being well met. Thank you!