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1324 Melton Road, Syston, Leicester, LE7 2EQ
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16 March 2026
My son has attended Children 1st Syston for the last 18 months and he absolutely loves it. He is thriving with learning and social skills and looks forward to attending each session. All of the staff are so lovely, kind and welcoming and very attentive to his dietary requirements. I recommend it to
any friends and family looking to send their child to nursery.
13 March 2026
We have used this nursery for our two boys for nearly two years and have experienced all the rooms from the baby room to preschool. Every single member of staff is friendly, kind, helpful and excellent at what they do. A lovely menu each week that my youngest enjoys and lots of lovely activities to
keep him engaged.
My older son who's now at school had a lot of anxiety but staff were always understanding and did everything they could to help him enjoy his time there.
I think it's lovely we get a few updates with pictures during the day and my son always has a happy smile on his face when I collect him.
I've always felt at ease leaving them in their care.
07 March 2026
Wonderful nursery. Our daughter who is nearly 3 loves it here. The staff are all fantastic and they always put on lots of fun activities for the kids. Food is varied and nutritious. We are very happy we chose this nursery and would recommend it to anyone.
07 March 2026
We couldn't be happier with Children 1st Syston. The staff are warm, welcoming and genuinely caring - you can really see how much they love what they do.
They've been fantastic at adapting to our little ladies dietary needs, which has given us so much peace of mind. It's such a relief knowing she's
safe, included and well looked after at mealtimes.
The management team and those in Peter Rabbits 2 and Early Years are especially wonderful - patient, supportive and truly invested in the children's development. Communication is always great, and most importantly, my child goes in happy and comes home smiling.
We feel very lucky to have found such a brilliant nursery and would highly recommended
22 January 2026
Our son attended Children 1st Syston for 3 years, and I cannot sing their praises enough for what they did for him.
From start to finish, the support for both our son and us as parents was outstanding. It took very little time for him to adjust and enjoy his time there, and I know this is down to
the consistent positive and supportive environment during his time there.
The most important thing that this nursery did for us was help us identify our son's additional needs, and set in motion and process to get him the correct support to be ready to go into school after he finished there. Staff worked with us to create tailored support, including the use of flash cards to help with our son's vocabulary, and even introduced the teaching of Makaton to all children to build communication skills.
They also played an integral part in securing our son an EHCP which allowed him to go straight into SEND in Primary school. We are eternally grateful to Children 1st Syston and highly recommend them.
13 January 2026
Amazing Nursery, the staff are fantastic, the facilities are excellent, we couldn't be happier. I viewed a few different nurseries and this was the first one I felt was right. The staff are so caring and I know my son loves it here. If we have any concerns the staff are more than willing to give us
the time we need to discuss it, a truly incredible team.
12 August 2025
Children 1st at Syston is a wonderful nursery! Great staff and lovely spaces for the children. The home cooked meals are varied and wholesome. My child loved this place and will miss attending now she's off to school. Would be 5 stars, but I believe the price increases were unnecessary with the
government funding. Also I don't think they should charge for days when the nursery is closed, such as bank holidays.
07 January 2025
My child has been attending Children 1st Syston for the past 3 years. I have nothing but positive feedback. It has been a truly remarkable journey my child has been on here. I strongly believe that is down to the staff and nursery set up. The rooms are well equipped for each age range, the
activities they put on are amazing and well thought out. It ensures my child leaves a day at nursery having been fully engaged. All of the staff, from reception, support staff through to the key workers are amazing. All staff consistently go above and beyond. The key workers in all of the rooms have been like an extended family to my child. They show the same care, dedication and attention as I do. When I drop my child off here at nursery, I know they are in safe hands, where there will be well cared for, supported in growth and development and will have fun. I would highly recommended Children 1st Syston. If anyone is considering sending their child here, my advice would be to do it.
18 April 2024
The nursery is a very pleasant space for my child. I have no complaints but only praise. The staff are brilliant and very friendly and they great care of my child. Facilities are great too.
28 March 2024
My daughter has been coming to this nursery for a couple of years now and she absolutely loves it. She loves all the different activities and learning opportunities that are provided for her. All the staff are so warm and friendly and helpful, which is exactly what is needed for them. Very grateful
for all the nursery provides for my daughter.
28 March 2024
Both my boys have been at Children 1st @ Syston. The eldest transferred from a different nursery just before he was 3 and the youngest has been there since he was 1 and I returned from maternity leave. Both their settings and care have been phenomenal.
Our oldest boy is thriving and ready for
school with all the support of the wonderful staff in early years. And our youngest is developing so much every day, we are so pleased we chose Children 1st as their childcare.
28 March 2024
All nursery staff are very accommodating, excellent communication from the staff about our child and upcoming events at the nursery. Any concerns about our child are met straight away and all staff are lovely.
18 March 2024
Overall, this nursery provides good, basic childcare and learning and I'm pleased with the cleanliness, food and resources. The learning is spot on and the staff, in general, are friendly and welcoming. However, I do feel that there is a lack of time for staff to communicate efficiently with parents
on a daily basis and sometimes there are miscommunications and misleading information. Pick-up and drop-off feel very chaotic with a feeling that they don't have much time for conversations about any queries or worries, I think the early years room could benefit from keeping the daily diary as a more informed way of communicating between staff and parents.
14 March 2024
The team that look after my little boy are very caring and really help to nurture his development. Since starting at Children 1st @ Syston in June 2023, my son has learnt so many new things, words, motor skills and has developed his own little personality, whilst also growing in confidence and all
this is down to how he is looked after on a day-to-day basis. He spends four full days at nursery and absolutely loves it, which gives my husband and I the reassurance that he is being looked after brilliantly! I can’t praise the nursery team that looks after him each day, they do an amazing job!
13 March 2024
All in all a safe clean environment. A few concerns in regard to the amount of nappy changes and loss of my child's items, nappy cream, dummies, socks, etc.
Nutrition and activities are excellent and my child always comes home tired which in my opinion is a good indication that they are actively
doing stuff in the daytime.
Sometimes my child comes home quite ill and is normally because other parents don't listen to or abide by the sickness rules set in place which can be very frustrating. I understand sickness can't be helped and my child will get ill but in my experience, I've seen a lot of the time children brought in who are visually and physically too ill to attend within the parameters set by the nursery.
12 March 2024
Children 1st Nursery Syston has been an amazing, thriving place for my son! He loves attending and is always supported by the amazing staff! They are always welcoming and friendly and are happy to help! Meals are freshly made and they accommodate very well to my son’s dietary requirements. I would
definitely recommend them to anyone looking for a fun, safe and engaging nursery!
12 March 2024
I have sent both my children to this nursery and they are all brilliant. I feel like they have come on so much more coming to your nursery. Brillant nursery and staff are all lovely. Thank you for everything.
12 March 2024
Excellent nursery for my 2-year-old daughter. The nursery is fantastic, they are brilliant and I would definitely recommend them. My daughter only attends the nursery for two full days a week but asks every morning if she is going nursery, she loves it. They have a great outside space and spend lots
of time out in the garden.
The staff are lovely, so friendly, my daughter always talks about her room leaders and has a lovely bond with them all.
07 March 2024
I was a very nervous parent sending my daughter to nursery as she had never been looked after for more than a few hours by anyone but myself. The staff were great at understanding this and really helped me to transition to nursery along with my daughter. She loves her days there, and I feel content
knowing she is being so well looked after.
07 March 2024
My daughter has attended this nursery for just over three years, and they’ve been nothing but understanding, helpful and approachable.
They’ve listened to our needs and always followed up with actions.
The care from all the staff to the children is amazing.
Communication is great and always keep
up to date with what the children are learning and how they are developing.
I honestly can’t rate this nursery enough; I know I made the right decision to go to this nursery, as my daughter asks me daily if she can go nursery.
Thank you for all you do for our children!
Latest Reviews for Children 1st Syston Nursery School
16 March 2026
My son has attended Children 1st Syston for the last 18 months and he absolutely loves it. He is thriving with learning and social skills and looks forward to attending each session. All of the staff are so lovely, kind and welcoming and very attentive to his dietary requirements. I recommend it to
any friends and family looking to send their child to nursery.
13 March 2026
We have used this nursery for our two boys for nearly two years and have experienced all the rooms from the baby room to preschool. Every single member of staff is friendly, kind, helpful and excellent at what they do. A lovely menu each week that my youngest enjoys and lots of lovely activities to
keep him engaged.
My older son who's now at school had a lot of anxiety but staff were always understanding and did everything they could to help him enjoy his time there.
I think it's lovely we get a few updates with pictures during the day and my son always has a happy smile on his face when I collect him.
I've always felt at ease leaving them in their care.
07 March 2026
Wonderful nursery. Our daughter who is nearly 3 loves it here. The staff are all fantastic and they always put on lots of fun activities for the kids. Food is varied and nutritious. We are very happy we chose this nursery and would recommend it to anyone.
07 March 2026
We couldn't be happier with Children 1st Syston. The staff are warm, welcoming and genuinely caring - you can really see how much they love what they do.
They've been fantastic at adapting to our little ladies dietary needs, which has given us so much peace of mind. It's such a relief knowing she's
safe, included and well looked after at mealtimes.
The management team and those in Peter Rabbits 2 and Early Years are especially wonderful - patient, supportive and truly invested in the children's development. Communication is always great, and most importantly, my child goes in happy and comes home smiling.
We feel very lucky to have found such a brilliant nursery and would highly recommended
22 January 2026
Our son attended Children 1st Syston for 3 years, and I cannot sing their praises enough for what they did for him.
From start to finish, the support for both our son and us as parents was outstanding. It took very little time for him to adjust and enjoy his time there, and I know this is down to
the consistent positive and supportive environment during his time there.
The most important thing that this nursery did for us was help us identify our son's additional needs, and set in motion and process to get him the correct support to be ready to go into school after he finished there. Staff worked with us to create tailored support, including the use of flash cards to help with our son's vocabulary, and even introduced the teaching of Makaton to all children to build communication skills.
They also played an integral part in securing our son an EHCP which allowed him to go straight into SEND in Primary school. We are eternally grateful to Children 1st Syston and highly recommend them.
13 January 2026
Amazing Nursery, the staff are fantastic, the facilities are excellent, we couldn't be happier. I viewed a few different nurseries and this was the first one I felt was right. The staff are so caring and I know my son loves it here. If we have any concerns the staff are more than willing to give us
the time we need to discuss it, a truly incredible team.
12 August 2025
Children 1st at Syston is a wonderful nursery! Great staff and lovely spaces for the children. The home cooked meals are varied and wholesome. My child loved this place and will miss attending now she's off to school. Would be 5 stars, but I believe the price increases were unnecessary with the
government funding. Also I don't think they should charge for days when the nursery is closed, such as bank holidays.
07 January 2025
My child has been attending Children 1st Syston for the past 3 years. I have nothing but positive feedback. It has been a truly remarkable journey my child has been on here. I strongly believe that is down to the staff and nursery set up. The rooms are well equipped for each age range, the
activities they put on are amazing and well thought out. It ensures my child leaves a day at nursery having been fully engaged. All of the staff, from reception, support staff through to the key workers are amazing. All staff consistently go above and beyond. The key workers in all of the rooms have been like an extended family to my child. They show the same care, dedication and attention as I do. When I drop my child off here at nursery, I know they are in safe hands, where there will be well cared for, supported in growth and development and will have fun. I would highly recommended Children 1st Syston. If anyone is considering sending their child here, my advice would be to do it.
18 April 2024
The nursery is a very pleasant space for my child. I have no complaints but only praise. The staff are brilliant and very friendly and they great care of my child. Facilities are great too.
28 March 2024
My daughter has been coming to this nursery for a couple of years now and she absolutely loves it. She loves all the different activities and learning opportunities that are provided for her. All the staff are so warm and friendly and helpful, which is exactly what is needed for them. Very grateful
for all the nursery provides for my daughter.
28 March 2024
Both my boys have been at Children 1st @ Syston. The eldest transferred from a different nursery just before he was 3 and the youngest has been there since he was 1 and I returned from maternity leave. Both their settings and care have been phenomenal.
Our oldest boy is thriving and ready for
school with all the support of the wonderful staff in early years. And our youngest is developing so much every day, we are so pleased we chose Children 1st as their childcare.
28 March 2024
All nursery staff are very accommodating, excellent communication from the staff about our child and upcoming events at the nursery. Any concerns about our child are met straight away and all staff are lovely.
18 March 2024
Overall, this nursery provides good, basic childcare and learning and I'm pleased with the cleanliness, food and resources. The learning is spot on and the staff, in general, are friendly and welcoming. However, I do feel that there is a lack of time for staff to communicate efficiently with parents
on a daily basis and sometimes there are miscommunications and misleading information. Pick-up and drop-off feel very chaotic with a feeling that they don't have much time for conversations about any queries or worries, I think the early years room could benefit from keeping the daily diary as a more informed way of communicating between staff and parents.
14 March 2024
The team that look after my little boy are very caring and really help to nurture his development. Since starting at Children 1st @ Syston in June 2023, my son has learnt so many new things, words, motor skills and has developed his own little personality, whilst also growing in confidence and all
this is down to how he is looked after on a day-to-day basis. He spends four full days at nursery and absolutely loves it, which gives my husband and I the reassurance that he is being looked after brilliantly! I can’t praise the nursery team that looks after him each day, they do an amazing job!
13 March 2024
All in all a safe clean environment. A few concerns in regard to the amount of nappy changes and loss of my child's items, nappy cream, dummies, socks, etc.
Nutrition and activities are excellent and my child always comes home tired which in my opinion is a good indication that they are actively
doing stuff in the daytime.
Sometimes my child comes home quite ill and is normally because other parents don't listen to or abide by the sickness rules set in place which can be very frustrating. I understand sickness can't be helped and my child will get ill but in my experience, I've seen a lot of the time children brought in who are visually and physically too ill to attend within the parameters set by the nursery.
12 March 2024
Children 1st Nursery Syston has been an amazing, thriving place for my son! He loves attending and is always supported by the amazing staff! They are always welcoming and friendly and are happy to help! Meals are freshly made and they accommodate very well to my son’s dietary requirements. I would
definitely recommend them to anyone looking for a fun, safe and engaging nursery!
12 March 2024
I have sent both my children to this nursery and they are all brilliant. I feel like they have come on so much more coming to your nursery. Brillant nursery and staff are all lovely. Thank you for everything.
12 March 2024
Excellent nursery for my 2-year-old daughter. The nursery is fantastic, they are brilliant and I would definitely recommend them. My daughter only attends the nursery for two full days a week but asks every morning if she is going nursery, she loves it. They have a great outside space and spend lots
of time out in the garden.
The staff are lovely, so friendly, my daughter always talks about her room leaders and has a lovely bond with them all.
07 March 2024
I was a very nervous parent sending my daughter to nursery as she had never been looked after for more than a few hours by anyone but myself. The staff were great at understanding this and really helped me to transition to nursery along with my daughter. She loves her days there, and I feel content
knowing she is being so well looked after.
07 March 2024
My daughter has attended this nursery for just over three years, and they’ve been nothing but understanding, helpful and approachable.
They’ve listened to our needs and always followed up with actions.
The care from all the staff to the children is amazing.
Communication is great and always keep
up to date with what the children are learning and how they are developing.
I honestly can’t rate this nursery enough; I know I made the right decision to go to this nursery, as my daughter asks me daily if she can go nursery.
Thank you for all you do for our children!