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1324 Melton Road, Syston, Leicester, LE7 2EQ
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27 March 2026
My son has attended Chidrens First at Syston since he was 1 and now the time is nearing where he will soon be leaving to start school. The support, knowledge and compassion of the team is amazing and my little boy is growing and developing with a confident, bubbly personality. I know this is all
down to the fantastic staff that work in each of the rooms he has been part of helping him thrive and my husband and I are grateful to them for everything they do for him each day he is there.
27 March 2026
We couldn't be happier with our experience at this nursery. Both of our girls have attended, and it's been such a joy to see how much they've flourished during their time there. From the very beginning, the staff created a warm, nurturing, and welcoming environment that made both children feel safe,
happy, and excited to learn.
The care and attention given to each child is outstanding. The team takes the time to understand their individual personalities and needs, helping them build confidence, independence, and strong social skills. We've seen such wonderful progress in both of our girls.
The activities are always engaging, creative, and thoughtfully planned, striking the perfect balance between learning and play. It's clear that the staff genuinely care about the children and are passionate about what they do.
We're grateful for the positive start this nursery has given our girls. It's been a fantastic foundation for their development, and we would recommend this to other families.
27 March 2026
Really well run, friendly nursery with well trained staff and a kitchen that provides a great variety of healthy meals & snacks. Both our boys have attended and really enjoyed their time there, made good friends and were well prepared for school.
27 March 2026
I would highly recommend this nursery to any future parents. My little girl has been attending since she was 10 months old and goes through stages of feeling unsettled but the teachers have been very supportive and have gotten her through those times.
The communication is very open and we have
access to everything we need on the app.
My favourite thing is the amount of time the children are able to play outside, it's fantastic.
27 March 2026
The staff are lovely, the facilities are great, my little one has a brilliant time here. The staff really do want what's best for your child & it shows in how much the children come out of their shell. Majority of the time the food sounds good however there are some occasions it's maybe for an older
taste not 3 year olds. Other than that I have nothing bad to say.
27 March 2026
Huge shout out to the room staff at this nursery who are all extremely dedicated, no question or ask is ever too high. Our children thrive here and create meaningful connections with many of the staff, different personalities of staff members and children together are celebrated.
Since becoming
part of the storal group the focus on variety and nutrition in the menu rotation has been fantastic.
Front of house staff are approachable and more than willing to address and resolve any question which retains the 'family led' feel here despite it now being part of a larger nursery group.
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.
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.
Latest Reviews for Children 1st Syston Nursery School
27 March 2026
My son has attended Chidrens First at Syston since he was 1 and now the time is nearing where he will soon be leaving to start school. The support, knowledge and compassion of the team is amazing and my little boy is growing and developing with a confident, bubbly personality. I know this is all
down to the fantastic staff that work in each of the rooms he has been part of helping him thrive and my husband and I are grateful to them for everything they do for him each day he is there.
27 March 2026
We couldn't be happier with our experience at this nursery. Both of our girls have attended, and it's been such a joy to see how much they've flourished during their time there. From the very beginning, the staff created a warm, nurturing, and welcoming environment that made both children feel safe,
happy, and excited to learn.
The care and attention given to each child is outstanding. The team takes the time to understand their individual personalities and needs, helping them build confidence, independence, and strong social skills. We've seen such wonderful progress in both of our girls.
The activities are always engaging, creative, and thoughtfully planned, striking the perfect balance between learning and play. It's clear that the staff genuinely care about the children and are passionate about what they do.
We're grateful for the positive start this nursery has given our girls. It's been a fantastic foundation for their development, and we would recommend this to other families.
27 March 2026
Really well run, friendly nursery with well trained staff and a kitchen that provides a great variety of healthy meals & snacks. Both our boys have attended and really enjoyed their time there, made good friends and were well prepared for school.
27 March 2026
I would highly recommend this nursery to any future parents. My little girl has been attending since she was 10 months old and goes through stages of feeling unsettled but the teachers have been very supportive and have gotten her through those times.
The communication is very open and we have
access to everything we need on the app.
My favourite thing is the amount of time the children are able to play outside, it's fantastic.
27 March 2026
The staff are lovely, the facilities are great, my little one has a brilliant time here. The staff really do want what's best for your child & it shows in how much the children come out of their shell. Majority of the time the food sounds good however there are some occasions it's maybe for an older
taste not 3 year olds. Other than that I have nothing bad to say.
27 March 2026
Huge shout out to the room staff at this nursery who are all extremely dedicated, no question or ask is ever too high. Our children thrive here and create meaningful connections with many of the staff, different personalities of staff members and children together are celebrated.
Since becoming
part of the storal group the focus on variety and nutrition in the menu rotation has been fantastic.
Front of house staff are approachable and more than willing to address and resolve any question which retains the 'family led' feel here despite it now being part of a larger nursery group.
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.
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.