Child First Aylesbury Nursery

Green End, Aylesbury HP20 2SA
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8.7 53 Reviews
  • Child First Aylesbury Nursery, Aylesbury
Child First Aylesbury Nursery is a busy and vibrant nursery situated in the town centre, ideally located close to the bus and train stations.

The nursery cares for children from 3 months to 3 years, in a unique environment, with a large spacious nursery giving children the opportunity to explore inside and outside. At 3 years old, children transition to the sister pre-school at Rickfords Hill.

With lots of well trained and experienced staff, the range of resources and opportunities for learning are enormous; from painting and planting to running and building, resting and stories and being occupied inside and out – in weatherproof clothes.

The chef provides the freshly cooked food, made from locally sourced fresh ingredients and bread and biscuits are baked on-site.

The professional staff team are focused on providing the very best care and education for all of their children.

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Care Provided by Child First Aylesbury Nursery

  • Type of Service
  • Day Nursery – Privately Owned
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Jessica Ashton-Jones (Manager)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 31
  • Total Places for Children
  • 90
  • Age Range
    • from 0 years 2 months
    • to 5 years 0 months
  • Opening Times
  • Monday 07:30-18:00
    Tuesday 07:30-18:00
    Wednesday 07:30-18:00
    Thursday 07:30-18:00
    Friday 07:30-18:00
  • When Closed
  • Bank Holidays & 1 week at Christmas, plus Training Days

Funding & Fees Guide for Child First Aylesbury Nursery

  • Please contact us for a copy of our current fees or for any information on funding.

Child First Aylesbury Nursery Reviews (53)

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8.7

Child First Aylesbury Nursery has a Review Score of 8.7 (8.667) out of 10, based on 10 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Child First Aylesbury Nursery has 53 reviews.

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Review from L B (Mother of Child) published on 2 October 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

A lovely nursery. All three of my children have attended and have all had a great experience. The team make an effort to get to know all the children and seem to genuinely care.
They have made it very easy for me to feel comfortable leaving my children for the day.

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Review from C V (Mother of Child) published on 1 October 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I find the Child First Aylesbury Nursery very attentive to my child and they have always fed back at the end of the day thoroughly, with detail. I find the environment very 'homely' compared to some other nurseries that I looked at.

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Review from Olivia H (Mother of Child) published on 1 October 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son started this nursery last week so still fairly new but so far it's been amazing, the staff are lovely. My son is always excited to see them when going in. Only thing I could say that needs improvement, is updates on the app on what he has been doing in the day and what he has eaten other than
that I have nothing bad to say about the nursery.

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Review from Bethany C (Mother of Child) published on 27 August 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Good, clean nursery and my son does enjoy attending. Inside is a bit dark, with barely any windows compared to the preschool which is very light and spacious. They don't update the parenting app much so every time I collect him I have to ask them if he's eaten etc and how he's been!

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Review from S S (Mother of Child) published on 25 March 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 1.0 out of 5

We put our 1-year-old in this setting late last year and soon realised we had to move our child out asap. The state of cleanliness is appalling which is one of the primary requirements of any decent childcare environment. We regularly saw dried poo, sand and dirt on baby changing mats. They never checked
children for soiled nappies and would only change at set times. I always promptly complained to the staff and manager but no serious action was taken. My child developed an acute bacterial infection due to this and had to be on antibiotics for days. The management was quite rude at times and was not receptive to constructive feedback, not passing clear processes to staff. The staff was hardly seen engaged interactively with the children when we went to pick ours up in the evenings and were more concerned about updating the app than checking on the children's well-being. The time with Child First Nursery was a nightmare for my child and us, even just a few months were quite stressful to endure.

Reply from Jessica Ashton-Jones, Manager at Child First Aylesbury Nursery

Thank you for your review, It concerns me greatly to read this as Child First Aylesbury Nursery pride ourselves on our parent partnerships and being a reflective practice. We have an open-door policy and encourage all parents to express any concerns that they deem necessary to ensure we are always providing the best care possible for all children and their families. The nursery has a housekeeper who keeps the nursery clean and tidy and also an evening cleaner who supports with the cleanliness of the nursery. The nursery has strict Policies & Procedures in place for all staff to follow to ensure the smooth running of the nursery. Parents are welcome to request these at any time. All staff who work at Child First Aylesbury Nursery adore the children and want the best for every child in the setting. I am deeply sorry you didnt feel the experience at Child First Aylesbury Nursery was a good one and we wish you and your family all the best in the future.


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Review from Aiysha B (Mother of Child) published on 23 February 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

A fantastic nursery which my daughter has enjoyed attending. The staff are amazing and the management team are very helpful. It's been lovely to watch her grow and learn and become so confident.

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Review from Sebastian S (Father of Child) published on 21 August 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

This is a general review. Since my son started at the nursery in January 2023, everything went just great for him.
The place is great and, after recent renovations, looks amazing. The staff are amazing too, all of them.
Thank you for everything that you are doing for my son and for us parents.
Keep
up with the good work!

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Review from Voicu L (Father of Child) published on 21 August 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

A massive thank you to Child First for the patience, kindness, and love our daughter has received in the last two years.
She has been coming to Child Fist since August 2021, and all the songs she learned, counting to ten, and saying the alphabet, are all because of the staff working there.
Nice
job - P.S. The second child will be attending as well.

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Review from Lucy J (Mother of Child) published on 8 August 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter absolutely loves going to nursery here. She is excited to go in every day and doesn't want to leave! The staff are great and foster strong relationships with the children. It is clear to see how much they care and are genuinely interested. My daughter's speech and development have come on
so much since she started here and I would not hesitate to recommend to others.

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Review from Anca S (Mother of Child) published on 31 July 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our son has been attending Child First Nursery since January 2023 and although the first two-three weeks were tough (I believe every parent can relate to this) the staff have always been very supportive and helped us and our son transition very easily through this.
The nursery itself has just been
renovated and it was lovely we could attend their summer fair so we can see the changes and interact with different members of the staff and other parents as well.
Updates on the app are a plus as well.
I would highly recommend Child First Nursery!

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Review from Emily S (Mother of Child) published on 14 December 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I would very highly recommend Child First Nursery to anyone looking for a lovely and friendly nursery, with great staff. My daughter has had the best time here over the past twelve months and has really developed into her own little person. I have found all of the staff to be supportive, approachable
and really make my life so much easier as well as ensuring I collect a happy little girlie each day! Thank you all.

Reply from The Staff Team, Manager at Child First Aylesbury Nursery

Thank you for your kind review; we are delighted to read your positive feedback on our nursery.


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Review from Georgina S (Mother of Child) published on 14 December 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Child First Aylesbury Nursery has been such a wonderful place for my little girl, she's made so many friends and her social skills have developed in leaps and bounds. They've been really accommodating with her dietary requirements and always keep me updated on how she's been during the day. I'd definitely
recommend this nursery to friends and family because they've genuinely just been the best.

Reply from The Staff Team, Manager at Child First Aylesbury Nursery

Thank you for your kind review; we are delighted to read your positive feedback on our nursery.


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Review from Lou H (Mother of Child) published on 14 December 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has been going to Child First Aylesbury Nursery since she was 9-months-old, and is now 3, and will be moving up to Child First preschool in January. She has loved her time at this nursery and will be sad to say goodbye to the staff (and any friends not following her to the same preschool).
The staff have been great with her, I have every confidence that she is well looked after every day. I love that she spends a lot of time outdoors and doing messy play, and aside from the tablet used to take photos of the kids for the app updates, there are no other screens which are great. I highly recommend this nursery and am very glad I chose it for my daughter.

Reply from The Staff Team, Manager at Child First Aylesbury Nursery

Thank you for your kind words; it is fantastic to hear how much your daughter enjoys her time with us.


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Review from Jessica D (Mother of Child) published on 14 December 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has been at Child First Nursery since she was 6-months-old; and will be moving up to the pre-school in the new year.
From day one; the staff made her feel welcome and you could see day by day how much she enjoyed her time there.
With each room she progressed to, the staff really went above
and beyond.
You could see this in the updates from the app (where parents receive updates about their child).
I cannot rate the nursery or the staff highly enough and would recommend them to anyone looking for a safe and secure place where their child will flourish.

Reply from The Staff Team, Manager at Child First Aylesbury Nursery

Thank you for your review; it is lovely to hear your positive thoughts on our nursery.


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Review from Beulah W (Mother of Child) published on 14 December 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

When we moved to the area and looked at nurseries, Child First Nursery was a nursery that both me and my child fell in love with from the first visit. My daughter has been made to feel so welcomed and she loves every day at the nursery. The activities they do are always so creative and they have helped
to develop my daughters learning in all areas of the early year's foundation stage. My daughter has become very fond of all members of staff and comes home talking about the fun she has had and the activities they have done. The management team are always very accommodating to changes in days, especially to last minute request - they always do what they can to ensure it works for everyone. Thank you to the whole team for their efforts whilst looking after my daughter.

Reply from The Staff Team, Manager at Child First Aylesbury Nursery

Thank you for your kind review; we are delighted to read your positive feedback on our nursery.


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Review from S M (Mother of Child) published on 7 December 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

When I visited the nursery for the first time, I remember being very impressed. I was met by the manager and receptionist, who greeted my child before they greeted me! They demonstrated great warmth and care, and this was felt throughout the nursery.
My daughter started attending Child First from
the age of 10-months. Her only caregivers up until that point were myself and her father, so it was a daunting transition for us all, but the staff were great! They were attentive to her needs but also spoke to me at drop-offs and pickups. I felt they cared for us as a family.
My daughter's journey through the nursery has been documented on the app, which is great for us to see. We also upload things she does at home to ensure her key workers can keep her engaged with experiences inside and outside the nursery. She has developed greatly in her confidence, intelligence, independence and people skills.
I am happy my child had the opportunity to attend this nursery, and I am sure she is too.

Reply from The Staff Team, Manager at Child First Aylesbury Nursery

Thank you for your kind review; we are delighted to read your positive feedback.


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Review from Natasha C (Mother of Child) published on 10 May 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son joined the tots room in January this year. He absolutely loves Child First Aylesbury Nursery. It’s a relief to see him bounce in laughing in the morning and seeing him a bit sad to leave at the end of the day. The nursery is well located in the middle of Aylesbury, by the train station. The tots
room is large, with access to a wonderful outside space with plenty of toys and a mud kitchen! They do a huge range of activities such as drawing, painting, singing, dancing, reading and regularly capture pictures on the app. An app which both my husband and I can access which makes a great distraction from work to see what she is up to and add comments. All of the staff are simply fantastic! From my sons warm and friendly key worker to others in the room who have made a huge effort in building a relationship with him. An absolutely wonderful nursery, I am very chuffed to have my son there, he seems so happy!

Reply from The Staff Team, Manager at Child First Aylesbury Nursery

Thank you for your lovely review, we are delighted to hear your positive feedback.


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Review from S B (Father of Child) published on 17 November 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My child settled in really well; the staff are really caring. She came home messy, which is a sign of a good day. They told me all about her day every day, and I loved the app and being able to actually see pictures of what she does.

Reply from The Staff Team at Child First Aylesbury Nursery

Thank you for your kind words and feedback; we are delighted to hear how much your daughter enjoys her time with us. Especially, the app we use.


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Review from Stacey (Mother of Child) published on 10 November 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We have been sending our children to Child First since they were babies.
The staff are truly caring and do such a fantastic job.
We love hearing our children talking about how much fun they have had, what they have been playing with, what nursery rhymes they have been singing or the stories they
have been listening to. We always receive feedback on their day and love the fact we can go on the Tapestry app and look at pictures of our children’s experiences and learning.
Don’t let me forget to mention the menu, the children eat so incredibly well we certainly don’t have any fussy eaters as they have been introduced such a good variety of wholesome food.
We have seen each one of them become so much more confident and independent, I couldn’t recommend Child First enough.

Reply from The Staff Team, Nursery Manager at Child First Aylesbury Nursery

Thank you for your wonderful review. We are absolutely thrilled to hear how happy you have been with the Nursery, the fabulous staff team, and how much your children have enjoyed attending. We are also delighted to hear how happy you are with the food we provide at Nursery as this is something we are extremely passionate about.


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Review from C M (Mother of Child) published on 10 November 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Child First is a great nursery for children who want to explore and engage in fun activities. Our toddler is always happy to go there in the morning. As a parent, I feel it’s an incredibly safe place to learn and play and the staff is always available to discuss and help. I definitely recommend this
nursery!

Reply from The Staff Team, Nursery Manager at Child First Aylesbury Nursery

Thank you for your fantastic review and kind recommendation. We are so pleased to hear how happy your little one is to attend and that the staff provides such good communication and support.


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Current Review Score: 8.7 (8.667)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 8.7 (8.667) out of 10 for Child First Aylesbury Nursery is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 4.3 out of 5 from 10 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.4 out of 5 from 9 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:

  • a) 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months.

    The Average Rating of 4.267 for Child First Aylesbury Nursery is calculated as follows: ( (75 Excellents x 5) + (19 Goods x 4) + (16 Satisfactorys x 3) + (3 Poors x 2) + (7 Very Poors x 1) ) ÷ 120 Ratings = 4.267

  • b) 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 4.4 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Child First Aylesbury Nursery is based on 9 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    • i) 4 points are available for the first 10 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, and then 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews and then 0.1 Points for the next five Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.100, 7th = 0.100, 8th = 0.100, 9th = 0.100, 10th = 0.100) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 = 3.9

    • ii) 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 90 number of registered child places is 18. 9 Positive Reviews ÷ 18 = 0.5

  • When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.

  • 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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Meet the Team (2)

Jessica

Jessica Ashton-Jones

Job Title: Nursery Manager

Joined: 2023

Jessica has been working in the Childcare sector for the last 13 years and has been working within nursery management teams for 7 of those years prior to coming to Child First Nursery. Her approach is love, support, and guidance not just for the children but for the staff and parents too. Jessica is enthusiastic about the hygge approach and slowly she is incorporating this throughout the nursery. She wishes to promote awe and wonder for the children within the nursery through the curiosity approach. Jessica has completed her Level 3 Diploma ‘for the Children and Young People’s Workforce’ as well as further going on to do her Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care and Children and Young People’s Services.


Francesca

Francesca Mortimer

Job Title: Deputy Manager

Joined: 2023

Francesca has been working in the Childcare sector for the last 10 years. She is very passionate about the safeguarding of children as well as providing an enriched and holistic environment for children. Francesca enjoys listening and singing with the children as well as encouraging the children to use their curiosity to explore the environments. Francesca completed her Level 3 Diploma in Childcare and Education at college before going to University and completing her Early Years Foundation Degree.


Frequently Asked Questions about Child First Aylesbury Nursery

What is the Age Range of Children that Child First Aylesbury Nursery accepts?

Child First Aylesbury Nursery accepts Children aged from 0 years 2 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Child First Aylesbury Nursery Open?

Child First Aylesbury Nursery is open: Monday 07:30-18:00, Tuesday 07:30-18:00, Wednesday 07:30-18:00, Thursday 07:30-18:00, Friday 07:30-18:00.

How many Children does Child First Aylesbury Nursery have capacity for?

Child First Aylesbury Nursery has capacity for a total of 90 Children.

How far is Child First Aylesbury Nursery to the centre of Aylesbury?

0.2 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.

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