Children 1st @ Wragby Road

145 Wragby Road, Lincoln LN2 4PL
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9.9 143 Reviews
  • Children 1st @ Wragby Road, Lincoln
Children 1st @ Wragby Road is situated in a large, converted house next to Christ’s Hospital School in the heart of Lincoln. The nursery benefits from ample parking and is popular with parents working in Lincoln.

Children 1st Day Nurseries has been an award-winning, family-run childcare provider since 1988. The company is in the Top 3 in the UK for Ofsted results according to the 2021 Nursery World Nursery Chains report.

The Wragby Road nursery has been fully refurbished and has cosy rooms with smaller groups of children. The setting offers several garden areas with plenty of opportunity for children to learn through play in a variety of learning environments.

The nursery's early years setting is managed by highly skilled early years teachers who have expert knowledge and experience of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS). The nursery team are passionate about offering exciting learning opportunities and children leave nursery confident and ready for school.

Care Provided by Children 1st @ Wragby Road

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

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Amy Delaney (Senior Nursery Manager)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 26
  • Total Places for Children
  • 98
  • Age Range
    • from 0 years 3 months
    • to 5 years 0 months
  • Opening Times
  • Monday 07:30-18:30
    Tuesday 07:30-18:30
    Wednesday 07:30-18:30
    Thursday 07:30-18:30
    Friday 07:30-18:30
  • When Closed
  • Bank Holidays & Christmas

Children 1st @ Wragby Road Reviews (143)

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9.9

Children 1st @ Wragby Road has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.875) out of 10, based on 59 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Children 1st @ Wragby Road has 143 reviews.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Really happy with Children 1st @ Wragby Road, both my children love attending. Lots of care and attention across all the rooms my kids have attended. Fresh variety of meals and snacks too. My son, in early years, talks about how much fun he has all the time and loves the staff.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Lovely nursery. The staff are always really friendly. My child has been going since he was 1 and is now in the 2-3 year old room. He is a naturally shy boy but has grown in confidence with the help of the wonderful staff there. The activities are varied and based around play, which was really important
to us as parents. We also love that they spend a lot of time outside. We get given verbal handovers at pick up as well as a diary, which is really helpful. We also get regular updates on the app where photos and development reviews are uploaded. The staff work hard to get to know the children and families and always have time to answer any questions. The flexible contracts offered here are really convenient for families that need different days each week. I would (and have) recommend this nursery.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Great nursery, my daughter has progressed through the different classes and the staff have always ensured a smooth transition for her. She is happy at nursery and made friends. The staff are attentive and always listen to our feedback. Thank you Children's 1st Team.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our little girl started at Children 1st @ Wragby Road in November when she was six months old. We were first-time parents navigating our first childcare journey, and the team at Wragby Road has gone above and beyond helping our daughter (and us!) settle into nursery life!
Our daughter is always greeted
with a welcoming voice, a friendly smile and a happy face! Her key workers have been truly wonderful, and we feel completely at ease dropping her off every day. Thank you to all for such a lovely experience; we can't wait to watch her continue her journey at Children 1st Wragby Road!

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter started at the beginning of December, and from day one, she has always just walked in, had a few days where she wasn’t sure, but think that was down to her having a cold. Every staff member has been so patient and welcoming to my daughter. Thank you so much.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I cannot fault Children 1st Wragby Road Nursery for my little girl. From the very first day, we both felt so welcomed and my little one absolutely loves her time at the nursery. The staff are all so welcoming and so friendly and they are always on hand if I have any questions. My little girl absolutely
adores the staff from her previous class! And she now loves her current key workers! They are all so good with her and I can’t thank them enough for looking after my little girl!

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Really impressed over the last 3 years. Daughter is always happy to be dropped off and picked up each day.
Always a variety of different activities going on depending on the time of year.
Reception are always friendly and deal with any queries quickly with no issues.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our son started in March 2023 at Children 1st Wragby Road and we couldn't have been happier. He has such a great time, always happy when we pick up. The staff do an amazing job at being attentive to him and always keep us updated on progress. We really appreciate the nursery's flexibility when it comes
to requesting last minute sessions too.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has been attending this nursery for 5 months now and all the staff have been so accommodating with the transition. He’s formed lovely relationships with his key workers and you can tell the staff really get to know and interact with him by the thorough handovers. I get regular updates and love
reading what he’s got up to/eaten in his day log. They have well planned activities and let the children really explore through their senses. I would highly recommend this nursery.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Both our children attend this nursery and have the most special time and learn so much. It really is lovely to see how happy they are when we pick them up at the end of the day. We’re very grateful for the lovely relationships they’ve made with the staff in the rooms, who always make an effort to chat
to them even if they’re with me when I’m dropping the other one off. Thank you to everyone at the nursery who help keep them all safe and well cared for, we really recommend this nursery.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has been coming to Children's 1st Wragby Road for nearly 2 years and he absolutely loves it here. He has moved through the rooms and is now in early years. All of the staff are friendly and welcoming and make each child feel special and valued. I get regular updates on how my son is progressing
within nursery and a verbal handover each day of what he's done that day. The staff know my son so well and know when he needs any extra support or if he is feeling under the weather. I trust the staff working here completely to care for my son and feel at ease leaving him in their care whilst I go to work. They listen to any concerns I have about him and take an active interest in his development. The staff are always so helpful when needing to sort anything out especially the administration team when trying to sort out funding hours and are always flexible around my off duty. Would recommend this nursery to anyone and my son will be sad to leave when he starts school in September.

Reply from David Hancock, Chief Executive at Children 1st @ Wragby Road

I’m so pleased to hear how much your little one loves to attend our Wragby Road setting. It’s also great to hear the procedures we have in place are meeting your needs as a parent as well as the needs of your little one. Thank you for taking the time to share these lovely comments, I look forward to sharing this with the setting.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Starting from the initial settling-in session we instantly felt at ease and comfortable that this was the best nursery for us.
The staff are all extremely friendly, welcoming, patient and understanding making the whole process a lot easier.
There are plenty of activities to help with development and
our little boy is always excited to go back to nursery in the morning.

Reply from David Hancock, Chief Executive at Children 1st @ Wragby Road

Thank you for taking the time to share this wonderful review. It’s so great to know that you were instantly at ease after attending the settling-in session. Again, thank you for sharing these lovely comments.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My children love coming to this nursery, the staff are always super friendly and very helpful with any queries I have. The provisions are excellent, and I feel comfortable knowing my children are in great hands.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter started here last year and I am happy with her progress. I highly recommend Children 1st @ Wragby Road to any parent seeking a nurturing, educational, and supportive environment for their child's early years. The facilities are impressive and equipped with everything necessary to ensure
a child's well-being and learning journey

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I currently have my second child in Children 1st with my first having left in September for school.
The staff are always warm and friendly and very accommodating to adjust to the child’s needs or when we may need to alter days for personal circumstances.
Once I mentioned my son’s potential allergy
and a trial of dairy-free, they immediately rearranged his meal plans and checked in with me about his needs and how they could help going forward.
Both my children have never had any real issues being dropped off and always come home with a smile. My daughter, who left for school, still has a rapport with the staff who cared for her during her time here.
I trust the staff explicitly, they are always detailed about my son’s day, what he has been up to and how he has been. I feel assured that my children’s development and confidence have stemmed from their time at nursery and allowed for an easy transition when my daughter went to school.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I've used Children 1st for all my children for nearly a decade. All in all, very satisfied and happy. I feel my children are safe and enjoy their time at nursery. I would recommend the nursery to all.

Reply from David Hancock, Chief Executive at Children 1st @ Wragby Road

Thank you, Charlotte, for taking the time to share this lovely review. I’m so pleased to hear about your journey with us over the years. I will be sure to share this with my colleagues at our Wragby Road setting.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My little girl loves coming to nursery. She happy walks in every morning. Every staff member knows her name and always says hello to her. My oldest came to this nursery a few years ago, but only from the age of 3-4. I knew when I was having another little one I would be sending her here. She came from
6 months and we honestly are so happy. Special shout out to one staff member, who my child loves!

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The staff here are amazing. My daughter loves attending, as did her older sister 10 years ago. All the staff are friendly and helpful. I am kept fully updated with my child’s progress and any concerns. I would recommend this nursery to any friend or family 10/10.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Brilliant, caring staff. Both of my children have been very happy to go. Well looked after by all staff members. Clean environment and nice facilities. Staff always friendly and welcoming. I would thoroughly recommend.

Reply from David Hancock, Chief Executive at Children 1st @ Wragby Road

Dear Victoria, thank you for the recommendation and these wonderful comments regarding Children 1st @ Wragby Road.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

This nursery is so lovely. We absolutely love the welcome we receive every day. Every staff member is so friendly and polite. Our little girl has come on leaps and bounds since joining the nursery and the nursery takes your requests and sticks to them. She enjoys a variety of food and there is plenty
of toys and equipment to play with. We're so pleased with our choice. The staff have been nothing but supportive and personalised to our situation.

Reply from David Hancock, Chief Executive at Children 1st @ Wragby Road

I’m so pleased to hear about what positive experience you have had with our Wragby Road setting. It’s so lovely to hear about how much your little one has progressed since starting with us. I can’t wait to share your comments with my colleagues at the setting. I am sure they will be just as thrilled as I am, to hear about how much the both of you appreciate the work they do, day in and day out to help shape your little one’s future.


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Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.875)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.875) out of 10 for Children 1st @ Wragby Road is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 4.9 out of 5 from 59 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 59 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 4.875 for Children 1st @ Wragby Road is calculated as follows: ( (629 Excellents x 5) + (66 Goods x 4) + (11 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 706 Ratings = 4.875

  • 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 5 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Children 1st @ Wragby Road is based on 59 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 + 0.1 = 4

    • 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 98 number of registered child places is 19.6, which has been reached with 59 Positive reviews. Points = 1

  • 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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Amy Delaney

Job Title: Senior Nursery Manager

Joined: 2014

Hello everybody. My name is Amy Delaney and I am the Area Manager of Children 1st in Lincoln. I am also a mum to 2 young children and live in Skegness.


I qualified as a Nursery Nurse (NNEB) in 1999 and have over 15 experience in the childcare sector. I have held many positions in nurseries, most recently as a nursery manager for the past 5 years, a role which I have absolutely loved.


My skills and expertise are wide ranging across the 0-8 years age range and I have lots of experience working with families in the Lincolnshire area. The day to day challenges of nursery life as well as having my own family has given me a good knowledge and understanding of what busy working families need.


I take pride in working with all the families at the nursery and I look forward to getting to know families new to the nursery. I always do my best to make myself available to meet families so when you see me in the nursery please feel free to say hello


I am proud as an Area Manager to be able to share the ethos of Children 1st Day Nurseries and am fully committed to our mission statement of: ‘Leading the way, shaping the future’ and providing high quality day care and education.