Children 1st Rosemary Lane Nursery School

Rosemary Lane, Lincoln LN2 5AT
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9.9 94 Reviews
Children 1st Rosemary Lane Nursery School is a newly refurbished nursery building in a great city centre location in Lincoln. The setting is rated 'Good' by Ofsted (January 2022).

Children 1st carried out an extensive refurbishment to create a new nursery over three floors, complete with a huge outdoor space for children to enjoy. The nursery features a dedicated baby suite complete with its own outside space and innovate environments for children to enjoy.

Downstairs houses a large, well equipped indoor and outdoor space for two to five-year-olds, as shown in the photos.

All ages spend time in the large garden, with lots of resources for play and learning.

The team includes a nursery cook who prepares home cooked meals and caters for special dietary requirements.
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Care Provided by Children 1st Rosemary Lane Nursery School

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

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Amy Delaney and Sam Marris (Nursery Managers)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 25
  • Total Places for Children
  • 120
  • 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 Rosemary Lane Nursery School Reviews (94)

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Children 1st Rosemary Lane Nursery School has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.930) out of 10, based on 48 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Children 1st Rosemary Lane Nursery School has 94 reviews.

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Review from B B (Mother of Child) published on 17 March 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter starting here in January and she is absolutely thriving she loves going and loves going to see one staff member in particular and the rest of the staff and she's developing so much more since starting.
The staff are amazing and we are so happy we chose this nursery.

Reply from Jessica Griffin, Marketing Executive at Children 1st Rosemary Lane Nursery School

Thank you so much for your lovely feedback! We're so happy to hear your daughter is thriving and enjoying her time with us. It's wonderful to know she's formed such special bonds, and we're thrilled to be part of her journey.


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Review from Rebecca S (Mother of Child) published on 17 March 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We couldn't be happier with our experience at Children 1st Rosemary Lane! The staff are absolutely fantastic - friendly, helpful and always approachable. Communication is excellent, making it so easy to get in touch whenever needed. The facilities are great, creating a warm and welcoming environment.
It's clear the team genuinely care about each child's well-being and development; they have gone above and beyond for my little boy. We're so grateful to have found such a wonderful place for our child.

Reply from Jessica Griffin, Marketing Executive at Children 1st Rosemary Lane Nursery School

Thank you so much for your kind and thoughtful feedback! We're so happy to hear that your experience with us has been so positive. It's lovely to know that our team has been able to make such a difference in your little boy's development and well-being. We're grateful to have you as part of the Children 1st @ Rosemary Lane family!


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Review from Jemma C (Mother of Child) published on 17 March 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Rosemary lane staff are amazing! Providing a safe and caring environment for all. They care about parents thoughts and feelings as much as they care for the children! All the staff are amazing, provision is amazing and the food quality and variety is amazing! Overall couldn't as for a better place to
send my children!!! I wouldn't ever have my children any where else! Thank you all for being superhero's!!!

Reply from Jessica Griffin, Marketing Executive at Children 1st Rosemary Lane Nursery School

Thank you so much for your lovely feedback! It means so much to know that you feel our team provides a safe, caring, and supportive environment for both children and parents. We're so glad to have you as part of the Rosemary Lane family!


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Review from Jas T (Mother of Child) published on 17 March 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My experience with Children 1st @ Rosemary Lane has been nothing short of fantastic. My two children love it here and I've always felt comfortable leaving them in the kind and caring hands of the staff in the Baby Room and right down to Early Years. Absolutely nothing is ever too much trouble when you
bother the admin team, and all queries and messages are dealt with professionally. I've recommended this nursery to many friends, some of whom have joined. I know they won't be disappointed. Thank you children's 1st!

Reply from Jessica Griffin, Marketing Executive at Children 1st Rosemary Lane Nursery School

Thank you so much for your lovely feedback! We're so pleased to hear that both of your children have had such a positive experience with us, from the Baby Room all the way through to Early Years. It's wonderful to know you feel comfortable and confident in our care, and we really appreciate your kind words about our staff and admin team. Thank you for recommending us to your friends-it means the world to us!


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Review from Fabienne E (Mother of Child) published on 17 March 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our daughter has been with Rosemary Lane since 9 months and couldn't thank a better nursery and team that have helped the development and growth for her. Her confidence and social skills are amazing and I don't recall a time she has never not wanted to go to nursery. She is always excited and smiling
when arriving and leaving. The staff are amazing keeping us updated of her daily routine, any events and challenges.

Reply from Jessica Griffin, Marketing Executive at Children 1st Rosemary Lane Nursery School

Thank you so much for your kind words! We're so happy to hear that your daughter has thrived with us since she was 9 months old. It's wonderful to know she's always excited and smiling when coming and going-that's exactly what we love to see!


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Review from K B (Mother of Child) published on 17 March 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The nursery is a great place for your children my daughter is doing so great since coming here she is so happy and has achieved so much her confidence has grown so much and I'm so proud of her thanks to the staff at Childrens 1st @ rosemary lane

Reply from Jessica Griffin, Marketing Executive at Children 1st Rosemary Lane Nursery School

We're thrilled to hear how happy your daughter is and how much her confidence has grown since joining us. Thank you for your kind words about our team at Children 1st @ Rosemary Lane-it really means a lot to us.


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Review from Craig C (Father of Child) published on 17 March 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Both of our daughters (currently 2 and 4.5 years old) attend/attended Children 1st @ Rosemary Lane. We have experience with 1 other nursery having moved from Nottingham to Lincoln 2 years ago.
We think this is a fantastic nursery run by friendly and caring people. Our children have loved their time
here and look forward to going each week! There are always different activities to keep the children engaged, and the facilities are superb - especially the large outdoor play area considering the central location.
Our children love the food too, and probably eat much better at their nursery than they do at home!
Overall we think this is a fantastic example of how a nursery should be run and could not recommend them highly enough.

Reply from Jessica Griffin, Marketing Executive at Children 1st Rosemary Lane Nursery School

Thank you so much for your lovely review! We're delighted to hear how much both of your daughters have enjoyed their time with us at Rosemary Lane. It means a lot to know that you value our team, activities, and outdoor space. Thank you again for your kind words and recommendation, it really does make our day.


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Review from S H (Mother of Child) published on 28 March 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My little boy started at the nursery at 7 months old in the baby room and he is now 3 years old. From being a worried mum dropping him off on his first day until now, he has been in the best care whilst I've gone back to work. He has grown so much, developing so many skills and such confidence. He has
built strong relationships with staff and has made good friends in his rooms. The staff and manager are understanding and supportive and you can voice any concerns. It's nice to share key updates and what my little boy is learning and focusing on. My little boy walks (more like runs) in happy going into nursery and it's the best feeling to be able to leave your child in a nursery, where you feel they are going to be truly looked after and have the best time.

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Review from N H (Mother of Child) published on 26 March 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Children 1st @ Rosemary Lane is truly, a fantastic nursery all around, their communication is faultless, the safety and procedures in place for everyone’s well-being, are superb, every single member of staff you may come in contact with, is polite, and professional, and always willing to help should
you need assistance.
The handovers from both those responsible for a child to staff, and vice versa, are thorough. The individual diaries also reiterate this.
The nursery itself is always clean, fresh, and well-maintained, not to mention how very spacious it is, with directions matched accordingly.
If you are struggling to find a nursery that can make you feel reassured, and at ease, whether this is your first time having to make the (what feels like the most terrifying) decision or not, honestly look no further.
My now 2-year-old daughter has been attending this nursery since November 2022, and as a first-time parent, I can’t comprehend how grateful I am for everyone and everything here.

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Review from Charlotte H (Mother of Child) published on 18 March 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My child is so happy in this nursery setting. Can’t fault anyone there but there are 3 main members of staff who are fantastic with my little boy and wouldn’t want anyone else to look after him whilst I’m otherwise busy.

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Review from Caitlin W (Mother of Child) published on 18 March 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Absolutely amazing experience. The staff are so kind and friendly; whenever you walk into the building everyone smiles at you and greets your child, no matter what room they work in. They offer an NHS discount which was a great incentive. I feel so safe and at peace with leaving my child in their care.

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Review from J D (Mother of Child) published on 18 March 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

First starting nursery, as a first time mum, I was nervous about leaving my daughter. I was quickly put at easy by numerous staff at her chosen nursery at Rosemary Lane. I had reassurances from day one. My daughter settled well and is always welcomed warmly by friendly and upbeat nursery staff.
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is well cared for and I get a full debriefing about her day at collection time, as well as a log in her book. There are a variety of activities that she does and lots of learning through play.
My daughter has made lots of new friends, bonded well with the staff and her development is very noticeable in the short time she spends here a week. She has healthy food that is made on site, and snacks during her time, which she eats with enthusiasm! I couldn’t be happier with the nursery, what they do and their clear passion and care for the children. The app is also very useful.
Highly recommended!

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Review from Rachel P (Mother of Child) published on 18 March 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Both my children have attended this nursery and have always been so happy and well looked after. The staff are lovely and helpful and both my girls love them, my eldest likes to come and pick her little sister up when she can just so she can say hi to the staff!

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Review from H C (Mother of Child) published on 18 March 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has settled in well in the Peter Rabbit room. The staff are all welcoming of her and quick to settle her when she first comes in and are very informative about how her day has been, what she has eaten, how long she has slept, the activities she has done, etc. Overall a very good experience
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Review from R S (Mother of Child) published on 18 March 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Everyone at Children 1st Rosemary Lane is brilliant, supportive and seems to enjoy what they do. My 6 month old, exclusively breastfed was refused by a childminder just after two sessions and it was a huge blow. It gave me serious concerns over whether my boy would ever settle in a childcare setting
but since the first time we visited this nursery, everything changed. The staff was kind, understanding and empathetic to our situation and within one month, my son settled in and I joined work. They are very open about issues with children if any and they provide due support and advice if asked. They also keep a close eye on the developmental milestones and make sure to give a full report on what the child has eaten and how much he has slept.
Both ladies are brilliant managers, always trying their best to help if you need an extra session on an urgent basis or if you need to change something and each one of the staff members in the baby room is magic! Totally recommend it!

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Review from Bianca S (Mother of Child) published on 18 March 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The best nursery in Lincoln! My first son has used this setting and my second son just started 2 months ago. Very Good staff, friendly, everything perfect and extremely organized, no issues at all. I recommend it to everyone.

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Review from Kiya E (Mother of Child) published on 18 March 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

With a slow and steady pace to my child’s speech, all members of staff have encouraged and brought on my child’s speech so much, they are so praiseful and supportive. Thank you all for your support towards my child.

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Review from Alice M (Mother of Child) published on 18 March 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We find that our child loves his nursery, they all know him by name and he’s so happy to be there. He’s well looked after and we feel they genuinely care about our child. We’re blown away by the facilities and he enjoys all his meals and sleeps really well there - which means he’s happy and relaxed.

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Review from Kimberley W (Mother of Child) published on 18 March 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has been attending this nursery since September 2023. Amazing staff 10/10 and their attention to teaching young children is outstanding which is also 10/10. Warm welcome at reception and the nursery is always clean for our little ones to be on the floor. The staff in the baby room always
keep us updated on my daughter’s day and give me a breakdown of her day when I go and collect her. They offer a wide variety of foods.
All the staff really do play an important part in this nursery and it really does pay off with how well it is run day to day.
Definitely a 10 out of 10 from us!

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Review from Courtney T (Mother of Child) published on 18 March 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Such an amazing nursery, great staff, great facilities. My son has been going here for a year at the end of this month and I've never had a problem. The staff are so helpful, caring and so professional.
I know my son is going to have the best day each time he is at nursery.
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years in April and they have already started to introduce a transition to ensure this is a smooth process for him.

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Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.930)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.930) out of 10 for Children 1st Rosemary Lane Nursery School 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 48 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 48 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 4.930 for Children 1st Rosemary Lane Nursery School is calculated as follows: ( (533 Excellents x 5) + (36 Goods x 4) + (2 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 571 Ratings = 4.93

  • 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 Rosemary Lane Nursery School is based on 48 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 120 number of registered child places is 24, which has been reached with 48 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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Awards / Recognitions (5)

Top 20 Large Nursery Groups 2023

Recipient: Storal

Date: Friday 28 Apr 2023 More details

Top 20 Large Nursery Groups 2022

Recipient: Storal

Date: Friday 29 Apr 2022 More details

Top 20 Large Nursery Groups 2020

Recipient: Storal

Date: Tuesday 31 Mar 2020 More details

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Amy Delaney

Job Title: Nursery Manager

Joined: 2014

Hello everybody. My name is Amy Delaney and I am the Senior Nursery Manager of Children 1st @ Rosemary Lane (Monks Road). 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 a Senior Nursery 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.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Children 1st Rosemary Lane Nursery School

What is the Age Range of Children that Children 1st Rosemary Lane Nursery School accepts?

Children 1st Rosemary Lane Nursery School accepts Children aged from 0 years 3 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Children 1st Rosemary Lane Nursery School Open?

Children 1st Rosemary Lane Nursery School is open: 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.

How many Children does Children 1st Rosemary Lane Nursery School have capacity for?

Children 1st Rosemary Lane Nursery School has capacity for a total of 120 Children.

How far is Children 1st Rosemary Lane Nursery School to the centre of Lincoln?

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

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