Child First Aylesbury Pre-School

35 Rickfords Hill, Aylesbury HP20 2RT
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9.8 71 Reviews
  • Child First Aylesbury Pre-School, Aylesbury
Child First Aylesbury Pre-School collaborates with parents to achieve optimal outcomes for children through a holistic curriculum, using open-ended resources to inspire curiosity.

Their goal is to foster independence, self-awareness, responsibility, and resilience in children while providing ample opportunities for first hand experiences.

They prioritize outdoor exploration and learning, facilitated by their recently renovated garden and Forest School sessions. Their “Helicopter stories” programme enhances creativity, listening skills, and plays a crucial role in building confidence and fostering effective communication and language development.

Open Monday-Friday, 7:30am to 6pm, the pre-school cares for children from 2 years and 9 months to 5 years.

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Care Provided by Child First Aylesbury Pre-School

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

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Louisa Steele (Manager)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 27
  • Total Places for Children
  • 100
  • Age Range
    • from 2 years 9 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, Christmas & Training Days

Funding & Fees Guide for Child First Aylesbury Pre-School

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

  • We offer Emergency Service & Armed Forces Discount %
    We offer Sibling Discount %

Child First Aylesbury Pre-School Reviews (71)

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Child First Aylesbury Pre-School has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.781) out of 10, based on 19 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Child First Aylesbury Pre-School has 71 reviews.

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Review from Kirsty (Mother of Child) published on 15 July 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

This is a fantastic preschool. All the staff are welcoming and approachable but also pay attention to detail. They have supported my child to become more independent and encouraged her to learn throughout her time there.

Reply from The Staff Team, Manager at Child First Aylesbury Pre-School

Thank you for your fantastic review, we are thrilled to hear how much support your child is getting.


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Review from Nicola R (Mother of Child) published on 30 June 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We absolutely adore this preschool. My son started at a different nursery at 6-months-old, then to Child First Nursery at 1, then to Child First Preschool at 3. The setting is fantastic, they have made the very most of every inch, and the facilities and food are incredible. Our son couldn’t be happier
at preschool. The staff are amazing - friendly, reassuring, very accommodating, happy, very skilled and knowledgeable.
We just cannot praise Child First enough for everything they do. It really was such a good decision to choose Child First, and I’ll be sad when he leaves to go to school!

Reply from The Staff Team, Manager at Child First Aylesbury Pre-School

Thank you for your brilliant review. We are so pleased to hear how your son enjoying nursery.


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Review from Lianne B (Mother of Child) published on 10 January 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

A lovely preschool with great staff and lots of space for the children to play. We have been very happy here.

Reply from The Staff Team at Child First Aylesbury Pre-School

Thank you for your lovely review. We are so pleased to hear how happy you are with the nursery.


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Review from P H (Mother of Child) published on 6 January 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Fantastic setting, lovely staff, great food. Cannot fault the pre-school or the staff. 5 star.

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Review from D T (Mother of Child) published on 6 January 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has been with Child First for 2 years and moved over to the preschool in August. Since then, he has come on in leaps and bounds with his speech and interaction with other children and adults. This is down to the fantastic staff in the setting. They take the time out to understand my son's needs
and support Dad and me with behaviors. The staff are all very caring and have a great relationship with my son and the other children. The food is also a big hit, with it being cooked in house by a fantastic chef.

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Review from A (Mother of Child) published on 17 December 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The preschool continues to ensure the learning and development of the children, always providing different approaches daily. My son has the best time at Child First, has great relationships with staff. loves the cooking sessions, playing in and out doors. really is a fantastic environment for little
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Review from Kelly E (Mother of Child) published on 1 November 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has been attending Child First Nursery since he was eight months old. He will be four this month (November). He has always loved attending the nursery, he has made lots of friends and the staff are friendly and happy. His older brother also attended the nursery from eight months up until he reached
school age, he is now seven years old.
I would definitely recommend Child First to friends and family members!

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Review from Andrew B (Father of Child) published on 1 November 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Since my daughter has been going to Child First Pre School she has come on leaps and bounds on both development and confidence. This is largely down to the time she spends at Child First. The staff are caring and manage to spend quality time with each child. All staff know all the children's names which
is great to see. The kitchen staff are equally as brilliant. My daughter enjoys the food and as soon as anyone walks into the canteen/kitchen area you are greeted nicely.
All in all, if myself and my wife decide to have any more children they will 100% be going to Child First, I will also gladly recommend the preschool to any of my family or friends.

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Review from Anastasia G (Mother of Child) published on 31 August 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Child First was the best preschool for my little boy. He started preschool in January 2017 and now he is ready for reception. All the staff is friendly and approachable and always do the best on meeting mine and my son's needs. The preschool is a big and open space with a lot of activities so that all
children can find what they like and learn things through games. It has a nice outside space that they can play in the sun. My son loved it there and whenever we pass in front of the preschool he always goes and says hello to them. I would definitely recommend the preschool to others.

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Review from Keeley M (Mother of Child) published on 30 August 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My little boy left Child First this year to start school and I am so grateful for everything the staff have done for him! They’ve prepared him for starting school and he still can’t get over that he won’t be going back to preschool! He loves all of the staff and every day he would come back from preschool
talking about all of the exciting things they’ve done for the day! I would highly recommend Child First to any child and parent because my boy has had the most amazing 2 years there!

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Review from Clare K (Mother of Child) published on 16 May 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My boy has been going to Child First since November 2017 and he has come on leaps and bounds since he’s been there, with his communication skills and confidence. All the staff are amazing and so lovely. Very happy to have my son going here.

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Review from Helen C (Mother of Child) published on 16 May 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Lovely nursery. My daughter attended from 2013-2016 and did so well at both the nursery and preschool. Now my son attends, started in April 2017 and he is thriving there. I love that staff upload pictures onto the tapestry app. The staff genuinely care. They are always happy to chat. They are friendly.
I thought the nursery was great when my daughter attended but feel it is even better now. The only thing I think would help me personally would be name badges for the staff and even though I know them I don’t know all their names. But this is only a minor thing, everything else is great. Also, I’d like to add that my son is a terrible eater at home but eats loads and often two helpings at nursery.

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Review from Najlae M (Mother of Child) published on 5 July 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

The first time I walked into the nursery, I had a really good impression and this has never changed.
The staff and the management team at the front desk are very good, they listen and help all the time.
Each time I pick up my son, I receive feedback on how he was during the session, and how engaged
he was. I can't fault this place. A big thank you to you all.

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Review from Sara V (Mother of Child) published on 5 July 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Lovely staff. My daughter started when she was only 5 months and never had a bad experience at all.
Will be very sad to leave, as everyone was so helpful and lovely with us, so don't have anything bad to say about Child First. Will definitely recommend it to anyone and will come back if we decide to
have another child.
Thank you for all your help.

Reply from Sara Foster, Manager at Child First Aylesbury Pre-School

Thank you so much for your review.


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Review from Anthony S (Father of Child) published on 9 May 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son got upset when I left but the teachers helped him settle in and he now goes in fine. There are lots of activities and rooms to play. My son has made lots of new friends. He enjoys playing in the sandpit, kitchen, the reading area and outside the best.
They do lots of activities such as painting
and making things. He has learnt a lot and come out of his shell since he's been there. The teachers are lovely and caring. The pre-school is clean. He eats well there and I'm glad I chose this pre-school. My son enjoys going and learning.

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Review from Sarah O (Mother of Child) published on 21 April 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I love this preschool and can not praise it enough.
I will be sad when my little boy leaves to go to school in September. They have given him a great platform to move to primary school.
They've encouraged him and helped him grow in confidence.
They are flexible and supportive and the activities
and interaction are fantastic!
Thank you, Child First Pre-School!

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Review from Kelly S (Mother of Child) published on 27 October 2016
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

A fantastic pre school. The staff are incredible and provide an amazing environment for the children to play and learn. It is spacious and well kept with plenty of activities for the children to take part in.
All of the staff are friendly and approachable and they provide an excellent start to learning
and a great foundation for starting reception.

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Review from Miss D (Mother of Child) published on 27 October 2016
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My child attended the nursery and now the preschool. I am so impressed with the varied range of activities they engage the children with and the learning through play method suits all aptitudes.
My child has been extremely happy here and the level of care that is received is exceptional. I would highly
recommend both the nursery and the preschool for the staff, facilities and the food is also freshly cooked on site and the children benefit from a great menu which is healthy and tasty.
A+ Childcare in my opinion.

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Review from Sam S (Mother of Child) published on 26 July 2016
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Child First Pre School is a fantastic setting with a variety of resources for all children. The staff are welcoming and approachable to parents and children. They promote learning in a fun, adventurous way to meet everyone's needs. My child has loved his experience at Child First and has built many
strong relationships. I would definitely recommend!

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Review from A W (Father of Child) published on 13 April 2016
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Very positive settle in for our second child at Child First Pre School.

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Current Review Score: 9.8 (9.781)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.8 (9.781) out of 10 for Child First Aylesbury Pre-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 19 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.9 out of 5 from 18 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 4.881 for Child First Aylesbury Pre-School is calculated as follows: ( (203 Excellents x 5) + (21 Goods x 4) + (3 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 227 Ratings = 4.881

  • 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 4.9 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Child First Aylesbury Pre-School is based on 18 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 100 number of registered child places is 20. 18 Positive Reviews ÷ 20 = 0.9

  • 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 (3)

Louisa

Louisa Steele

Job Title: Manager

Joined: 2023

Louisa- Pre-school Manager


Abbey

Abbey Moore

Job Title: Deputy Manager

Joined: 2023

Abbey- Deputy Manager


Kalya

Kalya Heath-Bennett

Job Title: Room Leader

Joined: 2023

Nicola- Room Leader


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