Children 1st @ Birstall

1 Park Road, Birstall, Leicester LE4 3AX
Submit a Review
9.3 90 Reviews
  • Children 1st @ Birstall, Leicester
Children 1st @ Birstall provides loving care for children aged 6 weeks to 5 years old and is judged to be 'Good' by Ofsted (February 2021).

The nursery is located just off Loughborough Road, making it easily accessible for local parents and those who commute to work. The nursery became part of Children 1st Day Nurseries in 2017 and since then has undergone a wide-ranging indoor and outdoor refurbishment programme to bring it up to the same high standards of the other nurseries run by Children 1st. Please click on the images above to see the new learning environments.

The children love the setting's secure, enclosed outdoor play area which provides the opportunity for them to explore nature and develop physically. The nursery's well-trained staff know the children very well and share their high expectations to help them develop independence and self-care skills in a safe and secure environment.

The nursery also has a separate, well equipped baby suite, where the youngest children can explore and develop with children of a similar age.

Birstall welcomes close liaison with families so that everyone can work together to support the child’s well-being. The staff aim to create a warm and welcoming ethos which ensures children are happy, safe and secure.

The nursery is part of Children 1st Day Nurseries, the UK's largest family-run day nursery group. The company is in the Top 3 in the UK for Ofsted Outstanding results according to the 2021 Nursery World Nursery Chains report.

Show Children 1st @ Birstall on the Map

Care Provided by Children 1st @ Birstall

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

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Bhavisha Gill (Managers)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 26
  • Total Places for Children
  • 120
  • Age Range
    • from 0 years 2 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 & 1 week at Christmas

Children 1st @ Birstall Reviews (90)

Total of 90, showing 21-40
9.3

Children 1st @ Birstall has a Review Score of 9.3 (9.309) out of 10, based on 17 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Children 1st @ Birstall has 90 reviews.

Overall Experience

  • 76
  • 13
  • 0
  • 0
  • 1

Date Published

90
10
10
17
73

Review from Ana F (Mother of Child) published on 2 March 2023
Submitted via Website • Report

Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My two-and-a-half-year-old daughter has been going here since she was age one and I love this nursery and the staff are brilliant. Whenever there is an issue the management team always get it resolved. The staff are friendly and my daughter is very happy. The facilities are clean and my daughter is
learning a lot and has developed so much. The staff give her cuddles and the standards are high. I also love the app to check up on her. The outside space is lovely too. The staff and the management team make it what it is.

Facilities / Outside Space

Learning

Resources / Equipment / ICT

Care

Activities

Staff

Food / Nutrition

Management

Cleanliness

Safeguarding

Value for Money

Review from Dimple C (Mother of Child) published on 2 March 2023
Submitted via Website • Report

Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Children's 1st Nursery is exceptional! Carers and staff are warm, knowledgeable and dedicated. They are very accommodating to our child's needs; this includes dietary requirements as we are a vegan family. Our child has formed strong bonds with each carer as she's progressed from room to room. The nursery
is clean and has well-maintained facilities. Our child receives excellent care and is part of their family. Highly recommend!

Facilities / Outside Space

Learning

Resources / Equipment / ICT

Care

Activities

Staff

Food / Nutrition

Management

Cleanliness

Safeguarding

Value for Money

Review from Lerisse J (Mother of Child) published on 2 March 2023
Submitted via Website • Report

Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

From the very first meeting, I felt completely comfortable leaving my child in the care of this nursery.
All the staff and so friendly and helpful and take excellent care of my child and his dietary requirements.
My child is very settled and loves coming to nursery.
Highly recommend.

Facilities / Outside Space

Learning

Resources / Equipment / ICT

Care

Activities

Staff

Food / Nutrition

Management

Cleanliness

Safeguarding

Value for Money

Review from Rima B (Mother of Child) published on 2 March 2023
Submitted via Website • Report

Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

All the staff are really helpful and competent.
The staff are very efficient, helpful and understanding.
My second child is attending this nursery, previously my older son was in the same nursery and I'm so glad that I have chosen this branch to send my children to.
My child absolutely loves going
to nursery and this says a lot to me that she's in the best environment where she loves to be with caring staff and her friends.

Facilities / Outside Space

Learning

Resources / Equipment / ICT

Care

Activities

Staff

Food / Nutrition

Management

Cleanliness

Safeguarding

Value for Money

Review from M S (Mother of Child) published on 2 March 2023
Submitted via Website • Report

Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The staff at Children 1st @ Birstall are extremely nurturing and have a really close bond with both of my children that attend the nursery. My daughter, who is in the early years, is always playing nursery at home and pretends to be the staff that support her daily! They are true positive role models
for her. I know that my children are well looked after and that means so much when they spend so much time there! All staff know them by name and take time to talk to them when they see us in the corridor or climbing the stairs! A wonderful team! Thank you for all you do!

Facilities / Outside Space

Learning

Resources / Equipment / ICT

Care

Activities

Staff

Food / Nutrition

Management

Cleanliness

Safeguarding

Value for Money

Review from Priya P (Mother of Child) published on 26 February 2023
Submitted via Website • Report

Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Lovely, caring staff. My son has settled in very well at nursery from the beginning, even when transitioning between the different rooms. My son enjoys going to nursery which makes it easier for me as a parent knowing he is having a good time there. The nursery also carries out many different activities
providing the kids with an opportunity to do many different things. The food provided at the nursery is also varied allowing my son to try different foods. So far I have had a good experience with the nursery and would recommend it to other parents.

Facilities / Outside Space

Learning

Resources / Equipment / ICT

Care

Activities

Staff

Food / Nutrition

Management

Cleanliness

Safeguarding

Value for Money

Review from Nimixa M (Mother of Child) published on 26 February 2023
Submitted via Website • Report

Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

This is a great nursery with lovely staff that look after your children really well. It is nice and clean and the different rooms allow the children to grow and develop. The staff assist with the development of the children's individual needs such as toilet training.

Facilities / Outside Space

Learning

Resources / Equipment / ICT

Care

Activities

Staff

Food / Nutrition

Management

Cleanliness

Safeguarding

Value for Money

Review from Kate M (Mother of Child) published on 26 February 2023
Submitted via Website • Report

Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter loves Children 1st @ Birstall branch, from her key workers to the cleaner, and managers, everyone is just so lovely and my daughter looks forward to going in every day. She constantly surprises me with things she has learnt and having been going there since she was 1, and now in her final
year before starting school, I know sending her here has improved her confidence, writing, social skills and love of learning and has made her ready for school, I can't thank the nursery enough. Saying goodbye in the summer will break my daughters heart but her experiences and memories there I know will stay with her and us for a very long time

Facilities / Outside Space

Learning

Resources / Equipment / ICT

Care

Activities

Staff

Food / Nutrition

Management

Cleanliness

Safeguarding

Value for Money

Review from Georgia S (Mother of Child) published on 1 February 2023
Submitted via Postal Card • Report

Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter loves the staff at Children 1st @ Birstall Day Nursery. She always has a good day and has many kind words to say. I have always had a good experience with the staff and their professionalism.

Facilities / Outside Space

Learning

Resources / Equipment / ICT

Care

Activities

Staff

Food / Nutrition

Management

Cleanliness

Safeguarding

Value for Money

Review from R W (Mother of Child) published on 8 September 2022
Submitted via Website • Report

Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

An absolute brilliant nursery. They are warm, welcoming and always have the children's best interest at heart. They treat all children as individuals and are especially patient with Senco kids. They helped arrange additional funding for my little boy to take him through to primary school. The setting
itself is modern and clean. Lovely outdoor space and nice, fresh food served.

Facilities / Outside Space

Learning

Resources / Equipment / ICT

Care

Activities

Staff

Food / Nutrition

Management

Cleanliness

Safeguarding

Value for Money

Review from D P (Mother of Child) published on 23 February 2022
Submitted via Website • Report

Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has been attending this nursery for over a year now. She is constantly learning and developing which I can see from her language, emotional and physical behaviour when she returns from nursery days. Regularly she surprises me with her vocabulary and I ask my husband if he has taught her
that new word to which he says no. I know that this is down to the great teaching of the nursery staff!
I know she is in safe hands at Children’s 1st Day Nursery. There is a wide variety of activities indoors and outdoors. The food menu is diverse and nutritious. Location is great. I would highly recommend this nursery.

Facilities / Outside Space

Learning

Resources / Equipment / ICT

Care

Activities

Staff

Food / Nutrition

Management

Cleanliness

Safeguarding

Value for Money

Review from Mollie M (Mother of Child) published on 23 February 2022
Submitted via Website • Report

Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

An outstanding nursery which continuously exceeds their efforts in supporting my little girl. Her performance in academic achievement is a result of the nursery's input, the nursery thrives in communication and always keep us up to date with achievements, calendar days and through their newsletters.
The manager has always been so understanding and supportive with queries and all staff give a detailed breakdown of all my child has participated in throughout her day at nursery.
I’m so pleased with the nursery and their continued approach to fulfil all of my child’s needs. Thank you Children1st @ Birstall Day Nursery!

Facilities / Outside Space

Learning

Resources / Equipment / ICT

Care

Activities

Staff

Food / Nutrition

Management

Cleanliness

Safeguarding

Value for Money

Review from Angela S (Mother of Child) published on 14 February 2022
Submitted via Website • Report

Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The staff at Children 1st @ Birstall Day Nursery are just wonderful. They show warmth, care and compassion to the children and are extremely professional in their everyday approach.
I was very nervous about my baby starting a nursery but I would recommend Children 1st to anyone! He has a lovely bond
with his key workers and I feel secure knowing he's thriving in a happy, safe environment.

Facilities / Outside Space

Learning

Resources / Equipment / ICT

Care

Activities

Staff

Food / Nutrition

Management

Cleanliness

Safeguarding

Value for Money

Review from Ajay A (Father of Child) published on 14 February 2022
Submitted via Website • Report

Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our daughter has been at Children’s 1st (Birstall) Day Nursery for three years. From the first day in the baby room to now in early years, we have always felt she’s in safe hands and comes home happy.
We can see growth and learning each week. The teachers are polite, approachable and provide updates
as necessary via the app or at the end of day.
The management are great particularly when it comes to questions all parents would have, reminders and updates. I would recommend this nursery to anyone who has a little one!

Facilities / Outside Space

Learning

Resources / Equipment / ICT

Care

Activities

Staff

Food / Nutrition

Management

Cleanliness

Safeguarding

Value for Money

Review from Nilesh M (Father of Child) published on 14 February 2022
Submitted via Website • Report

Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter and son both go to Children 1st Day Nursery. They absolutely love it. Staff are amazing, polite, professional and happy. Always supported with the development of my children. Fabulous facilities, love the themed reading room.

Facilities / Outside Space

Learning

Resources / Equipment / ICT

Care

Activities

Staff

Food / Nutrition

Management

Cleanliness

Safeguarding

Value for Money

Review from K F (Mother of Child) published on 11 February 2022
Submitted via Website • Report

Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My little boy started Children's 1st @ Birstall Day Nursery in November just before he turned 3. He had been with childminders previous to this. But I can honestly say he has come on leaps and bounds in the short time he has been attending! All the staff are truly amazing, so kind, caring and professional.
He eats so well there too, always having seconds, which he never does at home.
I wish I had sent him to this nursery sooner.

Facilities / Outside Space

Learning

Resources / Equipment / ICT

Care

Activities

Staff

Food / Nutrition

Management

Cleanliness

Safeguarding

Value for Money

Review from M G (Mother of Child) published on 11 February 2022
Submitted via Website • Report

Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My child goes to the nursery and she loves it! She learns something new every day and the staff are encouraging. The facilities outdoors are good and lots of different play areas for children to explore in.

Facilities / Outside Space

Learning

Resources / Equipment / ICT

Care

Activities

Staff

Food / Nutrition

Management

Cleanliness

Safeguarding

Value for Money

Review from G W (Mother of Child) published on 11 February 2022
Submitted via Website • Report

Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My child has attended Children 1st @ Birstall Day Nursery since 9 months - 2018.
We cannot fault this nursery. The staff are fabulous always happy, professional and caring. The staff, especially the manager, are so approachable, it is so clean and modern. Over the years I have built a great relationship
with all the staff and my son is always happy to go, he sees it as home from home. The food is brilliant, the menus are always changing so my son gets to try a variety of food. My son loves his nursery he learns so much, so we will be sad once he starts school. My second born will also be attending next year, there is honestly no comparison to other nurseries; Children 1st in our opinion is the best, it’s absolutely outstanding.
We would highly recommend.

Facilities / Outside Space

Learning

Resources / Equipment / ICT

Care

Activities

Staff

Food / Nutrition

Management

Cleanliness

Safeguarding

Value for Money

Review from Rupal V (Mother of Child) published on 8 September 2021
Submitted via Website • Report

Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Children 1st @ Birstall have been an amazing nursery to our daughter. She joined the nursery when she was only 1 year old all the way to now where she is about to start primary school. All the staff at the nursery seem very friendly and make the child and parents feel very welcome. Our daughter loves
her nursery days. The management staff have been so helpful. Their style and promptness of handling queries/replying to emails etc. really suits a busy mum like me! I highly recommend Children 1st @ Birstall to others. Thank you to all the staff for ongoing hard work and help with my little one's early years journey.

Facilities / Outside Space

Learning

Resources / Equipment / ICT

Care

Activities

Staff

Food / Nutrition

Management

Cleanliness

Safeguarding

Value for Money

Review from Bobbie-Jo H (Mother of Child) published on 8 September 2021
Submitted via Website • Report

Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has attended Children's 1st @ Birstall Day Nursery since she was 13 months old. She has loved every single second of it and is just starting her journey into big school as the youngest in the year but thanks to all the incredible staff I feel that she is more than ready and capable to take
on that journey. My son also attends this nursery and was a very shy boy with severe attachment issues (thanks lockdown) but has currently been there for around four months and has massively come out of his shell and is becoming a very independent and confident child! I would always recommend Childrens 1st to anyone I speak to!

Facilities / Outside Space

Learning

Resources / Equipment / ICT

Care

Activities

Staff

Food / Nutrition

Management

Cleanliness

Safeguarding

Value for Money

Current Review Score: 9.3 (9.309)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.3 (9.309) out of 10 for Children 1st @ Birstall is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 4.6 out of 5 from 17 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.7 out of 5 from 16 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 4.642 for Children 1st @ Birstall is calculated as follows: ( (169 Excellents x 5) + (19 Goods x 4) + (4 Satisfactorys x 3) + (2 Poors x 2) + (10 Very Poors x 1) ) ÷ 204 Ratings = 4.642

  • 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 4.667 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Children 1st @ Birstall is based on 16 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. 16 Positive Reviews ÷ 24 = 0.667

  • 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.

Child Vacancies

Please Contact Us for Latest Vacancies

Awards / Recognitions (4)

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

Loading

Loading

Loading

Loading

Loading

Loading

Loading events

Meet the Team (1)

Bhavisha

Bhavisha Gill

Job Title: Nursery Manager

Joined: 2014

Hi, My name is Bhavisha and I am the nursery manager at Children 1st @ Birstall. I will update this section with further information about me shortly.


Information on this page is displayed without responsibility for its accuracy on the part of daynurseries.co.uk. Please contact Children 1st @ Birstall to verify any information. View our terms and conditions. Children 1st @ Birstall has a Platinum Service – more info.