Children 1st @ Birstall

1 Park Road, Birstall, Leicester LE4 3AX
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9.3 90 Reviews
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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.

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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)

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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.

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Review from U S (Mother of Child) published on 8 September 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My child attended Children 1st @ Birstall Day Nursery since he was 9 months old. It’s such a lovely nursery; welcoming and clean. He was well looked after and cared for by the staff. The staff engaged with him and always had fun and interactive activities set up for the day. If ever there was a problem
or query, the management team were willing to help and responded promptly. I wouldn’t hesitate recommending the nursery to other parents.

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Review from Michelle W (Mother of Child) published on 8 September 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I love this nursery! The staff are really kind and friendly, you can see they really care about the children! Both my children settled in well and that’s due to the team there and the great facilities! They are really helpful when I have worries or questions. They have helped me swap days in emergencies!
I am a key worker therefore my kids had to keep attending during the pandemic and don’t know how I would have got through this time without them! Thank you for everything you do for me and my children!

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Review from Memory C (Mother of Child) published on 8 September 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

My daughter started in April 2021 and has loved it. I am satisfied when I drop her off because she happily goes in without any issues. My daughter has developed so much in confidence around other kids and adults. Staff are lovely and approachable. I get clear feedback of how my daughter’s day has been.
The menu is good and encourages the children to experience varied food textures.

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Review from Poonam B (Mother of Child) published on 18 August 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My girls have just left this nursery and I just wanted to say a huge thank you to all the staff there. My girls have loved every minute and built such strong bonds with the staff in the rooms. The early years room has been brilliant in building confidence in my eldest ready for school and the baby and
bobtails room have been fantastic for my youngest, who mostly goes in without looking back. They come out happy and you can just tell they've had a great day. The management staff are always really responsive to any requests or queries and I myself have been able to build great relationships with the staff and management.
It's going to be hard to find a new nursery for my youngest that can compare to this one, I only wish we had found a new home closer so we could stay.
Thank you once again!

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Review from Krishna K (Mother of Child) published on 24 March 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I would like to take this opportunity to thank Children 1st Birstall, specifically the manager and staff for supporting us as a family and supporting our child. To start, we moved back towards the end of 2019 and the manager happily welcomed us back and my child was very happy and settled back in nicely.
Than last year I was diagnosed with a rare type of breast cancer and through out my treatment and on going condition, the staff at the nursery really supported us in looking after and supporting our child. I really don’t have more words, we really thank you and appreciate your support, from the bottom of our hearts. What a fantastic job you all are doing and not forgetting the pandemic and how supportive you all have been. Once again, thank you very much and I would definitely recommend this nursery. We see so many good changes in our son, so thank you very much for all the efforts. Please continue and keep up with what you are doing so fantastically, all the best for the future.

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Review from Carla M (Mother of Child) published on 7 December 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Great nursery, staff are good and friendly, my son loves going and since going he has really developed, and lots of things to do. My second child is to attend this nursery and would definitely recommend to anyone.

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Review from Nicola H (Mother of Child) published on 7 December 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter started in September 2020, the staff and management have been brilliant at helping her to settle into nursery during such strange times. The setting is amazing and secure. When we pick our daughter up, we are always told about her day and although we can't enter the nursery at the moment,
it is still clear to see the staff have formed a great bond with my daughter. We receive regular photos of our daughter's progress and the activities that she does. I would highly recommend Children 1st at Birstall to anyone.

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Review from Poonam P (Mother of Child) published on 4 December 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Great nursery. We moved our son because he wasn't settling in his old nursery. Within weeks he would walk through the door and wave me goodbye. When I pick him up he tells me he had a good day. That's fantastic for a 2-year old that has a limited vocabulary. He always walks out with a smile.
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are amazing, always happy to help and great with a smile. I would definitely recommend the nursery to friends and family.

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Review from Virang N (Father of Child) published on 3 December 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Fantastic Nursery! All the staff and management are great. The nursery has been brilliant for our Son and we have really seen him develop during his time here. A really interactive and forward thinking nursery where they really have the childs best interest at heart and really want to see the children
grow. Would highly recommend to any parents looking for a nursery. One of the best in Leicestershire! Thank you to all at the Nursery.

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Review from Tejal D (Mother of Child) published on 2 December 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The staff at this nursery are wonderful. They are always in good spirits when I drop off and pick up my children. They listen and act on discussions that I’ve had about my children’s care and most of all my children are happy in their environment. Would highly recommend!

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Review from Rohan D (Father of Child) published on 2 December 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Highly recommended, fantastic nursery! The staff are friendly, welcoming and make it a lovely place for my daughter to play, learn and develop. My son was also at the nursery and I can say the nursery has played a significant part in giving him the best start before school.

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Review from Amar C (Father of Child) published on 30 September 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

What an amazing nursery, we did our research for the best nursery in Leicestershire, reviews, staff, location etc and Childrens 1st Birstall was our number one choice. We were over the moon to know we could send our children there.
All the staff are amazing, and our kids absolutely love all of them,
from the management, teachers, cleaners and chefs. Our kids love going to nursery and their development improves weekly. We are so happy that our little ones are in an amazing place whilst we have to work and we have so much respect for all the staff. They work so hard but make it look easy, they are amazing.

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Review from Bruce R (Father of Child) published on 30 September 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

This nursery has been amazing for us. Our children have thoroughly enjoyed going to Children 1st.
The staff are great and really do look after the children well giving great feedback every day and keeping you informed all the time.
We would have no hesitation in recommending this nursery to anyone.

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Review from H K (Father of Child) published on 30 September 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

After a lot of research and consultation, we eventually chose this as our preferred nursery. Thankfully it is not a decision we have regretted. Staff were very reassuring during the first few days when our son struggled to adjust to the new settings. After the settling in period, his caseworkers remain
supportive. This in turn has helped our son gain more confidence. The daily reports are detailed as are key highlights of the day. Most of all, it's knowing that we can ring anytime for an update whilst also being able to discuss any concerns.

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Review from S B (Mother of Child) published on 30 September 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Great nursery. Staff are all very friendly and approachable. Excellent service and loved by my child.

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Review from Meera J (Mother of Child) published on 5 August 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I have sent both of my children to Children 1st @ Birstall since they were 10/11 months old and it was one of the best parenting decisions I have made. Not only are the nursery facilities fantastic but the pricing is competitive and the staff care for the children as if they were their own. Our kids
have developed so well physically and mentally and look forward to nursery every day they go in. The team are always so accommodating and do everything they can to make nursery the children's 2nd home.

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Review from P M (Father of Child) published on 20 March 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Love the new refurb and car park floor, great job, feels more safe and secure. All the staff are friendly and my son enjoys his time at nursery and we find that our son is learning good and bad habits but that's kids. The nursery app is another good attribute to understand what he is doing and learning.
Thank you.

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Review from Nimisha P (Mother of Child) published on 18 February 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

This is a great nursery for any child, my little boy loves it here and comes back happy from his days here. The staff are all lovely and my little boy can't speak more highly about them. There are a few things that could be improved, for example, they eat the same food every week, some more variety
would be nice. They have also invoked a new rule where children have to keep their shoes on in their rooms, to encourage indoor and outdoor play. This wouldn't be a problem in summer, however, in winter the kid's shoes are dirty and muddy, causing the carpet to be filthy. Considering that the kids usually play on the carpet all day, it's not very hygienic. I am all for outdoor play but I think there should be a rule, that it's below 5 degrees the kids should not be forced outside. Often when I pick my son up he is outside, even when everything is wet as its been raining earlier in the day and his hands are freezing cold.

Reply from Cathy Griffin, Director at Children 1st @ Birstall

Thank you for taking the time to write this review, we welcome and appreciate all feedback.
We were happy to have met in person to discuss your feedback and to hear that you are reassured with regards to the indoor/ outdoor play policies in preparation for transitions to Early Years. We are also pleased that the 4 weekly menus we shared with you outlining the variety of foods on offer to all our children have also reassured you. Thank you for choosing Children 1st to care for your very precious son and for your continued loyalty.


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Review from Danielle C (Mother of Child) published on 14 February 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

I am very happy with the care my child receives at Children's 1st Birstall, he enjoys going two mornings a week and playing with his friends. The rooms and resources are excellent and they have a big variety of activities/games/toys/garden to keep the children entertained and stimulated. I find that
the food they have for lunches can be a bit repetitive and a bit bland (lentil bake for example) which my child isn't keen on so comes home from nursery still quite hungry sometimes, would be nice if they introduced some different menu choices every few months. Also regarding activities, the staff do with the children, I find that my child doesn't very often come home with any arts/crafts work which I would like to see more of now he is getting older.

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Review from R S (Mother of Child) published on 10 February 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

The staff look after my little one as best they can. Some days are busier than others, so they can get a little rushed, however, they are mostly on top form. All staff and management are very friendly and willing to help. They take things on board and support where possible. Not only did they initially
support my little one to settle in, they reassured me as well, which is what I needed as a parent returning to work after leave. The only issue I do have is the entrance to the nursery and parking space. It can get extremely difficult to get in and out and there is very little space when entering the grounds.

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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.

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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.


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