Children 1st @ Bilborough

Beechdale Road, Bilborough, Nottingham NG8 3AJ
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9.9 104 Reviews
  • Children 1st @ Bilborough, Nottingham
Children 1st @ Bilborough is located on Beechdale Road in the heart of Bilbrough on the site of Jubilee Lead Academy School. The setting offers complete care and education for children aged 3 months to 5 years old and 30 hours funded places are available for eligible 2, 3 and 4-year-olds.

Like all Children 1st nurseries, the setting is a bright open and engaging learning environment, complete with a separate baby suite. The outdoor area has been designed to maximise the potential for outdoor play and children are encouraged to choose their own activity with a huge variety of options both inside and out.

The setting is part of Children 1st Day Nurseries, the UK's largest family-run day nursery group. The company is joint first in the UK for Ofsted Outstanding results according to the 2019 Nursery World Nursery Chains Report.

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Care Provided by Children 1st @ Bilborough

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

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Gina Duncan and Kerry Smith (Managers)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 5
  • Total Places for Children
  • 117
  • 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 @ Bilborough Reviews (104)

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Children 1st @ Bilborough has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.866) out of 10, based on 58 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Children 1st @ Bilborough has 104 reviews.

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Review from Robyn B (Mother of Child) published on 14 March 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My twins are 4 and joined the nursery when they were 2 from another preschool that they attended. At that preschool, they were very negative about my son's behaviour and acted as though there was something wrong. Within a few weeks at Children 1st @ Bilborough Day Nursery they helped me and him learn
and they showed willing to help and we weren't an inconvenience, honestly, it was the best decision I have made. Every single one of the staff treats the children with love, understanding and takes time to tell you everything.
I would recommend this nursery because of how they operate and most importantly, because of how much the staff genuinely care.

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Review from Lee M (Father of Child) published on 14 March 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter really enjoys and looks forward to going to nursery every morning and I am so pleased with the progress and confidence she has gained since being at Children 1st Bilborough. All of the staff are genuinely caring and professional. I am always kept up to date on my childs development with
regular assessment reports through the parent portal. The teachers engage very well with all of the children and nothing is ever too much trouble. The nursery facilities and learning spaces are always clean and fit for purpose 10/10

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Review from T B (Mother of Child) published on 7 March 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Overall, I am very pleased with the nursery they have helped my children significantly and been supportive. Additional help is always available if needed, and they have reassured me when needed. Staff are friendly and welcoming to everyone.

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Review from Kursten B (Mother of Child) published on 2 March 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

This nursery is amazing and my son absolutely loves it, he always comes out with a massive smile and is ready to tell us about his fantastic day at nursery. Since starting the nursery he has become a confident striving little boy. Children 1st @ Bilborough communication is brilliant and professional,
the staff is so understanding and listens to any worries you have. They do exactly what the nursery is named and always put the children first.

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Review from N P (Mother of Child) published on 25 February 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

All staff go above and beyond to ensure my child's needs are always met, from allergies to dietary requirements, all staff cooperate effectively and with care, putting my wishes first always. As a parent who is a huge worrier, I am truly so grateful I can trust the team with my child's daily care and
education. My child absolutely loves coming to the nursery and I can only thank the staff for the lovely, caring, smart and fair child she is becoming!

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Review from Samantha P (Mother of Child) published on 25 February 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I cannot thank this nursery enough! From the moment I went to have a look around ready for my son starting I have always felt so happy with them. My little boy settled straight away and has come on leaps and bounds. My little boy is always talking about his teachers and has an amazing bond with his
key worker. All nursery teachers are fantastic and I just want to say thank you to every single one of you! For anyone considering this nursery, I say go for it, you won't be disappointed, far from it.

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Review from Cherry R (Mother of Child) published on 1 August 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I can not recommend this nursery enough. Every single member of staff are kind, warm & welcoming. They’ve helped me adapt hours etc when needed to suit work life. My son has come on leaps and bounds since joining in September 2021. His confidence has grown, he has a great group of friends and has made
some amazing bonds with members of staff. All have honestly made the start of his journey in early years amazing and I couldn’t thank them enough with words. The staff are assets to this establishment and need all the recognition they can be given. Two staff members, in particular, have been his familiar members of staff who he absolutely adores and I’m sure he will miss now he is moving on to reception.

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Review from S M (Mother of Child) published on 7 July 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I want to thank all the staff, they are patient and they are very inclusive. They have treated our boy with the utmost respect. I just want to say thank you and keep up the good work.

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Review from J N (Father of Child) published on 7 July 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Very nice and friendly staff, caring for my Autistic child has been a big challenge which they have looked after my son perfectly. I am very grateful and give thanks to all staff. We came through so many challenges with our boy but the staff embraced us and we have made a family with all of them, they
do give us confidence and courage to do better for our son…

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Review from Govinder S (Father of Child) published on 15 March 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Highly recommended, amazing staff, so supporting with parents and child. My son has become a lot more confident and loves going to nursery now and my daughter, well she loved it the first day when she got there and so nice to hear the staff adore her. Thanks to all the staff at Children 1st @ Bilbrough
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Review from T G (Mother of Child) published on 10 March 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My child attended this nursery for a year and absolutely loved her time here.
Upon picking the nursery I noticed how happy each child was going into nursery which was a very good sign for me. My daughter also loved going in and before long would run through the door to her friends.
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offered various activities for the children and structured, educational activities which my child enjoyed and was an active participant of.
The food on offer was very good and my extremely fussy daughter would mostly always eat her meal which was reassuring.
The staff are all very nice and very experienced. You can tell they have a true passion and enthusiasm for working with children.
When I did have any queries the management were happy to assist and did generally respond quickly. If there is something the nursery could improve on it is their communication and partnership with the parents and to update the app with pictures and observations more regularly. But overall a very good nursery.

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Review from Mariam M (Mother of Child) published on 12 October 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has been to different nurseries I wasn't happy with and when I viewed Children 1st @ Bilborough Day Nursery I loved it, I must say it is one of the best and my daughter loves it too. She settled very well in there and she always talks about staff as her friends. The staff are fantastic,
very helpful, always happy and smiling. I'll take the opportunity to thank you so much for your hard work, God bless.

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Review from L W (Mother of Child) published on 26 April 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has come along fantastically, she has come out of her shell and made a lot of friends. The staff have had no issues with her and I can see she is taking off highly.

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Review from M G (Father of Child) published on 6 April 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The nursery is local for us, during the time our son has attended he has grown to love going to nursery. The staff are very competent and professional which shines through every day. When they greet you with a smile, despite the hard times we are all going through, they continue to provide a balanced,
educational day, making it possible for myself and my wife to continue going to work. We are very grateful to them and the company in general. The meals that he receives are top class.

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Review from Hayley R (Mother of Child) published on 6 April 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has been attending Children 1st @ Bilborough since he was two and although a little reluctant at first, the staff were amazing at helping him settle in and now he absolutely loves going, in fact he wants to go all the time. His communication has come on so much, he’s such a clever boy and the
comments about him are always super positive and that he’s a pleasure. He’s got such a kind nature and it comes across from his time at nursery. He always has lots to tell me about his time in nursery and is always very happy. The nursery is just lovely, is run so nicely and with lots of care and thought for all of the children and the parents, I really couldn’t be happier. Highly recommended from us as a family.

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Review from Rebecca H (Mother of Child) published on 6 April 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I absolutely love this nursery. My little girl has attended since September and I can't wait for my youngest to start in September. My daughter walks into every session happy and leaves full of smiles at the end of the day. She describes the staff as her friends and can't wait to tell them what she
has done over the weekend. She is always learning something new and there is such a wide variety of activities. All of the staff are so friendly and the manager is so helpful. Overall it is an amazing nursery.

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Review from Adam H (Father of Child) published on 6 April 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our little man has been in this nursery now for around five months. He was eight months when we first took him and were a bit apprehensive that he’d spent his entire life in lockdown and hadn’t interacted with other babies of our friends and relatives. We needn’t have worried, he settled in so well
and in all this time we’ve not had one set of tears at the door. Each morning he is greeted with a lovely smile from the staff and most of the time, they get a cheeky grin back. He seems to be getting on very well and the staff are great at working with us to help him develop, especially his co-worker. The range of food seems good, nutritious and the staff have been accommodating of our request for no refined sugar. Overall we’re very pleased and wouldn’t hesitate to recommend it to other parents.

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Review from Toni L (Mother of Child) published on 29 March 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I have nothing but love for the nursery. When my daughter was old enough to go into nursery I searched for the best nursery in the area and couldn't find one I liked and then this nursery opened up near my mum. Me and my mum took my daughter along to the open day and we fell in love straight away. Since
my daughter has been there since she was two she has a really good rapport with all the staff and I love seeing how the staff act all happy when then see her and the other children, as though they are the teachers children. I have recommended this nursery to all my friends and family who have children at nursery age.

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Review from Justyna M (Mother of Child) published on 29 March 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter started this nursery after her previous nursery closed due to Covid-19. First day we came to visit the nursery and my daughter and we as a parents felt welcomed by the staff. Very nice atmosphere. My child is very happy when she is going to nursery and she wants to stay for twenty four hours.
When it comes to teaching, her skills have improved such as writing and counting. She is in the preschool room and I’m very happy and confident she will be ready for her big school.

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Review from Tanya S (Mother of Child) published on 29 March 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

A lovely nursery and very welcoming. My little girl has settled in so fast and loved the staff. It's nice for a nursery to have male workers as it introduces more positive role models in my daughters life. The food menu is also exceptional, my child was such a fussy eater and now enjoys her dinners
at nursery. Overall, a pleasant place for your child to learn and develop.

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Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.866)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.866) out of 10 for Children 1st @ Bilborough 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 58 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 57 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 4.866 for Children 1st @ Bilborough is calculated as follows: ( (634 Excellents x 5) + (47 Goods x 4) + (1 Satisfactorys x 3) + (11 Very Poors x 1) ) ÷ 693 Ratings = 4.866

  • 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 @ Bilborough is based on 57 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 117 number of registered child places is 23.4, which has been reached with 57 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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Kerry Smith

Job Title: Nursery Manager

Joined: 2020

Hello, My name is Kerry Smith and I have worked at Children 1st since February 2020.


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