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Buxton Road, Leek, ST13 6NE
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21 March 2025
My child has been with Children's First at Buckinghams since he was 8 months old. He absolutely loves to go to nursery and practically runs laughing through the door. All of the staff are kind, welcoming and helpful and they can never do enough for you. My little boy has thrived through their calm, home-from-home environment and well-resourced provision. They regularly plan exciting and engaging activities to expand his learning. The outdoor areas of Bucks are particularly special, which was something we looked for in a nursery. My little boy loves it outside as much as inside and is now impossible to bring indoors! I really believe the Team at Bucks have really made handing my little boy over to a stranger a painless and supportive experience. Thank you all!
18 March 2025
Buckinghams is simply the best nursery and lives up to their reputation! My child enjoys going and can't wait to get into his nursery class. No one would put their 9 month old into nursery 3-4 days a week if they had any choice. However, Buckinghams has made this decision very easy.
18 March 2025
I would highly recommend this nursery to others. My child has settled in really well here and he is never hesitant to come.
17 March 2025
Our little boy has come on in leaps and bounds since starting at Buckingham's. He loves nursery and the team there. Nothing is every too much trouble, and the care our son receives is exceptional. The facilities are beautiful and clean and the team are friendly and attentive. The menu is brilliant in terms of variety and the nursery is a safe and secure environment that truly enables children to learn, have fun and thrive. We cannot recommend Buckingham's enough!
05 February 2025
Our daughter settled in here beautifully after a somewhat difficult time with her previous childminder. She is so well looked after, given plenty of attention and individualised care. She has formed strong bonds with everyone who looks after her and with her peers. Her dietary preferences are catered to easily. Communication from the nursery is always great and all the staff members are kind and pleasant. The outdoor access and space is incredible and the nursery has everything you would want your child to use throughout the day with plenty of activities to help your child learn and grow. We can't recommend enough -- thank you to everyone at Children 1st @ Buckinghams.
04 February 2025
My little one started here at 12 months, and instantly loved it. She only started on one day for a few weeks, and has since increased to 2 full days. She loved the baby room, and also handled the transition to toddler room really well. I find the staff wholeheartedly friendly, genuine and caring. From the front desk to the cooks, all staff have been nothing but friendly and attentive. The environment is always clean and pleasant, and seasonally decorated. The outside space is great, and all rooms have access to the outdoor play areas. My old comment which is worth knowing is there is no dedicated sleep area, away from the main room. And as a mum of a fear of missing out baby my little one only naps for 40 mins (a typical sleep cycle for her) whereas normally she will do a 2 hour nap at home in a dark and quiet area. This isn't a complaint, just a comment to anyone else with a fear of missing out baby/ light sleeper. However we are completely thrilled with this nursery and continue to recommend it to friends.
04 February 2025
I cannot recommend this nursery enough! Right through from our first viewing here, to our daughter starting a couple of weeks ago go, we have had a wonderful experience. The nursery is immaculately clean, very secure, full of beautiful Montessori style toys and ample outdoors space/activities. The staff are all so lovely and really really helpful/cooperative too. The nursery has a really nice warm and welcoming feel to it. We knew immediately that Children 1st @ Buckinghams would be perfect for our daughter. She has settled in perfectly and is always so excited at drop off. I love the daily diary and the app updates, especially the pictures! I honestly do not have a single negative thing to say about this wonderful nursery. Thank you all so much!
04 February 2025
Outstanding nursery, such lovely, kind and caring nursery staff, my child is currently going through an autism diagnosis and they are amazing with him!! Would recommend to everyone! The nursery is beautiful and not overstimulating for little ones and plenty of outdoor play space as well as inside.
04 February 2025
Both of my children attend this nursery and I cannot fault it at all. My eldest has been here for almost a year now and since going she has learnt and developed so much! My baby has attended for a few months and again her development has improved massively since being here. Lovely staff, lovely atmosphere and the children love being there!
04 February 2025
Absolutely love Children 1st @ Buckinghams nursery from the first visit. My son adores the staff and loves attending. Staff are very knowledgeable and helpful and I feel they go the extra mile to make sure the children have a great time whilst learning too.
15 April 2024
My little one has been at the nursery now for nearly a year, I have already left a review previously when she first started but I wanted to complete another review since she has been in Lily Bobtail's room since the start of the year, as I feel it's important to give feedback at each stage. The new room is clean, and tidy and has a wide range of resources with a fantastic outside area. Honestly, I couldn't be happier, it is outstanding to me, all of the staff who are absolutely amazing. When your daughter is telling you at the weekend that she's desperate to tell 3 members of staff in particular about what she has been doing and constantly talking about them, you know that she values the relationships with the staff and clearly sees them as her friends and family. All of the staff, from the reception to all rooms and management are lovely, and always so cheery in the mornings, and the special and thoughtful handmade gifts for Mother's Day/Easter are such a nice touch. Thank you!
07 March 2024
I can't speak highly enough of Buckinghams. My little boy has attended here since he was 1 and is nearly 4! My little boy was behind with his speech, he was on the cusp of being referred for speech and language therapy, but purely just from attending nursery 3 days a week he just thrived, and we can now hold a full conversation with no problem! He’s learned so much through nursery, the staff are lovely, trustworthy, and thorough with all the children. The nursery is very welcoming, it’s decorated beautifully inside and out and they have amazing areas and equipment for the children. When looking at a nursery place for my little boy I didn’t even consider looking at other nurseries I just knew I wanted him to go Buckinghams and I am so glad he got in there, it’s a very highly rated nursery for a reason. We will be very sad when our little boy has to leave this summer to start school!
07 March 2024
Our little girl started in around 6 months ago and the lovely staff have helped her to settle in so well. They are so kind and caring towards all of the children, I’m so pleased we chose to send her here. The nursery itself is lovely and clean and the outdoor space is great. My daughter loves going here! Couldn’t recommend it enough.
07 March 2024
A great nursery, a lovely outside space. Great and friendly staff. Good food and has great activities. My son has been at Buckingham's since I returned to work at 9 months. The nursery has a very big name in Leek and I know generations of families that have gone and when Children 1st took over the standard has remained very high. They clearly have put plenty of money into the nursery this last year refurbishing the whole place. All of the staff and children are happy here. Which is just credit to the management.
07 March 2024
This nursery is a joy, the staff are so helpful and the care and activities for the children are outstanding. I attended a Stay and Play activity in December 2023. I was made to feel very welcome and the children were enjoying the interaction.
06 March 2024
We have been very pleased with the care and nurturing our 9-month-old daughter has received from the start. She loves going to nursery and has developed so much since starting. The communication is always swift, the premises are beautiful and clean and the staff are lovely and caring. Our older daughter went here a while back and the quality of service seems to be outstanding. Thank you to all the staff for the work they do!
08 February 2024
I'm so pleased that I chose to send my little girl to this nursery! The staff are welcoming and professional when we arrive each morning, and I never feel worried about leaving here for the day. Even when there are a few tears, I know there's the caring staff there to help settle her and make sure she has the best of days. I feel like she is part of a little family there.
26 January 2024
My son has been attending for four months and we have had a fantastic experience at Children 1st @ Buckinghams. Our child smiles when he arrives at nursery and comes home tired, well fed and fulfilled. Interactions with staff have been a pleasure; they are both extremely caring and professional. We have been delighted with our choice of nursery and would recommend them to any parents/guardians.
22 January 2024
My daughter really enjoys coming to nursery, she goes to the staff happily and is always happy to be there which reassures me when I leave her. My daughter is very well looked after by all staff and they are brilliant with my daughter's milk tolerance. Daily dairy also tells what meals and how much she's ate, drank and slept through the day, also has photos of her showing me things she has been doing. Plenty of activities for her to play and also theme days e.g Christmas jumper and pj day. Amazing work, thank you for all the support and care.
09 January 2024
My son attended the nursery for two months in April 2023 and due to personal circumstances had to leave. However, when it came back around to getting him back into nursery there was no question that he would be going back to Buckinghams. I couldn’t praise them enough. They are the most amazing nursery. All the staff are kind and patient. My son absolutely loves going there and he barely left my side before attending so I did worry about how he would settle in but he loves it. Would 1000% recommend.
Latest Reviews for Children 1st @ Buckinghams
21 March 2025
My child has been with Children's First at Buckinghams since he was 8 months old. He absolutely loves to go to nursery and practically runs laughing through the door. All of the staff are kind, welcoming and helpful and they can never do enough for you. My little boy has thrived through their calm, home-from-home environment and well-resourced provision. They regularly plan exciting and engaging activities to expand his learning. The outdoor areas of Bucks are particularly special, which was something we looked for in a nursery. My little boy loves it outside as much as inside and is now impossible to bring indoors! I really believe the Team at Bucks have really made handing my little boy over to a stranger a painless and supportive experience. Thank you all!
18 March 2025
Buckinghams is simply the best nursery and lives up to their reputation! My child enjoys going and can't wait to get into his nursery class. No one would put their 9 month old into nursery 3-4 days a week if they had any choice. However, Buckinghams has made this decision very easy.
18 March 2025
I would highly recommend this nursery to others. My child has settled in really well here and he is never hesitant to come.
17 March 2025
Our little boy has come on in leaps and bounds since starting at Buckingham's. He loves nursery and the team there. Nothing is every too much trouble, and the care our son receives is exceptional. The facilities are beautiful and clean and the team are friendly and attentive. The menu is brilliant in terms of variety and the nursery is a safe and secure environment that truly enables children to learn, have fun and thrive. We cannot recommend Buckingham's enough!
05 February 2025
Our daughter settled in here beautifully after a somewhat difficult time with her previous childminder. She is so well looked after, given plenty of attention and individualised care. She has formed strong bonds with everyone who looks after her and with her peers. Her dietary preferences are catered to easily. Communication from the nursery is always great and all the staff members are kind and pleasant. The outdoor access and space is incredible and the nursery has everything you would want your child to use throughout the day with plenty of activities to help your child learn and grow. We can't recommend enough -- thank you to everyone at Children 1st @ Buckinghams.
04 February 2025
My little one started here at 12 months, and instantly loved it. She only started on one day for a few weeks, and has since increased to 2 full days. She loved the baby room, and also handled the transition to toddler room really well. I find the staff wholeheartedly friendly, genuine and caring. From the front desk to the cooks, all staff have been nothing but friendly and attentive. The environment is always clean and pleasant, and seasonally decorated. The outside space is great, and all rooms have access to the outdoor play areas. My old comment which is worth knowing is there is no dedicated sleep area, away from the main room. And as a mum of a fear of missing out baby my little one only naps for 40 mins (a typical sleep cycle for her) whereas normally she will do a 2 hour nap at home in a dark and quiet area. This isn't a complaint, just a comment to anyone else with a fear of missing out baby/ light sleeper. However we are completely thrilled with this nursery and continue to recommend it to friends.
04 February 2025
I cannot recommend this nursery enough! Right through from our first viewing here, to our daughter starting a couple of weeks ago go, we have had a wonderful experience. The nursery is immaculately clean, very secure, full of beautiful Montessori style toys and ample outdoors space/activities. The staff are all so lovely and really really helpful/cooperative too. The nursery has a really nice warm and welcoming feel to it. We knew immediately that Children 1st @ Buckinghams would be perfect for our daughter. She has settled in perfectly and is always so excited at drop off. I love the daily diary and the app updates, especially the pictures! I honestly do not have a single negative thing to say about this wonderful nursery. Thank you all so much!
04 February 2025
Outstanding nursery, such lovely, kind and caring nursery staff, my child is currently going through an autism diagnosis and they are amazing with him!! Would recommend to everyone! The nursery is beautiful and not overstimulating for little ones and plenty of outdoor play space as well as inside.
04 February 2025
Both of my children attend this nursery and I cannot fault it at all. My eldest has been here for almost a year now and since going she has learnt and developed so much! My baby has attended for a few months and again her development has improved massively since being here. Lovely staff, lovely atmosphere and the children love being there!
04 February 2025
Absolutely love Children 1st @ Buckinghams nursery from the first visit. My son adores the staff and loves attending. Staff are very knowledgeable and helpful and I feel they go the extra mile to make sure the children have a great time whilst learning too.
15 April 2024
My little one has been at the nursery now for nearly a year, I have already left a review previously when she first started but I wanted to complete another review since she has been in Lily Bobtail's room since the start of the year, as I feel it's important to give feedback at each stage. The new room is clean, and tidy and has a wide range of resources with a fantastic outside area. Honestly, I couldn't be happier, it is outstanding to me, all of the staff who are absolutely amazing. When your daughter is telling you at the weekend that she's desperate to tell 3 members of staff in particular about what she has been doing and constantly talking about them, you know that she values the relationships with the staff and clearly sees them as her friends and family. All of the staff, from the reception to all rooms and management are lovely, and always so cheery in the mornings, and the special and thoughtful handmade gifts for Mother's Day/Easter are such a nice touch. Thank you!
07 March 2024
I can't speak highly enough of Buckinghams. My little boy has attended here since he was 1 and is nearly 4! My little boy was behind with his speech, he was on the cusp of being referred for speech and language therapy, but purely just from attending nursery 3 days a week he just thrived, and we can now hold a full conversation with no problem! He’s learned so much through nursery, the staff are lovely, trustworthy, and thorough with all the children. The nursery is very welcoming, it’s decorated beautifully inside and out and they have amazing areas and equipment for the children. When looking at a nursery place for my little boy I didn’t even consider looking at other nurseries I just knew I wanted him to go Buckinghams and I am so glad he got in there, it’s a very highly rated nursery for a reason. We will be very sad when our little boy has to leave this summer to start school!
07 March 2024
Our little girl started in around 6 months ago and the lovely staff have helped her to settle in so well. They are so kind and caring towards all of the children, I’m so pleased we chose to send her here. The nursery itself is lovely and clean and the outdoor space is great. My daughter loves going here! Couldn’t recommend it enough.
07 March 2024
A great nursery, a lovely outside space. Great and friendly staff. Good food and has great activities. My son has been at Buckingham's since I returned to work at 9 months. The nursery has a very big name in Leek and I know generations of families that have gone and when Children 1st took over the standard has remained very high. They clearly have put plenty of money into the nursery this last year refurbishing the whole place. All of the staff and children are happy here. Which is just credit to the management.
07 March 2024
This nursery is a joy, the staff are so helpful and the care and activities for the children are outstanding. I attended a Stay and Play activity in December 2023. I was made to feel very welcome and the children were enjoying the interaction.
06 March 2024
We have been very pleased with the care and nurturing our 9-month-old daughter has received from the start. She loves going to nursery and has developed so much since starting. The communication is always swift, the premises are beautiful and clean and the staff are lovely and caring. Our older daughter went here a while back and the quality of service seems to be outstanding. Thank you to all the staff for the work they do!
08 February 2024
I'm so pleased that I chose to send my little girl to this nursery! The staff are welcoming and professional when we arrive each morning, and I never feel worried about leaving here for the day. Even when there are a few tears, I know there's the caring staff there to help settle her and make sure she has the best of days. I feel like she is part of a little family there.
26 January 2024
My son has been attending for four months and we have had a fantastic experience at Children 1st @ Buckinghams. Our child smiles when he arrives at nursery and comes home tired, well fed and fulfilled. Interactions with staff have been a pleasure; they are both extremely caring and professional. We have been delighted with our choice of nursery and would recommend them to any parents/guardians.
22 January 2024
My daughter really enjoys coming to nursery, she goes to the staff happily and is always happy to be there which reassures me when I leave her. My daughter is very well looked after by all staff and they are brilliant with my daughter's milk tolerance. Daily dairy also tells what meals and how much she's ate, drank and slept through the day, also has photos of her showing me things she has been doing. Plenty of activities for her to play and also theme days e.g Christmas jumper and pj day. Amazing work, thank you for all the support and care.
09 January 2024
My son attended the nursery for two months in April 2023 and due to personal circumstances had to leave. However, when it came back around to getting him back into nursery there was no question that he would be going back to Buckinghams. I couldn’t praise them enough. They are the most amazing nursery. All the staff are kind and patient. My son absolutely loves going there and he barely left my side before attending so I did worry about how he would settle in but he loves it. Would 1000% recommend.