Children 1st @ Toton
Good★ 4.3 on GoogleBirth to 8+Open for decades
A day nursery in Toton for children from birth to 8+, open 07:30 to 18:00, 5 days a week. They do not publish prices, so that is the first thing to ask. Rated Good by Ofsted in March 2022. Open since 2001, with 120 places.
What you might pay
This setting does not publish its fees, and no national dataset holds them. This is what childcare costs across the council, as a starting point for the call.
What childcare usually costs in Nottinghamshire
This is not this setting's price. It is the median hourly fee across all providers in Nottinghamshire from the Department for Education's 2025 provider survey. No national data holds what an individual nursery charges, so ring and ask.
Places, hours and the day
Who they take, when they are open, and what a day there includes.
Where it is
NG9 6HEWhat the inspector found
One grade is one visit. A run of them tells you whether it has been good for years or has only just got there.
Ofsted inspector, 21 March 2022 · read the full report
What it is like to attend
Children love to learn in the friendly environment created by staff. They have close relationships with the adults who care for them. For example, babies sit comfortably with staff and enjoy reading a familiar story together. The babies are confident to turn the pages and make noises, pointing at the pictures. This supports children's emotional development and helps them to feel safe and secure.
Children make firm friendships with each other from a young age. They are helpful and show consideration for each other. Children help their friends put on their coats to go outside or to put on an apron before painting.
Children gain a wide range of skills and knowledge through play. They are confident in making choices in their play and sharing their knowledge. For example, children use knives safely to chop different foods. They choose different fruits and vegetables to design their own caterpillar creation. Children talk about why fruit and vegetables, exercise, and fresh air are good for you. Children show that they are proud of their creations and take photos using a camera.
What Ofsted told them to improve
To further improve the quality of the early years provision, the provider should:
- improve the organisation of adult-led activities to ensure staff support the needs of the children and avoid unnecessary interruptions.
- 21 March 2022Good
- 8 November 2013Outstanding
- 8 November 2011Outstanding
Rated Good or Outstanding at 3 of the last 3 graded inspections.
Still missing for Children 1st @ Toton
- What it costs
- Funded hours
- Youngest age taken
- Meals
- Nappies
- Waiting list
No dataset holds any of this. Two parents telling us the same thing puts it on the page for whoever looks next.
What to ask them
None of this is in any national dataset and this setting has not published it, which is exactly why it is worth asking.
- What does it cost, all in? What is on top: meals, nappies, late pick-up, and what happens if you are late.
- Can I use my funded hours here? Whether they stretch them over the year, and the minimum days you have to book.
- Is there a place for my child's age? Baby rooms fill first and waiting lists are common.
- Who would my child's key person be? And how long have the staff been there. No dataset holds this and it matters more than anything above.
- Can I visit at a busy time? Mid-morning on a weekday tells you far more than an empty room after hours.
Day nurseries within a couple of miles
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