# Children 1st @ Birstall

Children 1st @ Birstall is a full-day nursery at 1 Park Road, Birstall, Leicester, LE4 3AX, in Birstall, Leicestershire. It is registered for 120 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in February 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 3.4 from 17 reviews (November 2026). It is run by Breedon House Nurseries Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/children-1st-birstall-ey561767  
Last checked 5 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 1 Park Road, Birstall, Leicester, LE4 3AX
- Registered places: 120
- Phone: 0116 267 5427
- Website: https://www.storal.com/nursery-school/children-1st-birstall-nursery-school
- Run by: [Breedon House Nurseries Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/breedon-house-nurseries-limited)
- Ofsted URN: EY561767

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 21 February 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

- Quality of education: Good
- Behaviour and attitudes: Good
- Personal development: Good
- Leadership and management: Good

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY561767

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since June 2018 (Reference EY561767). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY561767)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 21 February 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY561767)
- Registered places: 120 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY561767)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 31 March 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/105836)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 1 Park Road, Birstall, Leicester, LE4 3AX

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.672609,-1.128385

- Station: Leicester North (Great Central Railway), 0.4 miles
- 5 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: School Lane Playing Fields, 0.2 miles
- Park: Watermead Country Park, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, checked 13 November 2026 · © OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Leicestershire there are about 2.6 children under 5 for every registered nursery place. Places are how many children nurseries may care for, not free spaces. Source: ONS Census 2021.

When to apply: https://toddly.co.uk/when-to-apply-for-nursery

## Ratings

- Google: 3.4 out of 5 from 17 reviews (as of 5 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highcliffe Primary School and Community Centre | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (October 2022) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Riverside Community Primary School Birstall | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (November 2022) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Mowmacre Hill Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (May 2025) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Belgrave St Peter's CofE Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Some aspects not as strong (April 2025) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Woodstock Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Requires improvement (September 2023) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Wolsey House Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (April 2026) | yes | 1.0 miles |
| Hallam Fields, Birstall | Primary | 4–11 | Good (May 2024) |  | 1.1 miles |
| Mellor Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (Improving) (September 2023) | yes | 1.1 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Co-operative Play and Learn](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/co-operative-play-and-learn-ey472097) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Little Gems Birstall](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-gems-birstall-2856286) |  |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Acorn Under Fives (Birstall)](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/acorn-under-fives-birstall-226252) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Little Lambs Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-lambs-pre-school-ey550930) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Birstall Rainbow Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/birstall-rainbow-nursery-223193) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Tudor Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tudor-pre-school-2705357) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Children 1st @ Birstall's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Children 1st @ Birstall Good at its inspection on 21 February 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Children 1st @ Birstall take?

Children 1st @ Birstall is registered with Ofsted for up to 120 children at any one time.

### Who runs Children 1st @ Birstall?

Children 1st @ Birstall is run by Breedon House Nurseries Limited, which runs 23 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Children 1st @ Birstall?

Leicester North (Great Central Railway) is the nearest station we know of, 0.4 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Children 1st @ Birstall?

You can call 0116 267 5427 and visit www.storal.com.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY561767)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 5 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Children+1st+Birstall+Nursery+School&query_place_id=ChIJ2zv5frZhd0gRffCKZTKSS1A)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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