# Children 1st @ Grantham

Children 1st @ Grantham is a full-day nursery at 100 Trent Road, Grantham, NG31 7XQ, in Earlesfield, Lincolnshire. It is registered for 112 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in May 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.5 from 11 reviews (October 2026). It is run by Breedon House Nurseries Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/children-1st-grantham-ey348009  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 100 Trent Road, Grantham, NG31 7XQ
- Registered places: 112
- Phone: 01476 573188
- Website: https://www.storal.com/nursery-school/children-1st-grantham-nursery-school
- Run by: [Breedon House Nurseries Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/breedon-house-nurseries-limited)
- Ofsted URN: EY348009

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 25 May 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/EY348009

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since February 2007 (Reference EY348009). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY348009)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 25 May 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY348009)
- Registered places: 112 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY348009)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 9 January 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/238823)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 100 Trent Road, Grantham, NG31 7XQ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.907270,-0.665082

- Station: Grantham, 0.9 miles
- 9 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles

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

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Lincolnshire there are about 2.9 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: 4.5 out of 5 from 11 reviews (as of 30 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Grantham Church of England Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Good (October 2023) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| The Isaac Newton Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (February 2025) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Huntingtower Community Primary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (January 2026) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Poplar Farm School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (January 2023) |  | 1.0 miles |
| St Wulfram's National Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Requires improvement; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (June 2025) |  | 1.1 miles |
| The Gonerby Hill Foot Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (September 2023) |  | 1.3 miles |
| Grantham Preparatory International School |  | 3–11 |  | yes | 1.3 miles |
| St Anne's Church of England Primary School, Grantham | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (April 2024) |  | 1.4 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Start Right Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/start-right-nursery-253678) | Good |  |  | under 0.1 miles |
| [Clarence House Grantham](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/clarence-house-grantham-ey478405) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [My Nursery (UK) LTD](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/my-nursery-uk-ltd-ey423021) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Serendipitys Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/serendipitys-day-nursery-ey495708) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Albion House Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/albion-house-day-nursery-ey318956) | Good |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| [Stepping Stones](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/stepping-stones-ey397245) | Good |  |  | 1.2 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

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

Ofsted rated Children 1st @ Grantham Good at its inspection on 25 May 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

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

Children 1st @ Grantham is registered with Ofsted for up to 112 children at any one time.

### Who runs Children 1st @ Grantham?

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

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

Grantham is the nearest station we know of, 0.9 miles away in a straight line.

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

You can call 01476 573188 and visit www.storal.com.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY348009)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 30 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Children+1st+Grantham+Nursery+School&query_place_id=ChIJt_2Rd6MxeEgR-sr5vXiV_F8)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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