# Children 1st @ Hathern Children 1st @ Hathern is a full-day nursery at 126 Loughborough Road, Hathern, LOUGHBOROUGH, LE12 5JB, in Hathern, Leicestershire. It is registered for 98 children. Its Ofsted report card (April 2026) grades inclusion Strong standard, curriculum and teaching Expected standard, achievement Expected standard, behaviour and routines Strong standard, children's welfare and well-being Strong standard and leadership and governance Expected standard; safeguarding standards met. It has a Google rating of 4.6 from 5 reviews (October 2026). It is run by Breedon House Nurseries Limited. Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/children-1st-hathern-ey561772 Last checked 30 October 2026. ## At a glance - Type: Full-day nursery - Address: 126 Loughborough Road, Hathern, LOUGHBOROUGH, LE12 5JB - Registered places: 98 - Phone: 01509 842968 - Website: https://www.storal.com/nursery-school/children-1st-hathern-nursery-school - Run by: [Breedon House Nurseries Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/breedon-house-nurseries-limited) - Ofsted URN: EY561772 ## Ofsted and official records Report card inspection, 15 April 2026. Report cards grade each area separately; there is no single headline grade. | Area | Grade | |---|---| | Inclusion | Strong standard | | Curriculum and teaching | Expected standard | | Achievement | Expected standard | | Behaviour and routines | Strong standard | | Children's welfare and well-being | Strong standard | | Leadership and governance | Expected standard | Safeguarding standards met. Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY561772 Official records: - Ofsted registration: Registered since June 2018 (Reference EY561772). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY561772) - Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 15 April 2026). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY561772) - Registered places: 98 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY561772) - Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 8 July 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/773280) ## Fees Fees, hours and ages: not published yet. ## Hours and ages Opening hours and ages: not published yet. ## Getting there Address: 126 Loughborough Road, Hathern, LOUGHBOROUGH, LE12 5JB Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.791809,-1.253610 - 4 bus stops within 400 m - Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles - Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles - Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles - Playground: Playground, 0.4 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 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: 4.6 out of 5 from 5 reviews (as of 30 October 2026) ## Nearby schools Distances are in a straight line. | School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance | |---|---|---|---|---|---| | Hathern Church of England Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | School remains Good (March 2022) | | 0.3 miles | | Stonebow Primary School Loughborough | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (November 2024) | | 0.7 miles | | Normanton-On-Soar Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Requires improvement (December 2022) | yes | 1.1 miles | | Robert Bakewell Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (October 2022) | | 1.2 miles | | Thorpe Acre Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (May 2023) | | 1.5 miles | | Thorpe Acre Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | Good (September 2023) | | 1.6 miles | | Long Whatton Church of England Primary School and Community Centre | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (November 2024) | | 1.6 miles | | Oakfield School | | 5–16 | School remains Good (January 2023) | | 1.7 miles | ## Nearby nurseries | Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance | |---|---|---|---|---| | [Playfit @ Stonebow Primary School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/playfit-stonebow-primary-school-ey442996) | Good | | | 0.7 miles | | [Robert Bakewell Playgroup Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/robert-bakewell-playgroup-limited-ey423120) | Report card Jan 2026 | | | 1.2 miles | | [Charnwood Forest Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/charnwood-forest-nursery-ey496442) | Good | | | 1.6 miles | | [Hind Leys Pre-school and Natural Play Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hind-leys-pre-school-and-natural-play-centre-ey221912) | Good | | | 1.7 miles | | [Loughborough University Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/loughborough-university-nursery-2573700) | Outstanding | | | 1.9 miles | | [Children 1st @ Shepshed](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/children-1st-shepshed-ey406765) | Good | | | 1.9 miles | ## Frequently asked questions ### What is Children 1st @ Hathern's Ofsted rating? Children 1st @ Hathern was inspected on 15 April 2026 and given an Ofsted report card. Report cards grade each area separately rather than giving one headline grade: inclusion Strong standard, curriculum and teaching Expected standard, achievement Expected standard, behaviour and routines Strong standard, children's welfare and well-being Strong standard and leadership and governance Expected standard. Safeguarding standards met. ### How many children can Children 1st @ Hathern take? Children 1st @ Hathern is registered with Ofsted for up to 98 children at any one time. ### Who runs Children 1st @ Hathern? Children 1st @ Hathern is run by Breedon House Nurseries Limited, which runs 23 nurseries. ### How do I contact Children 1st @ Hathern? You can call 01509 842968 and visit www.storal.com. ## Sources - Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY561772) - Rating and review themes: Google, as of 30 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Children+1st+Hathern+Nursery+School&query_place_id=ChIJm6vLbdDmeUgR75lAGazQUqQ) - Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/) Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.