# Children 1st @ Meir Park

Children 1st @ Meir Park is a full-day nursery at Meir Park Day Nursery, Lysander Road, Stoke On Trent, ST3 7TW, in Meir, Stoke-on-Trent. It is registered for 98 children. Its Ofsted report card (May 2026) grades inclusion Strong standard, curriculum and teaching Strong standard, achievement Strong standard, behaviour and routines Strong standard, children's welfare and well-being Expected standard and leadership and governance Expected standard; safeguarding standards met. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 4 reviews (November 2026). It is run by Breedon House Nurseries Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/children-1st-meir-park-ey491582  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Meir Park Day Nursery, Lysander Road, Stoke On Trent, ST3 7TW
- Registered places: 98
- Phone: 01782 388353
- Website: https://www.storal.com/nursery-school/children-1st-meir-park-nursery-school
- Run by: [Breedon House Nurseries Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/breedon-house-nurseries-limited)
- Ofsted URN: EY491582

## Ofsted and official records

Report card inspection, 7 May 2026. Report cards grade each area separately; there is no single headline grade.

| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Inclusion | Strong standard |
| Curriculum and teaching | Strong standard |
| Achievement | Strong standard |
| Behaviour and routines | Strong standard |
| Children's welfare and well-being | Expected standard |
| Leadership and governance | Expected standard |

Safeguarding standards met.

Inspection history:

- 7 May 2026: Ofsted report card, report card
- 27 April 2023: Ofsted inspection, Outstanding

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY491582

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since July 2015 (Reference EY491582). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY491582)
- Inspections on record: 2 inspections (latest 7 May 2026). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY491582)
- 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/EY491582)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 19 August 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1862826)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Meir Park Day Nursery, Lysander Road, Stoke On Trent, ST3 7TW

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.966306,-2.094889

- 8 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Grindley Park, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.5 miles

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

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Stoke-on-Trent there are about 4 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: 5.0 out of 5 from 4 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sandon Primary Academy | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Outstanding (June 2024) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| St Augustine's Catholic Academy | Primary | 2–11 | Standards maintained (March 2025) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Meir Heath Academy | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (June 2025) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Springcroft Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (November 2022) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Portland School |  | 3–16 | Inadequate (December 2021) |  | 0.8 miles |
| The Crescent Academy | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (Improving) (April 2024) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| St Matthews Church of England Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (February 2026) | yes | 1.0 miles |
| Alexandra Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Good (November 2022) |  | 1.2 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Rosy Cheeks @ Little Sandon](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rosy-cheeks-little-sandon-2739642) | Report card Nov 2025 |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Jack in the Box Sandon](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/jack-in-the-box-sandon-2883766) |  |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [The Crescent Pre School Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-crescent-pre-school-nursery-ltd-ey387145) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Ducklings Opportunity Group](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ducklings-opportunity-group-ey404277) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Blythe Bridge Day Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/blythe-bridge-day-nursery-ltd-ey478015) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Jack In The Box](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/jack-in-the-box-ey495357) | Report card Apr 2026 |  |  | 1.1 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

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

Children 1st @ Meir Park was inspected on 7 May 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 Strong standard, achievement Strong standard, behaviour and routines Strong standard, children's welfare and well-being Expected standard and leadership and governance Expected standard. Safeguarding standards met.

### How many children can Children 1st @ Meir Park take?

Children 1st @ Meir Park is registered with Ofsted for up to 98 children at any one time.

### Who runs Children 1st @ Meir Park?

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

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

Blythe Bridge is the nearest station we know of, 1.2 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Children 1st @ Meir Park?

You can call 01782 388353 and visit www.storal.com.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY491582)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Children+1st+Meir+Park+Nursery+School&query_place_id=ChIJcUFAjsBrekgRm51prZ6Y4_A)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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