# Children 1st @ Newark Centre

Children 1st @ Newark Centre is a full-day nursery at Martin Foster House, Appletongate, Newark, NG24 1JY, in Newark-on-Trent, Nottinghamshire. It is registered for 68 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in March 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. 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-newark-centre-ey481237  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Martin Foster House, Appletongate, Newark, NG24 1JY
- Registered places: 68
- Phone: 01636 706949
- Website: https://www.storal.com/nursery-school/children-1st-newark-centre-nursery-school
- Run by: [Breedon House Nurseries Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/breedon-house-nurseries-limited)
- Ofsted URN: EY481237

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 13 March 2023, 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/EY481237

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since September 2014 (Reference EY481237). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY481237)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 13 March 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY481237)
- Registered places: 68 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY481237)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Martin Foster House, Appletongate, Newark, NG24 1JY

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.076687,-0.805934

- Station: Newark Castle, 0.4 miles
- Station: Newark North Gate, 0.4 miles
- 9 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Sherwood Avenue Play Park, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Friary Gardens, 0.1 miles
- Park: Sherwood Avenue Park, 0.1 miles
- Park: Newark Castle Gardens, 0.2 miles
- Park: Riverside Park, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles

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

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Nottinghamshire there are about 3.2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mount CofE Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (April 2025) | yes | 0.1 miles |
| Newark Flying High Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Requires improvement (April 2023) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Christ Church C of E Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (September 2022) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Barnby Road Academy Primary and Nursery school | Primary | 3–11 | Good (November 2023) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Holy Trinity Catholic Voluntary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Good (March 2024) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| The King's Church of England Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Good (October 2023) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Highfields School |  | 2–11 |  | yes | 0.9 miles |
| The Sir Donald Bailey Academy | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Good (June 2023) | yes | 1.1 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Little Locos Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-locos-day-nursery-2825119) |  |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Serendipity's Day Nursery and Pre-school](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/serendipitys-day-nursery-and-pre-school-ey355547) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Sconce Hills Pre-School Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sconce-hills-pre-school-playgroup-253322) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [William Gladstone Childcare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/william-gladstone-childcare-ey435746) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Yellow Brick Road, Newark](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/yellow-brick-road-newark-2855106) |  |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Children 1st @ Newark](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/children-1st-newark-253341) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

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

Ofsted rated Children 1st @ Newark Centre Good at its inspection on 13 March 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Children 1st @ Newark Centre take?

Children 1st @ Newark Centre is registered with Ofsted for up to 68 children at any one time.

### Who runs Children 1st @ Newark Centre?

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

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

Newark Castle is the nearest station we know of, 0.4 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Children 1st @ Newark Centre?

You can call 01636 706949 and visit www.storal.com.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY481237)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Children+1st+Newark+Centre+Nursery+School&query_place_id=ChIJPbxs6C21eUgRweZXWBF21fI)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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