Description
Contact Information
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Phone Number01246 563644
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Details
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Group/OwnerChildren 1st Day Nurseries
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Person in ChargeKatie McNamara (Manager)
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Number of Staff20
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When ClosedBank Holidays & Christmas
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Type of ServiceDay Nursery – Privately Owned Open all year Full Day Care Sessional Day Care
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Total Places for children60
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Age rangefrom 0 years 2 months to 5 years 0 months
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Opening DaysMon-Fri
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Opening Hours0730-1830
Emma S
January 11, 2023 at 12:00 amMe and my daughter love this nursery, all the staff are amazing and friendly. My daughter has learnt so much since starting here. Highly recommended. The nursery is always clean and tidy and staff are always doing lovely activities with the children.
Samantha K
January 11, 2023 at 12:00 amExcellent communication with the whole team, all are welcoming and friendly. I asked for my son to bring some Christmas crafts home as it’s not his favourite thing to do. I’ve got a beautiful Christmas card that I’ll treasure forever.
I was recommended the nursery by a friend and I’m so glad I chose you!
M N
February 1, 2023 at 12:00 amWe chose this nursery due to recommendations. When we went to look around we knew exactly why it was recommended. From entering the door with our son we were made to feel at ease by all staff. The nursery itself was immaculate with plenty of outside space to play. Even the safeguarding went above and beyond.
Lauren F
April 24, 2023 at 12:00 amNot only is the nursery outstanding from an Ofsted perspective, it came highly recommended by family friends. The nursery is clean, bright and both indoor and outdoor space is not an issue the way other nurseries have. Our 3-year-old and 9-month-old settled in without any fuss and we’ve been lucky enough to spot them playing during collection times before they see us where they always seem happy! We couldn’t be happier with our experience so far.
O P
April 24, 2023 at 12:00 amThis nursery is amazing. They are incredible in every way, and my daughter loves it there. Every staff member is so caring and friendly. We would recommend this nursery to every parent! It is so hard leaving a child with someone else, but I feel happy knowing she is safe & they truly are a great nursery!
Z O
April 24, 2023 at 12:00 amMy son has been coming to this nursery since 2020. It’s a fantastic nursery and I would highly recommend it. All staff are friendly and professional. The facilities are bright, colourful and clean. The outdoor space is also great. There are lots of events/dress-up days that happen across the year. It’s a brilliant nursery all around.
Georgia B
April 24, 2023 at 12:00 amI could not recommend this nursery enough. The staff are very welcoming and as a nervous parent, I was made to feel at ease straight away. I can walk away each morning knowing that my boy is looked after, cared for and in very safe hands with all staff that work at Children 1st.
The nursery is very clean and activities set out for the children look very inviting with different activities available each day I know my child will not be bored and is being challenged so he can learn new skills. My child’s development has come along amazingly since starting in January and believe this is down to the help of the staff here.
Rebecca S
April 24, 2023 at 12:00 amWhere to start, the whole team are excellent, the lady at reception who greets us and our little lady each day who knows each child I’m sure, help our little lady into her day. Each and every teacher, yes teacher, not only a nursery nurse but facilitators of education are all excellent. The range of activities, the garden and the little extras they do at this nursery talk for themselves. It’s unbelievably clean and for a momma with OCD, this means an awful lot. Never a wet nappy when I pick our lady up. Our lady loves nursery and runs to get into the room where her friends are – speaks volumes I’d say. The food – is better than the menu at home, all freshly cooked by the wonderful chef, who also helps with the mini humans on their arrival and departure at the nursery. Our lady came on leaps and bounds almost instantly as she started at this nursery at 12 months old – the care they gave her, and still give her is second to none. There’s absolutely no rival nursery in Chesterfield.
Julia B
April 24, 2023 at 12:00 amJustly perfect!
We arrive at the nursery to the beautiful smell of a member of staff’s homemade food, it smells delicious. We walk in to see another staff member who is friendly and smiley.
Two other staff members are around to greet us and ensure my little girl enters her room safely and happily.
In the afternoon when I collect, Im first greeted by a smiley happy little girl, who adores her keyworker who is welcoming and warm and treats the children like her own as do all the girls that work in the Babies and the toddler room! (Can’t comment on the Early years yet).
We love this nursery the setting is beautiful but the staff are amazing!
T E
April 27, 2023 at 12:00 amThe best nursery around, my son has settled in so well and absolutely loves his time there. The staff go above and beyond and know all the kids by their first names and that’s what I loved from the second I stepped in the front door. Best decision we made taking him there.
They respected and follow on my dietary requirements for him that I do for him at home, and that makes me feel they take true care of my son.
Shannah W
July 5, 2023 at 12:00 amMy son started nursery in May 2023 and on the morning of his first day, I can’t express how anxious I was to leave my 6-month-old baby for the very first time. Walking into nursery with a homely environment, greeted by my son’s key worker (who he adores) with open arms and a smiley face, being able to stay with him for a few hours over a couple of days really helped my nerves and was so lovely to see my son enjoy every minute of his time at nursery. Now going full-time, three days a week, my son started getting giddy walking down the path towards the nursery gates. He absolutely adores his school, couldn’t ask for a better nursery for my boy to attend. Nothing is ever too much hassle and the office is always there to hand if you ever need to know anything or even just a cheeky check-up. Thank you so much Children 1st @ Chesterfield Royal Hospital.
E B
July 21, 2023 at 12:00 amWe have used the nursery since October 2018 across two children. I would not send my children anywhere else and trust the staff implicitly. All staff are amazing and could not rate them higher!
Despite us throwing challenges with allergies, cloth nappies, food, aversions, health problems and even emergency situations where emergency care was required for a seizure, staff went above and beyond and I could not be more grateful.
Other nurseries are slightly cheaper but absolutely not worth the few pounds that you save in comparison with the care, attention and education that is given by management and the team.
J C
July 23, 2023 at 12:00 amOur daughter has been at the nursery for nearly a year now and she absolutely loves it. She adores both of the key workers she has had and all other staff too. We were really quite anxious about her going to nursery for the first time, but she settled in straight away and we wouldn’t want her to be anywhere else.
Victoria B
July 23, 2023 at 12:00 amMy daughter absolutely loves going to nursery! The amount of different activities they provide are second to none. The level of care given by all the nursery team is just exceptional and nothing is too much bother. The nursery staff go above and beyond for the children and this is telling in how happy the children are. My daughter is always learning new skills and the food provided by the chef is always nutritious and well balanced. My daughter has been attending nursery since she was 9 months old and is now 20 months and has never had a bad day! I feel completely at ease with her being at nursery knowing she is well looked after and enjoying her day. Thank you Children 1st @ Chesterfield Royal. It will be a sad day when she has to leave! Keep up the great work. Fully recommend 10/10.
Jasmine W
July 26, 2023 at 12:00 amMy son has been attending this nursery since he was 13 months old, and I really could not wish for a better nursery to care for him when I’m at work. The staff are always friendly and welcoming, greeting him with a smile. I receive lots of updates about his development and what he has been up to, lovely photos on the app, and he always eats a fabulous range of healthy home-cooked meals when he is there. He loves his key worker, and I am not in the least bit nervous about him transitioning to the next room because the staff are all just wonderful. He has recently started to point out shapes to me, which isn’t something we have started at home yet. His language has come on leaps and bounds recently, and the care and attention he receives is second to none. He has recently had a new baby brother, and staff have done everything they can to help him with this new big change in his life, offering lots of extra cuddles and care. I would highly recommend this nursery to anyone!
Dionna S
July 28, 2023 at 12:00 amMy daughter started at this nursery in April 2023 and while her communication was amazing prior to starting, she is coming home talking in much more complex sentences and talking me through her feelings etc. The handovers are very thorough and all staff have been lovely. She adores that they all do outside activities every day no matter the weather. She always has the best things to say about her days there and about the staff that care for her. I can’t recommend this nursery enough! The compassion of the staff and their level of care is simply outstanding.
V B
July 30, 2023 at 12:00 amI cannot recommend Children 1st Chesterfield enough.
The resources are fantastic, the surroundings are lovely but it’s the people that really make it what it is.
My daughter is about to leave for school soon and I think one of the big factors in her being who she is now is the impact everyone at nursery has had. From her joining at 10 months to leaving at 4 years she has flourished and grown due to the love and care they have given her.
My son is now in nursery too and we toyed with moving him to the nursery at the school my daughter will go to but decided not to, solely down to the great care we know he will get at Children 1st.
I have recommended Children 1st Chesterfield to a few friends who will now be sending their little ones there.
A wonderful nursery full of fun, care and laughs.
Emma H
July 30, 2023 at 12:00 amMy daughter has attended this nursery since she was 9 months old. She is now 4 and will be leaving soon. The staff at the nursery have been absolutely brilliant. When working full time it is stressful leaving your child with someone you do not know however all of her key workers throughout her time at the nursery have been outstanding and have had my complete trust. I have felt not just that my daughter’s needs were being met but that her workers actually really cared about her and created a wonderful bond. She has been very happy whilst attending the nursery and I truly believe that she has excelled in her development through attending this nursery.
Rachel H
July 30, 2023 at 12:00 amWe are delighted that we chose Children 1st @ Chesterfield Royal for our sons. Following a relocation to the area, we were nervous about the impact of the change on our three year old. However, the staff could not have been more reassuring or welcoming in their approach. My son has struggled with moving house but the staff have gone out of their way to welcome him each day and provide him with an excellent experience.
The outdoor facilities in particular are exceptional and really set the nursery and pre-school apart from others. My youngest is due to start in August and the staff already call him by name and welcome him each day when we drop off and collect his brother.
My eldest also has several food intolerances which the preschool have dealt with without any fuss, still providing him with a balanced diet.
We are so pleased with our choice and would highly recommend the setting to other parents.
Rhys A
August 4, 2023 at 12:00 amOur boys have been at this nursery since April 2023 when Children 1st @ Chesterfield Royal Hospital came as a recommendation following the closure of our previous nursery. From giving the nursery a call up until this day, they have been outstanding. Very informative throughout the whole sign-up process, supportive through settling in sessions and their first few days. Compared to our previous nursery, we are kept highly up to date with our children’s progress with online access to an app where progress reviews are posted regularly, messaging system that is always answered promptly and options to book sickness and holidays. I cannot recommend this nursery enough. All the staff have helped so much with our children’s progress and learning and have come on so much. Their progress is outstanding. Very clean and professional. Our boys adore all the staff. 100% recommend.